Craig Piligian is one of the most influential and respected executives in the history of television. He was instrumental in shaping 'The Ultimate Fighter' into one of the most important unscripted television shows in sports and helping make UFC a global phenomenon.
The show served as something of a launching point for the UFC, especially thanks to a memorable 'TUF' finale brawl between Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar that exposed the sport to a new legion of fans.
The Ultimate Fighter debuted on Jan. 17, 2005 on Spike TV and was produced by Piligian's Pilgrim Media Group. It remains a staple of UFC content, with 32 seasons completed and a 33rd set to debut this May.
During the UFC 311 broadcast, Craig Piligian's upcoming induction into the Contributor Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame was announced, celebrating his key role in making 'TUF' a reality.
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