The Ultimate Fighter: Season 3 - The Ultimate Grudge [DVD]

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.

As an Australian fan I am aware we are way behind in the series but the minute this came out I grabbed it. It's fun to watch as always, the fighters who arrive at the end fight like true UFC fighters so the process once again brings to the fore some great talent. Unfortunately the challanges are no longer part of the format but it's well edited and enjoyable. Tito really steps up and leaves Shamrock behind in his commitment to the training and his team which is a surprise. You'll get your money's worth.

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!

This was a pretty good season. I guess Tito Ortiz isn't that mean of a person, he's pretty nice from what I saw of him on this season.

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.

Its always fun to see two guys interacting with each other who hate one another. Ortiz-Shamrock is one of the best rivalries in UFC history. Great to see them interacting on a day to day basis.

This is one of the most entertaining seasons of TUF and the first to include the current no-trials format.As such, it's much more about the fighting than others though there's enough characters and rivalries to entertain in-between.Bisping and Matt Hamill both started out in this season and it includes the contreversial final match-up. Interestingly, Matt seems far more smug and arrogant than Bisping, which is contrary to how they both appear now.Kendall Grove and the angry ginger guy whose name I can enver remember also started out in the UFC here, as well Noah's infamous retirement from the competition.Definitely a must-see season for fans, I've watched it a few times now and it's still entertaining.

Great dvd and a great service.

I bought this as a gift for my father on this coming Christmas. Him and I are huge fans of the UFC. I have seen this season on TV and I loved the tension/drama. It is dam hilarious!