Styles 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Being the MMA folder (well part MMA) folder, I figure this probably belongs here. So anyone else excited about this? I liked the original concept for Tough Enough and this sounds like it only with MMA and they'll fight for survival plus Chuck and Randy are the trainers. Sixteen men from across the Americas travel to Las Vegas with one dream, one goal - to become The Ultimate Fighter. Determination. Discipline. Excellence. These young men are accomplished athletes, disciplined in wide range of mixed martial arts that include wrestling, boxing, judo, Jiu-Jitsu, karate and kickboxing. Each has the dream, the hope, and the will to fight in an Ultimate Fighting Championship® event. Only one fighter from each of the two weight classes will succeed with the challenge. During the show the competitors will take their training to a higher level. They will be brought to Las Vegas where the UFC® brand has its National Training Center. For the next seven weeks the competitors will be under the strict supervision of two of the most successful and famous UFC® fighters and trainers on the planet, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and UFC Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Chuck Liddell. The competitors will endure the most grueling training and intense pressure of their lives. They will train together, live together, and fight against each other inside and outside of the storied UFC Octagon. The men are split into two teams, Team Liddell and Team Couture. The two squads compete against each other within their weight classes to avoid elimination. In each episode, the competitors will also compete in a "Challenge." The Challenges are designed to push the fighters to the edge of their physical and mental capabilities. The Challenges revolve around old school training techniques, physical stamina, and mental strategy. The team that wins the challenge controls which fighters must fight to avoid elimination. At the end of each week, one fighter from each team must fight in the Octagon to avoid being kicked out of the UFC Training Center until only two remain in each weight division. In the end, The Ultimate Fighter will be decided by a competition match -- a head-to-head fight to the finish inside the Octagon®. The weak are eliminated... The strong will survive... Only one will be left standing from each weight class... The Ultimate Fighter Each week, we'll be bringing you a new UFC classic fight featuring either Randy Couture or Chuck Liddell, culminating with their light-heavyweight title fight against each other. We'll also be bringing you weekly tips from "On the Mat" with Marc Laimon, so you can learn the moves the pros use. This week, we're starting with a little extra. Take a look at this WEC title fight between Mike Swick and Chris Leben, two of the contestants on the show. You won't be disappointed. Here are the bios of the contestants: Left to Right: Chuck Liddell, Willa Ford, Randy Couture. Chuck is the number-one contender in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division. With a record of 14-3-0, he is one of the most experienced fighters competing today. Chuck wrestled four years at California Polytechnic State University Primarily a striker, he uses his wrestling skills to keep the fight where he likes it - standing. Remember Jessica Rabbit's immortal catchphrase, "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way?" Those eight words are the antithesis of what makes Willa Ford unique in the pop music universe. Because not only does the 22-year old Floridian refuse to pretend she's a goody two-shoes but, more importantly, she's no cartoon character. Willa Ford is a deceptively complex individual, firmly at the helm of her own career. Randy is the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having defeated Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Vitor Belfort all en route to the title. He has proven that things only get better with age, coming into his prime at 40 years old. Randy is the only man ever to win UFC championships in two separate weight divisions. He twice held the Heavyweight Championship before dropping down to 205 pounds to capture the Light Heavyweight title. The Contestants Alex K. This avid Red Sox fan and Boston resident currently has a 4-0 Mixed Martial Arts record fighting out of his native Beantown. The 27 year-old former high school soccer star studied one year at Massassoyt College in Mass. before becoming a carpenter. He is also cousins with MTV v-jay Foolproof. Alex S. Born in Argentina, Alex works and trains in Las Vegas. The 28 year-old works in developing engineering industrial products and is a graduate of Montana St. University where he played football. Ranked #32 in the US in power-lifting, he also competes in jiu jitsu and boxing. A huge fan of NBA legend, Michael Jordan, Alex spends his spare time catching rattlesnakes in the desert. Bobby This former UC Davis basketball point guard was a sports junkie growing up in Santa Cruz, CA. The 34 year-old UPS Driver with two kids (12 year old daughter and 4 year old son) currently lives and competes in martial arts in San Jose, CA. Bobby is an avid reader especially J.R.R. Tolkein and mystery novels. Chris An avid snowboarder and dirt-biker, Chris is an outdoor enthusiast from Portland, Oregon. The 24 year-old has been boxing and wrestling since middle school. In high school he was a district champion wrestler and currently trains and competes out of his hometown of Portland. Christopher This 36 year-old is the oldest member of "Ultimate Fighter" and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a degree in Economics and a minor in Japanese. Born in Boston, Christopher currently lives and trains in the San Francisco area and works in internet security. Proficient in boxing and Muay Thai, Chjristopher enjoys traveling, cooking, and visiting museums. Diego Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this 22-year old began karate lessons at nine years old. Years of martial arts training aided his athletic pursuits at Del Norde High School as a wrestler and on the high school gridiron as a linebacker. In his senior year in 2000, Diego won the state championship in the 152 lb weight class and etched his name amongst the best ever grapplers in school history. He currently trains in Albuquerque at Gaidojutsu and is following his dream to be the next great UFC superstar. His current MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) record is 14-0. Forrest The Augusta, Ga. police officer is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia. Born in Cleveland, this 25 year-old enjoys old movies with Cary Grant, Chuck Pahlunik novels, and traveling. Jason An alternate on the 1988 Canadian Olympics Gymnastics team, Jason lives in rural British Columbia in the small town of Whonnuck. A Vancouver Film School graduate, he has worked as an animation animator for the past six years and has worked on projects for high profile clients such as Disney and Pokemon. A lifelong fan of Bruce Lee, this 29 year-old was a county champion wrestler in high school in the 170 lb. class. Josh K. Josh K. is a 4-time Division I All-American wrestler at Edinboro College (174lb weight class) and 2001 National Champion. Currently the Assistant Wrestling Coach at the University of Buffalo, this 27 year-old is a native of Pittsburgh. During high school in the Steel City, Josh K. was a standout wrestler and football player. When he's not teaching his grappling skills, Josh K. is a street bike enthusiast who competes locally. Josh R. The pride of Cincinnati, Ohio, 23 year-old Josh R. is a personal trainer and student at Cincinnati St. where he's pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Nicknamed "Utah" by the other castmates, Josh has been practicing judo since the age of six years old and was a standout wrestler in high school. An avid Bengals, Reds, and U. Cincinnati Bearcats' fan, Josh's goal is a career in real estate investing. His brother is in Iraq working in private security. Kenny The Boston native works in financial translation service for the Spanish and Portugese communities. The 28 year-old is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Communications. An all-state soccer player, Kenny roots for both the World Champion Red Sox and Patriots. An avid chess player interested in Buddhism, Kenny has traveled extensively and once lived in Brazil. Loudune This 31 year-old St. Paul, Minnesota native has re-located to North Hollywood to train with mixed martial arts giants, Gene Lubell and Benny "The Jet" Ukides. Loudune was an All-Conference wrestler in high school in the 160lb. class. One of the senior members of "Ultimate Fighter," he is proficient in various forms of martial arts including taekwondo. Mike A Houston, Texas native, Mike has competed in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Mixed-Martial Arts all over the world from Russia to Thailand. Competing in various forms of martial arts since he was eight years old, Mike was a standout wide receiver and safety in high school. This 25 year-old currently lives and competes in San Jose, CA. A traveling enthusiast, Mike lists England, Australia, and Japan among his favorite places he's visited. Nathan The 31 year-old real estate investor and entrepreneur from Salem, OR began his Mixed Martial Arts career seven years ago and is a huge fan of UFC superstar Randy Couture. The comic book aficionado currently fights out of Portland, OR and has a five year-old daughter. Sam An avid chess player who freely quotes Socrates and Nietzsche, he is a graduate of LSU with two Political Science degrees (Theory and Government) and is currently studying for his MBA at St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa. Born in Louisiana, Sam has lived in Germany, Panama, and eventually Eagle River, Alaska where he attended Chugaik High School. Sam, a 24 year-old aspiring lawyer began practicing karate at six years old and currently trains Brazilian Jujitsu in Anchorage. He was also the founder of the Brazilian Jujitsu Club at LSU. Stefan Currently attending graduate school in Chicago for Muscle Activation Therapy, this Munster, Indiana native is proficient in various forms of martial arts. Growing up idolizing Bruce Lee, Stefan has excelled at jujitsu, taekwondo, wrestling, and was a local 2-time Golden Gloves champion in the super-heavyweight division. He is also a personal trainer with a degree in Sports Medicine from Purdue University. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Oh, I just noticed the thread in TV. Woops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
