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Shannon Ritch

b. 1970

American martial artist

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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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Arizona State University
Also known as
Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch, Shannon Grey Ritch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shannon Ritch?

American martial artist

When was Shannon Ritch born?

Shannon Ritch was born on 27 September 1970 in Coolidge.

What is Shannon Ritch's occupation?

Shannon Ritch is a mixed martial arts fighter, karateka and kickboxer.

What nationality is Shannon Ritch?

Shannon Ritch is American.

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