"The Ultimate Fighter" goes international with the Philippines, possibly this year

The first international edition of “The Ultimate Fighter” likely will feature fighters from the Philippines, and the show could begin this year.

That’s according to UFC president Dana White, who today laid out the plans during a media conference call…

The first international edition of “The Ultimate Fighter” likely will feature fighters from the Philippines, and the show could begin this year.

That’s according to UFC president Dana White, who today laid out the plans during a media conference call.

“TUF,” which launched in 2005 on Spike TV, kicks off its 13th season next month, but each installment has been based in the U.S. Officials, though, are putting together an aggressive expansion plan to spread the reality series across the globe.