10 questions with Shonie Carter "The Belt Collector

By Mark Peel August 24, 2009Shonie Carter is a veteran of nearly every organization on the planet. The 12-year veteran has amassed a 47-18-7 pro record en route to 16 professional MMA titles. "Mr. International" has fought a virtual MMA who's who, earning big wins over Matt Serra, Chris Lytle, Dave Menne, and Jason MacDonald. Carter has had hard fought battles with Pat Miletich (2x), Nathan Marquardt, Karo Parisyan, Nate Quarry, and contender Jon Fitch ultimately losing those battles. Mark Peel of FiveKnuckles.com recently sat down with the colorful Carter to discuss his future in the sport and a variety of other interesting topics. FiveKnuckles.com: With this fight coming up, where have you been training at? Shonie Carter: I have been training with the Guida brothers and at my school Keller Martial Arts. I don't look past anybody, first I'm fighting Derrick Nobel on Vendetta FC in Aruba. FiveKnuckles.com: You hold several belts and have ...