UFC: The Ultimate Fighter: Series 5 (2007)

16 up-and-coming mixed martial arts fighters train and live together in Las Vegas,Nevada while participating in a single-elimination tournament,with the winner being awarded a six-figure UFC contract. This fifth season focuses on the Lightweights,with teams being coached by former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver and former UFC Welterweight Champion BJ Penn. Fighters include: Gray Maynard,Matt Wiman,Gabe Ruediger,Joe Lauzon,Rob Emerson,Andy Wang,Allen Berube,Noah Thomas,Corey Hill,Nathan Diaz,Brandon Melendez,Marlon Sims,Manvel Gambaryan,Cole Miller,Brian Geraghty and Wayne Weems