TUF 10 'Project:' Roy Nelson and Wes Sims join Kimbo Slice on heavyweight cast
by Brian Oswald on Jun 9, 2009 6:47 AM EDT
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Don’t call it a comeback.
Former IFL Heavyweight Champion Roy "Big Country" Nelson -- who once chose his protruberant belly over a UFC contract -- and former UFC fighter Wes Sims will join Kimbo Slice on the cast of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10, according to an MMAMadness.com report.
Nelson (13-4) is a heavy handed hitter is known for both his knockout power and submission game. He will join the reality show coming off back-to-back losses against heavyweight contenders Jeff Monson and Andrei Arlovski.
"Big Country" should hold the advantage in the experience department over fellow cast members and will likely be viewed as the early favorite to win.
Sims (22-12) is an MMA veteran who stands 6'10" -- he is among the tallest fighters in all of MMA who is known for his unorthodox fighting style. Sims trains out of Team Hammer House with the likes of Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman and Phil Baroni.
"The Project" last competed inside the Octagon against Mike Kyle at UFC 47, losing via first round knockout. He also picked up losses at UFC 43 and 46, both to Frank Mir. Sims also has a technical knockout loss courtesy of Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia under the SuperBrawl banner for what its worth.
In addition to Slice, Sims and Nelson will join ex-NFL players Marcus Jones and Rex Richards, among others. It's certainly shaping up to be one big season.
TUF 10 will feature a cast of all heavyweight fighters and will be coached by former light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Rashad "Sugar" Evans. The show is set to premiere on Spike TV on September 16.
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Big Country stood and banged with Arvloski. He has my respect.
by wAyNe on Jun 9, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions
I am one to usually bash TUF, but I have to admit, this new season should be entertaining. Also, it seems that the majority of the prospects are serious about the fight game, so we probably won’t have to put up with the typical TUF bs. Can’t believe I’m saying this but I am actually looking forward to the new season. Nelson definitely has to be the early favorite, being battle tested on the feet, with a slick ground game, and better than average cardio (especially for his size).
by Cole on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Great move by bringing in such a talented and experienced Heavyweight like Big Country. He will easily be the favorite to win the whole thing.
I dont get why the UFC wasted a slot on Wes Simms. What a joke! NOt only is he one of the worst fighters I have ever seen compete, but he is a classless douche who is always getting disqualified for illegal moves. Grant it, watching him get DQ’ed for STOMPING on Frank MIr’s face was Priceless….Easily one of my favorite moments in UFC history. So he moves up a notch in my book for that. THat puts him at notch 1. hahahaha.
That shows you what a FARCE Mir is….He struggled with Wes Simms in both fights! hahaha…and thats our heavyweight champion! lol GOd help us all!
Frank Mir reminds me of the white guy from one of the funniest movies ever: THE GREAT WHITE HYPE!!! hahaha, what a joke of a champion!
Ok enough of my anti-Frank Mir Rants! lol
by john on Jun 9, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
haha, lmsao~
even as one of mirs only fans on this site~ i still laughed. good rant.
but i will be laughing even harder to see what u say when mir becomes undisputed hw champ of the ufc, after he tames the wild beast that is brockness..
by stinky~fingers on Jun 9, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
How would that be funny? Having a not even top 15 fighter as your champion is catastrophic if you ask me!
Brockness MOnster for the win, buddy! Love you stink!
by john on Jun 9, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice comparison john…I like it. I don’t hate Mir quite the way you do and I think he’s a solid fighter but he should never have beaten Nog and would not have beaten a completely healthy Nog. If you watched that fight and have seen any other Nog fight…then you know that was not him fighting that night…he was a shell of his former self and had little to no energy going into that fight. Mir basically beat a zombie that night…nothing really impressive about that.
Brock is a beast…I don’t care what his record is or how green he is. He’s a huge athletic gorilla and guys like that don’t come around that often. He’s progressed very well for the limited exposure and experience he’s had. I just don’t see Brock being as careless as he was last time.
by Buster Bluth on Jun 9, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Your post on Miur are priceless john!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 9, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Murrrr is a classless big steaming pile of horse sh!t.
WAR LESNAR!!!!!!!!
by attakdog on Jun 9, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor Mir. He usually gets bashed on here. I’m still a fan, and I still have him pulling off a sub on Brock “penis chest” lesnar.
And honestly guys, could it look any worse having Mir as the champ, then it did when someone with only 3 fights beat randy?
I hope after he wins, Mir explains to brock that Mir is spelled with an “I” not “uuu”
by Cole on Jun 9, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Classic stuff Alpha!!!!! Also, Mike Bown’s chest tat is suspect. It could have formerly been a chest penis prior to some alterations…
by Cole on Jun 9, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess we know who’s winning it. Won’t matter who else is there, i doubt they have big country’s grappling pedigree and he’s got a chin and power too. I can’t believe they let that scumbag Sims back in there. Couldn’t they find some HW scrubs at some gladiator challenge show or something?
by NameNotRequired on Jun 9, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah you’re right Sims is a meat head but what do you expect he’s from Hammer House they all are.
I’m sure he’s just cast on the show for comedic relief and some stupid quotes because he has no chance, but he’s hardly the worst fighter I’ve seen the guy has a winning record.
Imagine how awful the guys he beat are.
by massiveammounts on Jun 9, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Mir deserved an oscar for the Simms fight, never has one man made such a meal out of a few boots to the face. Good job he never fought in pride.
by attakdog on Jun 9, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was pretty impressive, until about 4 days ago….
by Tiller on Jun 9, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That could quite possibly be the worst pic of Roy Nelson ever…..did he piss someone off at mania ??? lol
by BigPelly on Jun 9, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions
Instead of using chokes or arm bars to finish fights he’s just going to drop The Big Leg like Hogan.
by PW on Jun 9, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
And the plot thickens… I think the Nelson/Arlovski fight would have finished a lot differently if it weren’t for the poor stand up decision when Nelson was in side control. “Grand Slam Breakfast” has to be an early favorite.
by MMAMoneyLine on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 AM EDT reply actions
Pickin Roy to take the whole thing…he has experience against top guys and won’t be beaten by Kimbo or anyone else on that show imo…surprised he even has to go on the show…other IFL champs (or at least Miller did) got free passses so why not Roy?
by McArthur on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 AM EDT reply actions
The only one’s missing on the show now is Gannon and Petruzelli!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
While I definitely think Roy Nelson is a HUGE favorite to win, GREAT BJJ and only one KO defeat (by Arlovski-horrible stand up incident) there are other heavy weights on the TUF season who knows their way on the ground.
Big Country definitely has the experience factor over other TUF 10 contestant. He really doesn’t need coaching from Evans and definitely not Rampage.
Dana White doesn’t need to hype up this season at all.
Heavyweights. Rampage. Evans. Kimbo. Roy Nelson. UFC vet Wes Sims. Some dude that trains with Shane Carwin. Ex NFL players. -> While this may be the best season on paper, hopefully the matches live up to it.
TUF 9 matches are looking pretty good so far.
by Vee on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
He chose his belly or a UFC contract??? Someone fill me in.
by McArthur on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions
he chose his belly over a UFC contract, meaning he didn’t want to cut weight or something like that.. anyways i can’t support a fat guy like that, he’s a joke for all serious athletes in the world
by RoB on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
ya…but some guys ie. Fedor can use their fat to their advantage
by McArthur on Jun 9, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
According to several foam-and-mesh hats I’ve seen in various rural parts of Texas, it’s not a beer belly, it’s a gas tank for a sex machine.
by PW on Jun 9, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
What the hell did Texas do to you? OK ok fair enough texans can be heinous sometimes..,
by sp00ner1234 on Jun 9, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m from Texas, I’ve lived in the metroplex for the last 33 years.
by PW on Jun 9, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree. I know these guys (the fat ones) are tough, but once again, the sport is rapidly changing. Now we have 250 lb fighters that are learning all the same skills of the smaller fighters, and are ripped at the same time.
It doesn’t mean they (the fattys) wont put together some wins, but these tubby’s days are numbered.
Also, I don’t think Fedor is “fat” like Big Country fat. He’s got some meat on him,but he’s not a ballooning slob. Big country looks more like a guy you would see on the Toughman Contest.
by Jrandolph on Jun 9, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
he needs to go to biggest loser first then on to tuf 10..either way, this tuf is gonna be a cardio nightmare..but of course i’ll be watching eagerly..what’s next for tuf 11..circus side show freaks against ex prison cons..
by sarah on Jun 9, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Just from the photo I think he has a shot at Dancing With The Stars.
by PW on Jun 9, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m saving dancing with the stars for tito..if anyone would do it..he would ,lol.
by sarah on Jun 9, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL @ " I think he has a shot at Dancing With The Stars"
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 9, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That picure really made me laugh!!! good job.
Can’t wait for season 10, thanks for keeping us up to date.
by Damian on Jun 9, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions
wow that makes this the most star studded TUF ever. Roy could win the whole thing, but lets wait to see what these NFL guys do. I bet Frank Mir is stoked that Wes Simms is back in the ufc. MIR-SIMMS 3 anyone?
by JRE on Jun 9, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah JRE.I’m looking forward to see these NFL guys too!
As much that i dislike Miur…it would be an,easy W for him again!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 9, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
what the fuck? nelson shouldnt be on TUF, he has too much experience. i heard they rejected clay for having too much experience, what the fuck UFC???
i swear this is a conspiracy to make Slice look like shit, since we all know he is gonna get absolutly schooled by nelson.
oh well, that doesnt bother me at all.
by rhys on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions
If anything, they will make Slice look better then he really is by feeding him the worst fighters there is.
by Green Inferno on Jun 9, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
good fightrs, no way kimbo is gonna win, i wanted him to win ///_T
by guyverbob on Jun 9, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions
I think one of the guys on TUF 10 name is Brandon Schaub (or something similar). He trains with Carwin and is a good athlete and a little crazy. He too got a special invite from White, he didnt even have to try out. I think he is like 4-0. He is my pick for the win…
by robbyc on Jun 9, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions
ive seen all of schaubs fights. 6’6 golden gloves champ boxer. he has amazing footwork for how young he is. real ko power, unbelievably strong on the ground and an amazing athlete. he was one of the ex-nfl players. he’s my pick to win.
by mike on Jun 9, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I thought he just played football in college…but yeah he is pretty good. He is a little too cocky for my liking, but he is a good fighter .
by robbyc on Jun 9, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
he got cut , i dont think he played regular season ball. but still an athlete.
by mike on Jun 9, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought they said rex richards couldn’t get in there cause of an injury. who knows? it is shaping up to be highly entertaining anyway. and if those big buggers decide to lose their minds they will tear that house to shreds. haha. KIMBO TO WIN TUF BY NELSON/KING HIPPO GUT PUNCH!!!
by Hardcase on Jun 9, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions
I’m hoping for a match between Big Country and Kimbo with a W for Kimbo by KO.
by dawsafex on Jun 9, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
Should be a fun series, Nelson has to be an early favourite along with that guy that trains with Carwin. Nelson would be a better fighter if he actually looked after his body so that he looked like an athlete, even darts players would be embarrassed by that physique. Sims doesn’t have a hope at winning, he could be this series’ Gabe Reutiger.
by David W-S on Jun 9, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions
It says he will join Rex richards among others. I read that Rex Richards had to give up his spot due to a injury. Does anyone know?
by lance2576 on Jun 9, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Well. I usually don’t like those cutesy photoshopped pictures, but this one really sums up Kimbo’s chances pretty well.
They’ll use him to hype up TUF, but there’s next to no chance now that he’ll even make it into the finale, short of some really “creative” match-ups.
by MattNY on Jun 9, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
I don’t understand putting Roy Nelson who’s fought top heavyweights like Arlovski, Rothwell, and Monson on TUF with Kimbo, Wes Sims, and a bunch of football players.
Why not just put him on a UFC card. They put heavyweights like Dan Evenson, Neil Wain, and countless others on UFC cards all the time because of a lack of heavyweight depth and then they get a guy like Nelson and stick him on TUF.
by massiveammounts on Jun 9, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, but UFC also knows Nelson is legit, but he has had almost no mainstream coverage. If he does run through TUF, his marketability will skyrocket.
by Big D on Jun 10, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
white trash hill billy vs black ghetto in the finale!! j/k
i think this next season will be one of the best with all the personalities in the house,
by bryant on Jun 9, 2009 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
Im not sold on this source. It was a 17 year old kid that posted this article, he said he was given the info by someone from madness. Also Rex isn’t on the show, he got injured a couple of days befor shooting.
by massass 1081 on Jun 9, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
Im not sold on the source, its a 17 year old kid who posted,said he got the info from someone from madness, but wouldn’t give a source. Plus, Richards got injured just befor shooting started and will not be on the show.
by massass 1081 on Jun 9, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions
And he sucks! And he has enough cardio for 7 seconds of fighting. Nah make it 5.
by attakdog on Jun 9, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
ITS NOT OFFICIAL.. i seen this last night .. its from some kid.
by WutangSwordsman on Jun 9, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
i’m sure there will be some interesting fights with these fighters with good experience, however, i can’t wait to see how they behave in da house, can you imagine Big Country sleeping and Kimbo coming into his room to pee on his pillow? haha i’m sure some funny shit will come out of this season…
by Mascarita on Jun 9, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
I love how intelligent all you guys who bag Mir are … why do you post? Go back to your fat girlfriends (or in your cases – each other!) who wont f**k u anymore.
by DownUnder on Jun 9, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
Is it just me or does it seem like the UFC parachuted Barrel Boy in there to make sure Kimbo doesn’t win? Who are we going to find out about next? Sylvia?
by Prokstar on Jun 9, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
Kimbo decision to be on the show I have to question. He gets paid zero unless he wins, which won’t happen with the level of guys competing. He’ll have to fight four fights to win. He could have made 2 million dollars for 4 fights in Japan. Gotta hand it to DW. The master of getting fighters to fight for nothing!
by Joe on Jun 10, 2009 1:24 AM EDT reply actions
all about wes"whole show" sims winning the whole package he will def. entertain< mir vs sims round 3< that would be sweet seeing how sims gives mir a run money EVERYTIME!!!!!
by sparks on Jun 11, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
wes sims is a joke!..(just ask tim silvia.)..mir would smash him know….they most definately wasted a slot on the (whole joke) sims!
by ufc expert on Jun 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wes Sims is a great fighter,& a very cool person if you ever met him.I think he has a very good chance of doing well for himself in this show,& will win over alot of fans.How well would all the people talking crap on him do in the cage fighting him? He would tear them apart! Each fighter is different.You like him or hate him….Wes Sims will bring alot to the show,& will always be an asset to MMA.
by Cornelius on Jul 3, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions
I have to say that Kimbo Slice did not have a chance against Roy Nelson’s beer belly. No one has a chance against his beer belly. He should put his picture on Beer Belly Nation he would fit in perfect…haha
by Jack on Oct 2, 2009 8:57 AM EDT reply actions
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