The Ultimate Fighter is back, featuring eight middleweights and eight bantamweights from around the world.
UFC.com sat down with each of the 16 contestants to learn a little bit about them and why they believe they’re going to walk away the winner of season 29.
Record: 5-0
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Fighting out of: Albuquerque, NM
Nickname: “The Determined”
Age: 27
Stat: Finished four of five wins (one by KO, three by submission)
UFC: Welcome to the 29th season of The Ultimate Fighter! How does it feel to have this opportunity?
Argueta: It’s really special. I feel honored. I’m one of the lucky ones. I waited my turn and I put in the hard work to cut the line. I needed to get ahead. I started at an older age compared to some of these guys; I was 23, so I’ve only been in it for four years. My first fight was three years ago, and I’ve only been pro for two years.
UFC: What do you think the biggest challenge is going to be?
Argueta: Mentally taking it one fight at a time. When I was wrestling as a kid, I wasn’t consistent. I dealt with all my losses already in wrestling. Now I hate losing, so no more losing. I’m done with it. It’s more of a challenge in my head knowing I have to be consistent.
UFC: What do you bring to the Octagon?
Argueta: Passion. I do it with raw emotion and passion. I know what the goal is, and I know my mission.
Check out every contestant's profile on The Return of The Ultimate Fighter here.
UFC: Why do you think you will be the guy to break through The Ultimate Fighter?
Argueta: I’m fun. I’m real. I’m always going to strive to work harder. Just breaking through on The Ultimate Fighter is cool but I expected it. It’s not a treat. I’m going to be here a long time.
Make sure you tune in to season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter, which airs live on ESPN+ on June 1st at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
