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The Ultimate Fighter (2005)

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

First Air Date
January 17, 2005
Seasons
33
Episodes
442
Rating
6.4/10 (50 votes)

Cast: Dana White

Networks: ESPN, Spike, ESPN2, FX, FS1, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Production: Zuffa, Pilgrim Media Group
mixed martial arts (mma)professional sportssports show
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Seasons

Season 1

16 episodes

2005

Season 2

14 episodes

2005

Season 3

14 episodes

2006

Season 4

14 episodes

2006

Season 5

14 episodes

2007

Season 6

14 episodes

2007

Season 7

14 episodes

2008

Season 8

14 episodes

2008

Season 9

14 episodes

2009

Season 10

14 episodes

2009

Season 11

13 episodes

2010

Season 12

13 episodes

2010

Season 13

11 episodes

2011

Season 14

12 episodes

2011

Season 15

13 episodes

2012

Season 16

13 episodes

2012

Season 17

13 episodes

2013

Season 18

14 episodes

2013

Season 19

13 episodes

2014

Season 20

13 episodes

2014

Season 21

12 episodes

2015

Season 22

14 episodes

2015

Season 23

14 episodes

2016

Season 24

15 episodes

2016

Season 25

15 episodes

2017

Season 26

12 episodes

2017

Season 27

15 episodes

2018

Season 28

15 episodes

2018

Season 29

12 episodes

2021

Season 30

12 episodes

2022

Season 31

12 episodes

2023

Season 32

12 episodes

2024

Season 33

12 episodes

2025

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The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter

Reality
6.4
60 min
2005

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

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Networks & Studios

Production Companies

Zuffa
Pilgrim Media Group
Show Information
StatusReturning Series
TypeReality
First Aired1/17/2005
Last Aired8/12/2025
Seasons33
Episodes442
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Currently in production
Creators & Crew

33

Seasons

442

Episodes

60m

Per Episode

2005

First Aired

Keywords

mixed martial arts (mma)professional sportssports show

Content Ratings

Languages

en
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External Links

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Cast

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Dana White

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33 seasons
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2016

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2014

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2013

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2013

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2012

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Team Bisping vs. Team Miller
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2011

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2011

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Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
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Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck

2010

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Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz
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2010

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Heavyweights

2009

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United States vs. United Kingdom
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United States vs. United Kingdom

2009

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Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir
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Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir

2008

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Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest
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Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest

2008

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Team Hughes vs. Team Serra
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Team Hughes vs. Team Serra

2007

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The Ultimate Fighter 5

2007

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The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback

2006

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2006

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The Ultimate Fighter 2

2005

14 episodes

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2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ultimate Fighter about?▾

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

How many seasons does The Ultimate Fighter have?▾

33

How many episodes does The Ultimate Fighter have?▾

442

Is The Ultimate Fighter still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did The Ultimate Fighter first air?▾

January 17, 2005

Who created The Ultimate Fighter?▾

Dana White, Frank Fertitta III

Who stars in The Ultimate Fighter?▾

Dana White

What genre is The Ultimate Fighter?▾

Reality