Shane Darryl Campbell is a Canadian welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist who currently competes for Unified MMA, where he is both the Lightweight and Super Lightweight champion. A former W.K.A. Muay Thai World Champion, Campbell is also the current WMA World Pro Muay Thai Champion, Aggression MMA World Champion, and Unified MMA World Champion. Campbell is by far one of the most decorated Muay Thai fighters in North America and is also current W.M.A. Muay Thai Middleweight World Champion.
Biography/career Born on January 21, 1987, Shane grew up in Hamilton, Ontario and started kickboxing at the age of 16. He had his first pro fight at 18, joining the Iron Tiger Muay Thai Gym under Romanian-Canadian Muay Thai Guru Kru Alin Hălmăgean in Stoney Creek, Ontario, but would continue to fight on both the professional and amateur circuits up until 2007. Since 2008 Shane has increasingly become involved in mixed martial arts and has recently signed up with Aggression MMA having had some early success in the sport.
Campbell stopped Justin Greskiewicz in round one at the K-1 World Qualifying Tour 2013 in Calgary on June 8, 2013.
He stopped Wallace Lopes with a first round body kick at the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16 in Majorca, Spain on September 24, 2013.
He was scheduled to fight Maximo Suarez at the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals - Part 2 in Gran Canria, Spain on January 11, 2014. However, he was then moved to the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals - Part 1 in Foshan, China on December 28, 2013, and his opponent changed to Christopher Mena after the fight between Andy Souwer and Enriko Kehl from that card was cancelled (Souwer was unable to compete due to a bout of appendicitis while Kehl was moved to the January 11 event against Maximo Suarez due to suffering numerous cuts in fight with Buakaw Banchamek earlier in December). Campbell scored two knockdowns, one with a knee to the body in round two and one with a right hand at the end of round three, and won on points.
At the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 4 in Baku, Azerbaijan on February 23, 2014, he lost to Enriko Kehl by UD in the semi-finals.
In March 2014, Campbell announced his intention to move up in weight to the -75 kg/165 lb division.
Championships and accomplishments
Martial arts Aggression Fighting Championship AFC Lightweight Championship (one time; former) Unified MMA Unified MMA Welterweight Championship (one time; former) Unified MMA Catchweight Championship (one time; current) One successful title defense Unified MMA Lightweight Championship (one time; former) Two successful title defenses Fight Night - Z Promotions Fight Night Lightweight Champion (one time; current)
Muay Thai 2013 WMC North American Muay Thai Champion 2009 W.M.A. World Muay Thai champion 2007 W.K.A. World Muay Thai Champion 2007 W.M.F. World Championships -71 kg 2006 W.M.F. North American Muay Thai champion 2006 W.K.A. North American Muay Thai Champion 2005 I.U.K.A. Mid West American Muay Thai Champion C.A.M.T.A.O. Canadian Muay Thai Champion C.A.M.T.A.O. Ontario Muay Thai Champion
Mixed martial arts career
Early career In addition to his kickboxing career, Campbell began competing professionally in mixed martial arts in 2008. He competed primarily in regional organizations in his native Canada, including Aggression Fighting Championship and Maximum Fighting Championship before signing with the UFC in 2015.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Campbell made his promotional debut as an injury replacement against John Makdessi on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186. The bout was contested at a catchweight of 160 lbs. Campbell lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Campbell faced Elias Silvério at UFC Fight Night 74 on August 23, 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Campbell faced James Krause on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Campbell next faced Erik Koch on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88, filling in for an injured Joe Proctor. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Campbell next faced promotional newcomer Felipe Silva on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Post-UFC career After his release, Campbell compiled an 8–2 record, fighting mostly in Unified MMA, where he has won and defended both Unified MMA Lightweight and Catchweight (165 lbs) Championships.
Campbell defended the Unified MMA Lightweight title against Hubert Geven on December 17, 2021, at Unified MMA 42. He won the bout via TKO in the second round.
Campbell faced Kyle Prepolec on March 4, 2022, at Unified MMA 43. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Campbell defended his Unified MMA Super Lightweight title against Darren Smith Jr. on December 16, 2022, at Unified MMA 48, winning the bout via fourth round rear-naked choke.
He defended the Unified MMA Super Lightweight title against former UFC fighter Darrell Horcher on December 15, 2023, winning the bout via TKO (head kick to flying knee).
Boxing career Campbell made his boxing debut on December 9, 2011, against Paul Bzdel. He lost the bout via split decision.
Almost a dozen years removed from his debut, Campbell made his sophomore appearance against Matt Krayco on May 26, 2023. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Win | align=center|24-8 | Darrell Horcher |KO (head kick and knee) |Unified MMA 54 | |align=center|2 |align=center|2:19 | Enoch, Alberta, Canada
| Win | align=center|23-8 | Darren Smith Jr. | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Unified MMA 48 | | align=center|4 | align=center|2:15 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| Win | align=center|22–8 | Kyle Prepolec | Decision (unanimous) | Unified MMA 43 | | align=center|3 | align=center|5:00 | Enoch, Alberta, Canada
| Win | align=center|21–8 | Hubert Geven | TKO (punches) | Unified MMA 42 | | align=center|2 | align=center|2:33 | Enoch, Alberta, Canada
| Win | align=center|20–8 | Matt Krayco | Decision (unanimous) | Unified MMA 41 | | align=center|5 | align=center|5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| Win | align=center|19–8 | Dawond Pickney | TKO (body kick and punches) | Unified MMA 39: Campbell vs Pickney | | align=center|2 | align=center|4:59 | Enoch, Alberta, Canada
| Win | align=center|18–8 | David Jordan | Decision (unanimous) | Z Promotions - Fight Night 11 | | align=center|3 | align=center|5:00 | Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
| Loss | align=center|17–8 | Pavel Gordeev | Decision (unanimous) | Russian Cagefighting Championship 6 | | align=center|3 | align=center|5:00 | Chelyabinsk, Russia
| Win | align=center|17–7 | Menad Abella | Decision (unanimous) | Unified MMA 36 | | align=center|3 | align=center|5:00 | Enoch, Alberta, Canada
|Loss |align=center| 16–7 |Magomedsaygid Alibekov |Decision (unanimous) |Russian Cagefighting Championship 5 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Ekaterinburg, Russia
|Win |align=center| 16–6 |Stephen Beaumant |Submission (neck crank) |Unified MMA 33: Resurrection | |align=center|3 |align=center|3:31 |Enoch, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center| 15–6 |Mike Scarcello |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Unified MMA 32: Campbell vs Scarcello | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:01 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center| 14–6 |Tristan Connelly |Submission (kneebar) |Unified MMA 31: Connelly vs. Campbell | |align=center|3 |align=center|4:54 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|13–6 |Jose Rodriguez |TKO (body kick and punches) |Unified MMA 30: Nybakken vs. Connelly | |align=center|3 |align=center|1:46 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Loss |align=center|12–6 |Felipe Silva |TKO (body punch) |UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:13 |Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|Loss |align=center|12–5 |Erik Koch |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt | |align=center|2 |align=center|3:02 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|12–4 |James Krause |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
|Win |align=center|12–3 |Elias Silvério |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
|Loss |align=center|11–3 |John Makdessi |TKO (punches) |UFC 186 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:53 |Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|Win |align=center|11–2 |Derek Boyle |TKO (body kick and punches) |WSOF 18 | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 0:31 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|10–2 |Marcus Edwards |TKO (punches) |MFC 41 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 0:29 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|9–2 |Jerrid Burke |TKO (punches) |MFC 40 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 0:43 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Loss |align=center|8–2 |Jesse Ronson |Submission (rear-naked choke) |AFC 19 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 1:59 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|8–1 |Stephen Beaumont |Submission (guillotine choke) |AFC 14 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:50 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|7–1 |Tim Smith |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Unified MMA 12 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 3:41 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|6–1 |Derek Boyle |Decision (unanimous) |Score Fighting Series 4 | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
|Win |align=center|5–1 |Taylor Solomon |Decision (unanimous) |Global Warriors Fighting Championship | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
|Loss |align=center|4–1 |Dave Mazany |Decision (unanimous) |AMMA 6: Edmonton | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|4–0 |Tony Hervey |Decision (split) |Awada Combat Club: ERA Fight Night | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|3–0 |Leo Constant |TKO (punches) |Heat XC 6: Bragging Rights | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 0:34 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|Win |align=center|2–0 |Sean Sivell |KO (punches) |Iroquois: MMA Championship 5 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:36 |Brampton, Ontario, Canada
|Win |align=center|1–0 |Alain Sylvester |Decision (unanimous) |Iroquois: MMA Championship 4 | |align=center| 5 |align=center| 0:00 |Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Muay Thai and kickboxing record
|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB" |2014-02-23 || Loss || align=left| Enriko Kehl || K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 4, Semi Finals || Baku, Azerbaijan || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" |2013-12-28 || Win || align=left| Christopher Mena || K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals - Part 1, Quarter Finals || Foshan, China || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" |2013-09-14 ||Win || align=left| Wallace Lopes || K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16, First Round || Majorca, Spain ||KO (liver kick) ||1 || |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" |2013-06-08 || Win || align=left| Justin Greskiewicz || K-1 World Qualifying Tour 2013 in Calgary || Calgary, AB || TKO || 1 || |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" |2013-03-02 || Win || align=left| Sean Mckinnon || Journey WMC || Calgary, AB ||Decision ||5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9| |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2013-01-25 || Win ||align=left| Remy Bonnel || Lion Fight 8 || Las Vegas, NV ||Decision ||3 ||3:00 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-11-03 || Win ||align=left| Troy Sheridan || Journey Fight Series VIII || Calgary, AB ||Decision||5 || 3:00 |- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 2012-06-09 || Win || align=left| Nate Chambers || Journey Fight Series VI || Calgary, AB || KO (punches) || 1 || 1:56 |- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"