Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – The road to crowning the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight champion began Tuesday at Palace Station Hotel & Casino with tryouts for Season 26 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” A total of 46 athletes came out to try their hand, which included grappling and sparring in front of UFC President Dana White, matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard, and members of the show’s production staff. Related 'The Ultimate Fighter 26' tryouts draw nearly 50 hopefuls in search of first UFC women's flyweight title MMAjunkie was on hand to catch the action and spoke with several prospects, including Invicta’s Roxanne Modaferri and former boxing champion Ana Julaton , as well as Bellator flyweight and ex-UFC fighter Valerie Letourneau , who was there to support a teammate. Check out the video above for behind-the-scenes footage of the tryouts and interviews with athletes and coaches. And for more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site. Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos
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Video: Go inside the ‘The Ultimate Fighter 26′ tryouts in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie