A UFC press release announcing the women’s flyweight division’s debut as part of The Ultimate Fighter 26 was sent in error Wednesday evening, a UFC official confirmed with MMA Fighting.
The release, sent by UFC public relations to media Wednesday, announced that tryouts would be held for TUF 26 on May 23 in Las Vegas. The invitation would be for women’s 125-pound fighters and the season of the show would crown the first-ever UFC women’s flyweight champion, the release stated.
“Women’s flyweights, between the ages of 21-34 with a winning record and at least three professional fights are invited to attend the open casting call in Las Vegas,” the release said.