Dana White MMA & Paramount+ Releases This Week

This week on Paramount+, viewers are set to dive headfirst into high-stakes action, blending the visceral thrill of MMA and global military adventures with intense reality competition.

The streaming lineup is headlined by four seasons of Dana White’s Contender Series, which premieres on August 4. This live MMA showcase brings rising prospects into the spotlight, pitting them against one another for a coveted shot at a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. Unlike typical reality shows, this series strips away the drama and focuses purely on elite matchups, showcasing raw performances and immediate decisions from the UFC brass.

Adding an equally gripping layer of real-world intensity is the debut of Special Ops: True Season 1. This new Paramount+ Original docuseries pulls audiences into the heart of high-stakes global military operations. It offers unfiltered, firsthand accounts from elite forces—including Navy SEALs, Delta Force operators, Army Rangers, and Green Berets—as they recount missions that truly define courage under fire.

Meanwhile, reality television fans can brace themselves for fresh competition with The Challenge: Cutthroat, which debuts on August 5. Shot in Thailand, this new Paramount+ original series pits 24 players into three teams vying for a massive $500,000 grand prize. The twist is designed to test teamwork: entire teams must cross the finish line together to secure victory, with the winning captain gaining full control over how the money is distributed.

Beyond these compelling series, Paramount+ is also offering a robust schedule of live sports events throughout the week. Fans can follow major action including BIG3 Basketball, the PBR Team Series, and thrilling coverage of the EFL Carabao Cup featuring Middlesbrough versus Wrexham. The slate also includes high-profile matchups from the WNBA between the Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx, alongside exciting UFC Fight Night and Zuffa Boxing 10 events.

With major sporting events like the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship also featured in coverage, Paramount+ is delivering a truly comprehensive package this week—a perfect mix of elite combat sports, intense true stories, and competitive challenges.

By Ava Taylor