Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans:



While I enjoy watching the The Ultimate Fighter, I dislike the effect it's had on the UFC. The organization has worked too hard to push the careers of the fighters who appeared on the tv show. They are talented amateurs, but most of them aren't ready for prime time. Not that you could tell from watching UFC events, which are filled with alumni from the reality show. The announcers rave about them and discount their opponents. When they lose, the announcers act like it's either a huge upset or a bad decision. Many of them are excellent fighters with the potential to become superstars. They just need more experience. And I don't really want to pay the PPV charge to watch them get that experience.

That said, some of the fighters from the show deserve the spotlight. Season 1 winner Forrest Griffin is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. Above, season 2 winner Rashad Evans gives a highlight reel performance in his recent fight against former light heavyweight champ Chuck Liddell.