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The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter

20056.333 Seasons442 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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

NetworksESPNSpikeESPN2FXFS1ESPN+ESPN Deportes

Top Cast

Dana White

Dana White

UFC President / Self

Themes & Keywords

mixed martial arts (mma)professional sportssports show

About The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter is a reality series that first aired in 2005 exploring themes of mixed martial arts (mma), professional sports, sports show. it stars Dana White. The next generation of UFC stars are produced in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders.

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