Former UFC champions Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will serve as coaches for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. The first episode is scheduled to premiere on June 14. The announcement comes from UFC on Paramount. Both Bisping and Cormier are well-known personalities in MMA with extensive UFC experience. This marks another coaching role for the two former champions, who have transitioned into media and commentary careers.
UFC on Paramount has announced that former champions Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will serve as opposing coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, with the premiere set for June 14.
Bisping, known as "The Count," retired with a professional record of 30 wins and 9 losses, competing out of England and standing six-foot-one with a 75-inch reach. The 47-year-old Orthodox striker was one of the more active fighters of his era, averaging 4.33 significant strikes landed per minute across his career. Since stepping away from competition, he has built a prominent presence in MMA media and commentary.
Daniel Cormier, nicknamed "DC," brings an equally decorated resume to the opposite coaching corner. The 47-year-old finished his career at 22-3-0 and was among the most well-rounded competitors in UFC history, posting a striking accuracy of 52 percent and averaging 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach, Cormier was a dominant force across multiple divisions before transitioning into broadcasting.
Why it matters
- Both coaches are former UFC champions bringing elite-level credibility to the TUF format
- Their contrasting physical profiles and fighting styles — Bisping the rangy striker, Cormier the wrestling-heavy pressure fighter — offer contestants two distinct coaching philosophies
- The pairing of two high-profile media personalities raises the visibility of the show's return on UFC on Paramount
