Well there has been a change in the format for the TUF9 tryouts… no more 185ers. They are now taking 170lbs and 155lbs. That mean Antmo is a go! SuckerPunch is also glad to announce that Philip “The Wicked” Wyman will be going up to the tryouts as well.
Levon “The Maynman” Maynard
How he would be portrayed on TV:
“The Nice Guy”, it would be hard for anyone to not like Levon if he were to make it on the show. He is so friggin humble and polite its almost painful! Levon is very well rounded and possesses all the skill and athleticism to go far in MMA, and would serve as a perfect ambassador for this sport… plus he’s ok to bring home to mom.
Zach “The Groundhog” Davis
How he would be portrayed on TV:
“The Happy Go Lucky Guy”, Zach is always smiling and loves to bring the showmanship to the cage. Earning his ring name because he is very slick on the ground, Zach would probably be a sleeper because people may underestimate him because of his happy attitude. Very respectful of the sport but would probably be in the mix for a good time if he were to make is on the show. Zach was also an alternate for the TUF7 season and is dropping to 170lbs for this tryout.
Francois “Bang Bang” Ambang
How he would be portrayed on TV:
“Dangerous”, Francois is probably the most finely tuned specimen we have seen outside of a comic book. Francois is a world class athlete and explosive striker. Just learning english in the past year and in the process of getting his citizenship it could be very interesting to watch how he fits in with a house full of alpha males. He will probably come across like Ivan Drago in Rocky IV… quiet and serious with a touch of, “I will break you”.
Anthony “Antmo” Morrison
How he would be portrayed on TV:
“The Student”, Anthony is someone who is a true student of the sport. Name an event and he’ll tell you the card. A very strong and compact fighter with a greco wrestling and boxing background, Antmo lives and breathes the gym. Coming from the rough streets of philly, Antmo’s friends are either in jail or dead. Never one to make excuses for the hand he was dealt, Antmo recognized he was in a bad environment and bought a bus ticket out of town. He has been residing in Richmond, VA ever since and training at Amir Sadollah’s home school Combat Sports Center. Needles to say his game has gone through the roof! He is a very skilled fighter that will project drive, tenacity, humility, eagerness and respect.
Phillip “The Wicked” Wyman
How he would be portrayed on TV:
“The Marine”, Already an ambassador for the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Phillip has to many martial arts credentials to list in this post. Phillip is a devoted husband and father with a squeaky clean image and is everything this sport needs to gain that “crossover” market. Having Phillip in the house would not only put the sport in a good light but he would represent the red, white and blue to the fullest as well.