Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 cast revealed for Spike TV UFC show
by Brian Oswald on Jun 16, 2009 12:10 PM EDT
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The debut of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 is not for another three months — September 16, 2009 to be exact — but the roster of fighters is starting to fill out. The list includes a former IFL champion, several NFL players, a few UFC veterans and one YouTube phenomenon for good measure.
The Sun passed along the news, suggesting the cast will comprise just 16 heavyweights, all of whom will get a spot of the show. This is down from 32 fighters who have had to fight their way into the house in an opening elimination round, as seen in recent seasons.
Check out the full TUF 10 cast after the jump:
- Kimbo Slice (3-1): The YouTube phenomenon and former Elite XC headliner
- Roy Nelson (13-4): Former IFL champion
- Wes Sims (22-12-1): Former UFC fighter
- Marcus Jones (4-1): Former NFL player
- Matt Mitrione (0-0): Former NFL player
- Wes Shivers (N/A): NFL veteran
- Jim York (10-2): MMA fighter
- Justin Wren (6-1): NFL player/MMA fighter
- Mike Wessel (6-1): Former UFC fighter
- Scott Junk (6-2-1): Former UFC fighter
- Zak Jensen (7-3): MMA fighter
- Darrill Schoonover (10-0): MMA fighter
- Brendan Schaub (4-0): MMA fighter
- Jon Madsen (1-0): MMA fighter
- Tom Blackledge (8-6): MMA fighter
- Abe Wagner (6-2): MMA fighter
Commissioned to coach this eclectic band of misfits will be two former light heavyweight champions in Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Sugar" Rashad Evans. The pair will have their hands full as this season will comprise heavyweight contenders exclusively.
In fact, TUF 10 will be the first TUF season to feature heavyweights since the second season in late 2005. That season — which culminated in a heavyweight showdown between Rashad Evans and 6’7" Brad Imes — was noted more for its light heavyweights fighting up in weight than it was for its true heavyweight contenders, including Evans, Keith Jardine, Mike Whitehead and Seth Petruzelli.
The date for "The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale" has already been slated for December 5, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following the finale, coaches Jackson and Evans are expected to duke it out for the number one contender position in the light heavyweight division.
For more on TUF 10 click here.
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Big country? He’ll be tough if he came in decent shape
by Big Daddio on Jun 16, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
and even tougher if he doesn’t (according to him)
by McArthur on Jun 16, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It figures they wouldn’t have any of these guys fight their way onto the show, Dana’s way of guaranteeing Kimbo Slice gets air time and raising show ratings. I also think Big Country is in there as a fail safe. If by some chance Kimbo gets to the finale he’ll most certainly be paired up with Roy Nelson; who will in turn ensure that Kimbo does not win the show.
Not that the UFC wouldn’t give Kimbo a HW fight after TUF; but short of Eddie Sanchez (who’s been let go) or Justin McCully who in the UFC could he even be competitive against?? The guys got a good personality for the reality show but after it’s over and their through with him they’ll kick him to the curb. He’s not at the level to compete on a UFN or a PPV card. Thats just my opinion tho, who knows..
by O damn he got caught on Jun 16, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s just not enough talented guys at heavyweight. As it is there are a bunch of light-heavyweights on the show. If they had to get the number to 32 they would really have to scrape the bottom of the barrel and I for one do not want that. It would be nice if the TUF 10 winner was actually a heavyweight.
by DDT on Jun 16, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
good point….Jon Madsen (1-0): MMA fighter is pretty much the bottom of the barrel at this point for the UFC
by McArthur on Jun 16, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i bet madsen would beat kimbo..
this is actually a lot more talented of a crowd then season 9, you got big country who is all around talented,and you have marcus jones who hit’s like a truck..
that right there is 2 more guys then this season will proudce currently airing
by randy murders on Jun 16, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve seen Marcus Jones fight in Daytona, and that guy is BIG with BIG power. I’m with RoB and say that he takes the show.
by Syn on Jun 16, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Dana – "If Sylvia wants to end his career in UFC he has to go on TUF"
"Are you kidding me,he seriously wants to return to the UFC?"
"He hasn’t won a fight in years and when he did he usually put eveyone to sleep,the only time he’s in an exciting fight is when he’s getting his [expletive] ass handed to him.Look,he just got beat by a near 50 year old in under 10 [expletive] seconds, how do you expect to be taken seriously after that?He just made MMA look like a complete joke.If he has any hopes of ending his career in (the) UFC he will have to go on TUF,there’s no other way he’s getting in"
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 16, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Real quote from Dana? Thats funny sh!t right there. Poor Tim can’t catch a break; thats his own damn fault for trying to take it easy on himself and fight a 48 yr old boxer in MMA. He deserves all the negative press he gets at this point.
by O damn he got caught on Jun 16, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Tim was done a long time ago. The only time he seemed truly hungry was the beginning stages of his UFC career. He used to be in shape and aggressive with his boxing. Smashing AA (glass chin) twice gave him a sense of entitlement. He started getting physically sloppy and his fights looked lazy.
All downhill from that point on…
by OJR on Jun 16, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t say if it’s a legit quote,I got a link though.
The site is also the one that reported Mark Coleman was training with Earnest The Cat Miller in preparation for Lyoto Machida.So it might not be true???
BTW O damn did you see the Kimbo’s romos?
If not click on my name…I will change it for some new romo’s later today!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 16, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope they plan on having alot of food in the house! roy nelson eats as much as a horse i bet!
by brendan on Jun 16, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably only a couple of these guys have to cut to make 265 lbs, if at all; I doubt you’ll see a whole lot of healthy eating this season.
by O damn he got caught on Jun 16, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It is actually a legit Dana White quote. I checked!
by JOhn G on Jun 16, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
As soon as someone takes Kimbo to the ground it’s over for him.
by Jeremyjackson on Jun 16, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a guarantee that Kimbo will fight in the UFC. Even if he doesn’t win the show he will be on the card at the finale’.
by wAyNe on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
i think roy would sub kimbo really quick if they fought…and probly alot of the other guys to
by JG on Jun 16, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
omg Roy Nelson is on there. He is the favorite for sure to win it all. Id love to see him in the UFC. Wes Sims making a return. Where the hell has he been all these years?
by c-war on Jun 16, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Darrill Schoonover wil win IMO, then move down to LHW.
by MoonUk on Jun 16, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Darrill will definitely win, seen him train and fight. Rep fort hood right baby.
by Maffew on Jun 20, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like no1 can just try out for for TUF u need to b either an elite athelte or a washed up you tuber
by ruanfiy on Jun 16, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kimbo wont win this season of TUF. nO doubt about it!
With that said, Dana white should just book:
KIMBO vs. LIDDELL as the co-main event of the Rampage/Rashad ppv…let Chuck KO Kimbo, and ride off into the retirement sunset with a vintage chuck Liddell KO against a guy he has been dying to knock out (kimbo). tHen he can just curt Kimbo and we can all laugh and forget about him!
I am happy that bIMBO will be on TUF because seeing him interact with the young fighters in that hELL HOLE known as a house will make for some great tV!
by JOhn G on Jun 16, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Kimbo might turn out to be boring in the house. Lots of mumbled “know what I’m sayin’s” and barely coherent requests for hot sauce.
by Jeremyjackson on Jun 16, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
“Grape drink. This ain’t juice, motherfucker. Purple, water, sugar. That’s grape DRINK!”
-Dave Chappelle
by Jeremyjackson on Jun 16, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
FYI…Jon Madsen used to go back and forth with Brock Lesnar in wrestling they have a very long history. Another tough SD farm boy. Mark my words he’s going to eat up alot of the competition on TUF 10.
by KidDoc on Jun 17, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree with MADSEN.. Nobody will give him any respect and he can tear it up. I went to school with him and he was a mad man. I know he has dedicated himself and he already has a DIV II heavyweight wrestling title. I can’t wait for this show and i PROMISE he represents SD WELL.
by dschneidd on Jul 7, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Who cares about who “went with Brock” in high school. Brock didn’t do anything high school. It wasn’t until Marty Morgan and J Robinson got a hold of him that he really started to show what he could do.
by CSchrupp on Jul 14, 2009 6:57 AM EDT up reply actions
This has all the makings of a highly entertaining train wreck.
by PW on Jun 16, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions
how so? with the exception of kimbo, there’s a lot of great fighters on this card. wes sims, roy nelson, jim york, scott junk; as far as tuf is concerned, this is perhaps the most talented cast i have seen. (again, with the exception of kimbo.)
by JB on Jun 16, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m probably guilty of doing making the same assumptions about the NFL guys that a lot of people (not me) made about Lesnar for coming in from the WWE.
by PW on Jun 16, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
How can you say Kimbo isn’t talented? Sure the dude made a fool of himself vs Petruzelli. Think of it this way, every fight he was a part of in EliteXC he wasn’t in shape. Im willing to bet he wasnt in shape for his street fights either. Yet he still KO’d some dudes. The man can still throw hands. If he came into the season with a chip on his shoulder and in shape he has a good punchers chance. So he does have some talent…
by steve on Jun 16, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i never said he didn’t have ANY talent. i just mentioned that i felt this was the most talented TUF cast i have seen. and it is this way in spite of kimbo. seriously, kimbo really won’t be able to hang with any of the guys i mentioned.
by JB on Jun 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
the same WES SIMS that got his ass kicked by Tim Sylvia in under 3 minutes? yea he has alot of talent!
by GOD on Jul 19, 2009 6:52 AM EDT up reply actions
WES SIMS ALMOST KILLED FRANK MIR, BUT WAS DQ’D FOR STOMPING A DOWNED OPPONENT.. WES IS A ANIMAL, 6’8, LONG REACH, GREAT SPRAWL.
DUDE COMES TO FIGHT!!!!!!!!
by DJ on Jul 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i believe that too PW..a cardio nightmare..but highly entertaining..with all the leaks this season has already they may as well tell us who is coaching whom..who won the first fights…lol..i can only imagine the house..and maybe if we are lucky they will spare us most of the house antics and show them whipping these big bastards into shape..and dana is soooo gonna ride the kimbo into the sunset..even if he does sh*t in tuf..you can just see the fights he’ll give him just for the draw..
by sarah on Jun 16, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think if Roy doesn’t win, wich he should, then this season will produce some serious heavyweight talent. I dont think Kimbo has a chance.
by BILLYCARNAGE on Jun 16, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions
Obviously Kimbo is at the lower end of the fighters. But this is genius because not only will casual fans turn in to see him, but also he is all but assured a spot on the Finale (more ratings) and even if he loses he will get one more fight (more ratings).
by WB on Jun 16, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
haha…my money would be on Nelson to beat up Sylvia 9 times out of ten
by McArthur on Jun 16, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
First of all, Sylvia would have to make weight, haha no chance
by DirtbagHtr on Jun 16, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I think almost any of these guys would kill Kimbo….
by Double A on Jun 16, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
i just want someone to hold kimbo down and finish shaving his body hair properly..the arrow, and now the one titty accent..guess that’s what guys that have no hair on their head have to do with their body hair..ugh
by sarah on Jun 16, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Schaub is a beast…seen him fight in person and he seems like a great prospect. The only thing is, I believe he was fighting at 205.
by Ertz on Jun 16, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions
your thinking of Matt Schaub…quarterback for the Texans
by McArthur on Jun 16, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya Matt Schaub is the QB but i have heard that THIS Schaub also was in the NFL for a short time.
Brendan Schaub, a 6-foot-4 fullback for the University of Colorado who spent some time with (but didn’t play for) the Buffalo Bills, is 4-0 as a professional MMA fighter.
by Fokman on Jun 16, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Brendan Schaub. IS A BAD ASS I TRAIN WITH HIM AT T’S KO IN DENVER THE GUY MOVES LIKE A MIDDLE WEIGHT GOOD JU JITSU GREAT BOXING AND A CHIN OF STEEL…. WATCH THE MUSCLEPHARM VIDEO ON YOU TUBE THE GUYS A BEAST.. HE SHOULD WIN THE WHOLE THING NO PROBLEM.. PLUS HES SHANE CARWINS NUMBER 1 TRAINING PARTNER..OTHER GUYS LIKE NATE THE GREAT,DUANE BANG LUDWIG,GSP…EVEN RASHAD HAS STOPPED BY TO TRAIN WITH THE GUY… AND TO TOP IT OFF HIS BOXING COACH TREVOR WITMEN IS ONE OF THE COACHS…..
by GKNOW27 on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Justin Wren did not play in the NFL. He went to Iowa State University but decided to continue MMA instead but still practiced with Cael and the team in Ames. Never once played in the NFL.
by midwestbred on Jun 16, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions
ya i know justin from dallas and he has never been in the NFL
by child on Jun 16, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Feel bad for Blackledge, he apparently had given up mma but came back to fight at LHW and got a nice win in M-1. He’s a decent kickboxer but he’s been dominated on the ground quite a few times and against some of these big HW’s, he’ll be in trouble.
by mack3333 on Jun 16, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
Looking forward to seeing that dirtbag Wes Sims get his ass kicked again. Douche.
by Brand0 on Jun 16, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions
Is Jim York the guy the knocked out James Thompson at the last Sengoku event?
by DL92 on Jun 16, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
I think there is room for Kimbo in the UFC after he loses TUF 10. I think he would be perfect for the small cards like Finale’s or give him The Iceman for Chucks last fight in the UFC so he can go out on a winning note. Plus the ratings for the fight would be thru the roof! U cant tell me that every casual fan on the planet wouldnt pay to see that shit….Im no casual fan and I would pay to see Kimbo get KO’d by Chuck! Plus if it backfires and Chuck loses now the UFC can actually market him as a half way decent fighter cause all the casual fans will think he is super tough for KO of Chuck.
Good business by Dana White…he might be an asshole but he is one smart asshole!
by Extremecoutureguy on Jun 16, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
Abe wagner also played some NFL pigskin….he spent some time with green bay but never played…….He is a Huge Heavyweight and has a ton of power….he will def make some noise on the show and in the UFC
by rightjoe on Jun 16, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
Are these guys all legit HWs and not a bunch of Rashads that are going to cut to LHW as soon as the show ends? I know Nelson would have to lose a leg to make 205, but other than him. And Fergie.
by PW on Jun 16, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
Wes Shivers is a beast.
He used to have to cut to make 265 and he’s pretty cut.
by JaSwin420 on Jun 16, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
For those who think Kimbo wont get a contract if he doesnt get to the finals are crazy.
If Kimbo looks good and ratings are up he will get a fight or two in the UFC.
Especially since most guys on the show improve tons.
There have been plenty of seasons in which much of the cast is in the UFC for a few fights.
by Badguy on Jun 16, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
Ya obviously if he gets destroyed on the show he has not shot, but if not, hes going to get some fights. Dana isnt saying that he told him he had to WIN the show he just says he had to go through the show to get to the UFC.
by Fokman on Jun 16, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He’ll be in and out of the UFC inside of 2 fights; assuming he gets a fight after the show. Kimbo just isn’t at the UFC level of competition; even the weakest guys in the HW division would give him a good beating; I’m talking Justin McCully could rag doll him; and if McCully owns you in a fight then you may as well look at a different carreer.
by O damn he got caught on Jun 16, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kimbo has been training real mma with top gyms and fighters. Most guys don’t do that till after the show. He should have improved leaps and bounds already. The whole time ya’ll have been on here calling Fergie a joke, he has been turning himself into the real deal. Will it be enough? We shall see. You can only train so much and age and stamina and chin are hard to train past.
by wAyNe on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
This is the most i’ve been anticipating a season of TUF. There doesn’t seem to be a glaring slouch among the bunch.
I don’t know which aspect i’m more intrigued by, the fights or the in-house antics among this eclectic group (which could, in turn, lead to some fights).
by jammin on Jun 16, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
Not even fair Roy Nelson is way better then every single one of those guys listed its not even close.
by Khaos_Warrior on Jun 16, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Good to see a couple of guys who already competed in the UFC (Junk, Wessel) getting a chance to come back.
by MMAMoneyLine on Jun 16, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
Dave “Pee Wee” Herman would have been a great addition to this season.
by Reverand on Jun 16, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
Yes he would have .. But he has fights lined up im pretty sure .. Might have just been a timing thing or he could be happy with the money he is already making ..
Kinda like Kimbo , hes really green and hasnt got much training.. But a nice add regardless.
by Dayzah on Jun 16, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Pee Wee is awesome.. Just training by himself and then dominating Waterman. Young guy born in -84..
by johan-lofgren on Jun 16, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott Junk will take the whole show hands down no problem.
by belfort_fan on Jun 16, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
Wes Sims is he still training with Coleman and Baroni? I remember back in the day his fights with Frank Mir. He’s a dirty bird but always puts on a show.
by Mike on Jun 16, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
This is what the UFC needs – more HWs. There are only a handful of fighters even worth watching right now at HW.
But hell yeah – Roy Nelson to win and get his illusive BK sponsorship. Maybe Hardee’s/Carl Jr.’s
by Luppers on Jun 16, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
Jim Yorke is a machine – trained with him a few times. He will do well in this series. I hope he fights Kimbo haha
by SiamMMA on Jun 16, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Justin Wren is not an NFL player, he’s a former collegiate wrestler
by Chuck on Jun 16, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
Well considering he never wrestled in college…..
by CSchrupp on Jul 14, 2009 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions
there is no way in hell i would roll on the ground with kimbo. dude shave those nasty pubes off your chest already and quit trying creative shaving techniques. i cant imagine what his breath smells like.
by day1er on Jun 16, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Rashhard vs Rampage won’t happen til after December 5th, thats retarded how guys get sidelined for the TUF show. I wanna see Rampage put a beat down on someone before December.
by bigmcmac on Jun 16, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
I would have to say Kimbo has his work cut out. Roy Nelson has to be the favorite going in but Roy often leaves himself wide open and will certainly need to tighten up his standup defense to win it all. I think conditioning is the biggest factor and whomever shows up in good shape and learns over the course of the show will come out on top.
by rbang on Jun 16, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
everyone be sure heavyweights are all CHARACTERS this show will be one of the top 3 best seasons in the history of TUF. the ufc needs HWs the MOST. there is so much unsigned hw talent out there just waiting to get the right call…
valentijn overeem
dan bobbish
eric pele
mark burch
josh hendricks
gilbert yvel
anotonio silva
kazuyuki fujita
paul buentello
gary goodridge
bobby lashley
tim sylvia
roman zentsov
semmy schilt
rex richards
dave herman
mark hunt
pedro rizzo
sergei kharitonov
jerome lebanner
marcio cruz
hong man choi
bob sapp
jeff monson
fabricio werdum
the list goes on and on
by butters on Jun 16, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
are you kidding with tim silva on that list? and bob sapp and antonio silva and jerome lebanner and pedro rizzo and pretty much everyone on that list. i like bobby lashley and paul buentello but they are both already signed
by day1er on Jun 16, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL @ Gary Goodridge… he is 43 years old, and is 0-9-1 in his last ten fights.
by Jeremyjackson on Jun 16, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Man i looked at those Kimbo romoshops – priceless but disturbing at the same time.
by PanicZoo on Jun 16, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
Actually Big Daddy is 5-5 in his last 10 and they have wes sims on the show Big Daddy GAry Could Take At l;east half of the fighters which is better odds then sims or slice… but Gary would want the big cash which just doesnt come in the TUF house. My pick for the semi’s are Nelson vs Schaub & York vs Wagner/Junk then finals are Nelson vs York With Big Country getting the contract
by AKA711 on Jun 17, 2009 4:23 AM EDT reply actions
Kimbo And Sims go out in first and i would love to see Schaub get Slice in the first round Kimbo would get worked
by AKA711 on Jun 17, 2009 4:25 AM EDT reply actions
i hope kimbo wins it all, how sick would dana be !!
by apex103 on Jun 17, 2009 4:49 AM EDT reply actions
Yea Justin Wren did not play in the NFL…Lazy research or piss poor typing skills???? He is a phenominal wrestler and a great kid. You never know he could be the sleeper for TUF10. Wish him the best.
by Larry Kurly and Mo on Jul 13, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously. Wren went to train at the USOEC for greco in Marquette, Michigan for nearly a year and then he went down to Iowa for a bit with intentions to wrestle for Cael Sanders before training MMA full time.
by CSchrupp on Jul 14, 2009 6:58 AM EDT reply actions
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