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Shonie Carter

"Mr. International"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 54Iron Academy
51
Wins
32
Losses
7
Draws · 1 NC
53%
Finish Rate
12
KO / TKO
57-5-0
Kickboxing
1997
Pro Debut

Biography

Shonie Carter, is an American former mixed martial artist. He is a former WEC Welterweight Champion, a UFC veteran, and a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality show. He has also competed in Pancrase, Shooto, King of the Cage, M-1 Global, KSW, and Bellator. He is known for his flashy dress, colorful vocabulary, outlandish personality and use of the spinning backfist in competition.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy36%
Takedown accuracy67%

1.62

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.32

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.75

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.75

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Mar. 10, 2000Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO12
Decision2
Submission15

Finish Rate

53%
27 of 51
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
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Mixed Martial Arts91 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesJoe RiggsH2HTKO (punches)R2ZPromotions: Fight Night Medicine Hat 4Sep 9, 2017
LossUnited StatesJohnny ParsonsH2HKO (punches)R1Golden Fights: Cage Wars 22Jul 25, 2015
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HTKO (injury)R1Super Brawl Showdown 1Jan 30, 2015
LossCanadaMatt DwyerH2HTKO (retirement)R3Battlefield Fight League 27Jan 18, 2014
LossUnited StatesJosh BryantH2HTKO (punches)R2KOTC: Heavy DutySep 21, 2012
LossUnited StatesBrandon HalseyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC: Reckless AbandonFeb 2, 2012
WinUnited StatesLandon ShowalterH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rumble on the Ridge 20Oct 15, 2011
LossBulgariaRumen DimitrovH2HTKO (punches)R2BMMAF: Warriors 19Mar 10, 2011
LossIsraelJeremy KnafoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Israel FC: GenesisNov 9, 2010
LossUnited StatesTorrance TaylorH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 25Aug 19, 2010
LossUnited StatesRick HawnH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R2Triumph Fighter 3: HavocJul 31, 2010
LossNew ZealandDylan AndrewsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Fighting Championship 13Apr 17, 2010
LossCanadaNabil KhatibH2HDecision (split)R3W-1 MMA 4: Bad BloodMar 20, 2010
WinUnited StatesDerek SmithH2HSubmission (front choke)R1CFX: Cage Fighting XtremeFeb 13, 2010
LossUnited StatesAnthony MaciasH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Freestyle Cage Fighting 37Nov 7, 2009
LossCanadaCarlos NewtonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3W-1 MMA 4: High VoltageOct 10, 2009
WinUnited StatesDanny AbbadiH2HKO (punches)R1Respect in the Cage 1: Expo & FightSep 20, 2009
LossUnited StatesDerrick NobleH2HDecision (unanimous)R3VFC: A Night of VengeanceSep 5, 2009
WinUnited StatesGeorge LockhartH2HDecision (split)R3Throwdown ETC: ShowdownFeb 20, 2009
WinUnited StatesRyan ScheeperH2HSubmission (kimura)R1ISCF: Bad IntentionsDec 12, 2008
WinAllan HopeSubmission (armbar)R1CCF 3: UndisputedNov 28, 2008
LossUnited StatesMatt MajorH2HDecision (unanimous)R3CCFC: Rumble in the ParkAug 23, 2008
WinUnited StatesDemi DeedsH2HTKOR2PFC: Primetime Fighting ChampionshipsMay 30, 2008
WinUnited StatesJohn CronkH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WFC: ArmageddonApr 12, 2008
LossCanadaBrad ZazulakH2HTKO (injury)R1MFC 14: High RollersNov 23, 2007
WinUnited StatesChris PowersH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ISCF: Fight 2 the FinishNov 9, 2007
WinJoshua TaiblH2HTKO (submission to strikes)R2EC 83: Extreme Challenge 83Sep 1, 2007
WinKris FleurstilH2HTKO (punches)R1XFO 18: Xtreme FightingJun 30, 2007
LossUnited StatesMarcus DavisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. RiggsDec 13, 2006
WinUnited StatesAlex CarterH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1IFC: Rumble on the RiverMar 11, 2006
WinUnited StatesJason BlackH2HTKO (arm injury)R1KOTC: Redemption on the RiverFeb 17, 2006
LossUnited StatesMike PyleH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1WEC 18: Unfinished BusinessJan 13, 2006
LossCanadaJonathan GouletH2HSubmission (bulldog choke)R1TKO 23: ExtremeNov 5, 2005
WinPolandMarcin ZontekH2HDecision (unanimous)R2KSW IV: KonfrontacjaSep 10, 2005
WinUnited StatesJosh HaynesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3IFC: Rock N' RumbleJul 30, 2005
WinCanadaJason MacDonaldH2HDecision (unanimous)R3TKO 21: CollisionJul 15, 2005
LossUnited StatesNate QuarryH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 53: Heavy HittersJun 4, 2005
LossBrazilJorge OliveiraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 13: Heavyweight ExplosionJan 22, 2005
NCUnited StatesBuddy ClintonH2HNo Contest (confusion over fight length)R2KOTC 45: King of the Cage 45Nov 20, 2004
WinUnited StatesJohn CronkH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1KOTC 44: RevengeNov 14, 2004
WinUnited StatesJody PoffH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1WEC 12Oct 21, 2004
LossRussiaAzred TelkusheevH2HDecision (unanimous)R2M-1 MFC: Middleweight GPOct 9, 2004
WinUnited StatesJason BiswellH2HTKO (elbows)R1WEC 11Aug 20, 2004
WinFranceJess LiaudinH2HDecisionR3CW: Cage WarsMay 30, 2004
LossUnited StatesKaro ParisyanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 10May 21, 2004
WinUnited StatesGabe GarciaH2HTKO (injury)R1WEC 9Jan 16, 2004
LossUnited StatesJon FitchH2HTKO (submission to slam)R3Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit EvolutionNov 14, 2003
WinUnited StatesJT TaylorH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2Oct 17, 2003
WinUSADax BruceH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1WEC 7: This Time It's PersonalAug 9, 2003
DrawKousei KubotaDrawR2Shidokan: New Combat FestivalJul 13, 2003
LossUnited StatesRonald JhunH2HDecision (unanimous)R5KOTC 23: Sin CityMay 16, 2003
WinGermanyPeter AngererH2HDecisionR3Shido: Fists of Fury 2Apr 12, 2003
LossUnited StatesJeremy JacksonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 6: Return of a LegendMar 27, 2003
WinJapanSeichi IkemotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: 3/18 in Korakuen HallMar 18, 2003
WinUnited StatesFernando VasconcelosH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2KOTC 21: InvasionFeb 21, 2003
WinMike NomikosH2HSubmission (neck crank)R2Shidokan: World Open 2002Dec 5, 2002
DrawUnited StatesRonald JhunH2HDrawR3SB 27: SuperBrawl 27Nov 9, 2002
WinJay BuckDecision (split)R3IHC 5: TribulationOct 26, 2002
WinUnited StatesRandy VelardeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC 16: Double CrossAug 2, 2002
WinUnited StatesKolo KokaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SB 25: SuperBrawl 25Jul 13, 2002
WinGermanyArmin EslamiH2HDecisionR3Shido: Fists of Fury 1Apr 13, 2002
LossUnited StatesPat MiletichH2HKO (head kick)R2UFC 32Jun 29, 2001
WinUnited StatesMatt SerraH2HKO (spinning back fist)R3UFC 31May 4, 2001
WinJapanYuji HoshinoH2HDecision (majority)R1Pancrase: Trans 7Dec 4, 2000
LossUnited StatesSteve BergerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1RSF 1: Reality Submission Fighting 1Oct 6, 2000
WinUnited StatesJoe MeritH2HDecision (unanimous)R1RSF 1: Reality Submission Fighting 1Oct 6, 2000
LossUnited StatesNate MarquardtH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: 2000 Anniversary ShowSep 24, 2000
WinJapanYoshinori KawasakiH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Trans 5Jul 23, 2000
WinUnited StatesAdrian SerranoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2UFC 26Jun 9, 2000
DrawJapanKiuma KuniokuH2HDrawR2Pancrase: Trans 3Apr 30, 2000
WinUnited StatesBrad GummH2HDecision (unanimous)R2UFC 24Mar 10, 2000
WinKousei KubotaDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Trans 1Jan 23, 2000
DrawJapanTakafumi ItoH2HDrawR1Pancrase: Breakthrough 10Nov 28, 1999
LossUnited StatesSteve BergerH2HDecision (split)R2IHC 1: Ironheart CrownNov 6, 1999
LossUnited StatesPat MiletichH2HDecisionR1EC 27: Extreme Challenge 27Aug 21, 1999
DrawSimon PosnerDrawR3SB 12: SuperBrawl 12Jun 1, 1999
WinUnited StatesPhil JohnsH2HSubmission (knee injury)R1EC 23: Extreme Challenge 23Apr 2, 1999
WinUnited StatesKeith WisniewskiH2HKO (spinning back fist)R1IMAC 3: Indiana Martial Arts Challenge 3Mar 6, 1999
WinUnited StatesRobert MaskoH2HDecisionN/AEB 1: Extreme Brawl 1Oct 21, 1998
DrawUnited StatesDave MenneH2HDrawR1EC 20: Extreme Challenge 20Aug 22, 1998
WinCarl DavisH2HSubmission (choke)N/ATropicana D'Cache Club FightsJun 5, 1998
WinUnited StatesJesse JonesH2HSubmission (frustration)R1EC 16: Extreme Challenge 16Mar 26, 1998
WinJames ClingermanH2HDecisionR1IMAC 1: Indiana Martial Arts Challenge 1Mar 6, 1998
WinTodd TaylorH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)N/ACF: Combat FightingFeb 14, 1998
WinAndy SandersH2HSubmission (crucifix)R1EC 5: Extreme Challenge 5Apr 18, 1997
DrawBrazilDaniel ViannaH2HDrawN/ACC 3: Chicago Challenge 3Mar 15, 1997
WinCanadaChad CoxH2HKOR1EC 4: Extreme Challenge 4Feb 22, 1997
LossUnited StatesLaverne ClarkH2HKO (punches)R1EC 3: Extreme Challenge 3Feb 15, 1997
WinUnited StatesChris LytleH2HDecision (unanimous)—3—
WinUnited StatesSean BrockmoleH2HSubmission (choke from side mount)—1—
WinUnited StatesDave MenneH2HDecision (split)—1—

Kickboxing& Muay Thai57-5-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesCung LeDecision (unanimous)R5StrikeforceDec 15, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.