UFC releases cast list of TUF 24 flyweight season
On Tuesday, the UFC released the cast list for the 24th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," which features 16 flyweights competing for the chance to challenge for the promotion's 125-pound strap.
Full cast of champions revealed for season 24 of the Ultimate Fighter https://t.co/8UeuyiDPpC#UFC #TUF24 pic.twitter.com/9wAvNTXO8m
— Dale Jordan (@MMAMadDale) July 19, 2016
Here's the cast of #TUF24, via a UFC press release. Nice. #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/LpI5evJA1T
— Hunter Alek Homistek (@HunterAHomistek) July 19, 2016
In a unique twist, the entire cast is comprised of minor league titleholders from all over the world including former UFC fighters Damacio Page and Tim Elliott.
Other standouts include Tachi Palace Fighting Championship's Adam Antolin, Resurrection Fighting Alliance's Alexandre Pantoja, and Legacy Fighting Championship's Matt Schnell.
The contestants will be coached by perennial contenders Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo, with the winner receiving a shot at whoever holds the UFC flyweight championship.
TUF 24 premieres on Aug. 31 on FOX Sports 1.