Shark Fights President Medley Steps Down

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Brent Medley has stepped down as president and matchmaker of Texas-based MMA promotion Shark Fights, the promotion announced Friday.

According to a release distributed by the promotion, Medley submitted his resignation on Thursday and wished the promotion continued success in his absence. The reasons for Medley's departure are unknown at this time.

“Brent Medley is highly regarded within the industry and within our organization,” said Shark Fights executive Wes Nolen in the release. “We recognize and appreciate the substantial role that he has played in the history, development and success of Shark Fights. Although we are sad to see him go, we wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”

Founded in 2008, Shark Fights has held 14 events since it's debut in Amarillo, Texas. The promotion recently held it's first pay-per-view show in September with Shark Fights 13, which was headlined by a Keith Jardine-Trevor Prangley main event. Shark Fights signed a deal with HDNet in 2011, and the promotion's March 11 show was the first to broadcast on the cable network.

“Shark Fights is off to a strong start in 2011, and the team looks forward to continued success in bringing new and exciting events to the mixed martial arts community,” said Nolen. “We are very excited about the future and to hosting MMA events not only in Texas, but in other states as well.”