Anita “The Arm Collector” Karim makes history as the first Pakistani fighter selected for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 34.
The new season, titled Team Cormier vs. Team Bisping, is set to premiere on June 14, 2026. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a pool of 20 fighters for the upcoming edition of its long-running reality series, featuring 10 men’s bantamweights and 10 women’s strawweights.
However, not all 20 fighters will officially enter the competition. Only 16 contestants will take part, while four fighters, two from each division, will serve as alternates.
The selected fighters will be coached by UFC legends and commentators Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping.
Anita Karim, who holds a professional record of 6-2, has been listed in the women’s strawweight group. Her inclusion places a Pakistani fighter on one of MMA’s most recognized talent platforms, which has historically served as a launchpad for future UFC careers.
The season’s full list includes fighters from multiple regions, including South Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
Women’s Strawweight
| Fighter | Record | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia Alves | 8-0 | Brazil |
| Melissa Amaya | 8-0 | United States |
| Delphine Benouaich | 7-2 | France |
| GiGi Canuto | 7-1 | Brazil/United States |
| Anita Karim | 6-2 | Pakistan |
| Valesca Machado | 15-4 | Brazil |
| Anna Melisano | 6-1 | United States |
| Camila Reynoso | 9-1 | Argentina |
| Mackenzie Stiller | 6-1 | United States |
| Hailai Wushamo | 10-2 | Argentina |
Men’s Bantamweight
| Fighter | Record | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Illimbek Akylbek Uulu | 10-3 | Kyrgyzstan |
| Artem Belakh | 11-2 | Kazakhstan |
| Xavier Franklin | 6-1 | United States |
| Abdul Hussein | 15-2 | Finland |
| Marlon Jones | 6-0 | England |
| Sean Mora | 7-1 | Cuba |
| Mehemmedeli Osmanli | 12-1 | Azerbaijan |
| Christian Strong | 9-1 | United States |
| Micaias Urena | 13-3 | Dominican Republic |
| Rodrigo Vera | 21-1-1 | Peru |
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I m glad to here that a Pakistani fighter came at that level ..my best wishes and prayers with Anita Karim and hope she will qualify in 16 players…it’s a big big achievement sadly Pakistan govt taking no interest in sports other then cricket ..which is also becoming unpopular in this country due to continues degrading of our team performance