UFC Unveils Lightweight, Featherweight Cast for ‘The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated’

The cast for the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” has been revealed.

Over the weekend, the UFC announced the 16-man lineup for “TUF 27: Undefeated.” The cast will feature eight lightweights and eight featherweights, all of whom enter the reality show with undefeated records.

The winner in each weight class will receive a six-figure contract with the UFC. The date and venue for the “TUF 27” finale will be announced later.

“TUF 27” will premiere April 18 on Fox Sports 1 and air for 12 one-hour episodes. The show will be coached by heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and light heavyweight king Daniel Cormier. Miocic will then defend his title against Cormier in the UFC 226 headliner at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 7.

”The Ultimate Fighter 27” cast:

Lightweights
Thai Clark
Joe Giannetti
John Gunther
Jose Martinez
Luis Pena
Richie Smullen
Michael Trizano
Allan Zuniga

Featherweights
Jay Cucciniello
Tyler Diamond
Brad Katona
Bryce Mitchell
Suman Mokhtarian
Gregg Dulani Perry
Kyler Phillips
Ricky Steele