SYDNEY (December 8, 2025) – Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, announced that Paramount+ will become the exclusive home in Australia for all new episodes of the popular talent-discovery show Dana White’s Contender Series and the groundbreaking reality series The Ultimate Fighter beginning in 2026.
The addition of the two UFC fight series expands on the announcement in October in which Paramount+ subscribers in Australia will have access to all live UFC Fight Night events and will enjoy the prelim fights for all numbered events as part of their subscription from January 2026.
Dana White’s Contender Series features a new crop of UFC hopefuls looking to impress Dana White and the UFC matchmakers for the chance to secure a contract with the UFC.
The brainchild of UFC CEO Dana White, the hit series first aired in 2017 and has served as a springboard for the careers of numerous fighters who went on to be UFC champions, contenders and stars, including Sean O’Malley, Jamahal Hill, Jack Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates, Michael Morales, Bo Nickal, Maycee Barber, Jailton Almeida, Brendan Allen, Caio Borralho, Johnny Walker and more.
The Ultimate Fighter is the iconic reality television series that has introduced millions of new and die-hard fans to future UFC champions and top contenders. The show features professional MMA fighters living together and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized contract with the UFC.
Those whose careers have been shaped by their participation in The Ultimate Fighter include Julianna Peña, Kamaru Usman, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, Robert Whittaker, Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson, T.J. Dillashaw, Matt Serra, Michael Chiesa, Al Iaquinta, Kelvin Gastelum, Uriah Hall and many others.
The UFC and Paramount partnership commences on Sunday, January 25 when the UFC 324 Prelims airs live on Paramount+ and Network 10.
This expanded partnership, now including the two popular series focused on discovering the UFC stars of tomorrow, underscores Paramount’s commitment to delivering world-class sports experiences to global audiences.
The company’s streaming service, Paramount+, is broadening its diverse offering of high-quality TV series, blockbuster movies, most-watched reality, and favorite kids’ content with one of the world’s most dynamic and influential sports franchises.
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About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 318 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
