The wait is over. “The Ultimate Fighter” is set to return in March 2021.
During the broadcast of UFC Vegas 12, the UFC announced the return of the program with an almost 90-second video package that highlighted some of its best moments throughout the years. It was revealed that the two weight classes to be featured for the upcoming 29th season will be bantamweight and middleweight, which are contested at 135 and 185 pounds respectively. Per MMA Fighting, fighter casting is set to begin on Nov. 13, but will be done remotely in accordance with COVID-19 precautions.