Shanon Slack
Shanon Slack (born April 23, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's featherweight division.
| Shanon Slack | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1983 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Other names | The Heartbreak Kid |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Team | Subfighter MMA, Reign MMA Alliance MMA Black House |
| Years active | 2009, 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Occupation | Professional MMA fighter, Financial analyst (formerly) |
| University | Fresno State University Old Dominion University |
| Notable school(s) | Hermitage High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Slack lived his early life in Chicago, but his family moved to Richmond, Virginia when he was in the 6th grade. In wrestling, he was a high school All American as a senior, wrestled at Cerritos College where he won All-American honors and the California JUCO title then Fresno State and Old Dominion and trained at the Olympic Training Center.
After the 2008 Olympic trials, Slack moved to California and began working as a financial analyst. Soon after, he gained interest in mixed martial arts and met Dominick Cruz. He trained with Cruz in California at the Alliance MMA then went on to coach top MMA fighters Junior Dos Santos, Rodrigo Noguiera, and Rogerio Noguiera in Brazil. Then, in 2009 he was invited to train at Black House, a Brazilian fighting team.[1]
Slack was also one of the coaches of Team Cruz in The Ultimate Fighter: Live.[2][3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Slack started his professional career in 2009. He compiled three straight victories in two years, before signing with Bellator in 2012.[4]
Bellator MMA
Slack made his debut against Booker Arthur on May 18, 2012 at Bellator 69. He won via unanimous decision.[5]
Slack faced Matt McCook on July 20, 2012 at Bellator 72. Slack had his first career's defeat via split decision (29-28 McCook, 29-28 Slack, 29-28 McCook).[6]
Slack faced Sky Moiseichik on November 9, 2012 at Bellator 80. He won via unanimous decision.[7]
Slack faced Josh Tyler on February 21, 2013 at Bellator 90. Tyler was defeated via submission due to a Peruvian necktie in the third round.[8]
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur wrestling
- USA Wrestling
- University Greco-Roman Wrestling National Championships 141 lb: 3rd place out of Old Dominion University (2005)[9]
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Virginia Intercollegiate Championship 141 lb: Champion out of Old Dominion University (2006)[10]
- National Junior College Athletic Association
- JUCO National Championship 141 lb: Champion out of Cerritos College (2002)[9]
- California Community College Wrestling
- California Community College Wrestling Championships 141 lb: Champion out of Cerritos College (2002)[9]
University Wrestling National Championships 2006 4th place
Mixed martial arts record
| 7 matches | 6 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 6–1 | Josh Tyler | Submission (Peruvian necktie) | Bellator 90 | February 21, 2013 | 3 | 1:56 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Sky Moiseichik | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 80 | November 9, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | 150 lb catchweight bout.[11] |
| Loss | 4–1 | Matt McCook | Decision (split) | Bellator 72 | July 20, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Booker Arthur | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 69 | May 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | James Smith | TKO (punches) | CFC 8: Seasons Beatings | December 16, 2011 | 1 | 1:36 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kevin Benson | TKO (punches) | Disorderly Conduct 2: The Return | May 21, 2011 | 1 | 2:05 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Noe Quintanilla | Decision (unanimous) | Iron Will Fighting Championship 2 | September 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States |
References
- Kyle Nagel (May 17, 2012). "Fight Path: Meet Bellator 69's Shannon Slack, Dominick Cruz's own Henry Cejudo". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- Dann Stupp and John Morgan (March 8, 2012). "'The Ultimate Fighter: Live' coach Dominick Cruz no longer the 'stinky kid in class'". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- David Kano (January 2, 2014). "'MMA Profiles: Can Shanon Slack stand tall in both the Octagon and at Law School?". tvmix.com.
- Press Release (May 9, 2012). "Bellator signs wrestling phenom Shanon Slack for May 18 fight against Booker Arthur". MMAmania.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (May 18, 2012). "Maiquel Falcão tops Andreas Spång, wins Bellator season 6 middleweight tournament". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (July 20, 2012). "Karl Amoussou heel hooks Bryan Baker in welterweight final at Bellator 72". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- Chad Bush (November 11, 2012). "Bellator 80 results and recap". ProMMAnow.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- Ken Pishna (February 22, 2013). "Bellator 90 results: Shamhalaev earns title shot, Newton dethrones King Mo". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- "Player's bio: Shanon Slack - Old Dominion Official Athletic Site". nmnathletics.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- "Media Guide - Old Dominion University" (PDF). odusports.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- Matt Erickson (November 8, 2012). "Bellator 80 weigh-in results: Warren-Evinger, tourney semifinalists all on target". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.