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Shannon Ritch

"The Cannon"

59-90

Heavyweight
Shannon Ritch
brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltkarate black belt

(2 DQ) Wins

59

11 KO/TKO - 7%
46 submission - 31%
0 decision - 0%

90

Losses

4 N/C

23% - 35 KO/TKO
36% - 54 submission
0% - 0 decision
hometownUnited States
Age
55(1970-09-27)
Height
5′9″ (176 cm)
Reach-
Weight265 lbs (120 kg)
Stanceorthodox
Gym-
Social media-

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Past Fights
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Finland
Glenn Sparv
(21-8)
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Rebel FC 10
11 Jan2020Sub(Leglock) RD10:31
Australia
Simon Carson
(1-1)
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Battlefield FC 2
27 Jul2019KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD13:34
Panama
Manuel Chacon Camarena
(4-11)
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Imperio MMA - Rocky Point Beach Bash
20 Jul2019KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:36
USA
Travis Fulton
(256-55-10)
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Road to M-1 USA 2
05 Apr2019Sub(Forearm Choke) RD20:41
Costa Rica
Eriko Vasquez
(7-6)
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Imperio MMA 8: Honor y Gloria
08 Dec2017Sub(Heel Hook) RD20:39
China
Wenbo Liu
(9-7-1)
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Rebel FC 6: China vs The World
02 Sep2017KO/TKO RD14:18
Mexico
Omar Jimenez
(6-3)
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Imperio MMA 7
09 Jul2017KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD23:15
USA
Sammy Guerrero
(2-2)
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WFF 34
04 Jun2017Sub(Verbal) RD13:34
USA
Josh Appelt
(13-6)
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Gladiator Challenge: Contenders
20 May2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:08
Russia
Vitaly Shemetov
(23-11)
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The Legend King Championship 2
29 Apr2017KO/TKO RD12:53
USA
Tony Lopez
(40-21)
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Combate 6
26 Apr2016Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:45
Mexico
Alejandro Baez
(0-0)
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Imperio MMA: Spring Break Brawl
26 Mar2016Sub(Heel Hook) RD14:20
USA
Mavrick Harvey
(8-4-1)
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UR Fight 1
20 Mar2016Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:32
Brazil
Diego Herzog
(2-2)
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IFC 37: California Caged Combat
27 Sep2015KO/TKO(Strikes) RD10:44
Japan
Hikaru Sato
(22-21-4)
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Pancrase 269
09 Aug2015Sub(Armbar) RD11:36
USA
Shonie Carter
(51-30-7)
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Super Brawl Showdown 1
31 Jan2015KO/TKO(Shoulder Injury) RD15:00
Mexico
Roman Sierra
(0-0)
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IMMA - Imperio MMA
15 Jun2013Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:42
United Kingdom
Darren McNamee
(0-1)
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IFC - Revolution
09 Mar2013Sub(Can Opener) RD11:08
USA
Eldon Sproat
(3-1)
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15 Dec2012
Sub(Kimura) RD10:53
USA
Leroy Fornoff
(4-6)
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RITC - Rage in the Cage 164
16 Nov2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:55
Canada
Duncan Wilson
(2-2)
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Fivestar FL 2: Origins
20 Oct2012Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:20
Mexico
Ivan Guillen
(3-1)
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MF - Mexico Fighter 4
14 Jul2012Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:59
USA
Rudy Aguilar
(1-7)
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RITC - Rage in the Cage 160
22 Jun2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:04
USA
Joe Riggs
(34-14)
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Duel for Domination - MMA Extravaganza
26 Nov2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:56
USA
Joe Cronin
(15-15)
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RITC - Rage in the Cage 156
22 Oct2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:54
Scott Guenther
(0-0)
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RITC - Rage in the Cage 148
29 Jan2011KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:20
Mexico
Chuy Torres
(2-0)
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Combate Extremo: Ritch vs. Torres
11 Dec2010Sub(Heel Hook) RD1
Chuy Torres
(0-0)
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Combate Extremo - Ritch vs. Torres
11 Dec2010Sub(Heel Hook) RD1
Richard Frye
(0-1)
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RITC - Rage in the Cage 147
04 Dec2010Sub(Armbar) RD11:45
Canada
Cody Krahn
(9-3)
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KOTC: Forty Eight
21 Nov2010KO/TKO(Groin Injury) RD12:35
USA
Ray Elbe
(22-11)
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MC - Martial Combat 11
15 Oct2010Sub(Triangle Choke) RD10:57
Canada
Chris Kizuik
(2-0)
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KOTC: Sentinel
18 Sep2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:52
Mike Moritz
(0-2)
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RITC 143 - Rage in the Cage 143
31 Jul2010Sub(Submission to Punches) RD12:38
Canada
Garett Davis
(12-10)
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KOTC: Combustion
28 May2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:17
Canada
Bill Mahood
(18-7-1)
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KOTC: Fearless
24 Apr2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:00
USA
Anthony Zamora
(1-3)
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NMCF - New Mexico Cage Fighting
17 Apr2010Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:17
Canada
Jarid Bussemakers
(3-2)
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KOTC: Thunderstruck 2
18 Mar2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:09
Canada
Elmer Waterhen
(7-11)
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KOTC: Nailbiter
22 Jan2010Sub(Toe Hold) RD12:37
USA
Marcus Gaines
(6-9)
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NCF - National Cage Fighting
09 Oct2009Sub(Armbar) RD10:43
Brazil
Jose Landi-Jons
(23-14)
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KOTC: Capital Excalibur
18 Jul2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:52
USA
Joey Rivera
(2-0)
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KOTC: Legends
06 Jun2009KO/TKO(Injury) RD11:17
USA
TJ Waldburger
(10-5)
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SF 4 - Shark Fights 4
02 May2009Sub(Armbar) RD11:37
USA
Eric Davila
(11-7)
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SF 3 - Shark Fights 3
14 Mar2009Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD11:15
USA
John Wood
(7-4)
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SF 2 - Shark Fights 2
13 Dec2008KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD10:15
USA
John Wood
(7-3)
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SF 1 - Shark Fights 1
24 Oct2008Sub(Heel Hook) RD10:47
USA
Danny Bennett
(3-6)
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CageSport 2: Hayes vs. Bennett
30 Aug2008Sub(Armbar) RD10:37
USA
Joe Vigil
(12-15)
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Xp3 - The Proving Ground
26 Jul2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD1
USA
Todd Medina
(5-9)
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Strike FC - Night of Gladiators
18 Apr2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD1
Jasper Lockett
(0-0)
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CCCF - Battle on the Border
29 Mar2008Sub(Triangle Choke) RD11:02
USA
Brian Ebersole
(33-11-1)
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FCP - Malice at Cow Palace
09 Sep2006No Contest(Overturned by CSAC) RD13:46
USA
Vincent Perez
(1-3)
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Valor Fighting - 4th and B
19 Aug2006Sub(Armbar) RD1
USA
Vincent Perez
(1-2)
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War Zone - War Zone
07 Jul2006Sub(Armbar) RD11:47
Canada
Garett Davis
(8-6)
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KOTC: Widowmaker
18 Jun2006Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD1
USA
Mavrick Harvey
(7-1-1)
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Valor Fighting - Showdown At 4th & B
29 Apr2006KO/TKO RD1
USA
Andy Maccarone
(6-3)
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KOTC: Heavy Hitters
02 Apr2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:28
USA
Sam Morgan
(16-7)
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KOTC: The Return (Day 1)
19 Mar2006Sub(Toe Hold) RD11:29
USA
Brock Larson
(15-1)
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EC 66 - Extreme Challenge 66
17 Feb2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:16
USA
Chris Brennan
(17-9-1)
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RM 7 - Championship Night
11 Dec2005Sub(Triangle Choke and Elbows) RD1
USA
Mavrick Harvey
(5-1-1)
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KK - Kage Kombat
12 Nov2005KO/TKO(Injury) RD1
Argentina
Alex Schoenauer
(7-2)
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SportFight 13: Rocky Mountain Sportfight
15 Oct2005Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:29
Canada
John Alessio
(15-7)
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KOTC: Prime Time
05 Aug2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:41
Japan
Kengo Ura
(2-4)
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Valor Fighting - Medford Mayhem
16 Jul2005Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:04
Hungary
Robert Sarkozi
(4-5)
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KOTC: Caliente
09 Jul2005Disqualification(Illegal Kick) RD11:53
USA
Dan Severn
(68-12-7)
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X-1 World Events 1: Extreme Wars 1
02 Jul2005Sub(Choke) RD21:05
Germany
Mario Stapel
(9-6)
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KOTC: Grudge Match
17 Jun2005Sub(Armbar) RD14:43
USA
Dan Severn
(67-12-7)
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27 May2005
James Murdock
(0-0)
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IEFC - International Extreme Fight Challenge
13 May2005Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:26
USA
Rich Guerin
(8-4-1)
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XFC - Dome of Destruction 2
30 Apr2005Sub(Verbal) RD12:32
Ron Haskett
(0-0)
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IEFC - International Extreme Fight Challenge
21 Feb2005Sub(Choke) RD10:26
USA
Fletcher Sievers
(1-0)
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PNRF - Explosion
16 Jul2004Sub(Armbar) RD13:22
Japan
Yuki Kondo
(41-13-5)
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Pancrase 135: Brave 6
22 Jun2004Sub(Kneebar) RD11:01
USA
Daryl Guthmiller
(11-2)
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EC 58 - Extreme Challenge 58
11 Jun2004Sub(Armbar) RD11:36
USA
Eddy Ellis
(5-7-1)
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LOTC 1: The Beginning
05 Jun2004Sub(Armbar) RD11:29
USA
James Fanshier
(3-5)
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GC 26 - FightFest 1
02 Jun2004Sub(Heel Hook) RD12:34
USA
Stacy Hakes
(3-1)
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XCF 5 - Evolution
28 May2004KO/TKO(Kick) RD1
USA
Danny Anderson
(8-3)
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06 May2004
Sub(Armbar) RD11:50
Canada
Chris Peak
(6-7)
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ETB - Enter the Beast
06 Mar2004Sub(Heel Hook) RD10:37
USA
Hector Ramirez
(3-0)
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PFC - Pit Fighting Championship
07 Feb2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:34
USA
Ray Elbe
(7-4)
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King Of The Rockies 2004
03 Jan2004Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:10
USA
Reggie Cardiel
(5-2-1)
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EP - XXXtreme Impact
28 Dec2003Sub(Armbar) RD11:23
Japan
Masanori Suda
(20-9-2)
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Superbrawl 32: Suda vs. Ritch
05 Dec2003Sub(Triangle Choke) RD11:02
USA
Kyle Brees
(8-4)
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XCF 3 - Xtreme Cage Fighter 3
22 Nov2003Sub(Armbar) RD11:32
Mexico
Fernando Rodriguez
(1-1)
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CFM - Ultimate Fighting Mexico
15 Nov2003Sub(Armbar) RD2
USA
Steve Headden
(5-2)
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Fight Party: Trauma
25 Oct2003KO/TKO RD11:42
USA
Ross Ebanez
(2-1)
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Rumble On The Rock 3: Correira vs. Sayegh
09 Aug2003KO/TKO(Rib Injury) RD15:00
Puerto Rico
Robert Maldonado
(5-4)
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ECS - Evolution
19 Jul2003Sub(Armbar) RD10:25
Russia
Dzhafar Sultanaliev
(0-0)
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IAFC: Pacific Countries Cup 2003
07 Jun2003Sub(Armbar) RD10:52
Russia
Matvey Baranov
(0-0)
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IAFC: Pacific Countries Cup 2003
07 Jun2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:32
Russia
Bashir Yamilkhanov
(0-0)
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IAFC: Pacific Countries Cup 2003
07 Jun2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
USA
Miguel Gutierrez
(1-1)
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CFM - Cage Fighting Monterrey
23 May2003Sub(Heel Hook) RD1
USA
Ruben Escamilla
(1-0)
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SAMP - Showdown at McGee Park
05 May2003Sub(Leglock) RD10:50
Eddie Bartot
(0-0)
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SAMP - Showdown at McGee Park
05 May2003Sub(Armbar) RD10:18
Brazil
Fabiano Iha
(8-5)
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HFP 3 - Hitman Fighting Productions 3
02 May2003Sub(Rear Naked Choke)
Brazil
Renato Verissimo
(1-0)
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Rumble On The Rock 2: Rumble Goes Wild
15 Mar2003No Contest(Illegal Headbutt) RD13:09
USA
Evan Tanner
(26-3)
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FCFF - Fighting Against Cancer
15 Feb2003Sub(Triangle Choke) RD1
USA
David Klein
(1-0)
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RITC 44: Feel the Power
01 Feb2003KO/TKO(Kick) RD10:09
Mexico
Nino Marroquin
(1-0)
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CFM - Cage Fighting Monterrey
30 Jan2003KO/TKO(Injury) RD1
USA
Wes Combs
(1-0)
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PFC - Super Bash
10 Jan2003KO/TKO RD1
USA
Kaleo Padilla
(0-3)
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Rumble On The Rock 1: The Beginning
28 Dec2002Sub(Armbar) RD14:20
USA
Diego Sanchez
(2-0)
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KOTC: Crossroads
15 Dec2002Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:59
USA
Matt Horning
(5-0)
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HHCF 4 - Thanksgiving Throwdown
30 Nov2002Sub(Heel Hook) RD1
USA
John Lansing
(11-2)
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RITC 40: Let's Get It On
09 Nov2002Sub(Choke) RD10:55
USA
Brian Ebersole
(20-7)
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CFM - Ultimate Fighting
26 Oct2002KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:40
USA
Edwin Dewees
(21-6)
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RITC 38: Let's Roll
07 Sep2002Sub(Armbar) RD11:12
USA
Chris Brennan
(13-5-1)
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AC 1 - Aztec Challenge 1
06 Sep2002Sub(Armbar) RD14:50
USA
Jeff Rogers
(0-1)
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RITC 37: When Countries Collide
27 Jul2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:02
Japan
Daisuke Nakamura
(0-0)
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Pride The Best Volume 2
20 Jul2002Sub(Armbar) RD14:28
USA
Cedric Marks
(16-9)
i
WFC 1 - World Fighting Championships 1
26 Jun2002No Contest RD1
USA
Joe Merit
(6-6-1)
i
KOTC: 5150
19 Jun2002KO/TKO(Knee) RD11:46
USA
Jared Rollins
(0-0)
i
XCF - California Pancration Championships
11 Jun2002Sub RD12:33
Sherk Julian
(0-0)
i
WEC 3: All or Nothing
07 Jun2002Sub(Punches) RD11:57
Canada
Jason MacDonald
(4-0)
i
MFC 4 - New Groundz
01 Jun2002Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:45
USA
Jeremy Williams
(4-2-1)
i
Force FC 1: The Beginning
18 May2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:00
USA
Benji Radach
(4-0)
i
MFC 3 - Canadian Pride
03 Mar2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:18
USA
Brian Dunn
(24-5-4)
i
RnR - Rock 'N' Rumble 1
29 Dec2001Sub(Armbar) RD11:35
USA
Ronald Jhun
(14-6)
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Warriors Quest 3: Punishment In Paradise
01 Dec2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:17
USA
Henry Matamoros
(16-6)
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Ironheart Crown 3: Exodus
10 Nov2001Sub(Armbar) RD10:47
USA
James Upshur
(4-1-1)
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RITC 30: Live And Barely Legal
26 Sep2001Sub(Armbar) RD10:38
United Kingdom
Mark Weir
(6-1)
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MB 3 - Independence Day
01 Jul2001Sub(Choke) RD1
Japan
Katsumi Usuda
(0-3)
i
KOTC: Showtime
23 Jun2001Sub(Heel Hook) RD12:20
Erik Johnston
(0-0)
i
TK - Total Kombat
13 May2001Sub(Armbar) RD14:23
USA
John Renken
(13-18-3)
i
Bushido 1 - Bushido 1
18 Jan2001Sub(Heel Hook) RD1
Japan
Kazushi Sakuraba
(10-2-1)
i
Pride 11: Battle of the Rising Sun
31 Oct2000Sub(Achilles Lock) RD11:08
Mexico
Jose Luis Munoz
(0-1)
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VTM 2 - Vale Tudo Mexico 2
28 Aug2000KO/TKO RD11:42
Mexico
Hector Ferreyro
(1-0)
i
VTM 1 - Copa Mexico 2000 Grand Prix
23 Jun2000Sub RD10:36
USA
Larry Parker
(11-5-1)
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VTM 1 - Copa Mexico 2000 Grand Prix
23 Jun2000KO/TKO RD10:45
USA
Jake Shields
(2-1)
i
ISCF: Best Of The Best
04 May2000Sub(Choke) RD12:45
USA
Luke Pedigo
(4-3)
i
TFC 1 - Fightzone 1
26 Feb2000Sub(Armbar) RD10:43
USA
Steve Berger
(7-2)
i
SFC - Submission Fighting Championships 9
28 Jan2000Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:30
Brazil
Alexandre Ferreira
(5-1)
i
IMA: Amsterdam Absolute 2
27 Nov1999Sub(Keylock) RD10:48
USA
Maurice Wilson
(0-0)
i
CW 2 - Cage Wars 2
21 Oct1999Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD1
USA
Antonio McKee
(0-0)
i
Ready to Rumble - Let's Get Ready to Rumble
13 Oct1999Sub(Submission to Punches) RD1
Paul Nixon
(0-0)
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HOOKnSHOOT - Texas Heat
02 Oct1999Sub(Armbar) RD14:17
USA
Bob Cook
(3-0)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 5
18 Sep1999KO/TKO(Punches) RD17:32
Bahamas
Yves Edwards
(6-3)
i
Armageddon - Armageddon 1
23 Aug1999Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:39
USA
David Harris
(9-2)
i
AFO - Absolute Face Off
08 Aug1999Sub(Armbar) RD10:13
Top Chynaimen
(0-0)
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ES - Extreme Shootout
25 Jun1999No Contest(Illegal Blow) RD11:12
USA
Henry Cho
(0-0-1)
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NG 12 - Neutral Grounds 12
28 May1999Sub(Choke) RD1
USA
David Harris
(7-1)
i
ISCF: Arizona Shootfighting 1
22 May1999Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:01
David Finn
(0-0)
i
ES - Extreme Shootout
16 Apr1999Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:18
USA
James Minson
(2-1)
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ES - Extreme Shootout
16 Apr1999Disqualification RD1
Vincent Ellis
(0-0)
i
WSW - World Shoot Wrestling 3
15 Mar1999KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Gabriel Hernandez
(0-0)
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WSW - World Shoot Wrestling 3
15 Mar1999Sub(Heel Hook) RD1
USA
Kevin Cook
(0-1)
i
WEF 2 - World Extreme Fighting 2
21 Feb1999Sub(Choke) RD12:50
USA
Ben Earwood
(3-0)
i
Superbrawl 11: Militich vs. Nakao
02 Feb1999Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:54
USA
Brennan Kamaka
(1-0)
i
Superbrawl 11: Militich vs. Nakao
02 Feb1999Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:59
USA
Justin Martin
(3-3)
i
PRW - Power Ring Warriors
07 Nov1998Sub(Ankle Lock) RD11:40
USA
Tom Schmitz
(1-0)
i
EC 21 - Extreme Challenge 21
17 Oct1998Sub(Armbar) RD10:25
USA
Dennis Hallman
(7-0)
i
EC 21 - Extreme Challenge 21
17 Oct1998Sub(Submission to Punches) RD10:44
USA
Michael Buell
(4-3)
i
Superbrawl 9: The Brawl At The Border
19 Sep1998Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:33
USA
Victor Hunsaker
(3-0-1)
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Superbrawl 8: Severn vs. Franco
04 Aug1998Sub(Heel Hook) RD10:36
USA
Tim Horton
(0-1)
i
WSW - World Shoot Wrestling 2
14 Jul1998KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:23
USA
Ramone Monserrate
(0-0)
i
WSW - World Shoot Wrestling 1
12 Jun1998Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD19:08

Frequently Asked Questions About Shannon Ritch

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Shannon Ritch?

    Known as "The Cannon" Shannon Ritch's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Shannon Ritch weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 265 pounds, Shannon Ritch's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • Does Shannon Ritch hold a black belt in any martial art?

    Shannon Ritch's credentials include a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, reflecting his mastery in this martial art.

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