TUF 12 Tryouts - April 1st - N. Carolina

[NWOWolfpack]

As “The Ultimate Fighter Season 11” debuts, the hunt for next season’s cast members begins.

The UFC and Spike TV on Wednesday announced that they will hold an open casting call for Season 12 competitors on April 1 at The Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., the day after Season 11 debuts on Spike TV and UFC Fight Night 21 takes place at the Bojangles Coliseum.

While Season 11 is comprised entirely of middleweights, Season 12 appears to be headed back to two weight classes. The open tryouts are open to both lightweight (155-pound) and light heavyweight (205-pound) fighters.

The requirements specify that all applicants must be 21 years of age or older and have a professional mixed martial arts record with at least three fights. All applicants will grapple and hit pads at the tryout, so you are expected to wear the appropriate workout clothes and bring your own gear.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. ET, with tryouts beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Fighters must arrive between 8 and 9 a.m. ET at The Omni Charlotte Hotel.

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.