Ep 2. Ambush

The Ultimate Fighter season 17 episode 2 titled "Ambush" follows the 28 fighters as they continue to battle it out for a chance to win a six-figure contract with the UFC. As the competition heats up, tensions flare in the fighter house, with some of the fighters struggling to adjust to life inside the house and others struggling to get along with their fellow competitors.

In this episode, the coaches (Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen) choose the first two fights of the season, giving the fighters an opportunity to prove their worth and secure their spot in the competition. The fighters are split into two teams and taken to the gym to train for their upcoming fights.

The first fight of the episode features two fighters from Team Sonnen. The coaches have chosen Uriah Hall, a deadly striker with an impressive record, to take on his teammate Adam Cella, a submission specialist known for his ground game. As the two fighters prepare for their bout, tensions rise between the team members, with some feeling that Uriah is being given preferential treatment over the other fighters.

The second fight of the episode features two fighters from Team Jones. Collin Hart, a hard-hitting brawler, will be facing Kevin Casey, an experienced grappler who has fought at the highest levels of the sport. Both fighters are determined to prove themselves and secure a spot in the quarterfinals, and they train tirelessly for their upcoming fight.

As fight day approaches, the tension in the fighter house continues to grow, with some of the competitors struggling to cope with the pressure of the competition. With their futures on the line, the fighters step into the octagon and give it their all, putting on a thrilling display of skill and determination.

As the episode comes to a close, the winners of the two fights are announced, and the losing fighters bid their teammates farewell as they exit the competition. With the stakes higher than ever, the remaining fighters know that they must continue to give it their all if they hope to win the Ultimate Fighter title and secure their place in the UFC.