Gentle reminder for all aspiring fighters: be careful what you wish for.
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is back, for some reason.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced Season 33 of the long-running combat sports reality show, expected to air at some point in early-to-mid 2025 on ESPN. Aspiring fighters competing in the flyweight (125 lbs.) and welterweight (170 lbs.) divisions are invited to apply during the open casting call that runs from Nov. 4 through Dec. 18.
Applications will available at the UFC website (beginning Nov. 4) right HERE.
The process will be handled remotely, unlike the old days of physical tryouts, with finalists being selected in January. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 34 and hold a winning record with a minimum of three professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fights. Unfortunately, female fighters are not expected to be a part of TUF 33.
Opposing coaches have yet to be determined.
After the pointless season featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, who never ended up fighting, TUF 32 returned with Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso at the helm. They eventually fought with Grasso surrendering her flyweight title to “Bullet” at UFC 306 as part of the “Noche” card inside Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.