Shanon Slack

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Shanon Slack
Born (1983-04-23) April 23, 1983 (age 40)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesThe Heartbreak Kid
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Fighting out of Los 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
OccupationProfessional MMA fighter (formerly),
Financial analyst (formerly), Attorney
University Fresno State University
Old Dominion University
Notable school(s) Hermitage High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

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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. [3]

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

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. [5]

Bellator MMA

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

Amateur wrestling

University Wrestling National Championships 2006 4th place

Personal life

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

Professional record breakdown
7 matches6 wins1 loss
By knockout20
By submission10
By decision31
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win6–1Josh TylerSubmission (Peruvian necktie) Bellator 90 February 21, 201331:56 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win5–1Sky MoiseichikDecision (unanimous) Bellator 80 November 9, 201235:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States150 lb catchweight bout. [12]
Loss4–1Matt McCookDecision (split) Bellator 72 July 20, 201235:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win4–0Booker ArthurDecision (unanimous) Bellator 69 May 18, 201235:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win3–0James SmithTKO (punches)CFC 8: Seasons BeatingsDecember 16, 201111:36 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win2–0Kevin BensonTKO (punches)Disorderly Conduct 2: The ReturnMay 21, 201112:05 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win1–0Noe QuintanillaDecision (unanimous)Iron Will Fighting Championship 2September 5, 200935:00 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States

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