Winner of The Ultimate Fighter 24 will earn 125lb title shot

Over the last few years many people have suggested that ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ reality show needed a big change because of its rusty, repeated format. Well today that change has come.

In an official press release, the UFC have announced that season 24 of the once-upon-a-time hit TV show will be a contest for a shot at the flyweight title.

Currently held by Demetrious Johnson, the 125 lbs strap have never changed hands since its inception and will be defended at UFC 197 in three weeks when Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo takes on the champ. The winner of that fight is the likely to take on the TUF contest winner in December.

The full press release reads as follows;

“The search for the next UFC title contender will unfold on season 24 of The Ultimate Fighter® as 16 flyweight competitors will compete for a shot at the 125-pound world championship, with the winner to face the UFC flyweight champion at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in December. Tryouts are scheduled for Monday, April 25 in Las Vegas at Palace Station and are open to all competitors aged 21-34 with at least three professional fights and a winning record. The next season of The Ultimate Fighter will begin filming in June and will premiere on FS1 on Wednesday, August 31.

World class coaches, guest coaches, and former opponents of the current champion will be brought in throughout the season to break down film and help the contestants tailor their training to a game plan designed to help them become the next UFC champion. The two finalists will compete in the final episode of the season and the winner will face the flyweight champion at the Finale just days after the season concludes.

Applications, which should be completed and brought to tryouts, can be found online athttp://www.ufc.com/TUF24. The athletes will be required to grapple and hit pads, please bring appropriate gear. Applicants will be notified at the end of the day if they have been selected to move on in the casting process. If selected, applicants must be prepared to stay in Las Vegas until Saturday, April 30. All questions can be directed to TUFcasting@ufc.com.”