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September 15, 2010 will mark the debut of The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 Episode 1 on Spike TV. The show has prospered since its initial season in 2005, and is back yet again for the twelfth time to fill audience’s appetites for mixed marital arts.

Tryouts for the show were held in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 1, 2010. Any Lightweight or light heavyweight fighters over the age of 21 with at least 3 professional fights were invited to come and try out. It was confirmed recently, however, that this season will only feature lightweight fighters.

Like usual, the season will feature 28 competitors. Some of the confirmed contestants for The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 Episode 1 are Nam Phan, Mike Richmand, and Jonathan Brookins. Season 11′s epic coaching match-up of Team Liddell and Team Ortiz will be rivaled this season as Team GSP takes on Team Koscheck.

Josh Koscheck, who was given the chance to coach after defeating Paul Daley at UFC 113, will look to lead his team to victory over Team GSP, who is led by the current welterweight title holder coach Georges St-Pierre (GSP).

When Will the St.Pierre Koscheck Fight Take Place?

The coaching staffs this season have a unique connection this time around; Kosheck is scheduled to fight Georges St-Pierre for the welterweight title some time later this year. The rumored date so far has been December 4 in Las Vegas.

The two definitely are not new to each other, as they fought back in August 2007 at UFC 74, where St-Pierre took home the victory with an unanimous decision. It’s pretty easy to assume that this connection between the two coaches  will provide for some quality episodes.

Just like previous seasons, the fighters featured in the show will be competing for a six-figure contract with the UFC. The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 Episode 1 will go the same route as season 11, with 28 fighters fighting to earn 14 spots (along with two wildcards) in the house. Be sure to tune in to Spike on September 15 to catch the season premier!