Television has been taken over by storm by reality television. From MTV to TLC, you won’t find a shortage of reality shows. I amuse myself with sporadic followings of certain reality shows. As a an aspiring mixed martial artist I take genuine interest in only show. The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV debuted in 2005 and has seen 12 full seasons air to date. Unlike most reality shows, the ultimate fighter serves a legitimate purpose for top tier up and coming fighters. The first ever finale between finalists Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin is often regarded as one of the most significant fights for mixed martial arts largest brand, The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The reality show consists of two coaches who are popular fighters in the UFC, namely those with bad blood between the two to make for entertaining television. Granted, there are fabricated scenarios and exaggerated confrontations, but this is expected in an attempt to compete with television ratings. The Ultimate Fighter offers an exclusive look at world class training and quality fights with legitimate implications for the fighters and fans of the sport. This “reality” show has molded twelve fighters who have competed or won championships in their respective divisions in the UFC. Aside from The Ultimate Fighter, no reality show has caught my interest to the point of me watching on a consistent basis. I only watch reality television such as Mythbusters, Deadliest Catch, and Pawn Stars. Shows like Jersey Shore and The Real World are exceptions because of the sheer amount of drama. If I ever need a good laugh I’ll watch some terrible MTV reality shows, otherwise I don’t even bother.
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This is a good example of a lesser known show. Think about the purpose of a show like the Ultimate Fighter. Is it awareness of the sport? Is the target audience limited to fighters familiar with the sport?
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