Shark Fight Promotions, LLC
FoundationAugust 2008
FounderN/A
IndustryMixed Martial Arts Promotion
ParentShark Fight Promotions, LLC
Location cityAmarillo, Texas
Location countryUnited States
Key peopleWes 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. KnotheNovember 11, 2011Fair Park ColiseumLubbock, Texas
20Shark Fights 20October 15, 2011Edgewater Casino ResortLaughlin, Nevada
19Shark Fights 19September 10, 2011Independence Events CenterIndependence, Missouri
18Shark Fights 18August 19, 2011John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino ResortSparks, Nevada
17Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2July 15, 2011Dr Pepper ArenaFrisco, Texas
16Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. JuarezJune 25, 2011Ector County ColiseumOdessa, Texas
15Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs CamozziMay 27, 2011Santa Ana Star CenterRio Rancho, New MexicoFirst event outside of Texas, First Event for Fuel TV
14Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. VillefortMarch 11, 2011Fair Park ColiseumLubbock, TexasFirst Live Event on HDNet
13Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs PrangleySeptember 11, 2010Amarillo Civic CenterAmarillo, TexasFirst Live Pay-Per-View
12Shark Fights 12: Unfinished BusinessJune 26, 2010Gamboa's Outdoor Event CenterAmarillo, TexasThis event had 10,918 people in attendance.[3]
11Shark Fights 11: Humes vs BuentelloMay 22, 2010Ector County ColiseumOdessa, Texas
10Shark Fights 10: Unfinished BusinessApril 24, 2010Fair Park ColiseumLubbock, Texas
9Shark Fights 9: Phillips vs EvansMarch 20, 2010Amarillo Civic CenterAmarillo, Texas
8Shark Fights 8: Super BrawlFebruary 5, 2010Fair Park ColiseumLubbock, Texas
7Shark Fights 7: Sursa vs PrangleyNovember 28, 2009Azteca Music HallAmarillo, Texas
6Shark Fights 6: Stars & StripesSeptember 12, 2009Amarillo Civic CenterAmarillo, Texas
5Shark Fights 5.5: Nothing To LoseJuly 18, 2009Gamboa's Outdoor Event CenterAmarillo, Texas10,603 people in attendance.
-Shark Fights 5: Outdoor Bash & BrawlJune 27, 2009Gamboa's Outdoor Event CenterAmarillo, TexasCanceled due to bad weather.
4Shark Fights 4: Richards vs SchoonoverMay 2, 2009Citibank ColiseumLubbock, Texas
3Shark Fights 3March 14, 2009Azteca Music HallAmarillo, Texas
2Shark Fights 2December 13, 2008Azteca Music HallAmarillo, Texas
1Shark Fights 1October 24, 2008Amarillo National CenterAmarillo, Texas

Final champions

DivisionUpper weight limitChampionSinceNationalityTitle Defenses
Heavyweight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)Bobby LashleyNovember 11, 2011 (Shark Fights 21)United States
Light Heavyweight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)Trevor PrangleyNovember 28, 2009 (Shark Fights 7)South Africa0
Middleweight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)Gerald HarrisSeptember 12, 2009 (Shark Fights 6)United States0
Welterweight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)Vacant
Lightweight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)Vacant
Featherweight140 lb (64 kg; 10 st)Ronnie MannSeptember 11, 2010 (Shark Fights 13)England0

References

  1. ^ SF 1 Shark Fights 1
  2. ^ Mann, Larson Added to Sept. 11 Shark Fights Undercard
  3. ^ Shark Fights CEO Talks PPV Expectations, Amarillo, and Financing : MMAPayout.com: The Business of MMA