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UFC Brings The Ultimate Fighter to China in November as well as Live Events Starting in 2014

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:19:36 +0000

function not found The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Thursday a new, multi-year partnership which will bring regular live UFC events to Asia, as well as a Chinese version of the UFC’s hit reality series The Ultimate Fighter . Beginning in 2014, the UFC will stage a series of live events at both The Venetian Macao and Marina Bay Sands. TUF China will be a 12-part series where the best Chinese mixed martial artists will live, train and compete with each other to win a six-figure contract with the UFC. The Chinese edition of The Ultimate Fighter will be co-produced by UFC and Liaoning Radio Television and is scheduled to premiere this November on Liaoning Satellite TV, reaching more than 830 million viewers across China. The live finale event to determine the inaugural champion of The Ultimate Fighter China will be held at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena in March 2014. Mark Fischer, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of UFC Asia, said: “We are very excited to announce these new partnerships with Sands China and Liaoning Radio Television. With Sands China’s support we will be bringing regular events to the region, as well as the Chinese edition of The Ultimate Fighter. This is an unprecedented initiative for any global sports league in China.

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‘TUF: China’ debuts in November, UFC plans return to Macau, debut in Singapore

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:35:00 +0000

The recently discussed Chinese version of “The Ultimate Fighter” is set for a November debut. The series marks the start of a new, multi-year deal which promises “regular live UFC events to Asia,” including sites in Macau and Singapore. UFC officials today announced the plans, which include a “series of live events at both The Venetian Macau and Marina Bay Sands, the luxury Singapore property of Sands China’s parent company” in 2014. “We are very excited to announce these new partnerships with Sands China and Liaoning Radio Television,” UFC Executive Vice President and Managing Director of UFC Asia Mark Fischer said. “With Sands China’s support, we will be bringing regular events to the region, as well as the Chinese edition of ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ “This is an unprecedented initiative for any global sports league in China. With national distribution through Liaoning Satellite TV, we will not only develop the next generation of UFC fighters from China, but also introduce the UFC to millions of new fans across the region.” “The Ultimate Fighter: China” will be co-produced by the UFC and Liaoning Radio Television. The show airs on Liaoning Satellite TV, which the company said reaches more than 830 million viewers across China. The live finale takes place in March 2014 at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiArena

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UFC Announces The Ultimate Fighter China; Tryouts in July and August

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:33:27 +0000

The UFC has put out the call for the next international edition of The Ultimate Fighter with China announced as the next host country of the venerable reality series. UFC officials on Saturday announced the Chinese version of The Ultimate Fighter via its Chinese-language website. Not surprisingly, TUF China is kicking off with a search for fighters from some of the lighter weight classes. UFC officials are asking for featherweight, lightweight and welterweight fighters to try out for the show’s inaugural edition. Tryouts are currently set for July 21 at the Beijing Metropark Lido Hotel, July 25 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and Aug. 3 at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel in Macao

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‘The Ultimate Fighter: China’ tryouts announced for July and August

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:30:00 +0000

A long-discussed Chinese version of “The Ultimate Fighter” is now a step closer to reality following the UFC’s announcement of show tryouts that begin next month. Officials are searching for featherweight, lightweight and welterweight hopefuls to try out for the show, which will air on the Chinese-language Liaoning TV. North American broadcast plans weren’t announced. Officials today posted the announcement on the UFC-China website . The cast eventually will feature 16 fighters, though not necessarily with competitors from all the above weight classes. Head coaches haven’t been determined. Tryouts are being held in three different locations on three different dates: Beijing’s Metropark Lido Hotel (July 21), Marina Bay Sands Singapore (July 25) and The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel (Aug.

‘The Ultimate Fighter: China’ tryouts announced for July and August – MMA Junkie