More Canadian content has been added to The Ultimate Fighter 18.
Winnipeg’s Louis Fisette joined Miesha Tate’s team on episode two of TUF 18 after being named an injury replacement for Tim Gorman.
At the start of the episode, it was revealed that Team Tate’s Gorman tore his hamstring and was not medically cleared to compete.
Fisette was submitted by Chris Holdsworth, now his teammate, on the premiere episode in his attempt to get into the house.
Despite the loss, Fisette was impressive and caught the eye of UFC president Dana White and Miesha Tate.
“I know Louis did get submitted by Holdsworth, but he came and he brought the fight and he was really fearless and I really like that about his fighting style,” Tate said.
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“Most guys don’t get a second opportunity like this one,” Fisette said. “It’s my second shot at a once in a lifetime opportunity and I’m looking to make the best of it.”
White added: “I like the kid so I chose to bring him back.”
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The 23-year-old joins Josh Hill, Jessica Rakoczy and Sarah Moras as Canadians competing for six-figure UFC contracts on this season of TUF.
Fisette is one of Canada’s best young bantamweights and has compiled 6-1 record as a pro while competing in Manitoba-based promotion’s Cage Fighting Manitoba and Rumble on the Rez, plus the Alberta-based Aggression Fighting Championship.
Of his six pro wins, four have come by submission and two have been by first-round knockout. Fisette has never gone the distance.
Gorman, 30, earned a spot in the house by TKOing Lee Sandmeier in the premiere episode. He says since filming the show he has healed up and is ready to fight.
