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The Ultimate Fighter: Season 3 - The Ultimate Grudge

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Tito vs Shamrock is a bit tired. It was "fresh" in 99, but seems to be way played out by the time the filming of Season 3 of TUF rolled around. Nevertheless, ratings went through the roof and casual fans were drawn in by the recognizable names of the coaches, even if they are both past their primes. The trash talking is all there, if not staged. Tito Ortiz has always played the bad guy, but comes off as a concerned and dedicated coach to his team during the six weeks they trained. On the other hand, Ken Wayne Shamrock, Lion's Den leader, Pancrase Legend, UFC original and WWE star shows us that he could really care less about his boys. He does seem concerned with their physiques though as he brings in a bodybuilder as an assistant. He likes his days off to regroup as well. What exaclty were they learning in the Lion's Den all those years? And perhaps, this is why they no longer are relevant....TUF Season 3 unleashes some new stars on the masses like Michael Bisping, Ed Herman and Kendall Grove. Plenty of exciting fights to entertain you for hours. Plus you can fast forward through all the Shamrock nonsense.

TUF is a unique house-bound reality show: There's no wussy voting of house members out. Instead they fight each other and the loser goes home. Fans of TUF will savour this instalment.

TUF Season 3 delivers what it promises: a great grudge match between Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock. The grudge is played out initially through the contest between their respective teams of fighters. Other reviewers thought this season was lacklustre, but it's better than TUF Seasons 1 and 2. The artifice of team event competitions has been dispensed with, and the focus is simply on the fighters - their training, fights, and in-house antics. Ken Shamrock shows himself to be a clueless coach, while Tito Ortiz displays some real leadership by giving coherence and focus to his team. Tito's care and attention to the needs of his deaf team member is touching. TUF3 was followed by a UFC fight - not included in this set - in which Tito beat Ken senseless with elbow strikes.

Even if you are not a mixed-martial arts fan, buy this set now to see one of the better reality shows.

My boyfriends addicted. He didn't have any of the Ultimate Fighters before I bought these, but he loved watching them on TV. He's a guy, they can watch fights over & over & over, it doesn't get old. I purchased season 1 thru 4 & will be getting the rest, very soon!

Better fights than last season. Some fighters sucks but there is some really interesting rising fighters to watch.

I was pretty dissapointed with this season. The fights were pretty boring in my opinion. I was hoping Ken and Tito's hate for each other would make it interesting. Nothing major happened between them. Shamrock showed that he had no clue in what he was doing as a coach. Season 3 did produce some alright fighters though.

they fixed issues from first seasons. no more stupid challenges & now everyone must fight each round. i HATE tito normally but you have to love him in this. he's an outstanding coach & cornerman.

Okay, so when my husband borrowed this series from a friend and I came home to him watching it, I wrinkled up my nose in disdain and said, "Do we really have to watch this?". Ten minutes later I was enthralled with the show; with the rivalry between Ken "The Shamrock" and Tito Ortiz; the drama of the housemates; and the athleticism of the fighters. Next thing I know, I am asking to watch mutliple episodes a night and of course, now we own all 4 seasons, anxiously awaiting 5 and 6 to come out. Who would of thought?

pretty darn good series. shamrock was an idiot and it really seemed like all his fighters resented him, while tito really surprised me at how he conducted himself.

im glad a few of the fighters left or got pounded out (grove's team dagger partner..fogot his name) both during the show and during fight nite...that was great!

cant wait for the other season to come out as well!

I use to not like Tito Ortiz, but after watching these DVDS,I realized that he is an honorable person and one hell of a coach.

If you're a fan of the UFC.. I highly recommend getting it.

I wish they had an option on the CD's to watch the TV version. I have kids that like to watch this too, but with all the swearing I will not allow them to watch it till they get older.