My Top 5 UFC TUF Fighters With Hardest Back Stories.

Intro.

As the way that life goes, we all have our struggles, and those that appear on The Ultimate Fighter are no differant, we see everyting, from their homes, to what's lead to this place in their lives. And it's a fascinating story.

5. Chris Tickle Season 15.

Watching season 15 back recently. Tickle opened up about where he's come from, and to say that he's not had an easy up bringing is an understatement. No one deserves to be called racist names ever.

4. Junior Browning Season 8.

From behaviour stuggles, to trying to navigate growing up with nothing. I now look back on this season 8 competitor with breand new eyes in 2025.

3. Chris Saunders Season 15.

I find it remarkable how this guy navigated his life through MMA, from a bad start in life due to reasons deyond his control, to competing on National TV. I think it's easy to say that life is what you make, you've just got to want to earn it

2. Chris Leben Season 1.

This guy is the reason why reality checks are needed in TV today. Chris nowadays is in a better place. Bullying is no laughing matter.

1. Court Mcgee.

From facing up to his demons, and turning his life around, to battling addiction, this man gave his all on the show, and it was inspiring to see.