Shark Fights
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Shark Fights is a Mixed Martial Arts
promotion based out of Amarillo, Texas
. It made its debut on October 24, 2008. On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having former UFC veterans Keith Jardine
, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
, Paul Daley
, and Houston Alexander
all on the same card.
Light Heavyweight Championship:
Middleweight Championship:
Welterweight Championship:
Featherweight Championship:
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
promotion based out of Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census...
. It made its debut on October 24, 2008. On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having former UFC veterans Keith Jardine
Keith Jardine
Keith Hector Jardine is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division and is best known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua , sometimes billed simply as Sokoudjou, is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist and judoka, and the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, who came to prominence in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. He has since had mixed success with stints in the UFC, WEC,...
, Paul Daley
Paul Daley
Paul Daley is an English professional mixed martial artist who has fought for EliteXC, Cage Rage, Strikeforce, BAMMA, Maximum Fighting Championship, Cage Warriors, Shark Fights, Impact FC, Pancrase and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
, and Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander is an American professional mixed martial artist, who fights as a light heavyweight and heavyweight. He also works as a DJ in North Omaha, Nebraska...
all on the same card.
Events
| No. | Event | Date | Venue | Location | Notes |
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| 21 | Shark Fights 21 | November 11, 2011 | Fair Park Coliseum Fair Park Coliseum The Fair Park Coliseum, located in the Beaumont Civic Center Complex, at the Beaumont Fairgrounds. It is a 7,200-seat, covered, open-sided, multi-purpose arena in Beaumont, Texas, USA. It hosts locals sporting events and concerts. It was opened in 1978. See also Beaumont Civic Center.... |
Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University... |
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| 20 | Shark Fights 20 | October 15, 2011 | Edgewater Casino Resort Edgewater Hotel and Casino The Edgewater Hotel and Casino is a resort in Laughlin, Nevada, on the banks of the Colorado River. The hotel has 1,450 rooms in a large 26 story tower, and has a casino with more than of gaming space. It has the largest race and sports book in Laughlin, poker, and a keno lounge... |
Laughlin, Nevada Laughlin, Nevada Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the... |
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| 19 | Shark Fights 19 | September 10, 2011 | Independence Events Center | Independence, Missouri Independence, Missouri Independence is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri, and is contained within the counties of Jackson and Clay. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area... |
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| 18 | Shark Fights 18: Nelson vs. Wetherspoon Shark Fights 18 Shark Fights 18: Nelson vs. Wetherspoon was a mixed martial arts held by Shark Fights on August 19, 2011 at the John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. The fights from this event will air via delay on Fuel TV.-Main Card:... |
August 19, 2011 | John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort is a casino resort/hotel in Sparks, Nevada. The main portion of the casino consists of two 29-story towers nestled between Interstate 80 and the Union Pacific rail yard. There are additional attached buildings underneath and across Interstate 80 from the towers... |
Sparks, Nevada Sparks, Nevada Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, located east of Reno, Nevada. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population count was 90,264. Sparks is often referred to as half of a twin city .-Geography and Climate:... |
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| 17 | Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2 | July 15, 2011 | Dr Pepper Arena | Frisco, Texas Frisco, Texas Frisco is an affluent city in Collin and Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas and a rapidly growing suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 Census, 116,989 people were living in Frisco up from 33,714 in the previous census. Frisco was the fastest growing city in the United States in 2009, and also... |
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| 16 | Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. Juarez | June 25, 2011 | Ector County Coliseum Ector County Coliseum The Ector County Coliseum is a 5,131 seat multi-purpose arena in Odessa, Texas.It is home to the Odessa Roughnecks , the Odessa Jackalopes , the Sand Hills Rodeo, and the biennial Permian Basin International Oil Show.The Coliseum was built in 1954 and was previously the home of the original... |
Odessa, Texas Odessa, Texas Odessa is a city in and the county seat of Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located primarily in Ector County, although a small portion of the city extends into Midland County. Odessa's population was 99,940 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Odessa, Texas Metropolitan... |
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| 15 | Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi | May 27, 2011 | Santa Ana Star Center Santa Ana Star Center Santa Ana Star Center is an 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a suburb of Albuquerque. The arena is located near the intersection of Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Volcan... |
Rio Rancho, New Mexico Rio Rancho, New Mexico There were 18,995 households out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had... |
First event outside of Texas, First Event for Fuel TV Fuel TV Fuel TV is a U.S. cable and satellite specialty channel that launched on July 1, 2003. It focuses on the cultures of such extreme sports as skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, motocross, surfing, BMX and FMX. It is a unit of Fox Cable Networks and is currently available to 26-million... |
| 14 | Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort Shark Fights 14 Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort was a mixed martial arts held by Shark Fights on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas.-Background:... |
March 11, 2011 | Fair Park Coliseum Fair Park Coliseum The Fair Park Coliseum, located in the Beaumont Civic Center Complex, at the Beaumont Fairgrounds. It is a 7,200-seat, covered, open-sided, multi-purpose arena in Beaumont, Texas, USA. It hosts locals sporting events and concerts. It was opened in 1978. See also Beaumont Civic Center.... |
Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University... |
First Live Event on HDNet HDNet HDNet is a men's interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format and available via cable and satellite television... |
| 13 | Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley | September 11, 2010 | Amarillo Civic Center Amarillo Civic Center The Amarillo Civic Center is a multi-purpose convention center in Amarillo, Texas. Built in 1964, it consists of multiple facilities including:* A 2,848-seat auditorium with 2,324 permanent seats and used for concerts, Broadway shows and other events.... |
Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
First Live Pay-Per-View |
| 12 | Shark Fights 12: Unfinished Business | June 26, 2010 | Gamboa's Outdoor Event Center | Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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| 11 | Shark Fights 11: Humes vs Buentello | May 22, 2010 | Ector County Coliseum Ector County Coliseum The Ector County Coliseum is a 5,131 seat multi-purpose arena in Odessa, Texas.It is home to the Odessa Roughnecks , the Odessa Jackalopes , the Sand Hills Rodeo, and the biennial Permian Basin International Oil Show.The Coliseum was built in 1954 and was previously the home of the original... |
Odessa, Texas Odessa, Texas Odessa is a city in and the county seat of Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located primarily in Ector County, although a small portion of the city extends into Midland County. Odessa's population was 99,940 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Odessa, Texas Metropolitan... |
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| 10 | Shark Fights X: Unfinished Business | April 24, 2010 | Fair Park Coliseum Fair Park Coliseum The Fair Park Coliseum, located in the Beaumont Civic Center Complex, at the Beaumont Fairgrounds. It is a 7,200-seat, covered, open-sided, multi-purpose arena in Beaumont, Texas, USA. It hosts locals sporting events and concerts. It was opened in 1978. See also Beaumont Civic Center.... |
Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University... |
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| 9 | Shark Fights 9: Phillips vs Evans | March 20, 2010 | Amarillo Civic Center Amarillo Civic Center The Amarillo Civic Center is a multi-purpose convention center in Amarillo, Texas. Built in 1964, it consists of multiple facilities including:* A 2,848-seat auditorium with 2,324 permanent seats and used for concerts, Broadway shows and other events.... |
Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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| 8 | Shark Fights 8: Super Brawl | February 5, 2010 | Fair Park Coliseum | Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University... |
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| 7 | Shark Fights 7: Sursa vs Prangley | November 28, 2009 | Azteca Music Hall | Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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| 6 | Shark Fights 6: Stars & Stripes | September 12, 2009 | Amarillo Civic Center Amarillo Civic Center The Amarillo Civic Center is a multi-purpose convention center in Amarillo, Texas. Built in 1964, it consists of multiple facilities including:* A 2,848-seat auditorium with 2,324 permanent seats and used for concerts, Broadway shows and other events.... |
Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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| 5 | Shark Fights 5.5: Nothing To Lose | July 18, 2009 | Gamboa's Outdoor Event Center | Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
10,603 people in attendance. |
| 5 | Shark Fights 5: Outdoor Bash & Brawl | June 27, 2009 | Gamboa's Outdoor Event Center | Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
Canceled due to bad weather. |
| 4 | Shark Fights 4: Richards vs Schoonover | May 2, 2009 | Citibank Coliseum | Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, and the home of Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University... |
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| 3 | Shark Fights 3 | March 14, 2009 | Azteca Music Hall | Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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| 2 | Shark Fights 2 | December 13, 2008 | Azteca Music Hall | Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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| 1 | Shark Fights 1 Shark Fights 1 Shark Fights 1 was a mixed martial arts event held by Shark Fights on October 24, 2008 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, Texas, United States.-Background:... |
October 24, 2008 | Amarillo National Center Amarillo National Center The Amarillo National Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Amarillo, Texas. It was built in 2000. Along with the Amarillo Civic Center, it hosts local concerts and sporting events for the Amarillo area.... |
Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census... |
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List of Shark Fights Champions
Heavyweight Championship:- Darrill Schoonover def. Rex Richards at Shark Fights 4 to win the Inagural Title
- Stripped of the title on Oct. 21, 2011
- Bobby Lashley def. Karl Knothe at Shark Fights 21 to win the vacant Title.
Light Heavyweight Championship:
- Trevor Prangley def. Marcus Sursa at Shark Fights 7 to win the Inagural Title
Middleweight Championship:
- Gerald Harris def. Nissen Osterneck at Shark Fights 6 to win the Inagural Title
Welterweight Championship:
- TJ Waldburger def. Shannon Ritch at Shark Fights 4 to win the Inagural Title
- TJ Waldburger def. Pat Healy at Shark Fights 6 to Retain Title
- Josh Neer def. Anselmo Martinez at Shark Fights 8 to win Interim Title
- Josh Neer def. Jesse Juarez at Shark Fights 16 to Retain Interim Title
Featherweight Championship:
- Doug Evans def. Douglas Frey at Shark Fights 5.5 to win the Inagural Title
- Doug Evans def. Dustin Phillips at Shark Fights 9 to Retain Title
- Ronnie Mann def. Doug Evans at Shark Fights 13 to become new Champion
Current champions
| Division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Since | Nationality | Title Defenses |
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| Heavyweight Heavyweight (MMA) The heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally groups fighters between .Although many ambiguities exist within the lower weight classes regarding division naming and weight limits, the Heavyweight division is, for the most part, uniform... |
265 lb (120.2 kg; 18.9 st) | Bobby Lashley | May 2, 2009 (Shark Fights 21) |  United States |
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| Light Heavyweight Light Heavyweight (MMA) The light heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 186 and 205 lb . It sits between the lighter middleweight division, and the heavyweight division.... |
205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) | Trevor Prangley Trevor Prangley Trevor Prangley is a South African mixed martial artist who currently fights for Strikeforce. He has previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competes in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions... |
November 28, 2009 (Shark Fights 7) |  South Africa |
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| Middleweight Middleweight (MMA) The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb... |
185 lb (83.9 kg; 13.2 st) | Gerald Harris | September 12, 2009 (Shark Fights 6) | United States |
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| Welterweight Welterweight (MMA) The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb... |
170 lb (77.1 kg; 12.1 st) | Anthony Waldburger | May 2, 2009 (Shark Fights 4) | United States |
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| Interim Welterweight Welterweight (MMA) The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb... |
170 lb (77.1 kg; 12.1 st) | Josh Neer Josh Neer Joshua Martin Neer is an American mixed martial artist from Des Moines, Iowa who is currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He trains at The LifeLine Youth Foundation and The Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. Neer is formerly an MFS Elite fighter... |
February 5, 2010 (Shark Fights 8) | United States |
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| Lightweight Lightweight (MMA) The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb... |
155 lb (70.3 kg; 11.1 st) | Vacant | United States |
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| Featherweight Featherweight (MMA) The featherweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Pancrase's featherweight division, which groups competitors within 136 to 145 lb... |
145 lb (65.8 kg; 10.4 st) | Ronnie Mann Ronnie Mann Ronnie Mann is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Mann has mostly fought in England and Japan.... |
September 11, 2010 (Shark Fights 13 Shark Fights 13 Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs. Prangley was a mixed martial arts event held by Shark Fights on September 11, 2010 at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas, United States.-Background:... ) |
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