UFC President Dana White said, "We feel that no two individuals are more deserving than Royce and Ken to be the charter members. Shamrock's attorney and former manager Rod Donohoo said Shamrock adamantly denied the allegations. Find your friends on Facebook. They wanted to make it right. 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. [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]. Frye said: "I saw Ken Shamrock whoop him (Dan Severn) at UFC 6 and I thought, "That's a guy I gotta fight. Shamrock has been married twice. [16] He is the founder of the Lion's Den mixed martial arts training camp, and is the older brother of fellow fighter Frank Shamrock. Ken is way past his prime, it gets to the point where it's dangerous for that guy to still be fighting. [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. "[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. The match was set for April 2015, but never took place.[81]. [63] Shamrock responded to his critics in an interview: "I trained three fighters that were the first three (UFC) Middleweight Champions: Jerry Bohlander, Guy Mezger and Frank Shamrock. 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. 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 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. [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. At the time of the primary, Ramirez owned and operated Hardwire Global, a religious non-profit. 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". 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. You gain nothing (with a draw)". In July 2019, Shamrock announced he would be beginning his own bare-knuckle boxing promotion called Valor. In November, Shamrock joined Mr. McMahon's Corporation after McMahon offered him "a family" in exchange for his services. Shamrock was later the star of a low-budget martial arts film in 1997 called Champions alongside Danny Trejo. Shamrock stated that the UFC released him solely because of his decision to coach in the International Fight League. The rest were all Lion's Den fighters. Shamrock himself praised Takahashi as a wrestler, comparing him to himself. Shamrock briefly returned to TNA in July 2004. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. [51] If Shamrock withdrew, the main event would have been cancelled and the UFC could have suffered substantial monetary damage. The fight mostly consisted of Mezger controlling the fight by stopping Sakuraba's takedown attempts while landing strikes from the outside. We were able to get some concessions out of them, money and guarantees of future fights. Wiin Fallon. [9] The inaugural bare-knuckle event was held in New Town, North Dakota on September 21, 2019, featuring several UFC veterans.[94]. The mysterious figure threw a fireball into Shamrock's eyes. 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. 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: MARITIAL STATUS: Married (DAMN) on May 21 1988 to Tina Ramirez (Lucky lady) CHILDREN: Four, 3 boys and 1 girl. This oral history interview with Tina Ramirez, conducted in the 1980s, features the voice of an assertive and determined dancer and educator. 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. Tina Ramirez, 40, is the first candidate to seek the GOP nomination in the state's 7th Congressional District. (Photo credit: Impact! I wasn't professional about it, but Ken was and after the fight, we shook hands and went our separate ways."[58]. Mezger said, "For some reason, I had a tremendous amount of energy for that 15 minutes, but I started to kind of wilt near the end. As for his mother, she worked as a dancer and a waitress. The first "King of Pancrase" in the Japanese fighting circuit . 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. 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. Kenneth's father was an enlistee in the United States Air Force. [80] The fight with Freeman was cancelled due to contractual issues on Shamrock's part. Written by Alex English. Click a location below to find Tina more easily. The Brazilian then pulled guard, so the American grabbed his ankle and sat back to attempt another heel hook. 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. Frank asserts that he and Ken have never been close and that his attempts to mend their relationship were rejected by Ken. more . 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. Associates: amber krysti ramirez, samuel ramirez, irene d ramirez, robert e ramirez, eric ramirez, sharlay marie ramirez, thomas richard ramirez, tina m shamrock, walter b scott, hazel willey, robert boyd scott, victor m ramirez, stanley ramirez, jessica michelle canchola, yolanda a ramirez, valerie varela . He weighs 95 kg and stands 1.85 meters tall. [13] The moniker has stuck as his nickname. Shamrock knocked Clifton down with a right hand and finished him via arm bar from side control in the first round. 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. 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 Shamrock, however, was injured before the match and could not compete for at least 45 days.[76]. A "military brat," Kilpatrick was born at Robins Air Force Base, in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he lived for his first four years. Tina Shamrock is 58 years old and was born on 11/12/1963. ", "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. Find Ken Shamrock's contact information, age, background check, white pages, civil records, marriage history, divorce records, email & criminal records. 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 has been married twice: to Tina Ramirez from 1985 to 2002 and to Tonya Shamrock from 2005 to the present time. He also seriously contemplated retirement from MMA, citing the fact that he had never lost two fights in a row in his career before and he had a buildup of injuries. 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 and his brothers were outsiders in this community, coming from a poor background and speaking in a Southern accent. [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. [96][97], On January 14, 2010, Frank and Ken Shamrock's adoptive father, Bob Shamrock, died due to health complications from diabetes. With this win, Shamrock advanced to the finals of UFC 3. Wrestling and will be inducted into its Hall of Fame. 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. Frank Shamrock served as Ken's head cornerman for the event. Ken Shamrock Net Worth. Together they have 4 children: Ryan (born November 24, 1988), Connor . "No, no, no, no!"[55]. The rematch saw Shamrock once again win, this time by way of KO. "[93] Shamrock learned the art of shoot wrestling primarily from Masakatsu Funaki in Japan and used this style during his fights in the 1990s. In the love department, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" has been married twice, with his first marriage having been with Tina Ramirez. 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. "[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. Tina Ramirez. 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]. Shamrock came into the fight with Fujita noticeably smaller than his previous fight with Otsuka, dropping roughly 15 pounds of weight. Ken Shamrock Net Worth. But Shamrock didn't have to get so angry like that. were echoed throughout the arena during the fight. Ken Shamrock - Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Fight Stats. [62] UFC President Dana White credited Shamrock for the show's success. 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. Later he adopted the nickname "Mr. Wrestling" and a more villainous persona. After taking time off away from the octagon to heal injuries, Shamrock entered the UFC's Ultimate Ultimate 1996 in December 1996. 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And it turned out fine. UFC President Dana White said the day after Shamrock's fight with Ortiz, "Last night was a turning point for the UFC. . Connor, 1991. A few years after divorcing her, he married a woman called Tonya, a childhood friend of his. Shamrock married Tonya, a woman he had known since childhood, in 2005. Shamrock was later the star of a low-budget martial arts film in 1997 called Champions alongside Danny Trejo. Everyone blames Ken for being unprofessional. Shamrock turned heel in October 1998 and won the vacant Intercontinental Championship on October 12, defeating X-Pac in the finals of an eight-man tournament. In this article, we'll take a look into his career and Ken Shamrock's net worth in 2021. As it was a shoot style promotion, where real strikes and holds were used, Shamrock was put to spar legitimately against other participants, among them Bart Vale. YEARS PRO: 9 (SINCE 1988) . 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. He then defended his King of Pancrase title against Bas Rutten in 1995, submitting him with a kneebar. 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. In 2005, Shamrock married a woman named Tonya whom he had known since childhood. 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. 2: Know Your Role (Hidden character), WWF No Mercy, UFC: Tapout 2, UFC: Sudden Impact, EA Sports MMA, WWE '13 and WWE 2K16. 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. $1.5 million. On September 8, 1995, at UFC 7, Shamrock successfully defended the UFC Superfight Championship against UFC 6 Tournament Champion "The Russian Bear" Oleg Taktarov. [37], From there he went to the newly formed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a fighting tournament that would take place in America. Ken Shamrock has earned an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars from his MMA career. "[87] WWE announcer Jim Ross said before Shamrock's scheduled fight with Bobby Lashley in early 2009; "There was a time that I could see the veteran, 45-year-old Shamrock, a former WWE superstar, schooling the MMA rookie Lashley but that ship has long since sailed. Ken Shamrock: Impact Wrestling Impact/Xplosion Tapings Oct 26th 2019: Ken Shamrock: def. 2: Know Your Role (in Royal Rumble matches only), WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF No Mercy, WWE '13 and WWE 2K16. Shamrock's fighting style has varied over the course of his career. Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Children: Yes (Fallon Marie Shamrock, Rebecca Shamrock, Connor Kenneth Shamrock, Sean Garret Shamrock, Ryan Shamrock) . 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. Nance remembers a veteran coach telling him that he had never seen a player with as much heart and tenacity as the young Shamrock. [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. Well, Ken Shamrock's age is 58 years old as of today's date 13th January 2023 having been born on 11 February 1964. "[86], Dana White said in 2008; "Ken Shamrock was in a beef with us over his contract. [12], Shamrock made his mixed martial arts debut at Pancrase on September 21. I wouldn't hurt him, because he had been so green. In my opinion, Ken (Shamrock) is the greatest UFC fighter ever. 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. On March 11, 2016, it was revealed by Texas Combat Sports commission that Shamrock had failed his pre-fight drug test. Since Ken was from a broken family, he got into too many fights. Retired. 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. There is one company at this address that we know about Warrior Repair Service. 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. Shamrock's opponent in the quarterfinals of the tournament was Judo black belt, kickboxer, and Golden Gloves champion Brian Johnston. "[84], Shamrock has been criticized by some in the MMA media for fighting too far past his prime. Black Belt Magazine: March 1996. In early 2000, Shamrock made a comeback to the mixed martial arts scene following his 4-year hiatus in the WWF. The MMA fighter has 73'' reach. Ken Shamrock's income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. More about Ken Shamrock edit Dating History # 2 Tonya Shamrock 6 1 2004 Tonya Shamrock and Ken Shamrock have been mar. [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. 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. 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. 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. "[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]. Incumbent: No. Shamrock faced Pedro Rizzo on July 18, 2010, at an event called Impact Fighting Championships in Sydney, Australia. There, he is a one-time Intercontinental Champion, a one-time World Tag Team Champion and the 1998 King of the Ring. 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. [34] On March 17, ICU interrupted Shamrock's interview with Josh Mathews. Net Worth. [18] He received no scholarship offers from any big colleges, and doctors told him his sports career was likely over. Ken Shamrock1964 211 - UFC UFC. Shamrock became even more furious when he found a newsletter back at the hotel that explained to readers how Severn was going to destroy Shamrock. Ken Shamrock turned heel when he aligned himself with Sami Callihan and attacked Eddie Edwards. tina ramirez shamrock. 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. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. 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. Anybody who can whoop Dan Severn like that has gotta be a man and I want to test my size against his size. [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. Both Gracie and Shamrock were upset at the sudden rule change. Shamrock got up following the KO and protested vigorously. and "Let's go Red Wings!" Dana White Thoughts on FEDOR Emelianenko, TiTo, KimBo,Shamrock, Couture. [98], In August 2012, Shamrock was investigated for allegedly assaulting a woman at a mall in Modesto, California. During the fight, Shamrock had managed to take Slice down twice and the second time establish a rear naked choke. The woman later tied the knot again. Shamrock then had to have surgery to repair it. Shamrock earned a unanimous decision against Ivey, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27. [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. 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 . [83], In July, 2019 via his Facebook page, Shamrock announced that he has "no plans to fight again. Shamrock has seven children and 10 grandkids in all. He is 54 years old as of now. [42], After the fight, Shamrock admitted that he had underestimated Gracie. 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). [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". [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. 6 ft 0 in / 183 cm. "[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. Shamrock was not satisfied with his performance against Gracie, saying "it's certainly not a win. Shamrock, however, broke the same hand during this fight that kept him out of UFC 2 and had to withdraw from the tournament. My reputation doesn't have to be spoken for or defended. Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter and retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kick-boxer. 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. 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. 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. His first marriage to Tina Ramirez ended in divorce in early 2004. 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. 4.62 avg rating 52 ratings published 1999 3 editions. 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. Throughout early 1998, Shamrock feuded with The Rock and his Nation of Domination stable over Rock's Intercontinental Championship. Ross Clifton. In his personal life, Ken was first married to Tina Ramirez; they have four children but divorced in 1992. Though there was controversy, as replays showed Gracie kneeing Shamrock in the groin before taking him down. On October 4, 1992, at the Tokyo Dome, a legitimate match between "Wayne Shamrock" (Shamrock's ring name in Japan) and kickboxer Don Nakaya Nielsen took place. Ken Shamrock - Mixed Martial Artists, Birthday and Life. The Union dissolved soon after defeating the Corporate Ministry at Over the Edge in May. 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. "[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. 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