After breaking away from the Corporation, thus turning face once more, Shamrock went on to feud with The Undertaker at Backlash and lost. Everyone blames Ken for being unprofessional. His father Richard Kilpatrick was a United States Air Force enlistee, and his mother Diane Kilpatrick was a waitress and dancer who had her first son when she was 15. Salary. [9] The inaugural bare-knuckle event was held in New Town, North Dakota on September 21, 2019, featuring several UFC veterans.[94]. Shamrock left Pancrase with a record of 173. 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. Ken has claimed that Frank mistreated their foster father Bob, while Frank claims that the real reason for the fallout with Ken is due to his feeling that Ken was trying to keep Frank's career down. [32] Shamrock faced Moose at the 2019 Bound for Glory event in a losing effort. Whether crafting legislation, securing the release of imprisoned victims, or engaging foreign dignitaries, Tina Ramirez has worked diligently to bring greater freedom and dignity to people around the world. He weighs 95 kg and stands 1.85 meters tall. [53][54] Ken Shamrock, Mezger's corner man, entered the ring and an argument ensued. Frye said: "I saw Ken Shamrock whoop him (Dan Severn) at UFC 6 and I thought, "That's a guy I gotta fight. The contract that Mezger signed stipulated that the fight would be one 15-minute round with no overtime. Ken Shamrock1964 211 - UFC UFC. Tonya Shamrock, Dawn Blankenship, Tina Ramirez, Charles Shamrock, Robert Shamrock, Hazel Shamrock. Shamrock also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, now Impact Wrestling), where he is a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion the first world champion under the TNA banner and a 2002 Gauntlet for the Gold winner. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. [45] Shamrock took Severn's action as a sign of disrespect. Shamrock has stated that his knee injuries caused him difficulty in shooting and taking people down,[64] which caused him to shift his style towards striking and abandon his grappling pedigree. [5][6] He debuted in 1989 in Royal's North Carolina-based Atlantic Coast Wrestling promotion under the ring name Wayne Shamrock. Shamrock has a huge fan following on his Twitter and Instagram account. Shamrock became known early on in the UFC for his rivalry with Royce Gracie. Ramirez announced plans Wednesday to run in the new 12th state Senate District seat in 2023, a redrawn district that now includes the homes of state Sens. 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. 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. Showing 13 distinct works. Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick was born on 11 February 1964, on Robins Air Force Base, Georgia USA, and as Ken Shamrock is a former mixed martial artist, as well as a [33] On the October 29 episode of Impact!, Shamrock was challenged to a match by Joey Ryan. Written by Alex English. "[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. Shamrock himself praised Takahashi as a wrestler, comparing him to himself. Shamrock was then matched up with UFC 5 tournament champion Dan Severn at UFC 6 on July 14, 1995, to determine the reigning champion of the UFC. Shamrock stated in his autobiography that he was uncomfortable fighting Taktarov, as Oleg trained with the Lion's Den and he did not wish to injure his friend and teammate. [40] With his arm still entangled, the American could not apply his leglock, which Gracie capitalized on to secure a choke with his free hand and submit Shamrock. Click a location below to find Tina more easily. Though, he is 6 1 in feet and inches and 185 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 209.43lbs in Pound and 95kg in Kilograms. Shamrock has seven children and 10 grandkids in all. Later I heard that Mezger's contract was only for a one-round fight. The bout moved to the mat, where Shamrock attempted another ankle lock, only for Frye to try to counter with one of his own and finally refusing to tap out by sheer will until the time ran out. Biography: Ramirez received a bachelor's and a master's degree from Vanguard University. [55] Sakuraba said, "I wanted to go another round, thinking it would be possible to salvage the match, but when it was decided to extend the fight, Ken Shamrock was making scary faces. [21], Shamrock made his WWF debut as a face on the February 24, 1997 episode of Monday Night Raw, the same episode of Raw where ECW promoted their first pay-per-view Barely Legal 1997. "[93] Shamrock learned the art of shoot wrestling primarily from Masakatsu Funaki in Japan and used this style during his fights in the 1990s. Ken was named The World's Most Dangerous Man. Ken Shamrock is a legendary fighter in mixed martial arts who also had a fruitful career. [citation needed] Together they have four children: Ryan Robert (born November 24, 1988), Connor Kenneth (born September 26, 1991), Sean Garret (born June 15, 1993) and one daughter, Fallon Marie (born July 12, 1996). After Shamrock saw the shirt, he yelled into the octagon "Hey Tito, don't let me see you wearing that shirt!". Tina Ramirez We found 15 records for Tina Ramirez in TX, MD and 6 other states. [18], At age 10, Shamrock ran away from home for the first time, and was stabbed by another child on the run, ending up in the hospital. Wrestling and will be inducted into its Hall of Fame. In the early days of mixed martial arts, it was tough to find anybody who inspired more fear than Shamrock. As of 2022, Ken Shamrock, who was born on February 11th, 1964, will be 58 years old. He lost the title in his next fight against Pancrase co-creator, Minoru Suzuki.[36][37]. Ken Shamrock: Impact Wrestling Impact/Xplosion Tapings Oct 26th 2019: Ken Shamrock: def. 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: [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. . Shamrock came into the fight with Fujita noticeably smaller than his previous fight with Otsuka, dropping roughly 15 pounds of weight. Well, Ken Shamrock's age is 58 years old as of today's date 8th January 2023 having been born on 11 February 1964. Shamrock eventually got back to his feet and after six more minutes stalling, the fight went to a judges' decision. Following the King of the Ring, Shamrock feuded briefly with the returning King Mabel, who had interfered to attack him in a rematch with Jarrett, and whom Shamrock defeated in a singles match injuring his leg. In February 2020, he was inducted into the Impact Hall of Fame. 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. [42] Mere hours before the event, the UFC suddenly instituted a 30-minute time limit, mainly due to pay per view time constraints. Ken Ramirez (Editor), John G. Shedd Aquarium. Shamrock sprawled a takedown and manoeuvred on top of Gracie, but the latter escaped from under his mount attempt and returned to his feet. Log in and Edit. Senior Fellow Thomas J. Duesterberg. Tina Shamrock is 58 years old and was born on 11/12/1963. Owner at Shamrock Heating and Cooling. From her early days as a high school teacher, through recent years in charge of an international non-profit . "[43] On the other hand, in 2015 Shamrock said he had watched the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: In Action before the event and showed it to Funaki and the rest: "So one thing led to another, they started to support me on it- they did know that that gi meant a lot- but when they saw it too they thought "Yeah, you'll be able to beat this guy pretty well." My reputation doesn't have to be spoken for or defended. In Pancrase, I had eight fighters in the top ten at one point. [9] A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as an icon and pioneer of the sport. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Incumbent: No. On the inaugural TNA pay-per-view on June 19, Shamrock won the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Gauntlet for the Gold match and is recognized as TNA's first ever World Champion. Tina Shamrock. We need you! During Shamrock's prime, he was known as an explosive grappler with speed, power, agility, and physical strength. Resumes. "[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. He originally thought it was just "wear and tear", but an MRI revealed a torn rotator cuff. Ken Shamrock has a 62% win percentage, and has been favored to win in 66% of his fights. [95] As noted in Frank's documentary, "Bound by Blood," Ken and Frank have reconciled. Shamrock sustained a large amount of injuries during his WWF career, including a serious neck injury and several knee injuries. 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. Veit Mller: McAloon Productions Come Hell or High Water Feb 1st 2019: Ken Shamrock . With the win, Shamrock defended his UFC Superfight title for the second time.[49]. The match ended in a TKO win for Vader as Shamrock was suffering from internal bleeding from a lung infection and a rib injury. We were able to get some concessions out of them, money and guarantees of future fights. Ken withdrew from the fight with Rea due to a staph infection. The situation was escalated to the point that police and security had to be called in to monitor the situation. Against doctors' orders, he joined the Shasta College football team, where he was voted team captain in his final season. Shamrock's apparent size advantage did not factor into the fight, however; Shamrock experienced difficulty cutting weight for the first time and cut too much weight, weighing in at 201lbs, 4lbs under the 205lb. In his personal life, Ken was first married to Tina Ramirez; they have four children but divorced in 1992. "[39] Anyway, he put the blame of his loss in the fact that he wasn't allowed to wear wrestling shoes during the fights, while Gracie himself had been allowed to wear his gi and choke Shamrock with it. Ken Shamrock Royce Gracie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 UFC 1: The Beginning . Sean 1993. Frye won the fight via spit decision,[12][59] and the two hugged after the fight ended, putting an end to their rivalry. Shamrock admitted to doing a poor job with his fighters: "I failed them miserably, completely. And I've trained dozens of guys to be champs in other organizations. Frye also joked that Ken's (at the time) estranged father Bob and brother Frank would be in Frye's corner for the fight. According to Shamrock, however, Gracie had wrapped his gi around Shamrock's arm, and when the latter sat back, it pulled Gracie on top of him. UFC owner Bob Meyrowitz, referee John McCarthy and a team of lawyers were in court until 4:30p.m. on the day of the fight battling with the District Attorney of Michigan, who was trying to prevent the UFC from holding the event in the state. Ken Shamrock is a mixed martial artist, and he is also known as one of the most popular fighters in sports. "[84], Shamrock has been criticized by some in the MMA media for fighting too far past his prime. "[44], Shamrock was originally scheduled to compete at UFC 2 but broke his hand after blocking a high kick while sparring with a teammate. The incident angered Shamrock, but there were no consequences. The Union dissolved soon after defeating the Corporate Ministry at Over the Edge in May. . I was the champion and (Masakatsu) Funaki was the number one contender. Thomas J. Duesterberg. On January 30, 2000, at the Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round, Guy Mezger, one of Shamrock's fighters, fought Kazushi Sakuraba, who at the time was considered to be one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. [45] Shamrock's first fight, now wearing better shoes, was against top ranked judo practitioner Christophe Leininger. Shamrock, however, broke the same hand during this fight that kept him out of UFC 2 and had to withdraw from the tournament. After UFC 9, United States Senator John McCain was successful in pulling UFC pay-per-view broadcasts from numerous cable systems, including TCI Cable, which greatly hurt pay-per-view revenue. Shamrock's attorney and former manager Rod Donohoo said Shamrock adamantly denied the allegations. They continued to cause trouble and get into fights and began using drugs. [45] An ultimatum was issued: the fight could go on as long as there were no closed fisted strikes to the head and no headbutts. According to our records, Ken Shamrock is possibly single. Connor, 1991. [12] Shamrock, Funaki and Suzuki then founded a group of professional wrestlers and decided to pursue marketable legitimate matches. Shamrock's opponent in the quarterfinals of the tournament was Judo black belt, kickboxer, and Golden Gloves champion Brian Johnston. Weight. [83], In July, 2019 via his Facebook page, Shamrock announced that he has "no plans to fight again. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. More about Ken Shamrock edit Dating History # 2 Tonya Shamrock 6 1 2004 Tonya Shamrock and Ken Shamrock have been mar. 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]. Ryan Robert, Connor Kenneth, Sean Garret, and Fallon Marie are their four children together. Black Belt Magazine: March 1996. Throughout early 1998, Shamrock feuded with The Rock and his Nation of Domination stable over Rock's Intercontinental Championship. 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 . People named Tina Shamrock. 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". [12] Shamrock submitted Nielsen in 45 seconds, first threatening him with a rear naked choke and then locking a neck crank/keylock combination for the win. Born in 1964 on 11th February, Ken Shamrock is an American. His licence to fight was revoked. The judges gave a split decision win to Dan Severn, which upset Shamrock because he felt as though Severn had broken the rules by utilizing the banned closed fist punches to the head and headbutts. 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. Ken Shamrock - Mixed Martial Artists, Birthday and Life. 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. In 1989, Ken Shamrock made his debut in the South Atlantic Pro Wrestling promotion, and was then introduced to the Japanese wrestling organization "Fujiwara Gumi", as well as mixed martial arts. In this article, we'll take a look into his career and Ken Shamrock's net worth in 2021. On January 8, 2015, Shamrock announced that he would fight James Quinn in the United Kingdom in a Bare Knuckle Boxing match. 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. And the scary thing about that is that he's an even better trainer. "[88], In Dan Wetzel's eulogy for Kimbo Slice, he described Slice's opponent Shamrock as a "tomato can" in their scheduled October 2008 fight.[89]. 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" 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]. After fighting to a draw in the inaugural UFC "Superfight", he became the first UFC Superfight Champion when he defeated Dan Severn at UFC 6; the title was eventually replaced by the UFC Heavyweight Championship when weight categories were introduced to the UFC. Shamrock, Ken. So, how much is Ken Shamrock worth at the age of 57 years old? The origins of Shamrock's mixed martial arts career began in the Japanese pro wrestling organization Fujiwara Gumi. Shamrock lost the rematch with Ortiz in 1:18 of the first round by a technical knockout. shelved 758 times. A "military brat," Kilpatrick was born at Robins Air Force Base, in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he lived for his first four years. [35], His ninth match, against Matt Hume, would be a controversial one too. Page 123, UFC 18 post fight interview, January 8, 1999, view at, Last edited on 30 November 2022, at 03:26, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, UFC Superfight Championship (one time, inaugural), NWA: Total Nonstop Action/Impact Wrestling, UFC: Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. [12] In the early part of his UFC career, Shamrock was named "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by ABC News in a special called "The World's Most Dangerous Things". $1.5 million. As for his mother, she worked as a dancer and a waitress. "No, no, no, no!"[55]. [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. 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. Frye made comments to the effect that Shamrock cheated on and divorced his wife to date a young girl (Alicia Webb was 19 and Ken Shamrock was 35 when they started dating). After the match, Shamrock attacked Chioda for taking the Intercontinental Championship belt from him. His wife is Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Ken Shamrock Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. In November, Shamrock joined Mr. McMahon's Corporation after McMahon offered him "a family" in exchange for his services. He moved between several more group homes before being placed in Bob Shamrock's Boys' Home at age 14 in Susanville, California where he turned his life around. Shamrock then proceeded to throw her off and followed up with strikes that knocked her unconscious. [35] However, during the match Suzuki refused to release a kneebar after Shamrock had grabbed the ropes to escape, which injured the American's leg and forced him to forfeit the fight. [13] The moniker has stuck as his nickname. She worked as a staffer for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. ", "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. I'd rather pay him to not fight and just say, "stay home, Ken". were echoed throughout the arena during the fight. 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. His first marriage to Tina Ramirez ended in divorce in early 2004. Relationships Ken Shamrock was previously married to Tonya Shamrock (2004). Shamrock got up following the KO and protested vigorously. In Shamrock's mind, normal goes against everything he believes in. Find your friends on Facebook. At Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter on October 10, 2006, Shamrock was defeated again by Ortiz by KO after referee John McCarthy stopped the fight following multiple undefended fist strikes. Ken Shamrock 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. [37], From there he went to the newly formed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a fighting tournament that would take place in America. "[86], Dana White said in 2008; "Ken Shamrock was in a beef with us over his contract. In June 1990, after being inspired by Dean Malenko, Shamrock applied for the American tryouts of Japanese Universal Wrestling Federation in Florida. Ken Shamrock - Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Fight Stats. In January 1999, Shamrock began feuding with Billy Gunn, Goldust and Val Venis, all of whom had made overtures to his kayfabe sister, Ryan. Tina M Ramirez-shamrock, Tina Marie Ramirez, Tina M Shamrock, Tina M Ramirez and Tina Ramirez Shamrock are some of the alias or nicknames that Tina has used. Shamrock was originally set to win the match and defeat The Rock. Fallon LaFleur. tina ramirez shamrock. Shamrock and his adopted brother Frank Shamrock had an estranged relationship. He tells us about a valuable lesson he learned . I battered him around for the duration of the match, the bout was declared a draw and when Oleg recovered he went on to fight in Pancrase. According to authoritative sources, Ken's net worth is estimated to be over $2 million, the main source of his wealth coming from his career in wrestling, as well as mixed martial arts. A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as icon and pioneer of the sport. [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 became involved in and excelled at sports at a young age, playing in Little League baseball and Pop Warner football. [12], He followed up with victories over Yoshiki Takahashi, Takaku Fuke and Andre Van Den Oetelaar, and was slated to fight co-founder Minoru Suzuki on January 19, 1994. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Though, he is 6 1 in feet and inches and 185 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 209.43lbs in Pound and 95kg in Kilograms. 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]. Ken Shamrock, Self: WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Braverman added, "We had a big meeting (with PRIDE). According to Mezger, Pride did not like the outcome of the fight and changed the agreement/contract on the spot in order to give Sakuraba another chance to win the fight. Shamrock earned a unanimous decision against Ivey, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27. Their feud began at the pre-fight press conference. However, Shamrock refused to compete in the finals after he learned Gracie had dropped out of the tournament after his win over Kimo Leopoldo, combined with a knee injury he suffered during his match with Leininger. The rest were all Lion's Den fighters. The match garnered mainstream attention from media outlets such as ESPN and USA Today. Tina's age is about 59. 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. "[65], At UFC 48 on June 19, 2004, a 40-year-old Shamrock returned to fight the 244lb (111kg; 17.4st) Kimo Leopoldo in a rematch of the UFC 8 Superfight Championship match, which Shamrock had won via submission due to a kneebar. KENNETH WAYNE SHAMROCK. AGE View Full Report AGE Phone Address View Full Report AGE View Full Report AGE Phone Address View Full Report Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 40s Tina M Ramirez [42] Shamrock paused for a few seconds but declined, admitting to the ref that he tapped out and that it would not be fair for him to continue fighting. Shamrock is straight. However, Shamrock approached Ortiz and, after the two talked for several seconds, Shamrock said they could put all of their animosity aside as it was always "just business", shaking hands and burying the hatchet. How tall and how much weigh Ken Shamrock? Even though he had not started his mixed martial arts career yet, Shamrock had his first fighting experience in Fujiwara Gumi, as the results of many matches were chosen by having the wrestlers partake in competitive grappling at the gym. Ernestina Ramirez (November 7, 1929 - September 6, 2022) [1] was an American dancer and choreographer, best known as the founder and artistic director (1970-2009) of Ballet Hispanico, the premier Latino dance organization in the United States. [28] He defeated BCW Tag Team Champion Gabriel Wolfe in a singles match before teaming with Carlo Cannon in an impromptu BCW Tag Team Championship match against Wolfe and Big Cuz, in which Shamrock and Cannon were successful in capturing the BCW tag team titles. "[55], Later that night, the president of Pride FC made a public apology to Mezger at the Tokyo Dome for the miscommunication. [45] The UFC, desperate to put the show on, agreed to the terms. After taking time off away from the octagon to heal injuries, Shamrock entered the UFC's Ultimate Ultimate 1996 in December 1996. In Beyond the Lion's Den, Shamrock states; "In addition to being his friend, I was also trying to get him into Pancrase and if I broke his leg it would be a while before he could recover and he needed the money. Shamrock staggered back and ultimately fell into the ropes, his head hanging out of the ring and his back turned to Sakuraba. Ken Shamrock Net Worth. His muscled and ripped framehis intensity was unequaled in the sport at the time, and his bag of submissions made him a very real threat to any opponent he faced during those early years. [73] Shamrock then engaged in a feud with White in the media and ultimately sued the UFC for breach of contract, citing that he had one fight left on his deal that the UFC had to honor. "I took the center of the ring understanding that I was going to be fighting for my life and Dan never came at me," Shamrock said. In August 2019, it was announced that Shamrock would be returning to TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling, for the first time since 2004. Ken Shamrock Christophe Leninger 0 0 8 1 1 0 0 0 UFC 3: The American Dream Sep. 09, 1994 KO/TKO Punches 1 4:49 loss. He was evaluated after the fight and it was determined that he was suffering from heart palpitations.[57]. Others With a Similar Name. [2] He went on to feud with Vader, Bret Hart, and The Hart Foundation throughout 1997. In total, Shamrock has seven children and ten grandchildren. 2: Know Your Role (in Royal Rumble matches only), WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF No Mercy, WWE '13 and WWE 2K16. Fighters were warned hours before the show that they would be arrested if they punched to the head with a closed fist. I wasn't professional about it, but Ken was and after the fight, we shook hands and went our separate ways."[58]. 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