“TUF” never dies.
Casting is underway now through Jan. 19 for “The Ultimate Fighter 32,” the promotion announced Thursday, with the season expected to debut in June 2024. A person with knowledge of the series told MMA Junkie that filming is expected to begin in March.
The upcoming season will feature featherweights and middleweights. Coaches will be determined and announced at a later date. The season will air on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+.
“TUF 32″ will mark the third season since the series returned after a three-year hiatus from 2018-2021.
The most recent season,”TUF 31,” aired this year from May to August and was coached by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
“TUF” is two years shy of stretching across two decades. The inaugural season aired in 2005 and is credited by many as helping elevate the UFC’s popularity during the early years of the Zuffa takeover.
Over the years, “TUF” has featured future stars, including Nate Diaz, Kamaru Usman, T.J. Dillashaw, Tony Ferguson, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, and more.
‘The Ultimate Fighter 32’ in the works for 2024; weight classes revealed