A. Volkanovski and B. Ortega are the coaches of TUF 29. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the most iconic UFC productions, the The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is approaching its return. After a two-year hiatus, the program will have its 29th season with the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.) Alexander Volkanovsky and the challenger Brian ortega as coaches of the edition, which will feature 16 bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) and middleweight (up to 83,9kg) competitors.
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Now, the organization has released a promotional trailer for the edition, which begins airing on June 1st in the United States. It is important to remember that the confrontation would have already taken place in UFC 260 March, if Volkanovski did not test positive for COVID-19. As usual in his seasons, he faces Ortega at the conclusion.
TUF Revolution
On the verge of bankruptcy in 2005, Ultimate ventured into the television market by announcing the first edition of the program, which aired in the same year. The show's success skyrocketed pay-per-view numbers for subsequent events and helped the organization achieve financial success. Finalists, Stephen Bonnar and Forrest griffin They gave the audience a real show, which was later considered one of the greatest fights in history.
After 28 seasons, TUF was the 'gateway' and produced 11 Ultimate champions, such as the current strawweight champions (up to 52,1kg) and welterweights (up to 77kg.) Rose namajunas e Kamaru Usmanrespectively.
The last edition ended in November 2018, and featured Robert whittaker e Kelvin Gastelum, who won the championship in the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
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