LFA champion Artem Belakh (11-2) will participate in the new season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. The announcement confirms Belakh as one of the competitors in the upcoming TUF season. Additionally, the channel mentioned that other fighters from the CIS region will also be part of the show, though specific names have not yet been revealed. Further details about the additional CIS participants are expected to be announced soon.
LFA champion Artem Belakh is set to compete on an upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, with the announcement confirming his place among the show's cast.
Belakh enters the competition carrying an 11-2 professional record and the credibility of a Legacy Fighting Alliance championship. The TUF format offers him a direct pathway into the UFC organization, where a strong performance across the season could accelerate what has already been a productive career on the regional and developmental circuit.
The announcement also indicated that additional fighters from the CIS region will appear on the same season, though no further names have been disclosed at this stage. More details on those participants are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
- Belakh brings legitimate championship pedigree into the TUF house, having already proven himself at one of North America's most respected feeder promotions.
- A strong CIS contingent on the season raises the international profile of the show and adds regional rivalry as a potential storyline.
- For Belakh, a deep run in the competition would represent a significant step toward a permanent UFC roster spot.
