LFA champion Artem Belakh joins new season of The Ultimate Fighter

LFA champion Artem Belakh, who holds an 11-2 record, has been confirmed as a participant in the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. The announcement notes that Belakh will not be the only representative from the CIS region on the show. Additional fighters from Commonwealth of Independent States countries will also be participating in the season. The post indicates that more details about other CIS fighters will be announced soon. Belakh's inclusion represents an opportunity for the LFA titleholder to earn a UFC contract.