Shannon Ritch

Shannon Grey Ritch (born September 27, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial artist, boxer, grappler, professional wrestler, and kickboxer. He is known for his achievements in various combat sports, including being the former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion and the inaugural BKFC International Heavyweight Champion in bare-knuckle boxing. Ritch has competed for numerous organizations throughout his career, such as 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. Born in Coolidge, Arizona, Ritch grew up on a farm in Randolph and began his martial arts journey from a young age. He also had a brief stint enlisted in the military.