TUF 34: Xavier Franklin Delivers When It Matters Most
The quarterfinal round of The Ultimate Fighter 34 came to a dramatic conclusion as Team Bisping bantamweight Xavier Franklin punched his ticket to the…
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TUF 34: Mackenzie Stiller Proves She Belongs Under the Bright Lights
Every season of The Ultimate Fighter creates defining moments that shape a fighter's career.
TUF 34: The Semifinals Take Shape | Fight Corner Analysis
The deeper a fighter advances into The Ultimate Fighter 34, the more everything changes. The tournament gets smaller.
TUF 34: The Stakes Keep Rising | Fight Corner Analysis
TUF 34 Episode 7 | Fight Corner Analysis The Ultimate Fighter has always been about more than winning a fight. It is about handling pressure.
TUF 34: Sean Mora vs. Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu | Fight Corner Analysis
TUF 34| Fight Corner Analysis The Ultimate Fighter has always been built around competition. Sometimes, however, the fight becomes personal long...
Did TUF 34 Episode 5 Reveal Team Bisping’s Biggest Advantage?
TUF 34 Episode 5 | Fight Corner Analysis Episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter 34 gave viewers plenty to discuss. Tina Black delivered a second-round TKO victory over Natália Alves.
What Fighters Can Learn From Tina Black’s TUF 34 Performance
TUF 34 Episode 5 | Fight Corner Analysis Tina Black's second-round TKO victory over Natália Alves gave her exactly what she needed on The Ultimate Fighter 34. But for fighters watching the compe...
Tina Black Looked Like a Future UFC Contender Against Natália Alves
Tina Black entered The Ultimate Fighter 34 with an opportunity to prove she belonged on one of the biggest stages in mixed martial arts. Against Natália ...
The TUF 34 Strawweight Bracket Just Got Much More Interesting
TUF 34 | Fight Corner Analysis Tina Black's second-round TKO victory over Natália Alves didn't just move one fighter forward on The Ultimate Fighter 34. It changed the conversation surrounding t...
What Tina Black’s TUF 34 Win Says About Her UFC Potential
TUF 34 | Fight Corner Analysis Tina Black entered The Ultimate Fighter 34 with an opportunity to prove she belonged among fighters capable of competing at the next level. Her second-round TKO vi...
Was Tina Black’s Victory the Best Performance of TUF 34 So Far?
TUF 34 | Fight Corner Analysis Tina Black made a statement in Episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter 34. Her second-round TKO victory over Natália Alves moved her forward in the competition and immed...
Is Tina Black the Favorite to Win TUF 34?
TUF 34 | Fight Corner Analysis Tina Black's performance in Episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter 34 gave viewers another reason to pay close attention to her as the competition moves forward. After ...
Michael Bisping’s Leadership Was on Full Display in TUF 34 Episode 5
TUF 34 Episode 5 | Fight Corner Analysis Michael Bisping has spent years proving what he can do as a fighter. On The Ultimate Fighter 34, we're getting a different look at what he can do as a coach.
How the Weight-Cut Drama Almost Changed Tina Black vs. Natália Alves
Tina Black's fight against Natália Alves ultimately ended with Black earning a second-round TKO victory, but the story surrounding the matchup began before...
The Coaching Chess Match: How Michael Bisping Got Uriah Faber Talking
TUF 34 Episode 5 | Fight Corner Analysis Winning on The Ultimate Fighter isn't just about what happens inside the Octagon. Sometimes, the biggest advantage is earned long before the cage door cl...
The Biggest Upsets in TUF History: Where Does Mehemmedeli Osmanli's Win Over Artem Belakh Rank?
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Opinion Every season of The Ultimate Fighter produces unexpected moments. A prospect nobody expected suddenly becomes a contender.
Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping: Who Has the Edge After Four Episodes?
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Midseason Analysis Four episodes into The Ultimate Fighter 34, the scoreboard says one thing. Team Cormier: 2 Team Bisping: 2 On paper, it's perfectly even.
Daniel Cormier's Toughest Coaching Moment on TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Coach's Corner Every coach eventually faces a moment that tests more than their knowledge. A moment where the perfect game plan is built.
5 Lessons Every Fighter Can Learn From TUF 34 So Far
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Fight IQ Four episodes into The Ultimate Fighter 34, one thing has become clear: Talent alone isn't enough. Every fighter entered the competition with skill.
TUF 34 Midseason Report Card: Four Episodes In, Everything Has Changed
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Midseason Report Four episodes into The Ultimate Fighter 34, the tournament has already delivered dominant performances, emotional moments, strategic mistakes, and one ma...
Should Artem Belakh Still Get a UFC Contract?
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Opinion For many fighters, The Ultimate Fighter is the last chance to earn a UFC contract. For others, it's simply another opportunity.
Why Great Fighters Sometimes Abandon Winning Game Plans
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Fight IQ Breakdown One of the biggest surprises from Episode 4 of The Ultimate Fighter 34 wasn't the submission. It was what happened before it.
Mehemmedeli Osmanli: The Upset That Changed TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 4 Every season of The Ultimate Fighter has a performance that changes the tournament. Episode 4 belonged to Mehemmedeli Osmanli.
Artem Belakh Showed the Heart of a Champion, Even in Defeat
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 4 Not every memorable moment on The Ultimate Fighter happens inside the cage. Sometimes, it's revealed in the way someone carries themselves when nobody is figh...
Mehemmedeli Osmanli Pulls Off the Biggest Upset of TUF 34, Eliminates Artem Belakh
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 4 Every season of The Ultimate Fighter has a fight that changes the tournament. Episode 4 delivered exactly that.
5 Fighters Most Likely to Earn UFC Contracts on TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Early Season Predictions Winning The Ultimate Fighter isn't the only way to earn a UFC contract. Every season produces fighters who lose in the tournament but still imp...
Team Bisping Avoids Disaster: Why Episode 3 Changed Everything
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping Three episodes into TUF 34, the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story.
TUF 34 Power Rankings After Episode 3
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping Three episodes into TUF 34, the field is beginning to separate itself.
Artem Belakh vs. Mehemmedeli Osmanli: The Fight That Could Decide TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 4 Preview Some fights feel bigger than a first-round tournament matchup. Artem Belakh versus Mehemmedeli Osmanli is one of those fights.
Gigi Canuto Announces Herself as a TUF 34 Title Threat
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Bisping Team Bisping needed someone to change the momentum. Gigi Canuto answered.
TUF 34 Episode 3 Recap: Gigi Canuto Delivers a Statement Win, Team Bisping Gets on the Board
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 3 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping After opening the season with back-to-back losses, Team Bisping desperately needed a breakthrough.
TUF 34 Power Rankings After Episode 2
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping Two episodes into The Ultimate Fighter 34, the picture is starting to come into focus.
Christian Strong Announces Himself as a TUF 34 Contender
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping Every season of The Ultimate Fighter produces breakout stars.
TUF 34 Episode 2 Recap: Christian Strong Shuts Down Marlon Jones, Team Cormier Rolls to 2-0 Setting the Stage
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 2 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping Two episodes into The Ultimate Fighter 34, one thing is becoming clear: Team Cormier came prepared.
"Mack-Judo" Is Coming for the Contract: Why Mackenzie Stiller Is Built to Win TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter has produced some of MMA's biggest stars, and Season 34 — premiering June 14 on Paramount+ — may be about to add another name to that list. Mackenzie "Mack-Judo" Stiller, a 26...
TUF 34 Team Draft Grades: Who Won the Draft?
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping The first episode of The Ultimate Fighter 34 wasn't just about introductions.
Why Daniel Cormier Picked Artem Belakh First on TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Team Cormier's First Selection When Daniel Cormier stepped to the board for his first selection on The Ultimate Fighter 34, he didn't hesitate. After Michael Bisping us...
TUF 34 Episode 1 Recap: Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping Build Their Teams
The Ultimate Fighter 34 | Episode 1 | June 14, 2026 The Ultimate Fighter is officially back. Season 34 premiered on Paramount+ and immediately introduced fans to the newest group of bantamweight...
The Ultimate Fighter 34: Meet the Fighters Chasing UFC Glory
Premiered June 14, 2026 | Streaming on Paramount+ For more than two decades, The Ultimate Fighter has served as the launching pad for future UFC champions, contenders, and fan favorites. From For...
The Ultimate Fighter 34: Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping
TUF 34 debuted on Paramount+ on June 14, 2026, and features male bantamweights and women's strawweights battling for UFC contracts. The casting call ran from March 2 to March 27, 2026, with new ep...