The Official Cast for TUF 27: Miocic vs. Cormier Has Been Revealed

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has come forward to reveal the official cast for the promotion’s next season of The Ultimate Fighter.

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier thinks that Anthony "Rumble" Johnson retired because he was made he lost his last fight.

The UFC revealed on Friday that UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will be moving up in weight to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic for his title at UFC 226 during International Fight Week this summer in Las Vegas, Nev. However, the mixed martial arts promotion also announced that Cormier and Miocic will be coaching the latest season of the UFC’s hit television series.

Titled The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated, the season will only feature fighters of the lightweight and featherweight division that have yet to lose in their careers. Miocic and Cormier will coach the teams in anticipation for their epic super title fight.

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier said thank you to his longtime AKA coaches Javier Mendez and Bob Cook by giving them his UFC belts.

Here is a look at the full cast for the season:

Lightweight

Thailand Clark
Joe Giannetti
John Gunther
José Martinez Jr.
Luis Peña
Richie Smullen
Mike Trizano
Allan Zuniga

Featherweight

Jay Cucciniello
Tyler Diamond
Brad Katona
Bryce Mitchell
Suman Mokhtarian
Dulani Perry
Kyler Phillips
Ricky Steele

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