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The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter is a reality TV show where 16 contestants live together and battle each other for a pair of Ultimate Fighting Championship contracts. The UFC is divided into five weight classes, Heavyweights, Light Heavyweights, Middleweights, Welterweights and Lightweights. In the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, there are 8 Light Heavyweights and 8 Middleweights, with four of each trained by two legendary UFC competitors Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell. Willa Ford hosts the reality challenge segments that help determine who fights who to stay in the competition.

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Cast & Crew See All

Dana White
Self
Mike Rowe
Narrator
Herb Dean
Self - Referee

Season 33 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #33.1

Tue, May 27, 2025

As the 20th anniversary season begins, legendary coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen pick their teams and prepare for the first fight of the season.

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The Ultimate Fighter Fridays: Semifinal Showdown
The Ultimate Fighter Fridays: Semifinal Showdown
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0:20 The Ultimate Fighter Fridays: Semifinal Showdown

Awards

  • 2008 - BMI Cable Award - - winner
  • 2007 - BMI Cable Award - Top Television Series Underscore - winner