Wes Shivers

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Wes Shivers
BornWesley Shivers
(1977-03-08) March 8, 1977 (age 48)
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
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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

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. ↑
  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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