"The Ultimate Fighter debuted in 2005, and is widely credited with saving the flagging UFC thanks to the season finale between Forrest Griffin and the late Stephan Bonnar, a fight that has since been inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame's Fight Wing."
"TUF has produced UFC stars including Diego Sanchez, Rashad Evans, Roy Nelson, Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson, John Dodson, Michael Chiesa, Michael Bisping, Ryan Bader, Kamaru Usman and others. Coaches have included Rampage Jackson, Brock Lesnar, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier, Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Urijah Faber and a host of the UFC's biggest stars."
"The Ultimate Fighter 20 actually ushered in the women's strawweight division, with Carla Esparza defeating Rose Namajunas to become the inaugural UFC women's 115lb champion. The show aired in 2014. Over a decade later, a new crop of 115lb'ers are likely destined for the UFC."
The Ultimate Fighter 34 has been officially announced for 2026 on Paramount+, marking the show's return to television. The season will feature bantamweights and women's strawweights, with remote casting running through March 27, 2026, and finalists announced April 3, 2026. No in-person tryouts will be held. Coaches have not yet been announced. The Ultimate Fighter debuted in 2005 and is credited with revitalizing the UFC, particularly through the iconic Forrest Griffin versus Stephan Bonnar finale. The show has launched the careers of numerous UFC champions and stars, with legendary fighters serving as coaches throughout its history.
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