‘The Ultimate Fighter 29,’ Episode 9 highlights

Check out the highlights of the ninth episode of the 29th season of “The Ultimate Fighter” featuring Ricky Turcios vs. Liudvik Sholinian

This season, teams consist of bantamweight and middleweight fighters coached by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and former title challenger Brian Ortega.

If you missed the previous episodes, check out those highlights below:

Continue reading for the highlights of the ninth episode, which streamed Tuesday on ESPN+.

‘The Ultimate Fighter 29’ rosters announced, season premiere date revealed

Meet the 16 contestants chosen for the relaunch of the UFC reality series.

“The Ultimate Fighter” is officially back.

After years of UFC president Dana White repeatedly stating the reality series would eventually relaunch, the wheels are fully in motion. The 16 selected bantamweights and middleweights have made their way to Las Vegas for pre-season medicals.

With taping set to begin soon, the promotion announced the season’s full roster during the UFC on ESPN 22 broadcast Saturday. The first episode is set to stream June 1 on ESPN+.

TUF 29 will be coached by UFC featherweight champion [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag] (22-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) and his next title challenger, [autotag]Brian Ortega[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC). The two will square off following the conclusion of the season, in a rebooking of their canceled UFC 260 matchup.

Scroll below for the full TUF 29 bantamweight and middleweight rosters:

Bantamweights