Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier have been announced as the coaches for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. The first episode of the new season is scheduled to premiere on June 14. The announcement was reported by UFC on Paramount. Both former champions will bring their extensive experience and contrasting coaching styles to the reality competition series.
The Ultimate Fighter is set to return with two of MMA's most decorated veterans at the helm, as the UFC has announced Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will serve as head coaches for the upcoming season. The first episode is scheduled to premiere on June 14, with the announcement coming via UFC on Paramount.
Bisping, known as "The Count," brings a storied career to the coaching role. The 47-year-old from England compiled a professional record of 30-9-0 over his fighting career, standing six-foot-one with a 75-inch reach. A former UFC middleweight champion, Bisping was known for his relentless output, averaging 4.33 significant strikes landed per minute during his career.
Cormier, nicknamed "DC," matches Bisping in age at 47 and arrives with an equally impressive résumé. The former two-division UFC champion posted a career record of 22-3-0, standing five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach. Cormier was a dominant wrestling-based fighter, averaging 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing significant strikes at a 52 percent accuracy rate — a mark that reflects his efficiency inside the cage.
Why it matters
- Both men are former UFC champions with deep experience across different weight classes and fighting styles
- Bisping's pressure-heavy striking approach contrasts sharply with Cormier's wrestling-first, efficient offense, setting up an interesting dynamic between the two coaching corners
- The pairing brings significant star power and broadcast credibility to a new season of the long-running reality competition series
