Aussie MMA fighter Kyle Noke will be making his appearance on the highly popular Ultimate fighter this Sunday 4th April on Fuel TV. Noke, originally from Dubbo will be one of 12 fighters to compete on the middleweight roster for the chance to gain a permanent spot in the UFC.

The series will be coached by arch rivals Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddel, and promises fireworks.

Despite training with the talented fighters at Greg Jackson's camp, Noke still finds it hard being away from his girlfriend and family. Click here to read the full article

The UFC has just revealed the cast for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. The series will feature 28 fighters competing for 14 final spots in the house. It is rumoured that there will be a new format, but no word as yet as to what the changes will be.

Australia will be represented by MMA standout Kyle Noke from Mooloolaba, Queensland. Kyle was the former bodyguard of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. He currently trains with Greg Jackson's camp in New Mexico, and has a previous victory over George Sotiropoulos.

The show will feature Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddel as the team coaches, who will then face each other after the show's completion. The new season premieres on the 31st of March.

UFC has announced its coaches for Season 8 of the Ultimate Fighter, beginning September 17th. Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira have been selected as the coaches to head a contingent of lightweights (155lbs) and light heavyweights (205lbs).

Both fighters are coming off recent victories, with Nogueira defeating Tim Sylvia, and Mir defeating Brock Lesnar. As expected, the heavyweights will match up to fight shortly after the completion of the series.