Bad news for 125-pound fighters looking to contend for gold inside the UFC Octagon: The promotion has canceled its April 25 open casting call for Season 24 of The Ultimate Fighter.
When first announced, the UFC said the show would feature 16 flyweight fighters, with the winner receiving a title shot. It was not immediately clear if current UFC fighters could compete or if it would be open only to outside competitors.
Now, it's not clear if anyone will receive a title shot by the show's conclusion.
"UFCannounced today that the open casting call for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighteroriginally scheduled forApril 25in Las Vegas has been canceled," the promotion said via a press release issued Tuesday.