LFA champion Artem Belakh (11-2) will compete in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. The announcement confirms Belakh as a participant in the next TUF season. According to the source, multiple fighters from CIS countries will be part of the cast, though specific names have not yet been revealed. Further details about the other CIS representatives on the show are promised to be announced soon.
LFA champion Artem Belakh has been confirmed as a participant in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, the long-running UFC reality competition series that has launched the careers of numerous fighters now competing at the highest level.
Belakh enters the show carrying an 11-2 professional record and the credibility of a Legacy Fighting Alliance championship, marking him as one of the more decorated prospects heading into the cast. No additional details about his division or opponent bracket have been announced at this stage.
The confirmation also indicates that Belakh will not be the only fighter from CIS countries taking part in the new season. Multiple representatives from the region are expected to appear, though their identities have not yet been disclosed. Further announcements on those participants are said to be forthcoming.
Why it matters
- TUF has historically served as a direct pathway to a UFC contract, giving Belakh a high-profile platform to earn a roster spot.
- The inclusion of several CIS-region fighters signals a continued push by the UFC to showcase talent from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
- Belakh's 11-2 record and LFA title suggest he arrives as one of the stronger prospects in whatever division the season features.
