Shark Fights Explained

Shark Fight Promotions, LLC
Foundation:August 2008
Founder:N/A
Industry:Mixed Martial Arts Promotion
Parent:Shark Fight Promotions, LLC
Location City:Amarillo, Texas
Location Country:United States
Key People:Wes Nolen

Shark Fights was a mixed martial arts promotion based in Amarillo, Texas. It made its debut on October 24, 2008.[1] On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having past and present UFC fighters Jorge Masvidal, Keith Jardine, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Paul Daley, and Houston Alexander all on the same card.[2] It last hosted an event on November 11, 2011.

Events

Event TitleDateArenaLocationNotes
21Shark Fights 21: Lashley vs. KnotheFair Park ColiseumLubbock, Texas
20Shark Fights 20Edgewater Casino ResortLaughlin, Nevada
19Shark Fights 19Independence Events CenterIndependence, Missouri
18Shark Fights 18John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino ResortSparks, Nevada
17Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2Dr Pepper ArenaFrisco, Texas
16Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. JuarezEctor County ColiseumOdessa, Texas
15Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs CamozziSanta Ana Star CenterRio Rancho, New MexicoFirst event outside of Texas, First Event for Fuel TV
14Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. VillefortFair Park ColiseumLubbock, TexasFirst Live Event on HDNet
13Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs PrangleyAmarillo Civic CenterAmarillo, TexasFirst Live Pay-Per-View
12Shark Fights 12: Unfinished BusinessGamboa's Outdoor Event CenterAmarillo, Texas
11Shark Fights 11: Humes vs BuentelloEctor County ColiseumOdessa, Texas
10Shark Fights 10: Unfinished BusinessFair Park ColiseumLubbock, Texas
9Shark Fights 9: Phillips vs EvansAmarillo Civic CenterAmarillo, Texas
8Shark Fights 8: Super BrawlFair Park ColiseumLubbock, Texas
7Shark Fights 7: Sursa vs PrangleyAzteca Music HallAmarillo, Texas
6Shark Fights 6: Stars & StripesAmarillo Civic CenterAmarillo, Texas
5Shark Fights 5.5: Nothing To LoseGamboa's Outdoor Event CenterAmarillo, Texas10,603 people in attendance.
-Shark Fights 5: Outdoor Bash & BrawlGamboa's Outdoor Event CenterAmarillo, TexasCanceled due to bad weather.
4Shark Fights 4: Richards vs SchoonoverCitibank ColiseumLubbock, Texas
3Shark Fights 3Azteca Music HallAmarillo, Texas
2Shark Fights 2Azteca Music HallAmarillo, Texas
1Shark Fights 1Amarillo National CenterAmarillo, Texas

Final champions

DivisionUpper weight limitChampionSinceNationalityTitle Defenses
Heavyweight265lbBobby LashleyNovember 11, 2011 (Shark Fights 21)
Light Heavyweight205lbTrevor PrangleyNovember 28, 2009 (Shark Fights 7)0
Middleweight185lbGerald HarrisSeptember 12, 2009 (Shark Fights 6)0
Welterweight170lbVacant
Lightweight155lbVacant
Featherweight140lbRonnie MannSeptember 11, 2010 (Shark Fights 13)0

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sherdog.com/events/SF-1-Shark-Fights-1-8817 SF 1 Shark Fights 1
  2. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mann-Larson-Added-to-Sept-11-Shark-Fights-Undercard-25943 Mann, Larson Added to Sept. 11 Shark Fights Undercard