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The Ultimate Fighter is back, featuring eight middleweights and eight bantamweights from around the world.
UFC.com sat down with each of the 16 contestants to learn a little bit about them and why they believe they’re going to walk away the winner of season 29.
Meet bantamweight Liudvik Sholinian .
Record: 9-1-1
Birthplace: Alaverdi, Armenia
Fighting out of: Kiev, Ukraine
Nickname: “Palmeyros”
Age: 31
Stat: One win by KO, three by submission
Get To Know Liudvik Sholinian | The Return of The Ultimate Fighter
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Get To Know Liudvik Sholinian | The Return of The Ultimate Fighter
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UFC: Welcome to the 29th season of The Ultimate Fighter! How does it feel to be here?
Sholinian: I’m so excited, of course. A couple of years ago I couldn’t even think about The Ultimate Fighter. Five years ago, I watched the show for fun. I’m the first fighter from Ukraine in Ultimate Fighter history. It’s a big deal and I’m going to make history.
UFC: What is your fighting style?
Sholinian: I’m a wrestler. All my life I’ve trained in wrestling. I was on Ukrainian national team. I’m a national champion in Ukraine for wrestling. Of course, now, I’ve improved all my skills but first is wrestling. I can strike, too, but in doubt or hesitation I go to wrestling.
Check out every contestant's profile on The Return of The Ultimate Fighter here.
UFC: There have been a lot of stars that have come out of The Ultimate Fighter. Why do you have the potential to leave the show as a star?
Sholinian: I understand it’s a TV show, but I don’t like crazy stuff. I might not be the best guy from the show, but I’ll make the show in the Octagon. Maybe I’ll make history on the show, but first it’s a sports competition. I’m not going to be friendly.
Make sure you tune in to season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter, which airs live on ESPN+ on June 1st at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
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