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The Ultimate Fighter

Name: The Ultimate Fighter
Genre: Reality
Released: 2005-01-17
Duration: 45 min

2005 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

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

6.6(444 reviews)

29.5715% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jan 17, 2005
Last air date: Aug 18, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 34
Episodes: 454
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: ESPN
Creator / showrunner: Dana White, Frank Fertitta III
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Zuffa, Pilgrim Media Group, Lionsgate Alternative Television

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Seasons & episodes

2005 · 16 episodes

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Cast

Dana White

UFC President / Self

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Reviews & ratings

6.6

444 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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