An upcoming international version of “The Ultimate Fighter” pitting Canada vs. Australia will feature fighters in both the middleweight and welterweight divisions. “UFC Central” officials today tweeted the news following an announcement from Patrick Cote , and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) subsequently confirmed the plans with sources close to the promotion. The show, tentatively scheduled to debut in early 2014, was initially expected to only feature welterweight UFC hopefuls. Canadian Cote and Australian Kyle Noke will serve as coaches. It has not yet been announced if the pair will meet in a traditional season-ending, coach-vs.-coach bout. Tryouts will begin in September for “TUF Nations: Canada vs
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‘TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia’ to feature middleweights and welterweights – MMA Junkie