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THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER^®: REDEMPTION

Season premieres Wednesday, April 19 at 10 p.m. ET on FS1

Las Vegas – The landmark 25^th season of FS1’s highest-rated and most-watched original series, The Ultimate Fighter^® premieres Wednesday, April 19 at 10 p.m. ET on FS1. This season 14 former cast members will compete for redemption in the tournament comprised of welterweights and the largest cash prize in the show’s history. The competitors will be coached by bantamweight world champion Cody Garbrandt and No. 2 contender TJ Dillashaw. All of the athletes have previously competed on the series and the cast includes a member of the current UFC^® roster inJames Krause as well as two previous winners of The Ultimate Fighter, with Joe Stevenson winning season two and Eddie Gordon capturing the honor during season 19. 

Undefeated 135-pound kingpin Garbrandt (11-0, fighting out of Sacramento, Calif.) has become one of the most exciting and feared fighters in mixed martial arts. At just 25 years old, “No Love,” the No. 5 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and has nine knockouts in 11 pro fights – seven in the first round. Garbrandt defeated longtime champion Dominick Cruz in December 2016 in dominating fashion and now has his sights set on former Team Alpha Male training partner and fierce rival, Dillashaw.

Former bantamweight champion Dillashaw (15-3, fighting out of Denver, Colo.) has come full circle in his UFC career. He entered the company as a competitor on season 14 and is now coaching a team of his own. While the No. 14 pound-for-pound fighter in the world did not win his season, he’s one of only six athletes to compete on The Ultimate Fighter to go on to win UFC gold and is no doubt hoping to become a two-time champion at the season’s end.

The show will feature 12 episodes airing Wednesdays on FS1. Each episode’s winner will advance in the tournament, with the two semi-finalists meeting at the finale in July for a UFC contract and a $250,000 prize.

Below is a full list of competitors (name, professional record, age and fighting out of):

Seth Baczynski – 20-14, 35, Gilbert, Ariz.	Julian Lane – 11-6, 29, Mansfield, Ohio
Mehdi Baghdad – 11-5, 31, Los Angeles, Calif.	Dhiego Lima – 12-5, 28, Dacula, Ga.
Justin Edwards – 9-5, 34, Bellefontaine, Ohio	Ramsey Nijem – 9-6, 28, Salt Lake City, Utah
Tom Gallicchio – 19-9, 30, Temecula, Calif.	Gilbert Smith – 12-6, 35, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Eddie Gordon – 8-4, 33, Freeport, N.Y.	Joe Stevenson – 33-16, 34, Victorville, Calif.
Hayder Hassan – 6-3, 34, Coconut Creek, Fla.	Jesse Taylor – 30-15, 34, Temecula, Calif.
James Krause – 23-7, 30, Lee’s Summit, Mo.	Hector Urbina – 17-10, 29, Coconut Creek, Calif.

For more show information, bios, videos and photos, visit ultimatefighter.com and follow us on Twitter@UltimateFighter and Facebook. 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE WHEN CHAMPION DANIEL CORMIER COLLIDES WITH KNOCKOUT ARTIST

ANTHONY JOHNSON

Plus:

(#4) CHRIS WEIDMAN vs. (#5) GEGARD MOUSASI

TICKETS FOR UFC^® 210: CORMIER vs. JOHNSON 2

AT KEYBANK CENTER IN BUFFALO, NY ON SALE FRIDAY, FEB. 17

Las Vegas – One of the most highly anticipated rematches in UFC^® history will take place when the Octagon^® touches down in Buffalo, N.Y. for the first time in more than 20 years, as light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and No. 1Anthony Johnson clash for the second time. Plus, New York’s favorite son, Chris Weidman, looks to stay in the title picture in the middleweight division when he meets surging Gegard Mousasi. Buffalo’s KeyBank Center will hostUFC^® 210: CORMIER vs. JOHNSON 2 Saturday, April 8, live on Pay-Per-View.

Cormier (18-1, fighting out of San Jose, Calif.) will go down as one of the greatest combat athletes in history when all is said and done. He’s a two-time Olympian, NCAA Div. 1 All-American in wrestling and has been a champion in almost every promotion he’s competed in as a mixed martial artist. His reign over the 205-pound division began with a third-round submission victory over Johnson (22-5, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla.) in 2015 and “DC” knows another win over “Rumble” will solidify his place amongst the best. Looking for revenge, Johnson will enter the second go-around with Cormier sporting a full camp to prepare for the champ’s world-class wrestling. Owner of one of the most feared right hands in the sport, the 32-year-old challenger has 16 knockouts and 12 first round finishes to go along with his national championship pedigree wrestling background.

Setting the stage for the championship bout is a matchup between former middleweight champion and No. 4-ranked contender Weidman (13-2, fighting out of Baldwin, N.Y.) and former Dream and Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Mousasi (41-6-2, fighting out of Leiden, the Netherlands) in a bout with major title implications. Weidman has become the face of MMA in New York, and for the second time in his career, he’ll get to compete on home soil. Known for his wrestling, the New Yorker is also a decorated jiu-jitsu player with the ability to finish a fight on the feet or by submission. Mousasi has some of the most fluid striking in the sport and has 24 wins by knockout and an undefeated kickboxing record of 8-0 to show for it. He’s riding a four-fight winning streak and hopes a fifth will put him in line for the next shot at the 185-pound crown.

Additional Bouts:

• No. 14 light heavyweight and NCAA Div. 1 All-American wrestler Patrick Cummins (8-4, fighting out of Dana Point, Calif.) takes on dangerous finisher, No. 15 Jan Blachowicz (19-6, fighting out of Warsaw Poland)
• Surging welterweight No. 12 Kamaru Usman (9-1, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla.) clashes with heavy-hittingSean Strickland (18-1, fighting out of Corona, Calif.)
• A clash between two of the women’s bantamweight division’s brightest prospects Katlyn Chookagian (8-1, fighting out of Kenilworth, N.J.) and Irene Aldana (7-3, fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico)
• Undefeated upstate New Yorker Shane Burgos (8-0, fighting out of Monroe, N.Y.) meets submission aceCharles Rosa (11-2, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla.) in a featherweight duel

 

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

THE UFC FIGHT PASS ORIGINAL SERIES RETURNS

SEASON FOUR DROPS FEB 14

Las Vegas - The UFC FIGHT PASS^® Original Series Where Are They Now? returns with a new season on Tuesday, February 14 with all six episodes dropping at 6 a.m. PT.

Now in its fourth season, Where Are They Now? catches-up with the biggest names from the UFC’s past and explores their lives after the Octagon^®. The new season checks in with six former UFC fighters in total, representing all eras of the UFC’s history.

Media are welcome to use both the teasers for each episode as well as the free fights. Links are below and the episodes break down as follows:

           

Tim Sylvia

A 6’8” giant who twice punched his way to the UFC title, Tim Sylvia loomed over the heavyweight landscape throughout his six year run, dating from 2002 – 2008, in the world’s leading MMA organization. A polarizing figure during his MMA career, “the Maine-iac” fought a who’s who of his era including Frank Mir, Randy Couture and Minotauro Nogueira.

In his episode of WATN, the former champion reflects on his eventful MMA career, his new endeavors as a building contractor and television hunting show presenter, and how becoming a father changed his life.

WATN teaser:

Free fight vs Rico Rodriguez (UFC 41): https://www.ufc.tv/video/tim-sylvia-vs-ricco-rodriguez-ufc-41

Marcus Davis

Before Conor McGregor, Irish MMA found a hero in fiercely proud Irish-American Marcus Davis. The “Irish Hand Grenade” was a boxer who switched to MMA and was involved in 15 UFC bouts including memorable wars with Chris Lytle, Dan Hardy and Nate Diaz.

Sharing a day in his post-retirement life as a coach and gym owner, Davis reflects on his memorable UFC run and how he is adjusting to contributing to the sport outside of the Octagon. 

WATN teaser:

Free Fight vs Paul Taylor (UFC 75): https://www.ufc.tv/video/marcus-davis-vs-paul-taylor-ufc-75

Marco Ruas

Although he only competed in two UFC events, with his unique mix of submission and striking skills Marco Ruas is undoubtedly one of the progenitors of modern mixed martial arts. A Luta Livre fighter who competed in ‘anything goes’ bouts in the mid-1980s, Ruas made his UFC debut at UFC 7, going on to win the tournament and made the semi-finals of the Ultimate Ultimate event in 1995, before moving on to other promotions including PRIDE^®.

WATN finds the 57-year-old former “King of the Streets” at peace with the legacy he left to the sport.

WATN teaser:

Free Fight vs Paul Varelans (UFC 7): https://www.ufc.tv/video/marco-ruas-vs-paul-varelans-ufc-7

Josh Haynes

With the distinctive dyed blue hair and the unforgettable story of drawing courage from his son’s battle with cancer, Josh Haynes struck a memorable character during the third season of The Ultimate Fighter^® in 2006. 

Haynes met Michael Bisping in the series finale, but while the Bisping is now the reigning UFC middleweight champion, Haynes has moved on from MMA completely. 

WATN teaser:

Free fight vs Jesse Forbes (TUF 3) https://www.ufc.tv/video/josh-haynes-vs-jesse-forbes-the-ultimate-fighter-3-team-ortiz-vs-team-shamrock

Pete Spratt

College football standout Pete Spratt made his MMA debut in 1999, and over the next 14 years fought the best of his era, including Carlos Newton, Georges St-Pierre and Robbie Lawler.

A cast member of the ‘comeback’ season of The Ultimate Fighter over a decade ago Spratt, in shape at 46-years-old, tells WATN he is planning a final bout in 2017 while also balancing teaching MMA, a music career and being a father.  

WATN teaser:

Free Fight vs Robbie Lawler (UFC 42): https://www.ufc.tv/video/pete-spratt-vs-robbie-lawler-ufc-42

Joe Stevenson

A popular fighter who won the second season of The Ultimate Fighter, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson fought some of the biggest names in the UFC’s lightweight division including: BJ Penn for the 155-pound UFC title and defeating Nate Diaz in a Fight of the Night bout.

But, as WATN found, his greatest battle came after the Octagon when a deep depression and alcoholism threatened to derail his life.

WATN clip:

Free Fight vs Melvin Guillard (UFC Fight Night): https://www.ufc.tv/video/joe-stevenson-vs-melvin-guillard-ufn-9

Interview Opportunities: If you are interested in interviewing any of the WATN subjects, please contact Josh Eldridge at 702-558-5553 or jeldridge@ufc.com to request time for an interview.

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UFC FIGHT PASS^® SIGNS SHOOTO JAPAN TO EXCLUSIVE LIVE-EVENT AND ON-DEMAND CONTENT DEAL

WORLD’S OLDEST MMA PROMOTION DEBUTS LIVE EVENT ON DIGITAL-STREAMING SERVICE THIS WEEKEND

Las Vegas, Nevada – UFC FIGHT PASS^® announced today a multi-year agreement with SHOOTO Japan, adding the iconic promotion to its ever-growing live-event and on-demand catalogue.

SHOOTO Japan is widely considered the world’s oldest mixed martial arts organization. Founded in 1985 by retired Japanese pro-wrestling legend Satoru “Tiger Mask” Sayama, SHOOTO Japan promoted its first professional show in 1989. Since then, some of the biggest stars in MMA history have competed on its cards, including UFC^® icons Anderson Silva, Dan Severn, Nick Diaz, Matt Hughes and Takanori Gomi.

“We’re excited to announce our deal with the historic SHOOTO Japan organization,” said Eric Winter, UFC Senior Vice-President and UFC FIGHT PASS General Manager. “SHOOTO Japan also joins sister promotion SHOOTO Brazil in our ever-expanding library. Featuring exclusive UFC cards and live events from some of the biggest combat sports promotions around the world, UFC FIGHT PASS represents unbeatable value for fight fans.”

SHOOTO Japan will stream its first live event on UFC FIGHT PASS on Saturday, April 23 at 2 a.m. ET / Friday, April 22 at 11 p.m. PT.

The card will feature two SHOOTO title fights, headlined by 125lbs champion Masaaki Sugawara defending his belt against Hiromasa Ogikubo. In the co-main event, bitter rivals Koshi Matsumoto and Yuki Kawana will rematch for the vacant 155lbs championship.

In addition to streaming live SHOOTO Japan events, UFC FIGHT PASS has also acquired the rights the vast SHOOTO Japan fight library. This includes the legendary Vale Tudo Japan super-shows, which have featured iconic fighters like Rickson Gracie, Dan Severn, Frank Shamrock and Randy Couture.

UFC FIGHT PASS will begin the process of uploading SHOOTO Japan’s fight library later this year. Further details regarding available fights and events will be made in the coming months.

UFC FIGHT PASS is available on personal computers, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV and Roku devices.

5^TH ANNUAL UFC INTERNATIONAL FIGHT WEEK^™ INCLUDES HISTORIC UFC^® 200 AND LARGEST UFC FAN EXPO^® EVER

Landmark week highlights three events in three nights; Event ticket on-sale dates announced

Las Vegas – UFC^® today announced that the 5^th Annual UFC International Fight Week^™, the world’s largest celebration of combat sports, will be capped off by the third and final day of UFC Fan Expo^® at the Las Vegas Convention Center. UFC International Fight Week will take place from Tuesday, July 5 – Sunday, July 10.

UFC International Fight Week will also feature three events in three nights, headlined by the landmark UFC 200^®: DIAZ vs. McGREGOR 2 on Saturday, July 9 at T-Mobile Arena.

The trio of events begins on Thursday, July 7, with a matchup for the world lightweight championship, with UFC FIGHT NIGHT^®: DOS ANJOS vs. ALVAREZ, at MGM Grand Garden Arena and airing exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS^®. On Friday, July 8, The Ultimate Fighter^® Finale main event will showcase UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a title defense against top-ranked contender Claudia Gadelha at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Tickets for each event will go on-sale:                            

UFC 200^®: DIAZ vs. McGREGOR 2: Friday, April 29 – 10 a.m. PT

UFC Fan Expo^®:  Friday, April 29 – 12 p.m. PT

UFC FIGHT NIGHT^®: DOS ANJOS vs. ALVAREZ: Friday, May 6 – 10 a.m. PT

The Ultimate Fighter^® Finale: Friday, May 6 – 12 p.m. PT

For the first time in UFC history, UFC Fan Expo has expanded to three days to offer fight fans unparalleled access to UFC champions, top-ranked contenders, UFC Hall of Famers, celebrities, legendary fighters and Octagon Girls^®, while offering numerous interactive and immersive activations. UFC Fan Expo will take place from Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 10.

With more than 600,000 square feet, fans will have the unique opportunity to engage with a record-number of athletes during autograph and photo sessions or participate in activities conducted by UFC partners including: Reebok, EA Sports, Bud Light, Harley-Davidson^®, Toyo Tires^®, Monster Energy and UFC GYM^®.

UFC Fan Expo will also include amateur martial arts tournaments from various disciplines, providing hours of amateur competition featuring athletes from around the world.

UFC International Fight Week will feature the 2016 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, a UFC Reebok Experience and the Ulti-man 5k, as well as numerous fan events throughout Las Vegas the entire week.

The UFC International Fight Week app will be the official destination for the most current list of scheduled events. The app is scheduled to launch in June.

To purchase tickets, please visit UFCTICKETS.

Tickets for UFC Fan Expo will be offered in various packages, with three-day passes beginning at $75 online. Two-day passes begin at $65, while one-day passes are $45. Fans can also purchase VIP elite packages for $300 or VIP ultimate packages for $3,000. *Events are subject to change.

UFC FIGHT PASS^® ADDS

CAGE WARRIORS FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP

TO EVER-EXPANDING LIBRARY

FIRST LIVE EVENT STREAMS ON UFC FIGHT PASS^® APRIL 15

Las Vegas, Nevada – UFC FIGHT PASS^® announced today a multi-year agreement with Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC), further bolstering the digital-streaming service’s live event and on-demand programming.

The UK-based promotion is now the ninth live-event offering on UFC FIGHT PASS, joining promotions BRACE MMA, Eddie Bravo Invitational, GLORY SuperFight Series, Invicta FC, Pancrase, SHOOTO Brazil, Titan FC and Victory FC.

Originally debuting in 2002, CWFC has been home to some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. Among the athletes to compete under its banner are current UFC^® featherweight champion Conor McGregor, UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Michael Bisping, Gegard Mousasi and Dan Hardy.

“We are thrilled to add Cage Warriors to UFC FIGHT PASS’ ever-growing combat sports library,” UFC Senior Vice President and UFC FIGHT PASS General Manager Eric Winter said. “Cage Warriors has long been a staple of European and Middle Eastern MMA and now adds a new layer to UFC FIGHT PASS’ incredible lineup.”

CWFC will stream its first event on UFC FIGHT PASS on Friday, April 15 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. The six-fight card will see Jack Hermansson defend the CWFC middleweight title against Alan Carlos. Sporting an 11-2 record, Hermansson holds a victory over UFC veteran Karlos Vemola. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Carlos is 12-8 as a professional and has won five of his last six outings.

“This is great news for all us European and Middle Eastern MMA fans,” said Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan. “I love this sport and UFC has been the primary driver of the explosion of MMA popularity around the world. By working together on UFC FIGHT PASS we are going to grow this sport together. To date, 70 CWFC fighters entered the UFC, including our two-division CWFC champ Conor McGregor. Who is the next Conor out there? Together, let’s go find out.”

UFC FIGHT PASS will begin the process of uploading Cage Warriors’ fight library later this year. Further details regarding available fights and events will be made in the coming months.

UFC FIGHT PASS is available on personal computers, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV and Roku devices.

UFC MAKES HISTORY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAJOR EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NEW YORK ON NOVEMBER 12

Second event to be announced for Upstate New York by end of 2016

Las Vegas – Following today’s landmark bill signing by Governor Andrew Cuomo to legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York, UFC® announced that it will host a major Pay-Per-View event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12.

Additionally, UFC will be adding another live event in Upstate New York before the end of the year. The organization has pledged four events per year for the first three years after passage of the bill. The events will be held in Upstate cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Albany, in addition to Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center.

Today’s bill signing and event date announcements cement mixed martial arts’ incredible future in the state of New York, and reaffirm UFC’s commitment to a market that is home to many top stars including former UFC champions Jon Jones, Chris Weidman and Rashad Evans, and countless other title contenders.

“I want to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, Senator Joe Griffo and the many other leaders in the state of New York for legalizing and regulating the sport of mixed martial arts,” said UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta. “Our commitment to bringing incredible live events to New York starts immediately, as we’ve planned a major Pay-Per-View event at Madison Square Garden on November 12. It’s going to be a historic, monumental moment for this sport and our passionate fans when the Octagon finally arrives in New York.”

"Today marks a great day for both MMA fans and New York," said Joel Fisher, executive vice president, Marquee Events and Operations, The Madison Square Garden Company. "We think it’s only fitting that the first UFC event is taking place at The World’s Most Famous Arena and look forward to these world-class athletes becoming part of The Garden’s storied history.”

Further information about the upcoming live event at Madison Square Garden will be announced in the weeks to come.

APRIL 25 CASTING CALL FOR SEASON 24 OF

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER^® CANCELED

Las Vegas – UFC^® announced today that the open casting call for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter^® originally scheduled for April 25 in Las Vegas has been canceled. UFC apologizes for any inconveniences this cancelation has caused.

More information about the next season of the show will be made available in the weeks to come.