1. Brad Imes appeared on The Ultimate Fighter 2, and has competed as a Heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Extreme Cagefighting, International Fight League, Palace Fighting Championship, Titan Fighting Championships, and King of the Cage.
Brad Imes began wrestling when he was five years old.
Brad Imes played high school football in Columbia, Missouri, but did not start at a position on the team.
Brad Imes later moved to Sacramento, California, where he worked as the general manager of a landscaping supply store before being laid off, and then began pursuing mixed martial arts.
Brad Imes made his professional debut in 2004 for the WEC and won his first three fights before being invited to compete on The Ultimate Fighter 2.
Brad Imes was the last pick for his division, and was coached by his training partner and then-UFC Middleweight Champion, Rich Franklin.
At The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale on November 5,2005, Brad Imes faced future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans, and lost via split decision, the first loss of his career.
At UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4 on April 6,2006, Brad Imes faced Dan Christison and lost via armbar submission in the third round, but won Fight of the Night honors.
Brad Imes then won two fights for independent promotions before returning to the UFC at UFC 69 on April 7,2007, and lost via unanimous decision.
Brad Imes made his IFL debut on May 16,2008 at IFL: Connecticut, facing then-champion Roy Nelson for the IFL Heavyweight Championship.
Brad Imes was knocked out with a punch in the first round.
Brad Imes worked as a full-time firefighter in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Brad Imes was featured in a small role in the 2007 action film Missionary Man.