Shane kruchten biography
- Born and raised in the heartland of Wisconsin, Shane's path led him from the picturesque landscapes of the Midwest to the sun-soaked shores of San Diego, California, where he continues to embody the ideals of a proud Marine Corps Veteran, successful business owner, retired professional fighter, devoted father, and an.
- Name: Shane Kruchten Nickname: The War Rhino Pro MMA Record: 12-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Current MMA Streak: 2 Losses Born: Oshkosh, Wisconsin Fighting out of: San.
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Get To Know Shane Kruchten: Fighter, Marine, PTSD Sufferer
Sean Ross SappDec 24, 2016 12:00PM
You probably don't know Kruchten. Despite his impressive MMA record of 11-3, he's not what you'd consider a 'big name.' In the grand scope of society, Kruchten is a hero.
You probably should know him.
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Life hasn't been easy for Shane Kruchten. You'd probably expect nothing less from a guy nicknamed "The War Rhino.”
“It was by pure accident I even ended up in a cage to fight,” Kruchten told me.
Kruchten first fought nearly a decade ago, and lost a couple of his first pro fights. In a bit over his head, he started his career against eventual UFC fighters Luke Zachrich and Gerald Meerschaert. He later excelled in Xplode Fight Series -- a company known for it's one-sided matchmaking. That really wasn't any different for Shane. He was out of their league. It's been the case of many of his fights. Now in World Series of Fighting, the competition has increased, as has the pressure. Kruchten lost his last fight and spent over 30 m
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Marine veteran Shane Kruchten on his big MMA win in New York City, and what's next
Mixed martial artists with military backgrounds often receive the benefit of the doubt from fight crowds, especially in bouts where neither fighter has a large-scale fan following.
So it made sense to Shane Kruchten, a Marine combat veteran who began his pro MMA career in 2007, that he heard cheers as he landed shots to opponent Jeremy Mahon during their New Year's Eve bout in New York City, part of a World Series of Fighting card.
He wasn't as used to hearing the same cheers when Mahon, also a Marine combat veteran, fired back.
"People didn't know who to cheer for, so why not cheer for both?" Kruchten recalled Wednesday, a few days removed from a 29-28 decision win over Mahon that marked his return to the MMA cage after a long layoff.
His last fight, a submission loss, came in March 2014. There was no giving up for either fighter this time around.
"We both knew neither one of us was going to back down," said Kruchten, who along with Mahon participated in some of the initial battles
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Shane “The War Rhino” Kruchten
Shane “The War Rhino” Kruchten is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 12-5-0 pro MMA record. Kruchten most recently fought Daniel Straus at Bellator 219 on Friday March 29, 2019. Shane Kruchten lost to Daniel Straus by Submission at 3:53 of Round 1 in the Lightweight division.
Shane Kruchten has 12 wins with a 75% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 6 by submission, 3 by decision.
Shane Kruchten is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
Shane Kruchten's Last Fight
Loss • Daniel Straus DEF Shane Kruchten by Submission R1 3:53
Shane “The War Rhino” Kruchten full mixed martial arts record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12-4-0 | Daniel Straus | SUB R1 3:53 | Bellator 219 | 2019-03-
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