Shanon Slack

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Shanon Slack
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Born (1983-04-23) April 23, 1983 (age 43)
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 active2009–2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
Losses1
By decision1
Other information
OccupationProfessional MMA fighter (formerly),
Financial analyst (formerly), Attorney
UniversityFresno State University
Old Dominion University
Notable schoolHermitage High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Shanon Slack (born April 23, 1983) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's featherweight division. He later attended law school,[1] and currently works as an attorney.[2]

Background

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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.[3]

Slack was also one of the coaches of Team Cruz in The Ultimate Fighter: Live.[4][1]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Slack started his professional career in 2009. He compiled three straight victories in two years, before signing with Bellator in 2012.[5]

Bellator MMA

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Slack made his debut against Booker Arthur on May 18, 2012 at Bellator 69. He won via unanimous decision.[6]

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).[7]

Slack faced Sky Moiseichik on November 9, 2012 at Bellator 80. He won via unanimous decision.[8]

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.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

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Amateur wrestling

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University Wrestling National Championships 2006 4th place

Personal life

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As of 2013, he attended law school.[1] He currently works as an attorney licensed in the states of California and New York.[2]

Mixed martial arts record

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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.[12]
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

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