Nearly seven years later, it remains one of the most memorable moments in the history of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
The series’ 18th season was a landmark. It marked the first time women not only competed on the show, but also served as coaches.
The inaugural UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, was expected to coach against rising star Cat Zingano, who had burst onto the scene earlier in the year with a wild rally to finish Miesha Tate.
Zingano, however, had lingering injuries, and she had to withdraw from her position coaching against Rousey.
So Tate, the former Strikeforce champ, was brought in to oppose her most heated rival on the show.
But there was one missing little detail: They didn’t bother telling Rousey about this first. And Rousey was none too pleased when she learned about the coaching change on the set of the show.
As it turned out, Team Tate outcoached Team Rousey on the show, as both winners, Julianna Pena and Chris Holdsworth, came from Tate’s side.
But Rousey got the last laugh during the coaches fight at UFC 168, when she defeated Tate with a third round finish for her second victory over her rival.
Rousey also famously refused Tate’s handshake after the fight, tying back to the moment at the start of the series.
To relive that memorable “TUF” moment, watch the video above.
