Shamrock returned to the ring following WrestleMania, squashing Vernon White (one of his Lion's Den students) in his debut WWF match. He defeated Takashi Iizuka at NJPW Ultimate Crush II in May 2003. 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. Others With a Similar Name. Shamrock lived in cars before being placed in a foster home. 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. 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]. Tina Ramirez, 40, is the first candidate to seek the GOP nomination in the state's 7th Congressional District. A "military brat," Kilpatrick was born at Robins Air Force Base, in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he lived for his first four years. [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. Last updated on July 30th, 2020. Erin Fallon. Refine Your Search Results All Filters 1 Tina V De Ramirez, 87 Resides in Hallandale, FL Lived In Fort Lauderdale FL, Vista CA, Miami FL Together they have 4 children: Ryan (born November 24, 1988), Connor . MARITIAL STATUS: Married (DAMN) on May 21 1988 to Tina Ramirez (Lucky lady) CHILDREN: Four, 3 boys and 1 girl. He lost the title in his next fight against Pancrase co-creator, Minoru Suzuki.[36][37]. "Jim Ross discusses Chris Jericho's WrestleMania 25 opponent, Steve Austin and the WWE Hall of Fame, and the Ken Shamrock vs. Bobby Lashley MMA fight", "Anyone Here Rolled With Ken? [34] On March 17, ICU interrupted Shamrock's interview with Josh Mathews. Shamrock lost the rematch with Ortiz in 1:18 of the first round by a technical knockout. Find your friends on Facebook. One thing I said in the meeting was, "Do you want me to call Kenny back in here and see what he says?" The rematch saw Shamrock once again win, this time by way of KO. Ken Shamrock's humble beginnings began when he became a member of Lassen Great School's wrestling group. 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. And it turned out fine. "[63] Shamrock nearly scored a knockout early in round 1, buckling Ortiz's knees with a punch and dropping him to one knee. On March 5, 1999, at UFC 19, after Ortiz won by referee stoppage in his rematch with Guy Mezger, he immediately flipped off the Lion's Den corner and then put on a shirt that said "Gay Mezger is my Bitch". Shamrock took part in a four way bout for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XV. Find Ken Shamrock's contact information, age, background check, white pages, civil records, marriage history, divorce records, email & criminal records. He is also a UFC Hall Of Famer. [51] If Shamrock withdrew, the main event would have been cancelled and the UFC could have suffered substantial monetary damage. His licence to fight was revoked. Three minutes into the bout, Sakuraba struck through Shamrock's guard with a left hand. He has headlined over 15 main events and . 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. SON'S NAMES: Ryan Robert, 1988. Tina Ramirez. No Holds Barred: Evolution. Thomas J. Duesterberg. [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). More about Ken Shamrock edit Dating History # 2 Tonya Shamrock 6 1 2004 Tonya Shamrock and Ken Shamrock have been mar. No charges were filed as the Modesto police determined Shamrock acted in self defense.[99]. were echoed throughout the arena during the fight. [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. Dana White Thoughts on FEDOR Emelianenko, TiTo, KimBo,Shamrock, Couture. 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. [45] Shamrock took Severn's action as a sign of disrespect. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. [24], Shamrock made a special return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling on October 27th, 2022, at Rumble on 44th Street, escorting Clark Connors to the ring for his match against Minoru Suzuki, in which Suzuki was victorious. Shamrock leaped onto the top of the cage, screaming at Ortiz and angrily waving his finger in Ortiz's face. [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). Severn landed a headbutt to open a cut above Shamrock's eye and followed with elbow strikes and punches from Shamrock's guard. After Shamrock saw the shirt, he yelled into the octagon "Hey Tito, don't let me see you wearing that shirt!". 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. In September, he formed a short-lived stable with Mankind and The Rock. Shamrock, Ken. The feud would culminate at Rebellion 2020 Night 1 in an Unsanctioned match, where Shamrock submitted Callihan to an ankle lock. 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. by. Ken was a 13-year-old kid when he was living at this home and tells us about how he almost got killed. . [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. Log in and Edit. In 1999, Alicia Webb (also known as Ryan Shamrock) dated Ken Shamrock until early 2003. 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. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) and . He has been married twice: to Tina Ramirez from 1985 to 2002 and to Tonya Shamrock from 2005 to the present time. UFC President Dana White said, "We feel that no two individuals are more deserving than Royce and Ken to be the charter members. On November 21, 2003, at UFC 45, Royce Gracie and Shamrock became the first inductees to the UFC Hall of Fame. And I had confidence, too. 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 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]. Shamrock eventually tapped Johnston out with a forearm choke and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. 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. 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 lost by TKO due to leg kicks. Mini Bio (1) Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter and retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kick-boxer. Exact sum is $1540000. The match was set for April 2015, but never took place.[81]. Sponsors. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. Shamrock appeared as a guest on the mainstream American television program Late Night with Conan O'Brien to promote the event. [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. He is also the older adopted brother of former UFC Middleweight Champion Frank Shamrock. Ken Shamrock is a mixed martial artist, and he is also known as one of the most popular fighters in sports. See Photos. 8 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. [95] As noted in Frank's documentary, "Bound by Blood," Ken and Frank have reconciled. 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. Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement. If I could open a cut and get him to start pouring blood, I could get a referee stoppage. "[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 married to his childhood friend Tonya since 2005 and became the stepfather to three children of Tonya. "[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. Everyone blames Ken for being unprofessional. One example Ken talks about is the experience he had when he lived in a group home. After losing to Undertaker, Shamrock, Big Show, Mankind and Test formed The Union, a stable of wrestlers in opposition to the Corporate Ministry. Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Children: Yes (Fallon Marie Shamrock, Rebecca Shamrock, Connor Kenneth Shamrock, Sean Garret Shamrock, Ryan Shamrock) . N/A. Wrestling Hall of Fame (Yahoo Sports) At 56, Ken Shamrock is rediscovering himself in Impact! more . The fight was controversial with many believing Ken took a dive. Ken Shamrock - Mixed Martial Artists, Birthday and Life. 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 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. His first marriage to Tina Ramirez ended in divorce in early 2004. Tonya Shamrock, Dawn Blankenship, Tina Ramirez, Charles Shamrock, Robert Shamrock, Hazel Shamrock. In early 2007, Shamrock became the coach of the Nevada Lions for the International Fight League (IFL). In this article, we'll take a look into his career and Ken Shamrock's net worth in 2021. In this episode of #WorldMostDangerousPodcast, Ken Shamrock talks about how he overcame obstacles in his life. professional life Ken Shamrock is a MMA Player (Source: Fox Sports) Ken Shamrock is one of the most well-known fighters in sports and a mixed martial artist. 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 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. Slice refused to tap, however, and eventually wriggled free from the submission and was able catch Shamrock with one of his trademark powerful right hooks resulting in a TKO loss for Shamrock at 2:22 in the first round. When he was 13, his stepfather kicked him out of their home, and each of the brothers went their own ways. [45] The UFC, desperate to put the show on, agreed to the terms. 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). Shamrock was then scheduled to face number one contender and rival Dan Severn at UFC 9 in a rematch of their fight at UFC 6, which Shamrock won by guillotine choke in 2:14. When Shamrock was only five years old, his father left his mother. 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. 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. Shamrock then proceeded to throw her off and followed up with strikes that knocked her unconscious. 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. Net Worth. There is one company at this address that we know about Warrior Repair Service. The situation was escalated to the point that police and security had to be called in to monitor the situation. 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. "[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. [20] UWF folded shortly after, and Shamrock followed Funaki and other wrestlers to its successor promotion, Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi, led by Yoshiaki Fujiwara. 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. Shamrock has seven children and 10 grandkids in all. Ken Shamrock is a legendary fighter in mixed martial arts who also had a fruitful career. On August 27, 2000, Shamrock fought consensus top 10 Heavyweight "Ironhead" Kazuyuki Fujita at Pride 10 - Return of the Warriors. The Union dissolved soon after defeating the Corporate Ministry at Over the Edge in May. 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. Roy Nelson, one of Shamrock's fighters, was the reigning IFL Heavyweight Champion when the league was bought out and disbanded. The match garnered mainstream attention from media outlets such as ESPN and USA Today. In addition to his MMA bouts in Pancrase, Shamrock also competed in a kickboxing match in 1994 with Dutch champion Frank "The Animal" Lobman, who holds a pro record of 110-6 with a 90% KO ratio. [46] Gracie came into the octagon at 190 pounds, while Shamrock cut his weight down to 205 pounds for the bout. 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. During the match, referee Herb Dean deemed that Shamrock was no longer able to intelligently defend himself and stopped the fight. In his personal life, Ken was first married to Tina Ramirez; they have four children but divorced in 1992. [] So those were understandings I had with guys because I was so much better than they were. Shamrock and Gracie fought for the entire allotted time of 30 minutes along with 5 minutes of overtime before the match was declared a draw. [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. Then they called it a draw and I'm like, "What?" Shamrock was not satisfied with his performance against Gracie, saying "it's certainly not a win. [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. Biography: Ramirez received a bachelor's and a master's degree from Vanguard University. After taking time off away from the octagon to heal injuries, Shamrock entered the UFC's Ultimate Ultimate 1996 in December 1996. [53][54] Ken Shamrock, Mezger's corner man, entered the ring and an argument ensued. They continued to cause trouble and get into fights and began using drugs. [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. He then lost to Josh Barnett by disqualification at NJPW Nexess. and "Let's go Red Wings!" But those early years were a long time ago, and Shamrock is no longer even a shell of the man he once was. We thought he retired, he was claiming he didn't and still had one fight. [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. He returned at the September 5 Impact! "[44], Shamrock was originally scheduled to compete at UFC 2 but broke his hand after blocking a high kick while sparring with a teammate. He has another four children namely Ryan Robert, Connor Kenneth, Sean Garret, and Fallon Marie with his ex-wife Tina Ramirez. So, how much is Ken Shamrock worth at the age of 57 years old? 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 Ken Ramirez (Editor), John G. Shedd Aquarium. "[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." His three children are now his stepchildren. . Tina Shamrock Showing 1 to 3 of 3 results TS Tina Shamrock Chula Vista, CA Search background report The birth date was listed as 1963-10-31. [9] A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as an icon and pioneer of the sport. 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. In November, Shamrock joined Mr. McMahon's Corporation after McMahon offered him "a family" in exchange for his services. In the bout, Shamrock secured a kneebar, forcing Kimo to submit. On July 8, 2006, at UFC 61, the rematch between Shamrock and Ortiz took place. How tall and how much weigh Ken Shamrock? "[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. [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]. Shamrock has since appeared in the video games WWF SmackDown!, WWF SmackDown! 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