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The Ultimate Fighter

TV-14 2005 Reality · 34 seasons
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The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.

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About The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter is a groundbreaking American reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pilgrim Media Group. Currently airing on ESPN plus and having spent fourteen seasons on Spike TV, the show follows professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas. These athletes train and compete under intense pressure to secure a prestigious six figure contract with the UFC. Since its debut on January 17, 2005, the series has served as a pivotal platform for rising talent, showcasing the physical and mental hurdles of elite combat sports through a lens of high stakes drama and athletic excellence.

Cast and Characters

Dana White serves as the high energy president of the UFC and the primary face of the series, acting as the ultimate judge of talent and character. Dana White and Frank Fertitta III are the visionaries who created the show, establishing the structural foundation for this competitive format. The cast also features legendary coaches Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture, who serve as mentors and strategic leads for their respective teams of aspiring fighters. These main characters guide the narrative through their intense rivalry and technical expertise.

What people like about The Ultimate Fighter

Audiences and critics alike praised the show for its authentic portrayal of the sacrifices required to become a professional athlete. Fans loved the unscripted tension between the contestants and the high quality production of the live fights. The series is frequently celebrated for its ability to humanize fighters, making the technical aspects of the sport accessible through compelling character arcs and genuine emotional stakes.
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TV Show Score

66%

Released

January 17, 2005

Creator

Dana White, Frank Fertitta III

Cast

Dana White

Genre

Reality

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DIRECTV

Can I watch The Ultimate Fighter with DIRECTV?

Yes, DIRECTV carries The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN Deportes as part of the DIRECTV MiEspañol package for $24.99 / month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.

DIRECTV has 14 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full DIRECTV Channel List.

Every DIRECTV subscriber can record ESPN Deportes to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.

DIRECTV supports a wide-range of devices to stream The Ultimate Fighter including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

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$24.99 / month directv.com
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Hulu Live TV

Can I watch The Ultimate Fighter with Hulu Live TV?

Yes, Hulu Live TV carries The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN Deportes as part of their Live TV Only Español package for $28.99 / month a month.

Hulu Live TV has 70 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, and VH1.

This is the full Hulu Live TV Channel List.

Every Hulu Live TV subscriber can record The Ultimate Fighter to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 2 users can stream at the same time. For $9.99/month, you can upgrade to use on unlimited devices at home and three on-the-road.

Hulu Live TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream The Ultimate Fighter including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Hulu Live TV is not available to stream on onn.

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Fubo

Can I watch The Ultimate Fighter with Fubo?

Yes, Fubo carries The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN Deportes as part of their Elite package.  The service costs $68.99 / month, after a Free Trial.  

Fubo has 150 channels as part of their plan, including BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, and VH1.

This is the full Fubo Channel List.

Every Fubo subscriber can record The Ultimate Fighter to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 10 users can stream at the same time.

Fubo supports a wide-range of devices to stream The Ultimate Fighter including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Fubo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

Fubo
$68.99 / month fubo.tv
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YouTube TV

Can I watch The Ultimate Fighter with YouTube TV?

Yes, YouTube TV carries The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN Deportes as part of their package for $82.99 / month a month.

YouTube TV has 60 channels as part of their plan, including AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

This is the full YouTube TV Channel List.

Every YouTube TV subscriber can record to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 3 users can stream at the same time.

YouTube TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream The Ultimate Fighter including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. YouTube TV is not available to stream on Nintendo and onn.

YouTube TV
$82.99 / month tv.youtube.com
Free Trial

Sling TV

Can I watch The Ultimate Fighter with Sling TV?

Yes, Sling TV carries The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN Deportes as part of Sling Orange Best of Spanish TV for $51.99 / month a month.

Sling Orange has 30 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, and USA Network.

This is the full Sling TV Channel List.

Every Sling TV subscriber can record to their 50 hours Cloud DVR, while 1 users can stream at the same time. You can upgrade to a 200 Hour DVR for $5 a month.

Sling TV supports a wide-range of devices to stream The Ultimate Fighter including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Sling TV is not available to stream on PlayStation, Nintendo, and onn.

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Philo

Can I watch The Ultimate Fighter with Philo?

Philo does not offer ESPN Deportes, which means you can’t stream The Ultimate Fighter with the streaming service.

While they don’t offer ESPN Deportes, they do have 60 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1, and WE tv. Philo costs $25+ / month, after a 7-Day Free Trial.

This is the full Philo Channel List.

Philo supports a wide-range of devices to stream The Ultimate Fighter including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Philo is not available to stream on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and onn.

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$25+ / month philo.com
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Sling TV Cash Back

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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

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Hulu Live TV Cash Back

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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

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  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.