Spike TV announced on Thursday that the third episode of The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights drew 5.3 million viewers on Wednesday, September 30, from 10-11 p.m., and peaked at 6.1 million viewers during the Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson fight.

The episode’s replay, which aired from 11 p.m.-12 a.m., drew 1.5 million viewers, bringing the total amount of viewers to 6.8 million for both episodes.

The show set a new record, which was previously held by the UFC 75: Jackson vs. Henderson event in September 2007, which reached 5.9 million viewers.

TUF 10 features former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans as the season’s coaches. Contestants on the show include Kimbo Slice, Wes Sims, and four former NFL players.

The show airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m. on Spike TV.

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