Wes Shivers

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.”