Wes Shivers

Wes Shivers (born March 8, 1977 in Jackson, MS.) grew up leading a competitive life, playing several sports before focusing on football. Following a successful college football career and being selected Junior College All-American, as well as, All-SEC. The Mississippi State graduate was drafted by the Tennessee Titans. After a short stint there and with the Atlanta Falcons, Wes left the NFL in attempt at the normal life. The normal life for Wes consisted of a job in law enforcement. Although exciting at times the competitive drive Wes has was still strong and not being fulfilled.

Wes Shivers has a powerful right hand.

With the undeniable rise of Mixed Martial Arts and the need for an outlet Wes began to train in one of the oldest forms of submission wrestling, Catch wrestling. It didn’t take long before one of Wes’s teachers tagged him “The Perfect Storm” not only because of his large size, but his athleticism and ability to learn quickly. Although getting started in MMA late in his life Wes has progressed at a fast pace and his humble nature enables him to improve everyday.Competing in various MMA events around Mississippi Wes Shivers came in contact with Alan “The Talent” Belcher. Belcher, believing in Shiver’s ability invited Wes to train with him. In short order Belcher helped to improve the limited skill set that Wes had. After a short time in the sport Wes arrived at a 8-1 record with a 3-1 professional record. Wes was noticed by the UFC and selected as one of the 16 heavyweights to appear as a member of The Ultimate Fighter season 10.

“I feel the skies the limit for me, the fact that I realize I have holes in my game drives me everyday. I am slowly beginning to fill those holes and improve on the natural ability God has blessed me with. I love the sport and feel that anyone that steps into the cage is special, regardless of the outcome they should be respected.”

While taking part in TUF10 Wes came in contact with Legends in the sport not to mention Dan White, president of the UFC. The experiences just confirmed the fact that the sport of MMA is definitely where Wes Shivers wants to be.

“Man its amazing, everyone I’ve come in contact with are honorable, hardworking people who are here for the love of the game and nothing more! There is no room for egos.”

WES SHIVERS  & THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER SEASON 10 CAST REVEAL

Wes Shivers is in this season of TUF

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: HEAVYWEIGHTS” CAST IS ANNOUNCED

KIMBO SLICE, FORMER IFL CHAMPION ROY NELSON, FORMER UFC CONTENDER WES SIMS AND FOUR FORMER NFL PLAYERS

Rampage Jackson And Rashad Evans To Coach The 16 Heavyweights Vying For A Six-Figure Contract With The UFC

Premieres Wednesday, September 16 at 10pm ET/PT on Spike TV

“The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights” includes a list of notable athletes with impressive and diverse pedigrees including four former NFL players, UFC veterans, a former IFL heavyweight champ, and a highly-publicized former EliteXC fighter who gained prominence through his non-sanctioned bouts on YouTube.

Wes Shivers makes it to TUF 10

The cast includes:

Zak Jensen – standout wrestler at Augsburg College
Marcus Jones – former 1st round NFL draft pick who had a six-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scott Junk – Division II All-American football player at Southwest Oklahoma State and fought in UFC 76.
James McSweeney – former international kickboxing and Muay Thai champion
John Madsen – defeated Brock Lesnar in a high school wrestling match
Matt Mitrione – played for New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings
Roy Nelson – former IFL Heavyweight Champion
Demico Rogers – high school football and wrestling star
Brendan Schaub – played for Buffalo Bills and Arena Football’s Utah Blaze
Darrill Schoonover – decorated Army veteran
Wes Shivers – former member of the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons
Wes Sims – fought two heated battles with former UFC champ Frank Mir at UFC 43 and UFC 46
Kimbo Slice – former EliteXC heavyweight contender and YouTube sensation
Abe Wagner – played linebacker at Michigan Tech and has a degree in mechanical engineering
Mike Wessel – UFC veteran and former strength and conditioning coach at University of Arkansas
Justin Wren – All-American high school wrestler

Rampage Jackson And Rashad Evans To Coach The 16 Heavyweights

During the six-week taping of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights,” these 16 men endured a grueling regimen of jiu-jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, karate, boxing and wrestling.  The intense competition among the fighters continues after they leave the gym – at the Ultimate Fighter House.  These warriors must live together, knowing that any day they might be forced to fight each other in the famed UFC Octagon™.

The two finalists will square off in a live finale Saturday, December 5 on Spike TV, when the winner will be declared “The Ultimate Fighter” and net the six-figure contract and a cash prize.  UFC President Dana White will once again serve as host of the series.