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The Ultimate Fighter: Peña vs Nunes

12 episodes Premiered May 3, 2022 Updated Oct 21, 2026

The Ultimate Fighter season thirty, titled Peña versus Nunes, showcases a dynamic cast of sixteen ascending athletes competing in the men's heavyweight and women's flyweight divisions. These UFC hopefuls have put everything else in their lives aside for the chance to pursue their dreams in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders. The season is coached by UFC Bantamweight ch

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Season 30 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Sixteen top mixed martial arts fighters compete for a coveted UFC contract.
  • ⚡ The series features an intense elimination tournament designed to produce the next generation of UFC stars by separating the contenders from the pretenders.
  • ⚡ The competition involves ascending athletes competing across specific weight classes.
  • ⚡ Coaches for the season include reigning champions who guide the UFC hopefuls through the tournament.
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Season overview

The Ultimate Fighter season thirty, titled Peña versus Nunes, showcases a dynamic cast of sixteen ascending athletes competing in the men's heavyweight and women's flyweight divisions. These UFC hopefuls have put everything else in their lives aside for the chance to pursue their dreams in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders. The season is coached by UFC Bantamweight champion, and winner of The Ultimate Fighter season eighteen, Peña, and UFC Featherweight champion Nunes. Sixteen top mixed martial arts fighters compete for a UFC contract in this intense competition series produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pilgrim Media Group, featuring appearances by individuals such as Dana White, Mike Rowe, Herb Dean, and Daniel Cormier.

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Season 30 Episodes

Episode Guide

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