A full-time move to Light Heavyweight is likely in the future plans. He served in the US Army and is currently pursuing a history degree when not training. Unlike most who have a solid base in one aspect of MMA like wrestling or jiu-jitsu, Schoonover cross-trained in multiple disciplines of MMA from day one. Nelson will primarily look to impose his will on TUF 10 competitors on the ground, although his striking is often overlooked.ĭarrill Schoonover Height: 6 ft 2 in Weight: 218 lb Background: The smallest competitor in the TUF 10 field, Schoonover is a perfect 10-0 professionally in MMA (12-0 as an amateur) with a win over former UFC fighter Rex Richards and holds several state and regional HW titles. “Big Country” has locked horns with some of the sport’s biggest names like Andrei Arlovski, Ben Rothwell, and Jeff Monson, the latter of which was his most recent fight and a controversial decision loss. Weight: 265 lb Background: A classic case of “looks can be deceiving”, Nelson is a Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, former International Fight League World Grand Prix Heavyweight Champion, and trains with Ken Shamrock‘s Lion Den team. The South Dakota native once wrestled UFC juggernaut Brock Lesnar in high school, with reports of Madsen’s brother and Lesnar scuffling after the match.
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Madsen made the unique choice of eschewing amateur MMA and hopped right into professional bouts. Although he’ll ultimately look to gain control of opponents through his wrestling, he won his professional debut last year via knockout. John Madsen Height: 6 ft 0 in Weight: 240 lb Background: An accomplished high school and collegiate wrestler, Madsen now trains with Matt Hughes‘ H.I.T. He’s now affiliated with Travis Lutter’s MMA Academy. He was awarded a scholarship to the Olympic Training center for Greco Roman wrestling, and began his MMA career after sustaining an injury prior to joining the powerful Iowa State University wrestling program. Weight: 264 lb Background: Wren was a two-time state champion and All-American wrestler in Texas, as well as a two-time All-American Greco Roman wrestler after high school. His four TKO victories have an average length of less than one minute drawing favorable comparisons to teammate and UFC contender Shane Carwin.
He played fullback at Colorado, but didn’t catch on in the NFL after being with the Buffalo Bills. He possesses a well-rounded skill set – he is the current Ring of Fire Heavyweight champion, a Colorado Open BJJ Grand Champion, and a Colorado Golden Gloves Champion.
A ‘tweener at approximately 230 lbs, McSweeney will look to keep the fights standing to leverage his striking skills.īrendan Schaub Height: 6 ft 4 in Weight: 240 lb Background: Schaub boasts a 4-0 record and is considered by many to be among the favorites on this season’s TUF. He now trains at Greg Jackson’s MMA Academy in Albuquerque, NM with notables Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt, and Georges St. James McSweeney Height: 6 ft 4 in Weight: 230 lb Background: Born in London, England and an accomplished kick boxer and Muay Thai fighter, McSweeney garnered several titles and amassed over 130 wins before transitioning to MMA in 2006.
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Stay tuned for a season of strong bouts in what will surely be a great series of action packed episodes. Several components of this year’s season including the simple facts that these are the big guys of the UFC mixed with veterans of the sport, Internet legends, and NFL stars all fighting for a chance to be the next Ultimate Fighter. TUF10 will surely be the most viewed season ever.