Nate Quarry also returned to the UFC after nearly a two - year layoff following his match against Rich Franklin at UFC 56 .
Nate Quarry is the first cast member of The Ultimate Fighter reality series to challenge for a UFC championship .
Nate Quarry , the first cast member of The Ultimate Fighter reality series to challenge for a UFC championship , also returned to the UFC after nearly a two - year layoff following his match against Rich Franklin at UFC 56 .