TUF 26 to potentially launch 4th women’s division
UFC to crown new champion and launch women’s flyweight division on Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter
The UFC recently announced that the 26th season of the reality show will launch their fourth women’s division, and that the first female flyweight (125) champion will be crowned. Both unsigned prospects as well as active UFC fighters in the 115 and 135-pound divisions are invited to try out.
However, while the statement was definitive, there are multiple credible reports that the statement is premature and that this is simply an avenue they are exploring, and not yet official.
Via UFC.com
UFC to crown new champion and launch women’s flyweight division on Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter
A new division will be created and a new champion will emerge from the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. Women’s flyweights, between the ages of 21-34 with a winning record and at least three professional fights are invited to attend the open casting call in Las Vegas. The season will also be open to females on the current UFC roster that can successfully make 125-pounds throughout the duration of the season. The season will begin filming in July and premiere on FS1 later this year.
The previous casting call for women’s strawweights and bantamweights as well as male middleweights has been cancelled.
Applications, which should be completed and brought to tryouts, can be found online at /TUF26. The athletes will be required to grapple and hit pads, so please bring appropriate gear. Applicants will be notified at the end of the day if they have been selected to move on in the casting process. If selected, applicants must be prepared to stay in Las Vegas until Saturday, May 27.
The Ultimate Fighter, which debuted in 2005, has launched the careers of some of the UFC’s most recognizable names and successful athletes. The series has produced six UFC champions including Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, TJ Dillashaw, Carla Esparza, and Matt Serra.
TRYOUTS:
May 23 at 8:00 a.m. PT
Palace Station Hotel
2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
All questions can be directed to gdefranco@pilgrimstudios.com.