The long-running “Ultimate Fighter” reality show returned for the first time in three years, and on Saturday two winners were crowned from the latest iteration of the series at UFC on ESPN 30.
Bryan Battle submitted Gilbert Urbina to win the “TUF 29” crown at middleweight, while Ricky Turcios earned a spirited split decision over Brady Hiestand to earn a UFC contract at bantamweight. According to UFC president Dana White, “TUF 29” was a success on ESPN+ throughout the course of the season.
“It did really well for us,” White said at the UFC on ESPN 30 post-fight press conference.