'TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia' open tryouts in Sydney and Toronto

Open tryouts for the recently announced “The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia” reality show are now set, officials today announced.

They take place Sept. 11 in Sydney (location TBA) and Sept. 22 in Toronto (Westin Harbour Castle). Both sessions kick off at 8 a.m. local time.

As MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) previously reported, officials have put a call for both welterweight and middleweight UFC hopefuls. They’ll be coached by Canadian Patrick Cote and Australian Kyle Noke – both of whom are former cast members and current UFC fighters – on “TUF,” which is the 22nd edition of the UFC’s long-running reality show.

The show is expected to debut in early 2014.

Potential cast members must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have at least three verified pro fights and a winning record, and hold a valid Canadian or Australia passport. Former “TUF” cast members and fighters who previously have fought for the UFC aren’t eligible. Fighters are responsible for their transportation to the tryouts.

The application process can be done online at www.ufc.com/tufnations.

“TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia” airs in Canada on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, and on FX in Australia. U.S. broadcast plans haven’t been announced.

It’s the third country-vs.-country edition of the show. A U.S. vs. U.K. version took place in 2009 as the ninth installment of the regular “TUF” series in the U.S. Additionally, a U.K. vs. Australian version took place this past year. The show has launched the careers of nearly 200 fighters and produced champions such as Rashad Evans, Forrest Griffin and Matt Serra.

(Pictured: Kyle Noke)