Highlights! TUF 34 Finale set after record-setting, must-see buggy choke finish
Wait, The Ultimate Fighter was still airing? The 34th season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), coached by UFC Hall of Famers Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping, concluded this week on Paramount+ — and the show went out with a historic finish. The season’s final semifinal featured top Azerbaijani Bantamweight prospect Mehemmedeli Osmanli, who stole the […]
On May 12, 2026, the 34th season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) concluded at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The season featured top Azerbaijani Bantamweight prospect Mehemmedeli Osmanli and American wrestler Christian Strong in a historic semifinal matchup. Strong dominated early action with his wrestling, but Osmanli's relentless pressure and powerful strikes ultimately led to a submission victory.
Osmanli locked in the first successful "buggy choke" in TUF and UFC history, forcing Strong to go unconscious. This victory propelled Osmanli to the main TUF 34 finale. Other notable matchups include Bantamweight and Women's Strawweight finals featuring Mehemmedeli Osmanli, Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu, Valesca Machado, and Melissa Amaya.
The TUF 34 finals will take place at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26, 2026, headlined by Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos.
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