Additionally, Shamrock was also one of the first wrestlers to use the shoot style of wrestling in America, being credited by WWE with popularizing the legitimate ankle lock submission hold.[17]. [45] Severn later said that his strategy was purposely not to engage with Shamrock and wait for the fans to boo, hoping that the booing would affect Shamrock psychologically and force him to make a mistake that Severn could capitalize on. On November 19, 2005, at UFC 56, Dana White, the UFC president, announced that Shamrock would be one of the coaches (along with Tito Ortiz) for the upcoming third season of The Ultimate Fighter. On March 8 at the Cage Rage 25, Shamrock fought Robert Berry, but lost in the first round by Technical knockout due to punches. Ken Shamrock: Impact Wrestling Impact/Xplosion Tapings Oct 26th 2019: Ken Shamrock: def. In 2005, Shamrock married a woman named Tonya whom he had known since childhood. His three children are now his stepchildren. UFC President Dana White said the day after Shamrock's fight with Ortiz, "Last night was a turning point for the UFC. His next fight was against Johnathan Ivey for the USA MMA promotion on October 16, 2010. In addition to his mixed martial arts career, Shamrock enjoyed considerable success in professional wrestling during his tenures with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). [42], After the fight, Shamrock admitted that he had underestimated Gracie. As of 2022, Ken Shamrock, who was born on February 11th, 1964, will be 58 years old. sort by. He weighs 95 kg and stands 1.85 meters tall. Ken is way past his prime, it gets to the point where it's dangerous for that guy to still be fighting. On March 5, 1999, at UFC 19, after Ortiz won by referee stoppage in his rematch with Guy Mezger, he immediately flipped off the Lion's Den corner and then put on a shirt that said "Gay Mezger is my Bitch". Shamrock was named But Shamrock didn't have to get so angry like that. James Fallon. Though there was controversy, as replays showed Gracie kneeing Shamrock in the groin before taking him down. When I saw him in his gi, I thought he was some karate guy [with no grappling skills]. Shamrock became known early on in the UFC for his rivalry with Royce Gracie. As a senior, he qualified for the state championships in wrestling, but broke his neck in practice days before the competition and underwent neck surgery. Betting odds had Ken Shamrock as a huge favorite to beat Don Frye in the finals and win the whole one night Ultimate Ultimate 1996 tournament. He then disposed of the brass knuckles inside his trunks behind the referee's back. Shamrock returned to professional wrestling in March 2002, refereeing a Ring of Honor match between Bryan Danielson and Low Ki. In October 2005, Shamrock lost to Kazushi Sakuraba in Pride: Fully Loaded by TKO. He went on to feud with the newly debuted Chris Jericho until departing the WWF in late 1999 in order to resume his mixed martial arts career. On September 8, 1995, at UFC 7, Shamrock successfully defended the UFC Superfight Championship against UFC 6 Tournament Champion "The Russian Bear" Oleg Taktarov. [38], In the first round, Shamrock was pitted against kickboxing stylist Patrick Smith, who he made short work of by throwing Smith to the mat and submitting him with a heel hook. Frye also joked that Ken's (at the time) estranged father Bob and brother Frank would be in Frye's corner for the fight. Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter and retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kick-boxer. Shamrock's attorney and former manager Rod Donohoo said Shamrock adamantly denied the allegations. ", "Ken Shamrock exclusive interview: Part 1", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ken_Shamrock&oldid=1124710851, Longest fight in UFC history (36 minutes) - with, Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals Superfight Winner, BCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Carlo Cannon, Ranked No. Ken Shamrock - Mixed Martial Artists, Birthday and Life. Jeremy Botter of Heavy.com wrote: "Ken Shamrock used to be the baddest man on the planet. Severn landed a headbutt to open a cut above Shamrock's eye and followed with elbow strikes and punches from Shamrock's guard. Shamrock later stated that going through with this fight was the biggest regret of his fighting career.[52]. During the iconic Attitude Era, Shamrock was one of the biggest fan favorites due to his intense behavior and ability to square up against virtually anyone. Despite heavy build-up for the heavyweight bout,. "[35], He defeated world kickboxing champion Maurice Smith and Alex Cook in the opening round of the 16-man King of Pancrase Tournament and Masakatsu Funaki and Manabu Yamada in the Second Round to become the first King of Pancrase in December 1994. Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick; February 11, 1964) is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter, semi-retired professional wrestler, and retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Tina Ramirez, 40, is the first candidate to seek the GOP nomination in the state's 7th Congressional District. Tina Shamrock Showing 1 to 3 of 3 results TS Tina Shamrock Chula Vista, CA Search background report The birth date was listed as 1963-10-31. Despite this, Shamrock dominated Fujita throughout the entire fight, stopping takedowns from the Japanese wrestling champion and landing hard strikes, but eventually had his corner throw in the towel because he felt like he was having a heart attack. Shamrock appeared as a guest on the mainstream American television program Late Night with Conan O'Brien to promote the event. [18] He received no scholarship offers from any big colleges, and doctors told him his sports career was likely over. During the fight, Shamrock had managed to take Slice down twice and the second time establish a rear naked choke. Shamrock, however, was injured before the match and could not compete for at least 45 days.[76]. Ortiz shed light upon his feelings before the fight in his book This is Gonna Hurt: The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion; "Ken Shamrock is a real good fighter. The match garnered mainstream attention from media outlets such as ESPN and USA Today. Shamrock was originally set to win the match and defeat The Rock. "[Wearing shoes] is a lot of the set ups and the positions for my leglocks- being able to get my knee inside, being able to spin and push off, and being able to secure the leg. Nance remembers a veteran coach telling him that he had never seen a player with as much heart and tenacity as the young Shamrock. The Corporation and The Union (19981999), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (20032004, 2022), Return to the independent circuit (20182019), Second return to Impact Wrestling (20192021), Ultimate Fighting Championship (19931996), First UFC rivalry: Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie, Pride Fighting Championships (20002002, 2005), Shamrock tested positive for steroids after fight, Wall, Jeremy. Erin Fallon. [18], At Lassen High School, Shamrock (known there as Kenny Nance) excelled in football and wrestling. Severn eventually gave his back in an attempt to get out and the risk paid off as Shamrock slid off Severn's back and onto his back in full guard. In early 2007, Shamrock became the coach of the Nevada Lions for the International Fight League (IFL). I was not intimidated by him, but I guess you can say I was a little bit afraid."[61]. (Photo credit: Impact! Margery Dau Fallon. In the bout, Shamrock secured a kneebar, forcing Kimo to submit. Shamrock came into the fight with Fujita noticeably smaller than his previous fight with Otsuka, dropping roughly 15 pounds of weight. Ken Shamrock has earned an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars from his MMA career. Reports US Needs to Play Larger Role as Swing Producer of Oil and Gas in the Current Crisis. Ken is from 'Lassen High School' and shone in football as well as wrestling. On September 9, 1994, Shamrock returned to the octagon at UFC 3 in an event that was marketed by the UFC as the ultimate rematch between two-time champion Royce Gracie and #1 contender Shamrock. The Latest News Virginia Republican state Senate candidate Tina Ramirez condemns journalist David Leavitt October 12, 2022 Virginia state senate candidate Tina Ramirez, a Republican, condemned a liberal journalist who called Child Protective Services on her over [] [ Read More ] The Hill : "Why Trumps Effort to Oust Murkowski Could Hit Hurdles" During the match Shamrock was able to totally knock out the tough Otsuka, a feat which renowned strikers like Igor Vovchanchyn and Wanderlei Silva failed to do. Shamrock is 6 ft (183 cm) tall and weighs 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st). [42] Mere hours before the event, the UFC suddenly instituted a 30-minute time limit, mainly due to pay per view time constraints. 2: Know Your Role (in Royal Rumble matches only), WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF No Mercy, WWE '13 and WWE 2K16. Immediately after the fight, Ortiz initially celebrated his victory with a mocking "grave digger" routine and a T-shirt that said, "Punishing Him Into Retirement" after giving him the finger. 4.62 avg rating 52 ratings published 1999 3 editions. Wiin Fallon. Nance, who fought in the Vietnam War, joined the local fire department and also worked in roofing and upholstery. Shamrock briefly feuded with Jeff Jarrett before beginning a rivalry with martial artist Steve Blackman that saw he and Blackman fight one another in a series of unorthodox matches. Ken is from Macon, Georgia. Shamrock's successful beginnings in the Japanese league resulted in the creation of "The Pancrase" promotion, which was founded by Shamrock and his fellow wrestling friends Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki. As part of the UFC, he appeared as a cage fighter in the 1995 movie Virtuosity, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. After the match, Suzuki and Shamrock stared off, hinting a brawl, however both instead embraced in the ring.[25]. (Ken Jack/Getty Images) Energy. [41] While the move is often listed as a rear naked choke, Shamrock later stated it to be actually a gi choke, as Royce had wrapped the cloth of his gi around Ken's neck. In Pancrase, I had eight fighters in the top ten at one point. Net Worth. During his reign as the UFC Superfight Champion, he was widely considered the #1 mixed martial artist in the world,[15] and in 2008, Shamrock was ranked by Inside MMA as one of the top 10 greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. They continued to cause trouble and get into fights and began using drugs. If I could open a cut and get him to start pouring blood, I could get a referee stoppage. No charges were filed as the Modesto police determined Shamrock acted in self defense.[99]. Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement. Shamrock released his book, Inside The Lion's Den, on March 15, 1998. [37] Finally, after over 15 minutes of stalling, Severn shot for a takedown, but was unsuccessful and following a brief scramble, Shamrock put Severn on his back in full mount. "No, no, no, no!"[55]. "[63] Shamrock nearly scored a knockout early in round 1, buckling Ortiz's knees with a punch and dropping him to one knee. I wouldn't hurt him, because he had been so green. [90][91] Fighter Mike Ciesnolevicz called Shamrock "out of this world strong", and added "I was in awe of his strength, it was definitely something I will not forget. Right before Round 4 started, Shamrock's cornerman threw in the towel and Ortiz successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Shamrock lived in cars before being placed in a foster home. [48] Shamrock expressed desire to fight Gracie again for a third time in 1996, saying that if it went to a draw again, he would have Gracie declared the winner and Shamrock would forfeit his UFC Superfight Championship belt to Gracie.[48]. [73] Shamrock ultimately lost his suit against the UFC and was ordered by the court to pay Zuffa's attorney fees, totaling $175,000.[74]. Shamrock defeated Mitchell with the popularized rear naked choke. Frye said: "I saw Ken Shamrock whoop him (Dan Severn) at UFC 6 and I thought, "That's a guy I gotta fight. After losing to Undertaker, Shamrock, Big Show, Mankind and Test formed The Union, a stable of wrestlers in opposition to the Corporate Ministry. Tina Ramirez (m. ?-2002), Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005) Siblings: Frank Shamrock: Birth Place: Macon, Georgia, United States: Height: 185: Gender: Male: Net Worth: $1.5 Million as of jan 2017: Sun Sign: Aquarius: On November 22, 2002, at UFC 40, nearly four years after the confrontation at UFC 19, Shamrock returned to the UFC to fight Ortiz in a title match for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Out of the 3 fights we have recorded, his opening odds average is a -230 favorite, and out of 2 favored matches, he has won 0% of them. See Photos. . UFC MMA Fighter WWF American Male Mixed Martial Artists Bellator Heavyweight Division Light Heavyweight Division Videos More Biography Shamrock returned to the ring following WrestleMania, squashing Vernon White (one of his Lion's Den students) in his debut WWF match. [45] The UFC, desperate to put the show on, agreed to the terms. Shamrock and his brothers were outsiders in this community, coming from a poor background and speaking in a Southern accent. Callihan would take his phone and the lights would go off and he would disappear. Ken Shamrock is a former three-time UFC Superweight champion, a former two-time King of Pancrase champion, a former WMMAA Heavyweight champion, Pride Grand Prix 2000 winner, and a former UFC Light Heavyweight division runner-up. Born in Venezuela, Ms. Ramirez came to the United States at the age of seven, where she studied under New York's grande dame of Spanish dance . With this win, Shamrock advanced to the finals of UFC 3. Exact sum is $1540000. Ken Shamrock has been in a relationship with Alicia Webb (1999 - 2002). Biography: Ramirez received a bachelor's and a master's degree from Vanguard University. The rest were all Lion's Den fighters. Wayne Shamrock, as Ken was known in Japan, faced world kickboxing champion Don Nakaya Nielsen. He is one of three sons of Richard and Diane Kilpatrick. In his personal life, Ken was first married to Tina Ramirez; they have four children but divorced in 1992. [45] Shamrock's next fight was in the semifinals against kickboxer Felix Mitchell. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Ken Shamrock, Carlos Newton, Murilo Bustamante, Pedro Rizzo and Josh Barnett were all at various points either UFC champions or groomed to be top stars. Tina Marie Shamrock, 58 Resides in Chula Vista, CA Lived In Clements CA, Mooresville NC, Manteca CA, Lockeford CA Related To Robert Shamrock, Kenneth Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Patricia Shamrock, William Shamrock Also known as Tina Shamrokh, Tina M Ramirez, Shamrock Tina Includes Address (13) Phone (9) Email (6) See Results Gloria Ramirez, 57 Shamrock objected to using the brass knuckles to Chioda before Chioda reversed the decision and took the Intercontinental Championship belt from Shamrock and gave it back to The Rock, making The Rock the winner via disqualification. [12], Shamrock made his mixed martial arts debut at Pancrase on September 21. When he was 13, his stepfather kicked him out of their home, and each of the brothers went their own ways. Shamrock earned a unanimous decision against Ivey, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27. On February 27, 2015, during Bellator 134, it was announced that Ken would return to fight Kimbo Slice at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015. Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Children: Yes (Fallon Marie Shamrock, Rebecca Shamrock, Connor Kenneth Shamrock, Sean Garret Shamrock, Ryan Shamrock) Dating/Girlfriend . [10][11] He has headlined over 15 main events and co-main events in the UFC and Pride FC and set numerous MMA pay-per-view records. Tina Ramirez has combined her artistic vision with years of performance and teaching experience to create and sustain the nation's preeminent Hispanic-American dance company and school, Ballet Hispanico. And my attitude was, I'd rather pay Ken Shamrock to not fight. But there they were, on the other side of the world, fighting before quiet, small crowds in an atmosphere that hardly felt like they were part of a booming sport. Ken Shamrock Productions co-promoted an event with War Gods on February 13, 2009, in which Ken fought in the main event against 6'6, 380lb. In November, Shamrock joined Mr. McMahon's Corporation after McMahon offered him "a family" in exchange for his services. UFC President Dana White said, "We feel that no two individuals are more deserving than Royce and Ken to be the charter members. Tina Ramirez. In December 2013 at "Amo del Hexagono" in Costa Rica, he made his return by attacking Carlito and challenging him to a match. Shamrock was not as involved with drugs as his brothers, such as his brother Richie, who enjoyed smoking marijuana and eventually using heroin intravenously, but who also played football. Tina Ramirez is Director of Government Relations at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. 8 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. MARITIAL STATUS: Married (DAMN) on May 21 1988 to Tina Ramirez (Lucky lady) CHILDREN: Four, 3 boys and 1 girl. [98], In August 2012, Shamrock was investigated for allegedly assaulting a woman at a mall in Modesto, California. Shamrock held the mount for close to five minutes, throwing open fist palm strikes to Severn's head and an occasional closed fist punch to the body. Shamrock knocked Bourke down with a punch but was injured shortly after during a scramble and subsequently lost the bout via TKO (injury) in the first round, as he was unable to continue due to a leg injury.[78]. If Ken Shamrock was not injured, he would have faced Tank Abbott in the semifinals and more than likely would have defeated Tank to then go on to the finals of the tournament and face Don Frye. Both Gracie and Shamrock were upset at the sudden rule change. He again challenged for the WWF Championship in the main event of December's D-Generation X: In Your House, defeating champion Shawn Michaels by disqualification when Triple H interfered. Using professional wrestling rulesno closed fisted punching to the head and breaks on the ropesbut fighting for real without predetermined finishes, Shamrock beat Funaki by arm-triangle choke in the main event of the first Pancrase show on September 21, 1993. UFC's Ultimate Warriors: The Top 10, Clyde Gentry III. [45] Shamrock's first fight, now wearing better shoes, was against top ranked judo practitioner Christophe Leininger. [39] The event, UFC 1, was held under a one-night tournament format, but Shamrock only realized it would be real fighting after watching Gerard Gordeau knock out Teila Tuli in the first bout. Log in and Edit. Shamrock applied a heel hook early in the fight that put Franklin on crutches for a week,[67] but Franklin escaped and defeated Shamrock by a TKO.[68]. A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as icon and pioneer of the sport. "[85], After the Impact FC 2 show, Dave Meltzer wrote: "Impact Fighting Championship's pay-per-view show from Sydney was a sad reminder of what the future may hold for many of today's top stars. In 1999, Alicia Webb (also known as Ryan Shamrock) dated Ken Shamrock until early 2003. Bob Shamrock legally adopted Ken as his son, and Ken changed his last name from Kilpatrick to Shamrock in Bob's honor. United States San Diego, California Ken Shamrock "The World's Most Dangerous Man" ASSOCIATION Lion's Den CLASS Heavyweight Wins 28 KO / TKO 3 11% SUBMISSIONS 22 79% DECISIONS 3 11% Draws 2. On March 23, 1997, Shamrock, identified as Ken Shamrock and billed as "The World's Most Dangerous Man"a name given to him by ABC Newsrefereed a submission match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13.[2]. Had underestimated Gracie behind the referee 's back $ 1.5 million dollars from his MMA career [! Inside his trunks behind the referee 's back O'Brien to promote the event disposed! 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