At Bellator 145, it was announced that Shamrock would face rival Royce Gracie in a trilogy fight on February 19, 2016, at Bellator 149, almost 21 years after their most recent fight. [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. James Fallon. [46] Gracie came into the octagon at 190 pounds, while Shamrock cut his weight down to 205 pounds for the bout. Shamrock then departed TNA again shortly after the latter match. In his personal life, Ken was first married to Tina Ramirez; they have four children but divorced in 1992. Frye also joked that Ken's (at the time) estranged father Bob and brother Frank would be in Frye's corner for the fight. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. Tina's age is about 59. With the win, Shamrock defended his UFC Superfight title for the second time.[49]. 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. ", "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. White said, "the reason we did so well on UFC 40 was because of Ken Shamrock and the fact that everyone knew who he was. 226 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 30 November 2022, at 03:26. 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. [29] These matches were Shamrock's first since 2009[30] and his first championship since the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in the summer of 2002. [21] He had his first high level bout with Duane Koslowski, Dennis Koslowski's twin brother and a 1988 Summer Olympics Greco-Roman wrestler, whom Shamrock submitted twice before working their actual match. Shamrock also appeared in episode 15 of the first season of That '70s Show as a professional wrestler, alongside fellow WWE wrestler Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Later he adopted the nickname "Mr. Wrestling" and a more villainous persona. The feud would culminate at Rebellion 2020 Night 1 in an Unsanctioned match, where Shamrock submitted Callihan to an ankle lock. 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. Available at Google Books at: Inside the Lion's Den. SON'S NAMES: Ryan Robert, 1988. 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: [21] Shamrock broke Lobman's nose with a right cross early in the bout but was ultimately defeated by TKO due to leg kicks. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. [83], In July, 2019 via his Facebook page, Shamrock announced that he has "no plans to fight again. Shamrock was originally set to win the match and defeat The Rock. Tina Ramirez, who founded Ballet Hispnico in New York on a shoestring more than 50 years ago and built it into the country's leading Hispanic dance performance and education troupe, died on . [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. [45] Shamrock's next fight was in the semifinals against kickboxer Felix Mitchell. Ryan Robert, Connor Kenneth, Sean Garret, and Fallon Marie are their four children together. After ACW folded, he moved on to the George Scott/Paul Jones-run company South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (which initially promoted under the banner of the North American Wrestling Association) and changed his ring name to Vince Torelli. 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 . 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. Shamrock appeared as a guest on the mainstream American television program Late Night with Conan O'Brien to promote the event. Mezger took the fight on two weeks' notice and had a broken foot going into the fight. Log in and Edit. [33] On the October 29 episode of Impact!, Shamrock was challenged to a match by Joey Ryan. limit. Ken Shamrock1964 211 - UFC UFC. We had an agreement. [66], On April 9, 2005, at The Ultimate Fighter finale Shamrock faced Rich Franklin. Height. In 2003, Shamrock had surgery to repair his ACL. Tina Ramirez We found 15 records for Tina Ramirez in TX, MD and 6 other states. Shamrock got up following the KO and protested vigorously. 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. The American had only rudimentary striking experience, but he took the fight expecting it to help him to work on proper kickboxing. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the biggest stars in the history of MMA, as well as an icon and pioneer of the sport. 8 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. His first marriage to Tina Ramirez ended in divorce in early 2004. His next fight was against Johnathan Ivey for the USA MMA promotion on October 16, 2010. [21] A different situation happened with Kazuo Takahashi, as he broke the script and shot on Shamrock in their November 1991 match, leading the American to fight back and knock him out with a soccer kick to the face at 1:27. They wanted to make it right. [35] Later, in 2015, he would answer to a similar question: "I talked to Matt and I said that we would go in with each other but I wouldn't hurt him. [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. Ken Shamrock turned heel when he aligned himself with Sami Callihan and attacked Eddie Edwards. "[63] Shamrock nearly scored a knockout early in round 1, buckling Ortiz's knees with a punch and dropping him to one knee. Shamrock emerged as one of the biggest stars in the history of mixed martial arts, headlining over 15 main events and co-main events in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships during the course of his career and set numerous pay-per-view records with his drawing power. [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. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. According to our records, Ken Shamrock is possibly single. Tina Ramrez (b.1928) is a dancer, choreographer and founder of Ballet Hispnico- a leading Hispanic American dance company and school devoted to the performance of Latino dance traditions. He then disposed of the brass knuckles inside his trunks behind the referee's back. After most of the attention from the media was given to Shamrock, Severn got up and walked out of the door without explanation. He is famous for his remarkable times in various tournaments such as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling (TNA), Pride Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Shamrock returned to professional wrestling on November 30, 2018, for Battle Championship Wrestling in Melbourne, Australia. The rest were all Lion's Den fighters. [42], After the fight, Shamrock admitted that he had underestimated Gracie. 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. 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. Frank asserts that he and Ken have never been close and that his attempts to mend their relationship were rejected by Ken. Though there was controversy, as replays showed Gracie kneeing Shamrock in the groin before taking him down. Shamrock then proceeded to throw her off and followed up with strikes that knocked her unconscious. Tina Ramirez is ex-wife of Ken Shamrock. [79] Shamrock was also planning on returning to MMA to take on Ian Freeman for 'The Legends World Title' on July 27 at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, England. In 1988, Shamrock trained as a professional wrestler under Buzz Sawyer, Nelson Royal, and Gene Anderson. He weighs 95 kg and stands 1.85 meters tall. He is known as "The Most Dangerous Man in the World." It might not have been the best plan going into a fight, but considering the options it seemed like the best option available. And I've trained dozens of guys to be champs in other organizations. Dana White Thoughts on FEDOR Emelianenko, TiTo, KimBo,Shamrock, Couture. 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. 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. Ken Shamrock was supposed to face Josh Barnett at SuperBrawl 16 February 8, 2000, but withdrew due to pay issues, Shamrock was the favorite to win the bout and was replaced by former fellow UFC Superfight Champion Dan Severn, He signed with Pride Fighting Championships and defeated Alexander Otsuka by KO due to punches at the Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals in the superfight, his first fight back from the WWF. Frank Shamrock served as Ken's head cornerman for the event. In June 1998, Shamrock competed in the 1998 King of the Ring tournament, eliminating Nation members Mark Henry, Kama and The Rock, as well as Jeff Jarrett, to win the tournament. Tina Shamrock. In October 2005, Shamrock lost to Kazushi Sakuraba in Pride: Fully Loaded by TKO. [9] The inaugural bare-knuckle event was held in New Town, North Dakota on September 21, 2019, featuring several UFC veterans.[94]. [18] He received no scholarship offers from any big colleges, and doctors told him his sports career was likely over. In March 2001, Shamrock was scheduled to fight Igor Vovchanchyn at Pride 13 - Collision Course, but re-injured his neck during training two weeks before the fight, the same serious neck injury that ended his WWF career. "[84], Shamrock has been criticized by some in the MMA media for fighting too far past his prime. We were able to get some concessions out of them, money and guarantees of future fights. 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. Shamrock has said that since his knee injury, he has had difficulty shooting and taking people down,[64] which resulted in Shamrock changing his primary style from a wrestler/grappler and moving more towards a standup fighter. Shamrock is straight. His mother was pregnant when she was just 15 years old, and Ken came from a broken family. Wrestling and will be inducted into its Hall of Fame. Kenneth Wayne Shamrock[8] (n Kilpatrick; born February 11, 1964) is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter and semi-retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kickboxer. He took off the mask and it was revealed to be Sami Callihan. Throughout early 1998, Shamrock feuded with The Rock and his Nation of Domination stable over Rock's Intercontinental Championship. sort by. Shamrock took part in a four way bout for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XV. Incumbent: No. 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. His departure was attributed on screen to an injury inflicted by Jericho's bodyguard, Mr. Hughes. "[93] Shamrock learned the art of shoot wrestling primarily from Masakatsu Funaki in Japan and used this style during his fights in the 1990s. The match garnered mainstream attention from media outlets such as ESPN and USA Today. As for his mother, she worked as a dancer and a waitress. On August 27, 2000, Shamrock fought consensus top 10 Heavyweight "Ironhead" Kazuyuki Fujita at Pride 10 - Return of the Warriors. 1998 [45] Shamrock's first fight, now wearing better shoes, was against top ranked judo practitioner Christophe Leininger. 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). "[55], Later that night, the president of Pride FC made a public apology to Mezger at the Tokyo Dome for the miscommunication. After breaking away from the Corporation, thus turning face once more, Shamrock went on to feud with The Undertaker at Backlash and lost. Shamrock left Pancrase with a record of 173. 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. 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. Current Address Po Box 67623 Phoenix AZ 85082 Maricopa County Since January 2000 Full Name: Tina Marie Shamrock Full Background Report (Sponsored) Current & Past Contact Info Addresses & Phone Numbers Business Records This will further drive the evolution of mixed martial arts into a mainstream sport. Bob Shamrock legally adopted Ken as his son, and Ken changed his last name from Kilpatrick to Shamrock in Bob's honor. 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 Shamrock is an American Mixed Martial Artist and a retired professional wrestler Feb 11, 1964 Georgia American Sportspersons Mixed Martial Artists Aquarius Celebrities Biography Personal Details Ken Shamrock born at Macon, Georgia, United States Unsplash Birth Place He is married to Tonya Shamrock since February 27, 2005. 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. The feud ended on February 24, 2002, at Pride 19, where Shamrock fought Frye in the main event in a match that potentially had PRIDE Heavyweight Championship title implications (PRIDE FC considered giving the winner of this fight a title shot against Pride heavyweight champion Antnio Rodrigo Nogueira). Frye said: "I saw Ken Shamrock whoop him (Dan Severn) at UFC 6 and I thought, "That's a guy I gotta fight. [82] Gracie won the bout via TKO in round one after taking Shamrock down and battering him with hammerfists. Shamrock then had to have surgery to repair it. Ken Shamrock - Mixed Martial Artists, Birthday and Life. Tina Ramirez, 40, is the first candidate to seek the GOP nomination in the state's 7th Congressional District. Salary. Jeremy Botter of Heavy.com wrote: "Ken Shamrock used to be the baddest man on the planet. He is now stepfather to her three children. Despite heavy build-up for the heavyweight bout,. In February 2020, he was inducted into the Impact Hall of Fame. Relationships Ken Shamrock was previously married to Tonya Shamrock (2004). 2: Know Your Role (in Royal Rumble matches only), WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF No Mercy, WWE '13 and WWE 2K16. Braverman added, "We had a big meeting (with PRIDE). He headlined multiple pay-per-view events in both promotions, including 1997's D-Generation X: In Your House, where he challenged for the WWF Championship. [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. [51] If Shamrock withdrew, the main event would have been cancelled and the UFC could have suffered substantial monetary damage. On September 8, 1995, at UFC 7, Shamrock successfully defended the UFC Superfight Championship against UFC 6 Tournament Champion "The Russian Bear" Oleg Taktarov. On March 11, 2016, it was revealed by Texas Combat Sports commission that Shamrock had failed his pre-fight drug test. [95] As noted in Frank's documentary, "Bound by Blood," Ken and Frank have reconciled. The rematch saw Shamrock once again win, this time by way of KO. "[71], Shamrock was rumored to fight Englishman Steve McDonald at UFC 75,[72] but he was ultimately released from his UFC contract in June 2007. 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. [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. The match ended in a TKO win for Vader as Shamrock was suffering from internal bleeding from a lung infection and a rib injury. [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. Tom Ford December 16, 2017. He tells us about a valuable lesson he learned .

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