Wes Shivers

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Wes Shivers
BornWesley Shivers
(1977-03-08) March 8, 1977 (age 47)
Brandon, Mississippi, United States
Other namesThe Perfect Storm
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach81.5 in (207 cm)
Fighting out of Biloxi, Mississippi
TeamFreelance
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Wesley Davis Shivers (born March 8, 1977) is an American professional mixed martial artist. [1] He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights . [2] Shivers also played in three National Football League (NFL) games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2000. [3] Shivers had a small role in the movie Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown and Universal Soldier: The Reckoning as well as an appearance in the pseudo reality show The Devils Ride as Bobby Slaughter in season 3.

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Football career

After he entered high school at Benton Academy, Wes decided that he wanted to devote all of his time to American football. After graduation, Shivers attended a junior college prior to attending Mississippi State University. Shivers played on the football team as an offensive tackle. [4] He was named a Junior College All-American, as well as being on the All-Southeastern Conference team. Shivers was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft and played three games with Atlanta before being cut. [5] [6] Shivers became a police officer after retiring but retired from that to pursue MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

After picking up 4 stoppage wins in local Mississippi organizations, Shivers spent a good part of 2009 participating in the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights . In his first fight, he lost a controversial majority decision to eventual semi-finalist James McSweeney.

After more than a year, Shivers returned to action, defeating Goldman Butler at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro via KO. [7]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches8 wins1 loss
By knockout41
By submission40
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win8–1Goldman ButlerKO (punch) Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro November 19, 201012:15 Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Win7–1Jerry CarolSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Psychout - MMAMarch 7, 200911:49 Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Loss6–1Brad TidwellKO (punch)Fight Force International - Blood and Sand 6November 22, 200820:16 Byram, Mississippi, United States
Win6–0Justin ThorntonKO (punch)Psychout - MMASeptember 27, 200831:16 Byram, Mississippi, United States
Win5–0Christopher AdamsKO (punch)Fight Force International - Blood and Sand 5July 26, 20081N/A Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win4–0Carlton LittleSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Reckless May 17, 200811:53 Greenville, Mississippi, United States
Win3–0Greg MaherKO (punches)Fight Force International - Blood and Sand 4April 5, 200811:42 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win2–0Bo HooksTKO (punches)Fight Force International - BeatdownOctober 6, 200710:10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Win1–0James NeelySubmission (guillotine choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series August 25, 200712:22 Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1 James McSweeney Decision (Majority) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights 25:00 Las Vegas, Nevada Preliminary bout

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References

  1. 1 2 "Wes". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Wes Shivers | Ultimate Fighter | Season 10 : Heavyweights | Spike". Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Wes Shivers Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  4. ↑ [ dead link ]
  5. ↑ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  6. ↑ "NFL Draft History - 2000 NFL Draft Results". Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Strikeforce Challengers 12 prelims headlined by Shivers vs. Butler | MMAjunkie.com". Archived from the original on November 14, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
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