LFA champion Artem Belakh (11-2) 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 competing this season, with additional fighters from former Soviet states also joining the cast. The post promises to reveal the identities of these other CIS representatives soon. Belakh brings championship pedigree from the LFA promotion to the TUF competition. His participation represents an opportunity to earn a UFC contract through the reality competition format.
