The Ultimate Insider: Behind the scenes of TUF 34 season premiere, cast member nearly kicked out after tryout scrap
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Xavier expressed relief and happiness when Michael Bisping chose him first during The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) selection, noting a sense of destiny due to shared traits with Bisping and his coach.
- He revealed that for the first time in TUF history, only 10 bantamweights were selected instead of 16, and two fighters were cut after tryouts, causing significant anxiety among participants.
- Xavier described the tryouts as more intense and chaotic than portrayed on TV, mentioning incidents of physical altercations and misunderstandings, particularly involving fighters Sean and Ilimbek.
- He disputed the TV portrayal of the house environment, stating that his team was generally clean and responsible, while other team members sometimes left messes intentionally, leading to unfair blame on him.
- Despite some tensions with teammate Tina over cleanliness, Xavier emphasized that their interactions were friendly and lighthearted, with no serious conflicts.
