This was the first ever Pride event to be broadcast live in America[56] and Pride strategically used Shamrock's drawing power in America by making his Superfight with Otsuka the co-headliner of the event. [46] Gracie came into the octagon at 190 pounds, while Shamrock cut his weight down to 205 pounds for the bout. On March 8 at the Cage Rage 25, Shamrock fought Robert Berry, but lost in the first round by Technical knockout due to punches. Tina Shamrock. After the fight was over, Shamrock revealed that he fought Ortiz with a torn ACL. Seeing Mezger getting scolded by him, I felt sorry for (Mezger). In July 2019, Shamrock announced he would be beginning his own bare-knuckle boxing promotion called Valor. I was the champion and (Masakatsu) Funaki was the number one contender. Against doctors' orders, he joined the Shasta College football team, where he was voted team captain in his final season. [96][97], On January 14, 2010, Frank and Ken Shamrock's adoptive father, Bob Shamrock, died due to health complications from diabetes. 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. Shamrock injured his shoulder during the fight against Kimo. [5][6] He debuted in 1989 in Royal's North Carolina-based Atlantic Coast Wrestling promotion under the ring name Wayne Shamrock. More about Ken Shamrock edit Dating History # 2 Tonya Shamrock 6 1 2004 Tonya Shamrock and Ken Shamrock have been mar. Well, Ken Shamrock's age is 58 years old as of today's date 13th January 2023 having been born on 11 February 1964. Shamrock, who turns 45 in February, was expected to fight "Kimbo" on Oct. 4 at what could turn out to be EliteXC's final CBS-televised event. Shamrock returned to the ring following WrestleMania, squashing Vernon White (one of his Lion's Den students) in his debut WWF match. Shamrock took part in a four way bout for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XV. 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. [18][19] He went through seven group homes and served time in a juvenile hall. His next fight was against Johnathan Ivey for the USA MMA promotion on October 16, 2010. [45], In a fight that would be called "The Dance in Detroit", both Severn and Shamrock circled each other with little to no contact for a combined total of almost thirty minutes. Their rematch at UFC 9 was marketed as the "Clash of the Titans 2" and took place in the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, in Severn's home state. Shamrock eventually had a falling out with Pancrase management in early 1996 and left the company to compete in the UFC full-time. 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. [8] Although Shamrock initially believed it to be a professional wrestling event, he decided to sign up nonetheless,[38] supported by Pancrase members Masakatsu Funaki and Takaku Fuke. In total, Shamrock has seven children and ten grandchildren. (sub) Joey Ryan: Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory 2019 Oct 20th 2019: Moose: def. 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 . 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. Ken was a 13-year-old kid when he was living at this home and tells us about how he almost got killed. [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. In October 2005, Shamrock lost to Kazushi Sakuraba in Pride: Fully Loaded by TKO. Ken Shamrock Resumes. Shamrock defeated Mitchell with the popularized rear naked choke. He has headlined over 15 main events and . He is from American. The incident angered Shamrock, but there were no consequences. Severn later said that he walked out because he felt that it would be unfair to Shamrock for him to be present in the room while Shamrock was discussing his fight strategy to the media. In 2000, after Shamrock's three-year absence from MMA while he was participating in professional wrestling with the WWF, Shamrock returned to MMA showcasing a vastly different style of fighting. Showing 13 distinct works. Shamrock then departed TNA again shortly after the latter match. There, he is a one-time Intercontinental Champion, a one-time World Tag Team Champion and the 1998 King of the Ring. We had an agreement. 57. Relationships Ken Shamrock was previously married to Tonya Shamrock (2004). Hanner, Richard, Ultimate Fighting Championship: Ultimate Shamrock [VHS], Pride Grand Prix Finals: live event commentary, This is Gonna Hurt: The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion, by Tito Ortiz. Who is Ken Shamrock dating in 2023? Anybody who can whoop Dan Severn like that has gotta be a man and I want to test my size against his size. In my opinion, Ken (Shamrock) is the greatest UFC fighter ever. [21] Shamrock broke Lobman's nose with a right cross early in the bout but was ultimately defeated by TKO due to leg kicks. [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. 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. UFC's Ultimate Warriors: The Top 10, Clyde Gentry III. 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. [18] The San Diego Chargers of the National Football League later offered him a tryout, but he declined in order to pursue a career in professional wrestling, where he debuted in 1989 in the South Atlantic Pro Wrestling promotion.[18]. 8 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. [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. His next opponent was Brazilian jiu-jitsu exponent and eventual tournament winner Royce Gracie. He is 54 years old as of now. [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. 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. He returned at the September 5 Impact! 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. He then fought Mike Bourke on November 25, 2010, in Durban, South Africa for the King of the Cage promotion. [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. Ken is from 'Lassen High School' and shone in football as well as wrestling. [23] On December 14, Shamrock and fellow Corporation member the Big Boss Man defeated the New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championship, making Shamrock a dual champion. The rematch saw Shamrock once again win, this time by way of KO. [45] Shamrock's first fight, now wearing better shoes, was against top ranked judo practitioner Christophe Leininger. Ken Shamrock is a famous Wrestler, born on February 11, 1964 in United States. Shamrock married Tonya, a woman he had known since childhood, in 2005. In the love department, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" has been married twice, with his first marriage having been with Tina Ramirez. 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]. The American had only rudimentary striking experience, but he took the fight expecting it to help him to work on proper kickboxing. Frank Shamrock served as Ken's head cornerman for the event. Shamrock earned a unanimous decision against Ivey, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27. In the early days of mixed martial arts, it was tough to find anybody who inspired more fear than Shamrock. A feud between Shamrock's Lion's Den camp and Tito Ortiz began to build on January 8, 1999, at UFC 18. You take the shoes off, it's like being on ice on the mat if you've never done it before. Mezger took the fight on two weeks' notice and had a broken foot going into the fight. From her early days as a high school teacher, through recent years in charge of an international non-profit . Born in 1964 on 11th February, Ken Shamrock is an American. were echoed throughout the arena during the fight. [37][45] Shamrock was also fearful that he would be arrested; the troubled boys from his father's foster home would be watching him and he was afraid of setting a bad example. Add a New Bio Spouses Ken Shamrock ( - 2002) Children Connor Kenneth Shamrock Sean Garret Shamrock Fallon Marie Shamrock Ryan Shamrock Edit Submitted on July 23, 2013 Citation Use the citation below to add to a bibliography: During the time before the fight, Shamrock was going through a divorce and had to take care of his young kids during the day, which severely cut into his training time for the fight. When Shamrock was asked about the matter in 1998, he revealed that Hume and him had agreed to work the match in an exhibition format. "[92] Bob Shamrock, who ran a troubled boys youth home and eventually adopted Ken as his son, said, "I have had over 900 young men live with me in the past 30 years and I have never seen anyone with (Ken's) athletic ability. Ken is way past his prime, it gets to the point where it's dangerous for that guy to still be fighting. But those early years were a long time ago, and Shamrock is no longer even a shell of the man he once was. 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. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. Retired. "No, no, no, no!"[55]. [22] He next feuded with Owen Hart: Hart defeated Shamrock in a "Hart Family Dungeon match" at Fully Loaded, and Shamrock defeated Hart in a "Lion's Den match" at SummerSlam. Residents of 1285 Sonoma Crt, Chula Vista, CA 91911-3732 include Tina. [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". Salary. Home American Ken Shamrock February 11, 1964 193 views . Incumbent: No. He took off the mask and it was revealed to be Sami Callihan. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Senior Fellow Thomas J. Duesterberg. Shamrock lost the rematch with Ortiz in 1:18 of the first round by a technical knockout. It is her first bid for elective office. ", Shamrock then defended his belt against Kimo Leopoldo at UFC 8 in February 1996 in Puerto Rico. Shamrock has been married twice. Referee John McCarthy picked Ortiz up and carried him across the octagon to prevent the situation from escalating further. Since then, Frye has stated that he only resorted to personal trash talk to make Ken want to fight him. 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. Ken Shamrock Royce Gracie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 UFC 1: The Beginning . Shamrock had three brothers and came from a broken family in a predominantly black neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Though there was controversy, as replays showed Gracie kneeing Shamrock in the groin before taking him down. His first marriage to Tina Ramirez ended in divorce in early 2004. 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. Shamrock admitted to doing a poor job with his fighters: "I failed them miserably, completely. A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as icon and pioneer of the sport. As of 2022, Ken Shamrock, who was born on February 11th, 1964, will be 58 years old. [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. 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. Shamrock's rivalry with the Harts led to his first WWF pay-per-view main event at In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede and culminated in a bout between him and The British Bulldog for the European Championship at SummerSlam which Shamrock lost by disqualification after hitting the Bulldog with a can of dog food. They wanted to make it right. "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. [75] It was announced on August 25 that Shamrock's next opponent would be Kimbo Slice at Elite XC Saturday Night Fight Special on October 4, 2008. Youtube Short biography, height, weight, dates: Birth date: February 11, 1964 Birth place: Macon, Georgia, United States Height:6 ft (1.83 m) Weight:216 lbs (98 kg) Profession: Mixed martial artist Nationality: United States of America [83], In July, 2019 via his Facebook page, Shamrock announced that he has "no plans to fight again. The fight was controversial with many believing Ken took a dive. Tina Ramirez, 40, is the first candidate to seek the GOP nomination in the state's 7th Congressional District. We need you! UFC President Dana White said the day after Shamrock's fight with Ortiz, "Last night was a turning point for the UFC. Ken Shamrock's humble beginnings began when he became a member of Lassen Great School's wrestling group. . Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. . [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. Biography: Ramirez received a bachelor's and a master's degree from Vanguard University. In addition to his mixed martial arts career, Shamrock enjoyed considerable success in professional wrestling, particularly during his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). [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. After UFC owner Bob Meyrowitz and other UFC officials pleaded with Shamrock to go on with the show, Shamrock, despite the injuries and new rules, reluctantly gave in to the pressure. "[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 became the first member to be inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame and also the first fighter to ever defend a title in the promotion. Shamrock returned to professional wrestling in March 2002, refereeing a Ring of Honor match between Bryan Danielson and Low Ki. After Shamrock saw the shirt, he yelled into the octagon "Hey Tito, don't let me see you wearing that shirt!". [45] Shamrock took Severn's action as a sign of disrespect. In early 2004, his first marriage to Tina Ramirez was terminated in divorce. Height and Weight 2023. Connor, 1991. Two months later on March 29 at WrestleMania XIV, Shamrock originally defeated The Rock, though the decision was reversed when Shamrock continued to apply his ankle lock after The Rock had submitted, and The Rock was declared the winner by disqualification. The match ended in a TKO win for Vader as Shamrock was suffering from internal bleeding from a lung infection and a rib injury. Owner at Shamrock Heating and Cooling. 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. Net Worth. 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. Right before Round 4 started, Shamrock's cornerman threw in the towel and Ortiz successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Ken married to his childhood friend Tonya since 2005 and became the stepfather to three children of Tonya. Exact sum is $1540000. Frye got the edge on a series of clinch battles, while Shamrock dropped down for an ankle lock and transitioned into both a kneebar and a toehold, wrenching Frye's leg badly; however, despite the damage, Frye refused to tap out and managed to knock Shamrock down in a subsequent punching exchange. 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. [34] On March 17, ICU interrupted Shamrock's interview with Josh Mathews. 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. [77] Shamrock was then scheduled to fight Bobby Lashley, but tested positive for steroids after the Clifton fight and received a one-year suspension. There is one company at this address that we know about Warrior Repair Service. Education. Shamrock and his adopted brother Frank Shamrock had an estranged relationship. 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. Ken Shamrock has a 62% win percentage, and has been favored to win in 66% of his fights. In June 1990, after being inspired by Dean Malenko, Shamrock applied for the American tryouts of Japanese Universal Wrestling Federation in Florida. 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. He is now stepfather to her three children. Find Ken Shamrock's contact information, age, background check, white pages, civil records, marriage history, divorce records, email & criminal records. Shamrock is 6 ft (183 cm) tall and weighs 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st). His mother was pregnant when she was just 15 years old, and Ken came from a broken family. (Ken Jack/Getty Images) Energy. TV taping in Las Vegas, Nevada and furthered his feud with Moose that began over social media. 1998 Ken Shamrock1964 211 - UFC UFC. In 1999, Alicia Webb (also known as Ryan Shamrock) dated Ken Shamrock until early 2003. As an underdog he has been in 1 matches, with a win rate of 0% and an odds average of +285. 6 ft 0 in / 183 cm. According to a report, Shamrock intervened when he saw two people involved in a fight, and when he went to break it up, a female jumped on Shamrock's back and attempted to choke him. In 2005, Shamrock married a woman named Tonya whom he had known since childhood. Throughout early 1998, Shamrock feuded with The Rock and his Nation of Domination stable over Rock's Intercontinental Championship. The contract that Mezger signed stipulated that the fight would be one 15-minute round with no overtime. Ken Shamrock has had two marriages. Wrestling) For Ken Shamrock, the worst thing he can possibly be is "normal.". Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Children: Yes (Fallon Marie Shamrock, Rebecca Shamrock, Connor Kenneth Shamrock, Sean Garret Shamrock, Ryan Shamrock) . 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. According to Shamrock, he mistook her for a male, and claims if he realized she was a female, he wouldn't have followed up with strikes. Party: Republican Party. [21] They wrestled a rematch in 1992, with both wrestlers working heavily stiff, though with no more incidents. His first marriage, to a woman named Tina Ramirez, ended in divorce in early 2002. Shamrock staggered back and ultimately fell into the ropes, his head hanging out of the ring and his back turned to Sakuraba. Shamrock briefly returned to TNA in July 2004. Ken Shamrock: Impact Wrestling Impact/Xplosion Tapings Oct 26th 2019: Ken Shamrock: def. Mikey Burnett, UFC 18 post fight interview, January 8, 1999[69], Shamrock was portrayed badly on the show, feuding with his fighters and often appearing uninterested. Shamrock released his book, Inside The Lion's Den, on March 15, 1998. ", "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. Their contributions to our sport, both inside and outside the Octagon, may never be equaled. Braverman added, "We had a big meeting (with PRIDE). DAUGHTER'S NAME: Fallon Marie,1997. 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. 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 mysterious figure threw a fireball into Shamrock's eyes. Written by Alex English. [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. [27] In both matches, he was unsuccessful in winning. [18] He received no scholarship offers from any big colleges, and doctors told him his sports career was likely over. [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). Others With a Similar Name. [12] Shamrock, Funaki and Suzuki then founded a group of professional wrestlers and decided to pursue marketable legitimate matches. Tina Ramirez We found 15 records for Tina Ramirez in TX, MD and 6 other states. KENNETH WAYNE SHAMROCK. [51] If Shamrock withdrew, the main event would have been cancelled and the UFC could have suffered substantial monetary damage. [2] He went on to feud with Vader, Bret Hart, and The Hart Foundation throughout 1997. 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. In my opinion, Ken ( Shamrock ) is the greatest UFC ever! 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