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The Ultimate Fighter 22 cast released, will feature fighters from 11 different countries

The cast of the 22nd edition of The Ultimate Fighter reality series was released on Monday via the UFC, and it will feature 32 lightweights from 11 different countries.

The United States team, which will be coached by veteran Urijah Faber, will feature prospects from the Inland Empire in California to Long Island, New York. The European team, headed up by Irish firebrand Conor McGregor, has 16 fighters from 10 different countries.

TUF 22 will begin airing on Wednesday, Sept. 9 (10pm EST) on FOX Sports 1. The field of 32 will fight to earn a spot in the house.