1. Bob Sapp
THQ
Nickname: The Beast
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Age: 38
Height: 6'5"/ 196 CM
Weight: 341 LB/ 155 KG
Record: 11-8-0
Skill Breakdown: Wrestling, Kickboxing
UFC Fight History: 64% (Takedowns), 27% (Submissions), 9% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Pro Wrestler
2. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
From: Vitoria de Conquista, Bahia Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 6'2"/ 187 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 19-5-0
Skill Breakdown: Boxing, Jiu Jitsu
UFC Fight History: 43% (Submissions), 37% (Striking), 19% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Worked in a Law Office
3. Dan Severn
THQ
Nickname: The Beast
From: Coldwater, Michigan
Age: 53
Height: 6'2"/ 187 CM
Weight: 250 LB/ 113 KG
Record: 70-13-7
Skill Breakdown: N/A
UFC Fight History: 43% (Submissions), 34% (Takedowns), 23% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Wrestling Coach
4. Don Frye
Nickname: The Predator
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Age: 45
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 210 LB/ 95 KG
Record: 11-1-0
UFC Fight History: 47% (Striking), 30% (Submissions), 23% (Takedowns)
5. Gary Goodridge
Nickname: Big Daddy
From: Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago
Age: 45
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 23-23-1
Skill Breakdown: Boxing, Kickboxing
UFC Fight History: 38% (Submissions), 34% (Striking), 29% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Welder
6. Gilbert Yvel
Nickname: The Hurricane
From: Amsterdam, Holland
Age: 35
Height: 6'2"/ 187 CM
Weight: 225 LB/ 102 KG
Record: 36-16-1, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Kicks, knees, world-class experience
UFC Fight History: 69% (Submissions), 31% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Bouncer
7. Heath Herring
Nickname: The Texas Crazy Horse
From: Waco, Texas
Age: 33
Height: 6'4"/ 193 CM
Weight: 250 LB/ 113 KG
Record: 28-14-0
Skill Breakdown: Size and agility
UFC Fight History: 40% (Striking), 33% (Submissions), 26% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Computer Programmer
8. Kevin Randleman
Nickname: The Monster
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Age: 40
Height: 5'10"/ 177 CM
Weight: 204 LB/ 92 KG
Record: 10-5-0
Skill Breakdown: Wrestling ability, heart
UFC Fight History: 52% (Takedowns), 31% (Submissions), 17% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: College Wrestler
9. Mark Hunt
Nickname: Super Samoan
From: South Auckland, New Zealand
Age: 37
Height: 5'10"/ 177 CM
Weight: 265 LB/ 120 KG
Record: 7-7-0
Skill Breakdown: Resilience, ability to adapt, power
UFC Fight History: 66% (Striking), 20% (Submissions), 13% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Laborer, Construction Worker
10. Mark Coleman
Nickname: The Hammer
From: Columbus, Ohio
Age: 46
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 16-10-0
Skill Breakdown: Ground and pound, experience, wrestling
UFC Fight History: 50% (Submissions), 25% (Striking), 25% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Assistant Wrestling Coach, Ohio State
11. Mirko Crocop
THQ
From: Zagreb, Croatia
Age: 37
Height: 6'2"/ 187 CM
Weight: 220 LB/ 100 KG
Record: 27-9-2, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Left straight, left kicks, knockout power, experience
UFC Fight History: 66% (Striking), 26% (Submissions), 7% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Police Officer
12. Kazuhiro Nakamura
Nickname: Kaz
From: Hiroshima, Japan
Age: 32
Height: 5'10"/ 177 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 11-8-0
Skill Breakdown: Takedown skill, Conditioning
UFC Fight History: 44% (Takedowns), 28% (Striking), 28% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Gas Supply Company
13. Mauricio Rua
THQ
Nickname: Shogun
From: Curitiba, Brazil
Age: 29
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 20-5-0
Skill Breakdown: Very aggressive, excellent background in Muay Thia and Jiu Jitsu, strength
UFC Fight History: 37% (Striking), 32% (Takedowns), 31% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Model
14. Quinton Jackson
THQ
Nickname: Rampage
From: Memphis, Tennessee
Age: 33
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 32-9-0
Skill Breakdown: Wrestling, strength, slamming ability
UFC Fight History: 54% (Striking), 39% (Takedowns), 7% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Construction
15. Rameau Sokoudjou
Nickname: The African Assassin
From: Hom'la, Cameroon
Age: 27
Height: 6'0"/ 182 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 5-3-0
Skill Breakdown: Clinch, striking
UFC Fight History: 39% (Takedowns), 31% (Striking), 31% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Security
16. Vitor Belfort
Nickname: The Phenom
From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"/ 182 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 20-9-0
Skill Breakdown: Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Explosive striking
UFC Fight History: 42% (Takedowns), 30% (Submissions), 28% (Striking)
17. Wanderlei Silva
THQ
Nickname: The Axe Murderer
From: Curitiba, Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 5'11"/ 180 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 33-11-1, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Technique and strength of punches, intensity, first class experience
UFC Fight History: 48% (Strikes), 29% (Submissions), 23% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Worked in father's bar
18. Murilo Rua
THQ
Nickname: Ninja
From: Curitiba, Brazil
Age: 31
Height: 5'11"/ 180 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 20-12-1
Skill Breakdown: Muay Thai, BJJ
UFC Fight History: 45% (Takedowns), 45% (Submissions), 10% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: N/A
19. Jens Pulver
THQ
Nickname: Lil' Evil
From: Sunnyside, Washington
Age: 36
Height: 5'7"/ 170 CM
Weight: 145 LB/ 65 KG
Record: 22-13-1
Skill Breakdown: Powerful left hand, good grappler
UFC Fight History: 55% (Striking), 31% (Submissions), 14% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Wrestling Coach
20. Marcus Aurelio
Nickname: Maximus
From: Fortaleza, Brazil
Age: 38
Height: 5'10"/ 177 CM
Weight: 155 LB/ 70 KG
Record: 18-8-0
Skill Breakdown: BJJ
UFC Fight History: 47% (Submissions), 33% (Takedowns), 20% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Teaching Jiu Jitsu
21. Takanori Gomi
Nickname: The Fireball Kid
From: Kanawaga, Japan
Age: 33
Height: 5'8"/ 172 CM
Weight: 155 LB/ 70 KG
Record: 32-8-0, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Accomplished wrestler, Knockout Power
UFC Fight History: 39% (Striking), 34% (Submissions), and 27% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Lifeguard
22. Anderson Silva
Nickname: The Spider
From: Curitiba, Brazil
Age: 36
Height: 6'2"/ 187 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 29-4-0
Skill Breakdown: Very Well Rounded Phenomenal Striker
UFC Fight History: 46% (Striking), 39% (Submissions), 16% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: McDonald's
23. Chuck Liddell
THQ
Nickname: The Iceman
From: Santa Barbara, California
Age: 41
Height: 6'2"/ 187 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 21-8-0
Skill Breakdown: Excellent Striker, Well-Rounded Grappler
UFC Fight History: 80% (Striking), 20% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Bartender
24. Dan Henderson
THQ
Nickname: Hendo
From: Downey, California
Age: 41
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 28-8-0
Skill Breakdown: Mental attitude, wrestling, knockout power in both hands
UFC Fight History: 43% (Takedowns), 39% (Striking), 18% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Wrestling
25. Murilo Bustamante
From: Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Age: 45
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 11-1-1
Skill Breakdown: Excellent with submissions
UFC Fight History: 46% (Takedowns), 38% (Submissions), 17% (Striking)
26. Akihiro Gono
Nickname: The Japanese Sensation
From: Nilza, Saitama, Japan
Age: 37
Height: 5'9"/ 175 CM
Weight: 170 LB/ 77 KG
Record: 28-14-7
Skill Breakdown: Defense, Experience
UFC Fight History: 48% (Striking), 29% (Takedowns), 24% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Truck Driver
27. Carlos Newton
Nickname: The Ronin
From: Canada
Age: 35
Height: 5'9"/ 175 CM
Weight: 169 LB/ 76 KG
Record: 13-8-0
Skill Breakdown: Submission skills, athleticism
UFC Fight History: 47% (Takedowns), 43% (Submissions), 10% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Student
28. Denis Kang
From: St. Pierre & Miquelon, France
Age: 34
Height: 5'11"/ 180 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 32-12-1
Skill Breakdown: Striking, world-class experience, well-rounded
UFC Fight History: 40% (Takedowns), 33% (Submissions), 27% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: Office Clerk
29. Paulo Filho
From: Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Age: 33
Height: 5'8"/ 173 CM
Weight: 205 LB/ 93 KG
Record: 22-4-2
Skill Breakdown: BJJ, Judo
UFC Fight History: 45% (Submissions), 45% (Striking), 10% (Takedowns)
30. Phil Baroni
Nickname: New York Bad Ass
From: Long Island, New York
Age: 35
Height: 5'9"/ 175 CM
Weight: 185 LB/ 84 KG
Record: 13-13-0
Skill Breakdown: Good puncher, good takedowns, and takedown defense
UFC Fight History: 46% (Striking), 32% (Takedowns), 22% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Pizza maker
31. Royce Gracie
THQ
Nickname: N/A
From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Age: 44
Height: 6'1"/ 185 CM
Weight: 180 LB/ 81 KG
Record: 13-2-2
Skill Breakdown: One of the best grapplers in the world
UFC Fight History: 76% (Submissions), 15% (Takedowns), 9% (Striking)
Before he was a Fighter: BJJ Teacher
32. Ryo Chonan
Nickname: Piranha
From: Yamagata City, Japan
Age: 35
Height: 5'9"/ 175 CM
Weight: 170 LB/ 77 KG
Record: 15-10-0
Skill Breakdown: Fighting Spirit
UFC Fight History: 63% (Striking), 21% (Takedowns), 16% (Submissions)
Before he was a Fighter: Construction Worker
33. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
From: Bahia, Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 6'3"/ 187 CM
Weight: 240 LB/ 109 KG
Record: 33-16-1, 1 NC
Skill Breakdown: Stamina, Great Jiu-Jitsu, and Boxing Skills
UFC Fight History: 63% (Submissions), 19% (Striking), 19% (Takedowns)
Before he was a Fighter: Jiu-Jitsu Instructor