ATTENTION all lightweight and light heavyweight professional MMA fighters! It is that time again for The Ultimate Fighter tryouts. This is the show that can jump start your career like nothing else. If you can fight at lightweight or light heavyweight (and have had at least three fights), then get yourself to Charlotte, N.C. on April 1… and good luck!
WHAT:
The UFC and Spike TV will hold an open casting call at The Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC for Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” This season, the series will be casting mixed martial artists in the Lightweight (155 lbs) and Light Heavyweight (205 lbs) divisions.
Must be 21 or over to participate
Applicants will grapple and hit pads so please dress appropriately and bring all necessary gear
Participants MUST HAVE a professional MMA record with at least THREE (3) fights
WHEN:
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Registration opens at 8 AM ET; Tryouts at 10 AM ET.
Fighters must arrive between 8 and 9 AM ET.
Media members are encouraged to arrive at 10 AM ET.
WHERE:
Omni Charlotte Hotel
132 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Phone: (704) 377-0400
WHO:
UFC President Dana White will oversee the tryouts with executive producer Craig Piligian, producer Jamie Campione and Spike TV’s senior vice president of sports and specials Brian Diamond.
— ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP. INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPS AVAILABLE —