MMA Junkie has recently reported that the UFC managing director for international development Marshall Zelaznik said the company is "close" to securing a deal for TUF: Australia vs. U.K.

If it goes ahead the series will likely be filmed in Australia later this year with the Brisbane Entertainment earmarked as the likely venue for the finale. The possible Brisbane location would be the first non-Sydney location for UFC in Australia, and only the second TUF series to be conducted outside of America (Brazil will be first).

No word yet as to who the possible coach could be for Australia.