The Ultimate Fighter is a long-running reality show in the United States, but its venture into foreign lands is still a new concept. So far, only two foreign versions have taken place—TUF: Brazil and TUF: The Smashes (UK vs. Australia).
The reality show has allowed MMA to become immensely more popular among common people. It allows the sport to be spread to people who don’t watch MMA, but can be persuaded through mainstream exposure.
With the announcing of the TUF: The Smashes cast, I got to thinking about the next seasons of international versions of the show. Here are a few cast assemblies that the show could potentially use.
Note: Only eight fighters per weight class will be considered, as elimination rounds would require speculation as to who would face/defeat who.