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Frank ShamrockMW
MiddleweightMMA+ Kickboxing

Frank Shamrock

United StatesUnited StatesAge 53The Alliance
23
Wins
10
Losses
2
Draws
70%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
1-0-0
Kickboxing
1994
Pro Debut

Biography

Frank Shamrock is an American former professional mixed martial artist. Shamrock was the first to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship (later renamed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship). During his reign, he was considered the No. 1 ranked pound for pound UFC fighter in the world. Shamrock has won numerous titles in other martial arts organizations, including the interim King of Pancrase title, the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship and the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy53%
Takedown accuracy50%

4.75

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.66

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.35

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.06

avg

Submissions

0.71

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Mar. 13, 1998Born Santa Monica, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision0
Submission12

Finish Rate

70%
16 of 23
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
D
W
W
W
W
L
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L
L

Mixed Martial Arts35 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesNick DiazH2HTKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. DiazApr 11, 2009
LossUnited StatesCung LeH2HTKO (broken arm)R3Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. LeMar 29, 2008
WinUnited StatesPhil BaroniH2HTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)R2Strikeforce Shamrock vs. BaroniJun 22, 2007
LossBrazilRenzo GracieH2HDQ (knees to downed opponent)R2EliteXC DestinyFeb 10, 2007
WinUnited StatesCesar GracieH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. GracieMar 10, 2006
WinUnited StatesBryan PardoeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WEC 6: Return of a LegendMar 27, 2003
WinAustraliaElvis SinosicH2HDecision (split)R5K-1 World Grand Prix 2000Dec 10, 2000
WinUnited StatesTito OrtizH2HTKO (submission to punches)R4UFC 22Sep 24, 1999
DrawJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HDrawR1Rings: Rise 2ndApr 23, 1999
WinUnited StatesJohn LoberH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1UFC BrazilOct 16, 1998
WinUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1UFC 17May 15, 1998
WinRussiaIgor ZinovievH2HKO (slam)R1UFC 16Mar 13, 1998
WinUnited StatesKevin JacksonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC JapanDec 21, 1997
WinJapanEnson InoueH2HDQ (Egan Inoue ran into the ring)R2Vale Tudo Japan 1997Nov 29, 1997
WinUnited StatesWes GassawayH2HDQ (rope escapes)R1World Pankration Championships 1Oct 26, 1997
WinTsuyoshi KohsakaDecision (unanimous)R1Rings: Extension Fighting 7Sep 26, 1997
LossUnited StatesJohn LoberH2HTechnical Decision (split)R1SuperBrawl 3Jan 17, 1997
LossJapanKiuma KuniokuH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Truth 10Dec 15, 1996
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HKO (head kick)R1Pancrase: 1996 Anniversary ShowSep 7, 1996
WinJapanManabu YamadaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: 1996 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 1Jul 22, 1996
LossNetherlandsBas RuttenH2HTKO (cut)R1Pancrase: Truth 5May 16, 1996
WinJapanOsami ShibuyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Truth 4Apr 8, 1996
WinJapanRyushi YanagisawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Truth 2Mar 2, 1996
WinJapanMinoru SuzukiH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Pancrase: Truth 1Jan 28, 1996
WinUnited StatesVernon WhiteH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 7Dec 14, 1995
WinJapanMasakatsu FunakiH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 6Nov 4, 1995
WinJapanTakafumi ItoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: 1995 Anniversary ShowSep 1, 1995
LossNetherlandsBas RuttenH2HDecision (split)R1Pancrase: 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Second RoundJul 23, 1995
WinJapanTakaku FukeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 5Jun 13, 1995
DrawUnited StatesAllan GoesH2HDrawR1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 4May 13, 1995
WinJapanMinoru SuzukiH2HSubmission (rear-naked Choke)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 3Apr 8, 1995
LossJapanMasakatsu FunakiH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2Mar 10, 1995
WinJapanKatsuomi InagakiH2HSubmission (rear naked choke)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1Jan 26, 1995
LossJapanManabu YamadaH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1King of Pancrase tournament opening roundDec 16, 1994
WinNetherlandsBas RuttenH2HDecision (majority)—1—

Frank Shamrock kickboxing& Muay Thai1-0-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchTKO (injury)R1K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Las VegasAug 11, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.