ZAK JENSEN: Boasts a 7-3 MMA record and noted for his strong wrestling ability. Has suffered defeats to fellow TUF alumni Brad Imes and Mike Whitehead.

DARRILL SCHOONOVER: An impressive 10-0 MMA record sets the big Texan apart from the rest of the cast. The 23-year-old is an early favorite to win the series and UFC contract.

BRENDAN SCHAUB: Long-time training partner of UFC star Shane Carwin and trains with legendary Jackson's MMA Camp. Undefeated at 4-0 with four first-round KO's, looks like Carwin clone. Another early favorite.

JON MADSEN: Part of legendary UFC welterweight Matt Hughes' stable but only has one MMA fight to his name - a KO win over Cody Griffen earlier this month.

TOM BLACKLEDGE: British MMA enthusiasts may already be familiar with Blackledge - he fights out of the Wolfslair in Widnes. He will be hoping to repeat the success of Michael Bisping by winning the series, but his 8-6 record suggest the odds may be against him.

ABE WAGNER: Big Nebraskan holds a 6-2 professional MMA record and could be the surprise package of this season.