Iron Ring: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Introducing celebrities from the worlds of hip-hop, sports and Hollywood to the competitive ranks of mixed martial arts (MMA), Iron Ring showcases mixed martial arts -- the fastest-growing new sports format in entertainment. The show pairs celebrity team owners, trainers and fighters to produce some of the most compelling match-ups on television. Headlining the show is boxing champ Floyd Mayweather (with the assistance of hip-hop star Rick Ross) managing the Money Mayweather Boys, along with hip-hop heavyweights Ludacris and Nelly representing Team Luda and Team Nelly (respectively); T.I. with the help of Big Kuntry, Young Dro, DJ Drama and Alpha Omega leading Team Grand Hustle; Juelz Santana and Jim Jones heading Dipset; and Lil Jon with the Head Busters.

With $100,000 in prize money up for grabs, these skilled competitors go toe-to-toe in the Iron Ring using the combined fighting techniques of jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and wrestling. From competitive team tryouts and grueling practices to the final face-off at the live championship, Iron Ring not only exposes the hardcore sport of mixed martial arts, but also uniquely explores the human element by providing insight into the lives of the fighters and coaches.

Series details

• Title: Iron Ring
• Format: Sports
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2008-03-18
• Final broadcast date listed: 2008-06-10
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BET
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 35 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 38075

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2008-03-18; final listed air date 2008-06-10.

Source and licence

Adapted from Iron Ring on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.