Shanon Slack

Shanon Slack (born April 23, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's featherweight division.

Shanon Slack
Born (1983-04-23) April 23, 1983
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesThe Heartbreak Kid
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight (145 lb)
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California, United States
TeamSubfighter MMA, Reign MMA
Alliance MMA
Black House
Years active2009, 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
Losses1
By decision1
OccupationProfessional MMA fighter,
Financial analyst (formerly)
UniversityFresno 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

University Wrestling National Championships 2006 4th place

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
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
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References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. David Kano (January 2, 2014). "'MMA Profiles: Can Shanon Slack stand tall in both the Octagon and at Law School?". tvmix.com.
  4. Press Release (May 9, 2012). "Bellator signs wrestling phenom Shanon Slack for May 18 fight against Booker Arthur". MMAmania.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  5. Brian Knapp (May 18, 2012). "Maiquel Falcão tops Andreas Spång, wins Bellator season 6 middleweight tournament". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  6. Brian Knapp (July 20, 2012). "Karl Amoussou heel hooks Bryan Baker in welterweight final at Bellator 72". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  7. Chad Bush (November 11, 2012). "Bellator 80 results and recap". ProMMAnow.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  8. Ken Pishna (February 22, 2013). "Bellator 90 results: Shamhalaev earns title shot, Newton dethrones King Mo". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  9. "Player's bio: Shanon Slack - Old Dominion Official Athletic Site". nmnathletics.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  10. "Media Guide - Old Dominion University" (PDF). odusports.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  11. Matt Erickson (November 8, 2012). "Bellator 80 weigh-in results: Warren-Evinger, tourney semifinalists all on target". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
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