The Ultimate Fighter Season 11 Episode 5

Ep 5. If It Breathes, It Bleeds

  • April 28, 2010

The Ultimate Fighter season 11 episode 5, titled "If It Breathes, It Bleeds," features the continuation of Team Ortiz and Team Liddell's welterweight bout. As both teams continue their training, tensions rise as the fighters become more and more focused on their upcoming matches.

In this episode, the fighters focus on their striking abilities and footwork in order to gain the upper hand in the ring. Coach Tito Ortiz coaches his team to rely more on their wrestling backgrounds while Coach Chuck Liddell tries to bring out more aggression in his fighters. Ortiz brings in former UFC champion Evan Tanner to assist with his team's training, while Liddell brings in legendary boxer Oscar De La Hoya to impart his boxing knowledge.

The episode kicks off with a training session with Ortiz and his team, with the former champion focusing on techniques that would allow them to take the fight to the ground and neutralize their opponent's striking game. The fighters work on their takedowns, submission moves, and striking from the top. Ortiz also advises them to be more patient and selective with their shots, as he believes that their opponents will be looking for opportunities to capitalize on their mistakes.

Meanwhile, Team Liddell focuses on honing their striking skills. Liddell brings in De La Hoya to assist with the team's training, and the boxing legend works closely with the fighters to develop their punching techniques, footwork, and head movement. Liddell also emphasizes the importance of aggression in the ring, urging his fighters to push forward and impose their will on their opponents.

The tension between the two teams begins to boil over during one of the training sessions, with members of both teams exchanging words and insults. Ortiz and Liddell try to keep things under control but it becomes clear that the fighters are becoming more and more invested in the competition and their desire to win.

As the two teams prepare for their next fight, both sides are confident that they have the skills and strategy to win. The episode ends with the weigh-in and the official announcement of the fighters who will be competing in the next round.

Overall, "If It Breathes, It Bleeds" is an intense and action-packed episode that showcases the fighters' skill and determination as they compete to become the Ultimate Fighter. The focus on striking and footwork provides an interesting contrast to the grappling tactics seen in previous episodes, and the tension between the two teams adds an extra level of drama to the competition. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting episode.

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