Ultimate Fighter 10 tryouts in Seattle attracts former NFL players and hundreds more
by James Iannotti on Apr 7, 2009 12:48 PM EDT
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More than 250 aspiring mixed martial artists from the heavyweight, light heavyweight and middleweight divisions, including three former NFL football players, piled into the Marriott Seattle Airport Hotel in Seattle, Wa., yesterday in hopes of landing a spot on the tenth season of "The Ultimate Fighter" (TUF).
In attendance, scouting the new talent, was UFC president himself Dana White along with several of Spike TV's producers from the popular reality series.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer first round draft pick turned pro MMA fighter Marcus Jones was on hand to tryout as a heavyweight. Jones played his college ball at the University of North Carolina where he was a standout All-American defensive lineman. Thus far as a mixed martial artist, Jones has put together a solid record of (4-2), stringing up back-to-back technical knockout wins over Mike Ottman and John Juarez, respectively.
Former Texas Tech defensive lineman and Indianapolis Colts practice squad player, Rex Richards, was also in Seattle trying to land a gig on the show. He, too, tried out as a heavyweight. Richards has been very impressive so far in his MMA career, boasting a record of (6-1), and having never been taken out of the first round. His only loss came at the hands of current UFC contender Shane Carwin in October 2007.
And last but not least, ex-Green Bay Packer running back Herbert "Whisper" Goodman tried out as a light heavyweight. He's put together a record of (9-6) so far as a pro mixed martial artist, most recently knocking out UFC veteran Jordan Radev in the second round at M-1 Challenge 13 less than two weeks ago.
TUF 10 is tentatively scheduled to debut in the fall. There is currently no word on possible coaching candidates for the historic tenth season.
In the meantime, TUF 9: "US vs. UK" debuted last week on Spike TV and pulled in record television numbers. TUF 3 winner Michael "The Count" Bisping is in charge of the British team, while "Hollywood" Dan Henderson has taken the reigns of the American squad. The two will duke it out at UFC 100 for the right to the middleweight kingpin sometime down the road.
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do the former nfl players like to go for tackles? lol
by brendan on Apr 7, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
Wandelei wants to coach, but who would be opposite him? Rashad maybe since he won’t have the belt by then.
by getrawbc on Apr 7, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Marqaurdt would be perfect opposite wanderlei except for the Fact that Nate has the personality of a pet ROCK!!!!
by john on Apr 7, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Leben and Josh Kozcheck!!!!!
always wanted to see that rematch at middleweight
by Cut the Blue Wire on Apr 7, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Leben vs. Koschek would be the most epic coaching matchup on TUF ever. Make it so Dana.
by DDT on Apr 7, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
ya but in MMA we call them takedowns j/k ;)
by McArthur on Apr 7, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank goodness another title isn’t on hold because of the show.
by wAyNe on Apr 7, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
hi i m an inspering fighter and i was wondering where i could find out where to try out for tuf season 11 i no i missed this seasons try out if any one nos that would be great
by brandon on Jun 21, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I was hoping to hear Lashley trying out for this season. I think he’d gain a lot by fighting on the show with some different coaches and other people with great size… like a couple of NFL football heavyweights!
by Chief on Apr 7, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions
Lashley would be bad@ss on TUF! I think hes got one more fight on his contract, maybe he can still make the show?
by JV on Apr 7, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He talked about the possibility of it on the last episode of MMA Live. I think that being on TUF would be great for his development as a fighter, but I don’t know that it’s in his best interest financially. Given the marketability that he’ll bring with him from his professional wrestling background, he can command a much higher price tag than TUF winners get from the show. But I think that if he could negotiate a different contract than TUF contestants usually get then he would be really well served by the experience.
by GregC on Apr 7, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
do they have bunk beds big enough for these huge nfl players? lol… oh and regarding your comment earlier greg, im not really jealous of joe rogan and what you called his endless supply of girls or whatever, im quite content banging your mother every weekend but thanks
by brendan on Apr 7, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That rebuttal wasn’t anywhere near clever enough to warrant bringing it up in another thread. And besides, my mom isn’t into prepubescent little boys, so you’re not really her type.
by GregC on Apr 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
but you are into them obviously… im sure u head out to thailand twice a year and have your fair share of them
by brendan on Apr 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched on MMALive where he said trying out for TUF was a possibility. I hope he went and they are just trying to keep it quiet for surprise/ratings purposes.
by Chief on Apr 7, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
If lashley wanted on the show all he would have to do is ask dana. Im sure dana would have no problem just giving him a spot on the show as he knows he would bring in big ratings.
by fokman on Apr 7, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope season 10 coaches are GSP and Anderson Silva.
by DirtyML on Apr 7, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions
depending on when it starts filming…I’m hoping for Brock/Carwin although I wouldn’t mind if Mir beat Brock
by McArthur on Apr 7, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think Brock would make a good coach this early in his career? He’d probably learn more than he taught. Just my opinion.
by Chief on Apr 7, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
couldn’t be any worse than Ken…their coaches do most of the training anyways
by McArthur on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a great pool shark though! Made his team some money!
by john on Apr 7, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
So hold up two belts for the sake of a relity TV show?
by Pat on Apr 7, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Pat, a reality show and a mega fight at the end! Well worth the wait IMO. That is if GSP and Anderson win.
by JV on Apr 7, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
didn’t dana challenge kimbo try out for this season?
by ruan-fiy on Apr 7, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions
Yes.
Kimbo, Bobby Lashley, Ex NFL Football Players… the only thing we are missing is Jose Cancesco and Danny Bonnaduce
by "Mr. NC-17" on Apr 7, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
if lashley does indeed try out for the Ultiamte Fighter, it could mean big ratigns for the show. Possibly the biggest ever!
by Adam on Apr 7, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions
Has-beens looking for the limelight. All these big guys think MMA is easy, and if they have strength/muscles then they’re unbeatable. I like to see when they get their ass BEAT for the first time. Hah!
by Smarg on Apr 7, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions
did you even read the article>??? all of them have already had professional MMA fights and for the most part have been fairly impressive.
by "I came, I saw, I conquered" - "Veni, Vidi, Vici" on Apr 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
FIGHT UPDATE
Chris Wilson v Brock Larson at UFC 98
by McArthur on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Rex Richards is the real deal. I can see him getting on the show and doing very well.
by Zmazing on Apr 7, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
ill try out.
15 years old
6’1 ish
205 pounds
linebacker, uh watch alot of mma
by Jared on Apr 7, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
you’re 15 years old and that big? wow, what have your parents been feeding you ..
by RoB on Apr 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
its not uncommon in my town alot of guys are bigger and its not fat.
by Jared on Apr 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang was hoping Kimbo would take advantage of Dana’s offer. Not that I expected him to do well, just would have been neat.
by Ognitinoc on Apr 7, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
This story is bullshit. Dana wasnt there. This is complete internet crap.
by Junkie on Apr 9, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
Rumor has it Bobby Lashley will be showing up to Seattle
by Karma on Apr 10, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
TOP 10 but i agree with raven…. BUNCH OF BULLSHI*
by MissDior79 on Apr 11, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
To whom it may concern,My name is scott clark and i have a friend that would very much be interested in trying out for a football team and his name is jamie forgety and he is 6’5’’ tall at 265 lbs and he want’s to play defense but will play whereever you put him.So if you could e-mail me a.s.a.p. to let me know where,when,and what time and how much registration fee it’s going to be,it would be well appreciated.thank you.scott clark
by scott clark on Nov 7, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions
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