Two-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion André Galvão was released from his Strikeforce contract, the fighter’s MMA career may take a flying leap, according to information announced on MMAJunkie.com.
The black belt is among the candidates to enter the mix in the 13th season of the The Ultimate Fighter reality show. The winners of each season earn a UFC contract.
Check out who else is vying for a spot in the TUF house:
Middleweights
Zak Cummings
Ariel Gandulla
Frank Lester
Robert “Bubba” McDaniel
Jeremiah Rigg
Louis Taylor
Vitor Vianna
Karl Amoussou
Welterweights
Levi “The Marine” Avera
Shamar Bailey
Muhsin Corbbrey
James Krause
Jorge Lopez
Bristol Marunde
Estevan Payan
Charlie Rader
Tyler Stinson
Dave Terrel
André Galvão