About Shannon Ritch
Born 1970. Shannon Ritch is an American mixed martial arts fighter, karateka and kickboxer.
Shannon Ritch (born September 27, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial artist, boxer, grappler, professional wrestler and kickboxer. In mixed martial arts competition he is the former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion and the inaugural BKFC International Heavyweight Champion in bare-knuckle boxing. A professional competitor since 1998, Ritch has competed for M-1 Global, Combate Americas, MFC, Shark Fights, Pancrase, Battlarts, K-1, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, PRIDE, Rebel Fighting Championship, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, King of the Cage, Gladiator Challenge, Hart Legacy Wrestling and the WEC.
Early life and education Ritch was born in Coolidge, Arizona and was raised "dirt poor" on a farm in Randolph. Ritch began learning karate from a young age and also competed in high school wrestling before becoming a professional kickboxer beginning as an amateur sometime in 1988. Ritch attended Central Arizona College and Arizona State University.
Career Shannon had a brief stint in the United States Army with the 4th Infantry Regiment, which ended in 1996 before being employed by the private military organization Blackwater. With Blackwater, he was deployed to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan which served as a launch pad for his training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and later transition to a career in professional mixed martial arts. Shannon started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 1996 and received his black belt in 2007 under Dan G. at the Machado Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Dallas, Texas. Ritch still trains military personnel in mixed martial arts and is a mainstay at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. At one time Shannon was a bodyguard for United States Congressman John Negroponte while serving as a private contractor under Blackwater.
Mixed martial arts career Early career Ritch made his debut in 1991 at an event in Mexico, but like much of his fighting career this was during a time when sanctioned fights took place under athletic commissions that kept no record of mixed martial arts competitions. Ritch's officially documented professional debut was in 1998. Shannon's full record has over 200 professional MMA fights with 124 wins, 92 losses and 2 draws (4 NC's), some fights going undocumented and dating back as far as 1991, his documented record of fights goes back to 1998 with a record of 58 wins and 88 losses (4 NC's).
PRIDE Ritch compiled a record of 13-16 (1) with notable wins in the Super Brawl promotion in Hawaii and single night tournaments in Texas before being signed by the PRIDE Fighting Championships in Japan. He made his debut in the organization on October 31, 2000, at PRIDE 11 against the legendary Japanese fighter Kazushi Sakuraba. Ritch lost via achilles lock submission at 1:08 into the fight.
After impressing PRIDE brass with his showmanship, Ritch made his next appearance for the organization at PRIDE The Best Vol. 2 on July 20, 2002, against A-class shootist, Daisuke Nakamura and lost via armbar submission in the first round.
Pancrase In 2004 Shannon drew interest from Pancrase after his wins over The Ultimate Fighter cast members Ray Elbe and Eddy Ellis that same year, his Pancrase debut would be against PRIDE and UFC veteran Yuki Kondo at Pancrase: Brave 6 in a losing effort. He would later take on professional wrestler and MMA journeyman Hikaru Sato at Pancrase 269, their inaugural event on UFC Fight Pass, in 2015 losing the fight. Despite these loses Ritch maintains a partnership with Pancrase occasionally appearing at the Pancrase Gym in Japan to host training seminars and even appearing in the Pancrase energy drink line.
King of the Cage Ritch holds a record of 2–14 in 16 fights for King of the Cage and despite his record within the promotion he is a former KOTC Middleweight Champion after defeating Canadian veteran Elmer Waterhen via submission in the first round, making his third title defense before dropping the title to Ritch, Shannon later lost the title to Garrett Davis.
Gender Wars MMA In 2018 Shannon took part in an event promoted by former UFC fighter Brad Kohler, taking place in Russia with no audience and no ring or cage. The card featured a main event with a woman taking on a man in a mixed martial arts exhibition fight and the winner supposedly taking a US$1 million purse. Ritch opened the card in a heavyweight bout against professional wrestler Jerry "J-Rocc" Mires, making his mixed martial arts debut, Ritch won the fight in the first round after quickly taking Mires down and submitting him with a straight armbar.
Diamond World Fights On October 5, 2018, Ritch was to fight in the main event of DWF: MMA Mega Showdown in Delaware against professional wrestler Michael Youngblood, who briefly competed for the WWE and held a 1-0 pro record after beginning his mixed martial arts career earlier in the year, for the DWF Heavyweight Championship and co-headlined by former UFC contender Mike Bronzoulis against veteran Marcus Gaines who is also an occasional training partner with Shannon. After the fighters who were set to compete on the card had conducted the pre fight press conference and weigh-ins to promote the event were later informed as the main card was set to begin that the promoters who made an investment for the card to take place did not have enough funds to pay the fighters and staff and that an announcement would be made to the attendance that their tickets would have to be refunded. The promoter behind the DWF organization, Gail Stallings-Minor who purportedly was the first African-American woman to promote a mixed martial arts event, left the venue after learning the fighters had to be told they would not be paid and that state police had arrived. Bellator MMA Women's Flyweight Champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, who was cornering a fighter on the card, later described the venue as "complete chaos" after watching the promoters rush to flee the scene as police began to enter.
Road to ONE: RUF Nation
Ritch was scheduled to face fellow mixed martial arts veteran Aaron Brink in the main event of Road to ONE: RUF 44 on October 23, 2021, the event was a cross promotion between RUF and ONE Championship. However, Brink later withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Samson Guerrero. Ritch won by submission via rear-naked choke.
Grappling Shannon has found success as a grappler winning multiple NAGA, Grapplers Quest and IBJJF competitions, most recently winning a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the UAEJJF Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships '17 in Phoenix, Arizona, a gold medal at the Grand Canyon 2017 BJJ Open in the super heavyweight division, 2 gold medals in Gi and No-Gi heavyweight masters division at the SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Long Beach and a silver medal at the '17 Arizona State BJJ Championships. Ritch has notable bouts in submission grappling against Rodrigo Gracie at a NAGA/Gracie Academy hosted event in 2007, Ben Askren at the 2009 FILA USA World's, Ron Keslar at the SJJIF 2017 Worlds, Robert Drysdale black belt and QUINTET competitor Marcelo Nunes at Submission Hunter Pro 22 that ended in a draw and Jeff Monson in a 2016 no-gi bout that took place in Russia.
Bare-knuckle boxing Ritch began his bare-knuckle boxing career in the mid-1990s competing in an arena known as the Plaza del Toro in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Ritch currently holds a 26–3 record in bare-knuckle boxing with all of his wins coming by way of knockout, and ranked as the #8 heavyweight bare knuckle fighter in the world as of 2019. In 2016 Shannon was to fight against boxing superstar Bobby Gunn for the coveted Police Gazette Diamond Heavyweight Championship and the winner receiving a $100,000 win bonus, the bout never materialized.
BKB Shannon later had a bare knuckle fight in 2018 for the BKB promotion in the UK against Canadian fighter Jack Draper at BKB 6 hosted at the O2 Arena, losing in the second round after a controversial TKO.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Ritch is set to fight again in bare-knuckle boxing in 2019 for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships at BKFC 4 against Omar Molina in Cancun, Mexico, Shannon would go on to win the fight via knockout in 26 seconds of round 1.
Professional wrestling career Battlarts (2001) Ritch made his pro wrestling debut in October 2001 for the Battlarts promotion against UWFi veteran Daijiro Matsui at the event Battlarts Yuki-Bom-Be-Ye ‘01 losing via pinfall.
New Japan Pro Wrestling (2003) In 2003 Ritch was signed to a one year developmental contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling and had one match against Rocky Romero that ended in a double count out after both wrestlers brawled outside the ring past the time limit given by the referee.
WrestleFanFest (2007) Shannon took part in the “Night of Indy’s” battle royal match in 2007 at the WrestleFanFest Malice in the Palace event in Daly City, California, the event was slated to also feature mixed martial arts fights and took place at the Cow Palace a venue known for hosting MMA events. He would go on to win the match after eliminating the final two opponents in the 20-man battle royal, Timothy Thatcher and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Classic.
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2018) Shannon signed a one match deal with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood in their 2018 event in China to appear on the undercard against Wenbo Liu in a rematch from a 2017 MMA fight, Ritch would go on to lose this match via disqualification after he brought a steel chair into the ring.
Hart Legacy Wrestling (2020–present) In 2020 Shannon announced his return to pro wrestling and that he was signed to appear in a 2-month tour with Canadian promotion HLW. He made his debut in a match against The New Hart Foundation member Kenny Lester on February 20 in Wabasca, Alberta, Canada and won via pinfall after a distraction from Ken Shamrock.
On March 26, 2022, Ritch returned to HLW in their debut live event on FITE TV in Elmira, New York and won the HLW Showdown Championship after defeating TJ Epixx by submission with an ankle lock.
Personal life Ritch has been featured in two episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger as a Biker Gang Member and a character named Knight, Choke in 2011 as an extra, CSI Las Vegas as Thug #2, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Cage Fighter #1, an episode of iCarly as a MMA Fighter, an episode of Numbers in 2010, an episode of Ultimate Soldier Challenge on the History Channel representing a military contracting company and most recently in 2017 the direct to DVD film, directed by Robert Parham and Warren Foster, Bullets, Blades and Blood and upcoming in 2018 No Way Out directed by Jeffrey D. Parker, distributed by New Vision Films. In 2017 Shannon started filming of a biopic centered around his mixed martial arts career, through HBO films, titled The Real Last Samurai and to be released exclusively on HBO in late 2019. In 2021 Shannon will be co-starring alongside Mickey Rourke and Donald Cerrone in The Commando.
Ritch is also an avid golf player, winning 1st place in many state and pro am competitions held within his native Arizona as recent as 2017. Shannon won 2 Veterans Golfing Association 1st place medals in 2018 and again in 2019, the tournament is hosted by the United States Golf Association.
In June 2024, Ritch was involved in a fatal shooting in Arizona. He claimed self-defense, stating the incident occurred during an altercation. Authorities investigated, and no formal charges were filed.
Lethwei In July 2001, Ritch was invited to compete under Lethwei rules at the "International Myanmar traditional boxing challenge & Myanmar-Australia talent testing boxing competition" in Yangon, Myanmar.
Ritch was matched against the Burmese fighter Ei Htee Kaw in a fight held at a contract weight of 165 lb the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium. Ritch started the fight strong and forced his opponent to be defensive. In a controversial moment, Ritch knocked down Ei Htee Kaw in the first round but a count was not administered. Ritch continued to attack with Ei Htee Kaw trying to defend. At one point, Ei Htee Kaw turned away and raised his knee in defence, pointing his knee forward. Ritch struck himself on Ei Htee Kaw's knee unintentionally, driving it directly into his solar plexus. Unable to breathe, Ritch went down immediately without Ei Htee Kaw throwing a shot and the fight was declared over.
Lethwei record
Kickboxing record
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Glenn Sparv Submission (calf slicer) REBEL FC X: A New Order
Moscow, Russia Loss
Simon Carson TKO (knees and punches) Battlefield FC 2
Macau, China Win
Manuel Chacon Camarena TKO (punches) Imperio MMA: Rocky Point Beach Bash
Puerto Penasco, Mexico Loss
Travis Fulton Submission (forearm choke) M-1 Global: Road to M-1 USA 2
Winterhaven, California, United States Win
Eriko Vasquez Submission (heel hook) Imperio MMA 8: Honor and Glory
Tampico, Mexico Loss
Wenbo Liu TKO (punches) REBEL FC 6: China vs. The World
Shenzhen, China Win
Omar Jimenez KO (head kick) Imperio MMA 7
Tijuana, Mexico Loss
Samson Guerrero TKO (submission to punches) World Fighting Federation 34
Chandler, Arizona, United States Loss
Josh Appelt TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Contenders
Lincoln, California, United States Loss
Vitaly Shemetov KO (punches) The Legend King Championship 2
Zhuhai, China Loss
Tony Lopez Submission (guillotine choke) Combate Americas 6
Los Angeles, California, United States Win
Alejandro Baez Submission (heel hook) Imperio MMA: Spring Break Brawl
Tijuana, Mexico Win
Mavrick Harvey Submission (rear-naked choke) UR Fight 1
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Diego Herzog TKO (punches) IFC 35: California Caged Combat
Brooks, California, United States Loss
Hikaru Sato Submission (armbar) Pancrase 269
Tokyo, Japan Loss
Shonie Carter TKO (injury) Super Brawl Showdown 1
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win
Roman Sierra Submission (rear-naked choke) Imperio MMA
Tampico, Mexico Win
Darren McNamee Submission (can opener) IFC MMA: USA vs. UK
Hampshire, England Loss
Leeroy Fornoff TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 164
Chandler, Arizona, United States Win
Duncan Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) Fivestar Fight League 2: Origins
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Win
Ivan Guillen Submission (rear-naked choke) Mexico Fighter 4
Sonora, Mexico Win
Rudy Aguilar TKO (punches) Rage In The Cage 160
Chandler, Arizona, United States Loss
Joe Riggs TKO (punches) Duel for Domination: Extravaganza
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Joe Cronin TKO (punches) Rage In The Cage 156
Chandler, Arizona, United States Win
Scott Guenther KO (punch) Rage In The Cage 148
Chandler, Arizona, United States Win
Chuy Torres Submission (heel hook) Combate Extremo: Ritch vs. Torres
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Win
Richard Frye Submission (armbar) Rage In The Cage 147
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Cody Krahn TKO (groin injury) KOTC 48
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss
Ray Elbe Technical Submission (triangle choke) Martial Combat 11
Sentosa, Singapore Loss
Chris Kizuik TKO (punches) KOTC: Sentinel
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Loss
Mike Moritz TKO (submission to punches) Rage In The Cage 143
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Garrett Davis TKO (punches) KOTC: Combustion
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss
Bill Mahood TKO (submission to punches) KOTC: Fearless
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Loss
Antonio Zamora Submission (rear-naked choke) New Mexico Cage Fighting
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Loss
Jared Brussemakers TKO (punches) KOTC: Thunderstruck 2
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Non-title bout. Win
Elmer Waterhen Submission (toe hold) KOTC: Nailbiter
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win
Marcus Gaines Submission (armbar) National Cage Fighting
Tucson, Arizona, United States Loss
Jose Landi-Jons TKO (punches) Shark Fights 5.5: Nothing To Lose
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss
Joey Rivera TKO (injury) KOTC: Legends
Winterhaven, California, United States Loss
TJ Waldburger Submission (armbar) Shark Fights 4
Lubbock, Texas, United States Loss
Eric Davila Submission (arm-triangle choke) Shark Fights 3
Amarillo, Texas, United States Win
John Wood KO (head kick) Shark Fights 2
Amarillo, Texas, United States Win
John Wood Submission (heel hook) Shark Fights 1
Amarillo, Texas, United States Win
Danny Bennett Submission (armbar) CageSport MMA
Tacoma, Washington, United States Win
Joe Vigil Submission (rear-naked choke) XP3: The Proving Ground
Houston, Texas, United States Loss
Todd Medina Submission (rear-naked choke) Strike FC: Night of Gladiators
Ploieti, Romania Win
Jasper Lockett Submission (triangle choke) CCCF: Battle on the Border
Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States NC
Brian Ebersole NC (overturned by CSAC) Malice at Cow Palace
San Francisco, California, United States Win
Vincent Perez Submission (armbar) Valor Fighting: 4th and B
San Diego, California, United States Win
Vincent Perez Submission (armbar) War Zone 1
Houston, Texas, United States Loss
Garret Davis Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Widowmaker
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss
Maverick Harvey TKO (knee) Valor Fighting: Showdown at 4th and B
San Diego, California, United States Loss
Andy Maccarone TKO (submission to punches) KOTC: Heavy Hitters
California, United States Loss
Sammy Morgan Submission (toe hold) KOTC: The Return
San Jacinto, California, United States Loss
Brock Larson TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge 66
Medina, Minnesota, United States Loss
Chris Brennan Submission (triangle choke and elbows) RM 7: Championship Night
Tijuana, Mexico Loss
Maverick Harvey TKO (injury) Kage Kombat
California, United States Loss
Alex Schoenauer Submission (guillotine choke) SF 13: Rocky Mountain Sportfight
Denver, Colorado, United States Loss
John Alessio TKO (punches) KOTC 58: Prime Time
San Jacinto, California, United States Loss
Kengo Ura Submission (heel hook) Valor Fighting: Medford Mayhem
Medford, Oregon, United States Win
Robert Sarkozi DQ (illegal kick) KOTC 56: Caliente
Globe, Arizona, United States Illegal strikes Loss
Dan Severn Submission (choke) Extreme Wars: X-1
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Mario Stapel Submission (armbar) KOTC 55: Grudge Match
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Loss
Dan Severn Submission (keylock) Northern Fighting Championships
Alaska, United States Win
James Murdock Submission (heel hook) International Extreme Fight Challenge
Anchorage, Alaska, United States Loss
Rich Guerin Submission (verbal) XFC: Dome of Destruction
Tacoma, Washington, United States Loss
Bradley Glass Submission (armbar) GLFL: Brawl for All 7
Centerville, Ohio, United States Win
Ron Haskett Submission (choke) International Extreme Fight Challenge
Anchorage, Alaska, United States Win
Fletcher Siever Submission (armbar) PNRF: Explosion
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Loss
Yuki Kondo Submission (kneebar) Pancrase: Brave 6
Tokyo, Japan Win
Daryl Guthmiller Technical Submission (armbar) Extreme Challenge 58
Medina, Minnesota, United States Win
Eddy Ellis Submission (armbar) Lords of the Cage
Anacortes, Washington, United States Loss
James Fanshier Submission (heel hook) GC 26
Colusa, California, United States Win
Stacy Hakes KO (kick) XCF: Evolution
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win
Danny Anderson Submission (armbar) EC 57
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win
Chris Peak Submission (heel hook) Enter the Beast
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Loss
Hector Ramirez KO (punches) Pit Fighting Championship
Upland, California, United States Win
Ray Elbe Submission (heel hook) King of the Rockies
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Win
Reggie Cardiel Submission (armbar) XXXtreme Impact
Tijuana, Mexico Loss
Masanori Suda Submission (triangle choke) Super Brawl 32
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Kyle Brees Submission (armbar) Xtreme Cage Fighting
Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States Win
Fernando Rodriguez Submission (armbar) Ultimate Fighting Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico Loss
Steve Headden TKO ISCF: Trauma
Dalton, Georgia, United States Loss
Ross Ebañez TKO (injury) ROTR 3: Rumble on the Rock 3
Hilo, Hawaii, United States Win
Robert Maldonado Submission (armbar) ECS: Evolution
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win
Matvey Baranov TKO (elbows) World Absolute Fighting Championship
Chabarovsk, Russia Win
Jafar Sultanaliev Submission (armbar) World Absolute Fighting Championship
Chabarovsk, Russia Loss
Miguel Gutierrez Submission (heel hook) Cage Fighting Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico Win
Ruben Escamilla Submission (leglock) Showdown at McGee Park
Farmington, New Mexico, United States Win
Eddie Bartot Submission (armbar) Showdown at McGee Park
Farmington, New Mexico, United States NC
Renato Verissimo NC (accidental clash of heads) Rumble on the Rock 2
Hilo, Hawaii, United States Fight stopped due to illegal headbutt. Loss
Evan Tanner Submission (triangle choke) Fight against Cancer
Portland, Oregon, United States Win
David Klein KO (kick) RITC 44: Feel the Power
Casa Grande, Arizona, United States Loss
Nino Marroquin TKO (injury) Cage Fighting Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico Loss
Wes Combs TKO PFC: Super Bash
California, United States Win
Kaleo Padilla Submission (armbar) Rumble on the Rock 1
Hilo, Hawaii, United States Loss
Diego Sanchez Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 20: Crossroads
Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States Win
Matt Horning Submission (heel hook) HHCF 4: Thanksgiving Throwdown
Circleville, Ohio, United States Win
John Lansing Submission (rear-naked choke) RITC 40: Casa Grande
Casa Grande, Arizona, United States Loss
Brian Ebersole TKO (punch) Ultimate Fighting Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico Loss
Edwin Dewees Submission (armbar) RITC 38: Let's Roll
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Chris Brennan Submission (armbar) Aztec Challenge 1
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Win
Jeff Rogers TKO (knees) RITC 37
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Daisuke Nakamura Submission (armbar) PRIDE The Best Vol.2
Tokyo, Japan NC
Cedric Marks No Contest World Fighting Championships 1
San Antonio, Texas, United States Loss
Joe Merit KO (knee) KOTC 14: 5150
Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States Loss
Jared Rollins Submission California Pancration Championships
Los Angeles, California, United States Loss
Sherk Julian TKO (submission to punches) WEC 3
Lemoore, California, United States Loss
Jason MacDonald Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 4: New Groundz
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Loss
Jeremy Williams TKO (submission to strikes) FFC 1
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Benji Radach TKO (punches) MFC 3: Canadian Pride
Grande Prairie, Alberta Loss
Brian Dunn Submission (armbar) Rock'n'Rumble 1
United States Loss
Ronald Jhun TKO (punches) Warriors Quest 3
Hawaii, United States Loss
Henry Matamoros Submission (armbar) IHC 3: Exodus
Illinois, United States Loss
James Upshur Submission (armbar) Rage in the Cage 30
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss
Mark Weir Submission (choke) MB 3: Independence Day
England Loss
Katsumi Usuta Submission (heel hook) KOTC 9: Showtime
San Jacinto, California, United States Win
Erik Johnston Submission (armbar) Total Kombat
McAllen, Texas, United States Loss
John Renken Submission (heel hook) Bushido 1
Tempe, Arizona, United States Loss
Kazushi Sakuraba Submission (achilles lock) PRIDE 11: Battle of the Rising Sun
Osaka, Japan Loss
Jose Luis Munoz TKO Vale Tudo Mexico 2
Mexico Loss
Larry Parker TKO VTM 1: Copa Mexico 2000 Grand Prix
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico Win
Hector Ferreyro Submission VTM 1: Copa Mexico 2000 Grand Prix
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico Loss
Jake Shields Submission (arm-triangle choke) Best of the Best
Tempe, Arizona, United States Win
Luke Pedigo Submission (armbar) TFC 1: Fightzone 1
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Loss
Steve Berger Submission (guillotine choke) Submission Fighting Championship
Belleville, Illinois, United States Loss
Alexandre Ferreira Submission (keylock) Amsterdam Absolute Championship 2
Amsterdam, Holland Loss
Maurice Wilson Submission (guillotine choke) Cage Wars 2
Arizona, United States Loss
Antonio McKee TKO (submission to punches) Ready to Rumble
Woodland Hills, California, United States Loss
Paul Nixon Submission (armbar) HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat
Harker Heights, Texas, United States Loss
Bob Cook TKO (submission to punches) Warriors Challenge 5
Fresno, California, United States Loss
Yves Edwards Submission (rear-naked choke) Armageddon 1
Houston, Texas, United States Win
David Harris Submission (armbar) Absolute Face Off
Phoenix, Arizona, United States NC
Top Chynaimen NC (illegal punches) Extreme Shoot out
McAllen, Texas, United States Win
Henry Cho Submission (rear-naked choke) Neutral Grounds 12
No location given Win
David Harris Submission (rear-naked choke) Arizona Shootfighting Association
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win
James Minson DQ Extreme Shoot out
Mission, Texas, United States Win
David Finn Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Shoot out
Mission, Texas, United States Win
Vincent Ellis KO (punches) World Shoot Wrestling 3
Pasadena, Texas, United States Win
Gabriel Hernandez Submission (heel hook) World Shoot Wrestling 3
Pasadena, Texas, United States Loss
Kevin Cook Submission (choke) World Extreme Fighting 5
United States Loss
Ben Earwood Submission (heel hook) Super Brawl 11
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Brennan Kamaka Submission (guillotine choke) Super Brawl 11
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Justin Martin Submission (ankle lock) Power Ring Warriors
Humble, Texas, United States Loss
Dennis Hallman TKO (submission to punches) Extreme Challenge 21
Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Loss
Tom Schmitz Submission (armbar) Extreme Challenge 21
Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Win
Michael Buell Submission (rear-naked choke) Super Brawl 9
El Paso, Texas, United States Loss
Victor Hunsaker Submission (heel hook) Super Brawl 8
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Tim Horton KO (punches) World Shoot Wrestling 2
Houston, Texas, United States Win
Ramone Monserrate Submission (guillotine choke) World Shoot Wrestling
Pasadena, Texas, United States
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Shannon Ritch was born on 27 September 1970 in Coolidge.
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Shannon Ritch is a mixed martial arts fighter, karateka and kickboxer.
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