Here’s a list that was recently released by UK Newspaper “The Sun”:

Kimbo Slice: will be the star of the show but based on the talent listed below, has next to no chance to win this fight.

Roy Nelson: he may not look the part, but is likely the most talented of the bunch. He’s my early pick to win the six figure contract.

Marcus Jones: former NFL first round draft pick that played for the Tampa Bay Bucs. He’s a 6’6″, 260 lber who trains with the Gracie Camp in Tampa Bay. He’s a tough guy that has a serious chance to win the whole thing.

Wes Shivers: standing 6’8″, Shivers is a 300 lber who was drafted by the Tennessee Titans and played for the Atlanta Falcons.

Scott Junk: a former UFC veteran (lost to Christian Wellisch at UFC 76). Also fought for the MFC and has a victory over the once highly touted Jimmy Armbriz.

Jim York: fairly experienced fighter with a 10-2 record, the New Zealand native is 33 years old share a victory over a common opponent with Kimbo Slice; York defeated James Thompson in his last bout via KO in March, for Japanese promotion WVR: Sengoku.

Wes Sims: Sims fought for me in September of 2004 (http://www.sherdog.com/events/APEX-Genesis-2501) and is quite the character. He is a three time veteran of the UFC but not sure he has the skill set to go far with on the show. If anything, he will be the one fighter in the house that will cause the most drama and will have no issues garnering camera time.

Matt Mitrione: another former NFL veteran who spent time with the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. He has no professional record, so he’s one guy I can see being matched up against Kimbo Slice.

Mike Wessel: standing 6’1″, the 250 lber is another UFC veteran who is getting his second chance to stay with the organization. He lost his UFC debut to Antoni Hardonk at UFC 92, last December in Las Vegas.

Justin Wren: the native of Ames, USA, sports a 6-1 record and at the tender age of 22, may not be a favourite to win the show, but he may be the one athlete who benefits the most from the experience of being on The Ultimate Fighter. Keep on eye on this kid.

Jon Madsen: a teammate of Matt Hughes and Robbie Lawler’s, Madsen will be well prepared to go into battle and if he can withstand the stress and drama in the household, I will not be surprised to see him make it to the semi’s or even the season finale.

Brendan Schaub: undefeated at 4-0, Schaub has really good hands and a tight ground game. He is a former Buffalo Bill and is considered the best athlete on the show. He may not win the show altogether, but look for him to cut down to light heavyweight – he can be a force in that division, especially after the experience of TUF.

Zak Jensen: sporting a record of 7-3, two of Jensen’s three losses have come to UFC vets Mike Whitehead and Brad Imes. His third loss came to Ryan Kotzea in February, but one week later, he was able to get back on the winning track vs Matt Hirsch (it’s disturbing to note he was allowed to fight one week after being TKO’d). Jensen will need to rely heavily on his experience if he hopes to make it to the semi’s…he looks to be outclassed with this bunch of characters.

Darrill Schoonover: he was given no chance vs Rex Richards and proved everybody wrong. Will he be able to do the same as part of the reality show. Sporting an undeafeated record of 10-0, he stands a serious chance of being the best sleeper pick for the show.

Abe Wagner: he has yet to fight in 2009, so it remains to be seen if Wagner (6-2) shows up ready to rumble, or ready to go home. He is a tough customer who already has a five round war under his belt, a victory over Sherman Pendergarst, who has 25 fights to his name.

Tom Blackledge: the only Brit on the card, Blackledge sports a record of 8-6. He trains at the Wolfslair Academy alongside Michael Bisping and Season 10 coach Quinton Jackson. He will obviously be selected by Rampage, but can he live up to the standard set by Team UK in Season Nine. We’ll find out starting September 16th.