Canada and Middle East are "neck and neck" for first international "TUF"

The first international season of “The Ultimate Fighter” competition-reality series will either be based in Canada or the Middle East, according to UFC president Dana White.

White said the promotion and its broadcast partner Spike TV are laying ground…

The first international season of “The Ultimate Fighter” competition-reality series will either be based in Canada or the Middle East, according to UFC president Dana White.

White said the promotion and its broadcast partner Spike TV are laying groundwork to film separate seasons in both countries. However, he is unsure which will go first.

“They’re neck and neck,” White recently said.