Shark Fights 13
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Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs. Prangley was a mixed martial arts event held by Shark Fights
on September 11, 2010 at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas
, United States
.
Dave Herman
was forced off the card due to legal issues with the Bellator Fighting Championships
. He was replaced by Devin Cole
.
Drew McFedries and Marcus Hicks
were forced off the card with injuries.
The Spratt/Davila fight was changed to catchweight status after Davila weighed in at 176.5 lbs; 5.5 lbs over the 171 lbs welterweight limit for non title fights.
The Daley/Masvidal fight was also changed to a catchweight after Daley weighed in at 171.75 lbs; .75 lbs over the limit. Daley will give up 10 percent of his "show purse" to Masvidal for being overweight.
On April 1, 2011, Shark Fights announced they signed a deal with FUEL TV
to feature highlighted fights from Shark Fights 13 on the series FUEL TV's Friday Fight Night.
Shark Fights
Shark Fights is a Mixed Martial Arts promotion based out of Amarillo, Texas. It made its debut on October 24, 2008. On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having former UFC veterans Keith Jardine, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Paul Daley, and Houston...
on September 11, 2010 at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo is the 14th-largest city, by population, in the state of Texas, the largest in the Texas Panhandle, and the seat of Potter County. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The population was 190,695 at the 2010 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Background
Brent Medley, the President of Shark Fights, announced that it will be a traditional pay per view airing. Sherdog.com aired four preliminary fights live on their website.Dave Herman
Dave Herman (fighter)
Dave Herman is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Herman received a significant amount of buzz from fans and media for being undefeated in his first fifteen fights and beating his opponents impressively, having only been...
was forced off the card due to legal issues with the Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. "Bellator", which is Latin for "Warrior", is organized into seasons with each event hosting the rounds of championship knockout tournaments for three-five weight divisions.-History:In its first season,...
. He was replaced by Devin Cole
Devin Cole
Devin Cole is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to Strikeforce. He is a veteran of the Portland Wolfpack in the International Fight League.-Biography:...
.
Drew McFedries and Marcus Hicks
Marcus Hicks
Marcus Dewayne Hicks is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight.-World Extreme Cagefighting:...
were forced off the card with injuries.
The Spratt/Davila fight was changed to catchweight status after Davila weighed in at 176.5 lbs; 5.5 lbs over the 171 lbs welterweight limit for non title fights.
The Daley/Masvidal fight was also changed to a catchweight after Daley weighed in at 171.75 lbs; .75 lbs over the limit. Daley will give up 10 percent of his "show purse" to Masvidal for being overweight.
On April 1, 2011, Shark Fights announced they signed a deal with FUEL TV
Fuel TV
Fuel TV is a U.S. cable and satellite specialty channel that launched on July 1, 2003. It focuses on the cultures of such extreme sports as skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, motocross, surfing, BMX and FMX. It is a unit of Fox Cable Networks and is currently available to 26-million...
to feature highlighted fights from Shark Fights 13 on the series FUEL TV's Friday Fight Night.
Main card
- Light Heavyweight bout:
United States Keith JardineKeith JardineKeith Hector Jardine is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division and is best known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
vs.
South Africa Trevor PrangleyTrevor PrangleyTrevor Prangley is a South African mixed martial artist who currently fights for Strikeforce. He has previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competes in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions...
- Prangley defeated Jardine via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
- Light Heavyweight bout:
Cameroon Rameau Thierry SokoudjouRameau Thierry SokoudjouRameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua , sometimes billed simply as Sokoudjou, is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist and judoka, and the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, who came to prominence in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. He has since had mixed success with stints in the UFC, WEC,...
vs. United States Houston AlexanderHouston AlexanderHouston Alexander is an American professional mixed martial artist, who fights as a light heavyweight and heavyweight. He also works as a DJ in North Omaha, Nebraska...
- Light Heavyweight bout:
- Alexander defeated Sokoudjou via TKO (punches) at 1:31 of round 2.
- Catchweight (171.75) bout:
England Paul DaleyPaul DaleyPaul Daley is an English professional mixed martial artist who has fought for EliteXC, Cage Rage, Strikeforce, BAMMA, Maximum Fighting Championship, Cage Warriors, Shark Fights, Impact FC, Pancrase and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
vs. United States Jorge MasvidalJorge MasvidalJorge Masvidal is an American mixed martial artist of Cuban descent who trains with American Top Team. Currently signed to Strikeforce, Masvidal's record includes notable wins over Yves Edwards, Joe Lauzon, Satoru Kitaoka, Ryan Schultz, Billy Evangelista and K.J...
- Catchweight (171.75) bout:
- Daley defeated Masvidal via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
- Middleweight bout: United States Joey VillaseñorJoey VillasenorJoey Villaseñor is a Mexican American mixed martial arts fighter. He is a PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran, as well as the middleweight champion in King of the Cage. Joey has also fought in Showtime's EliteXC promotion and took part in PRIDE's welterweight grand prix. He currently trains...
vs.
Brazil Danillo VillefortDanillo VillefortDanillo Villefort is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He is the son of Francisco Silva. Villefort has fought for the UFC, WEC and the IFL...
- Middleweight bout:
- Villefort defeated Villaseñor via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Welterweight bout: United States Brock LarsonBrock LarsonBrock Orville Larson is an American mixed martial artist from Brainerd, Minnesota. He most recently competed in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Larson also competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, before it discontinued its welterweight division, and on the...
vs.
Belgium Tarec SaffiedineTarec SaffiedineTarec Saffiedine is an Belgian mixed martial artist of Lebanese descent, who competes in the welterweight division. He has fought in a number of promotions around the world including DREAM in Japan and Strikeforce in the United States....
- Welterweight bout:
- Saffiedine defeated Larson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Middleweight bout: United States Paul Bradley vs. United States Johnny ReesJohnny ReesJohnny Rees is an American mixed martial artist. He is a former employee of the Ultimate Fighting Championships . He made his debut at UFC Fight Night 14 losing to Nate Loughran then he lost his second straight fight at UFC: Fight for the Troops to Steve Bruno.He was set make his Bellator debut at...
- Middleweight bout:
- Bradley defeated Rees via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:28 of round 1.
Preliminary card (Sherdog.com Live Stream)
- Featherweight Championship bout: United States Douglas EvansDoug Evans (fighter)Douglas Evans is an American mixed martial artist who resides in Anchorage, Alaska. He competes in the Featherweight division, and is best known for the first round of his fight against Thierry Quenneville, which was named Sherdog's 2009 Round of the Year.-Early career:Evans made his professional...
(c) vs. England Ronnie MannRonnie MannRonnie Mann is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Mann has mostly fought in England and Japan....
- Mann defeated Evans via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) to become the new Featherweight Champion.
- Heavyweight bout: United States Devin ColeDevin ColeDevin Cole is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to Strikeforce. He is a veteran of the Portland Wolfpack in the International Fight League.-Biography:...
vs. United States Aaron RosaAaron RosaAaron Isaac Rosa is a Mexican American mixed martial artist. He previously fought at Heavyweight and currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Heavyweight bout:
- Rosa defeated Cole via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Lightweight bout:
Armenia Karen DarabedyanKaren DarabedyanKaren Darabedyan is an Armenian professional mixed martial artist. He is more notable for fighting in WEC's lightweight division. He is a training partner of Karo Parisyan and Manvel Gamburyan...
vs. United States Daniel StrausDaniel StrausDaniel Straus , formerly known as Daniel Mason-Straus, is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships.-Wrestling Career:...
- Lightweight bout:
- Straus defeated Darabedyan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Catchweight (176.5) bout: United States Pete SprattPete SprattAaron Pete Spratt is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a welterweight known for his appearances in the UFC and on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality television show.-MMA Career:...
vs. United States Eric DavilaEric DavilaEric Davila is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights for Shark Fights.-Background:...
- Catchweight (176.5) bout:
- Davila defeated Spratt via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:49 of round 2.