UFC releases list of participants for season 20 of 'The Ultimate Fighter'

“A champion will be crowned”, says the TUF 20 slogan. Photo: Disclosure/UFC

The UFC released, this Thursday (3), the complete list of fighters who will participate in the 20th season of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter. The edition of the program will feature athletes from the straw category (up to 52 kg), who will become part of the UFC, with the tournament champion also becoming the owner of the division's belt.

Among the participants are two former Invicta FC champions, a renowned kickboxer, an astrophysicist and a former professional ice hockey player. The nationalities are also very varied, with representatives from Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland and the United States.

The initial episode of the season will air in the United States on September 10th, with the final scheduled for approximately December. Coaches will be Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez, who, after the program ends, will face each other for the UFC lightweight belt.

TUF 20 Participant List:

Joanne calderwood (8 wins, 0 losses), 27 years old, Scotland
Alex Chambers (4-1), 35 years old, Australia
Heather Jo Clark (6-4), 34 years old, United States
Aisling Daly (14-3), 26, Ireland
Lisa Ellis (15-8), 31 years old, United States
Carla esparza (9-2), 26 years old, United States
Felice herrig (9-5), 29 years old, United States
Angela Hill (1-0), 29 years old, United States
Emily Kagan (3-1), 32 years old, United States
Justine Kish (4-0), 26 years old, United States
Angela Magana (11-6), 30 years old, United States
Randa markos (4-1), 28 years old, Canada
Rose namajunas (2-1), 22 years old, United States
Jessica penne (11-2), 31 years old, United States
Bec Rawlings (5-3), 25 years old, Australia
Tecia torres (4-0), 24 years old, United States