The UFC and Spike TV will hold an open casting call at The Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC for Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” This season, the series will be casting mixed martial artists in the Lightweight (155 lbs) and Light Heavyweight (205 lbs) divisions.

* Must be 21 or over to participate
* Applicants will grapple and hit pads so please dress appropriately and bring all necessary gear
* Participants MUST HAVE a professional MMA record with at least THREE (3) fights

WHEN:

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Registration opens at 8 AM ET; Tryouts at 10 AM ET.

Fighters must arrive between 8 and 9 AM ET.

Media members are encouraged to arrive at 10 AM ET.

WHERE:

Omni Charlotte Hotel

132 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Phone: (704) 377-0400

WHO:

UFC President Dana White will oversee the tryouts with executive producer Craig Piligian, producer Jamie Campione and Spike TV’s senior vice president of sports and specials Brian Diamond.

– ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP. INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPS AVAILABLE –