The Ultimate Fighter

Name: The Ultimate Fighter
Genre: Reality
Released: 2005-01-17
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Dana White

RETURNING34 Seasons455 Episodes★ 6.6

The Ultimate Fighter is a reality series on ESPN that premiered in 2005, with 34 seasons and 455 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 35, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

Never miss an episode of The Ultimate Fighter

Get an email the moment a new episode airs — plus alerts if it's renewed or canceled.

NetworkESPN

First AiredJan 17, 2005

Last AiredSep 1, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime60 min

Created ByDana White, Frank Fertitta III

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionZuffa, Pilgrim Media Group, Lionsgate Alternative Television

The next generation of UFC stars are produced in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders.

RENEWED

The Ultimate Fighter has been renewed but a premiere date has not been announced yet. Track this show to get an alert when a date is confirmed.

WHERE TO WATCH

Paramount+

Amazon VideoBUY

Some links may earn us a commission. Data via JustWatch / TMDB

Cast

Dana White

UFC President / Self

Seasons & Episodes34 seasons · 455 episodes

0% complete

E1A New Frontier

Jun 14, 2026

The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters' battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract.

E2Scousers Don’t Get Knocked Out

Jun 16, 2026

DC ignores the advice of his coaches to pick the next fight and it's the first bantamweight matchup of the tournament.

E3The Perfect Performance

Jun 23, 2026

In the second strawweight fight, Brazilian Gigi Canuto faces Anita Karim of Pakistan for a spot in the semifinals.

E4I’m The Future

Jun 30, 2026

Artem Belakh of Kazakhstan faces Mehemmedeli Osmanli of Azerbaijan for a spot in the semifinals.

E5How Bad Do You Want It?

Jul 7, 2026

Brazilian strawweights face off as Tina Black takes on Natália Alves for a spot in the semifinals.

E6Settle The Score

Jul 14, 2026

Sean Mora and Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu battle it out for a spot in the bantamweight semifinals.

E7Thrive In Chaos

Jul 21, 2026

Mackenzie Stiller regroups to take on French standout Delphine Benouaich in a gritty fight.

E8It’s Gonna Be Electric

Jul 28, 2026

Bantamweights Xavier Franklin and Micaias Ureña face off in the last quarterfinal fight.

E9Episode 9

Aug 4, 2026

E10

E10Episode 10

Aug 11, 2026

E11

E11Episode 11

Aug 18, 2026

E12

E12Episode 12

Aug 25, 2026

E13

E13Episode 13

Sep 1, 2026

About The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter is a reality series on ESPN. The show first aired on Jan 17, 2005 and currently has 34 seasons and 455 episodes. The Ultimate Fighter has been renewed for Season 35, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 57 votes. The cast includes Dana White. Created by Dana White and Frank Fertitta III.