'The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America': UFC Network Reveals MMA Athletes Competing In Season 3

After two successful seasons, "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America" has announced its return to the small screen for a third season. Unlike previous seasons where teams from the welterweight and lightweight divisions were showcased, the new season will only feauture fighters from one weight class: the lightweight division.

The popular Spanish-language reality series also revealed that the forthcoming season will count the participation of UFC Hall of Famers and former UFC light heavyweight champions Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell, serving as the coaches of the two teams in the competition.

The thrilling news was revealed earlier this week in a statement released by MMA Fighting, which also announced the six Latin American coaches and 16 MMA athletes in the competition.

Raul Arvizu (Mexico), Francisco Grasso (Mexico) and Eduardo Duarte (Brazil) will be part of Team Griffin. Team Liddell, on the other hand, counts with the help of Raul Senk (Mexico), Mike Valle (Mexico) and Ivan Iberico (Peru).

As we countdown for the upcoming show, we introduce you to the complete cast who will go head-to-head for "The Ultimate Fighter" title in season 3.

The list posted on MMAFighting.com shows names, professional MMA record, age and nationality of the 155-pound competitors.

• John Bedoya (5-0-0), 25, Bogotá, Colombia
• Martin Bravo (11-0-0), 22, Rosarito, México
• Yasser Castillo (5-1-0), 32, Nagarote, Nicaragua
• Santiago Cárdenas (4-2-0), 30, Castro, Chile
• Ilianovich Chalo (11-0-0), 34, Maracay, Venezuela
• José David Flores (5-1-1), 30, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
• Javier Ganin (10-5-0),30, Mar del Plata, Argentina
• Alejandro Martínez (11-1-0), 25, Puerto Vallarta, México
• Claudio Puelles (7-1-0), 20, Lima, Perú
• Fabián Quintanar (13-2-0), 29, Tijuana, México
• Leonardo Rodríguez (11-2-1), 31, Ciudad de México, México
• Marcelo Rojo (13-4-0), 28, Córdoba, Argentina
• Pablo Saborí (6-3-0), 24, San Luis Río Colorado, México
• Juan Villaseca (5-0-0), 24, Talagante, Chile
• Miguel Villegas (3-1-0), 21, Tijuana, México
• Walter Zamora (9-2-0), 26, San José, Costa Rica

"The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America," which began filming its third season on May 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is expected to air Aug. 24 on UFC Network, UFC Fight Pass and various TV channels throughout Latin America.