2008 in Shark Fights

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2008 in Shark Fights
Information
First dateOctober 24, 2008
Last dateDecember 13, 2008
Events
Total events2
Fights
Total fights17
Chronology
2008 in Shark Fights 2009 in Shark Fights

The year 2008 is the first year in the history of Shark Fights, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2008 Shark Fights held 2 events beginning with, Shark Fights 1.

Contents

Events list

#Event TitleDateArenaLocationNotes
2 Shark Fights 2 December 13, 2008Azteca Music Hall Amarillo, Texas
1 Shark Fights 1 October 24, 2008 Amarillo National Center Amarillo, Texas

Shark Fights 1

Shark Fights 1 [1] was an event held on October 24, 2008 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, Texas.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Shannon Ritch def.John WoodSubmission (Heel Hook)10:47
Eric Daviladef.Richie HightowerDecision (Split)35:00
Lynn Alvarez def.Chelsea ColarelliSubmission (Armbar)11:56
Douglas Evans def.Jared LopezSubmission (Armbar)11:09
Marcus Sursadef.Bryan PardoeTKO (Punches)11:04
Anselmo Martinezdef.Jeff PaulsonTKO (Doctor Stoppage)30:35
Douglas Freydef.Jeff StirleyTKO (Punches)12:27
Bryan Humesdef.Joel TravesDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Brooks Robertsondef.Bobby ReneauSubmission (Armbar)11:45

    Shark Fights 2

    Shark Fights 2 [2] was an event held on December 13, 2008 at the Azteca Music Hall in Amarillo, Texas.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Ray Lizamadef. Ovince St. Preux Decision (Unanimous)33:00
    Douglas Freydef.Jared LopezSubmission (Armbar)11:15
    Eric Daviladef.Liam McCartySubmission23:30
    Mark Thomas Grissomdef.Jerre ThompsonSubmission20:37
    Aaron Garciadef.Bryan ValdezTKO (Punches)20:48
    Anselmo Martinezdef.Steve EldridgeKO (Punch)10:11
    Shannon Ritch def.John WoodKO (Head Kick)10:15
    Brandi Haineydef.Angelita DavisSubmission (Armbar)31:51

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      References

      1. "Shark Fights 1". Sherdog. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015.
      2. "Shark Fights 2". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015.