The Ultimate Fighter is returning with a new season this summer. Former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping will serve as coaches for Season 34 of the long-running reality competition series.
The show will feature rising MMA fighters competing for a chance to earn a contract with the UFC. The new season is scheduled to premiere on June 14 on Paramount+.
Coaches for Season 34
Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping are both well-known figures in UFC history. Each had a successful fighting career and is now part of the UFC Hall of Fame.
| Coach | UFC Achievements |
|---|---|
| Daniel Cormier | Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Heavyweight Champion |
| Michael Bisping | Former UFC Middleweight Champion and winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 |
This will be the third time both Cormier and Bisping have served as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter. Bisping also has a unique connection to the show, as he originally became famous after winning Season 3 as a contestant.
Format of The Ultimate Fighter Season 34
Season 34 will feature 16 fighters who will compete throughout the series. The competitors will fight in two weight divisions.
| Division | Category |
|---|---|
| Bantamweight | Men’s division |
| Strawweight | Women’s division |
The season will include a total of 12 episodes. Fighters will compete in elimination bouts, and the winners will move closer to earning a UFC contract.
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Premiere Date and Streaming Details
The new season will be available exclusively on Paramount+ in several regions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | The Ultimate Fighter Season 34 |
| Coaches | Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping |
| Premiere Date | June 14 |
| Total Episodes | 12 |
| Streaming Platform | Paramount+ |
| Regions | United States, Latin America, Australia |
After the premiere, new episodes will be released every Tuesday until the season ends.
Background of the Coaches
Daniel Cormier retired from professional fighting after competing in two consecutive title fights between 2019 and 2020. During his career, he became one of the few fighters in UFC history to win championships in two weight divisions.
Michael Bisping retired earlier after losing his middleweight title to Georges St-Pierre in 2017. Shortly after that fight, he accepted a short-notice bout against Kelvin Gastelum but lost the match and suffered an eye injury that eventually ended his career.
Both fighters later transitioned into roles as analysts and commentators while staying closely connected to the sport.
Production and Casting
The Ultimate Fighter Season 34 is produced by Lionsgate Alternative Television. The UFC opened remote casting for the new season in early March, giving fighters from around the world the chance to apply.
The series continues its tradition of introducing new talent to the UFC and giving young fighters an opportunity to prove themselves on a global platform.
The full season will stream on Paramount+. Fans can watch the premiere on June 14 and then follow the competition with weekly episodes released every Tuesday.
Earlier seasons of The Ultimate Fighter will also be added to Paramount+ in late May, allowing viewers to revisit previous seasons before the new one begins.
The upcoming season will feature experienced coaching from two UFC legends and showcase new fighters competing for their chance to reach the top level of MMA.
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