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Ken Shamrock

"The World's Most Dangerous Man"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 62Lion's DenBellator
28
Wins
17
Losses
2
Draws
89%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
0-1-0
Kickboxing
1993
Pro Debut

Biography

Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), WWE and other combat sports. An inaugural inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as an icon and pioneer of the sport. 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. 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".

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy60%

1.47

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.3

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.94

/ 15 min

Takedowns

2.52

avg

Submissions

0.31

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Nov. 12, 1993Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision0
Submission22

Finish Rate

89%
25 of 28
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts47 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilRoyce GracieH2HTKO (knee and punches)R1Bellator 149Feb 19, 2016
LossKimbo SliceTKO (punches)R1Bellator 138Jun 19, 2015
LossUnited StatesMike BourkeH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC: PlatinumNov 25, 2010
WinUnited StatesJohnathan IveyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3USA MMA: Return of the ChampionsOct 16, 2010
LossBrazilPedro RizzoH2HTKO (leg kicks and punches)R1Impact FC 2Jul 18, 2010
WinUnited StatesRoss CliftonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WarGods: Valentine's Eve MassacreFeb 13, 2009
LossEnglandRobert BerryH2HKO (punches)R1Cage Rage 25Mar 8, 2008
LossUnited StatesTito OrtizH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC: Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final ChapterOct 10, 2006
LossUnited StatesTito OrtizH2HTKO (elbows)R1UFC 61: Bitter RivalsJul 8, 2006
LossJapanKazushi SakurabaH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride 30: Fully LoadedOct 23, 2005
LossUnited StatesRich FranklinH2HTKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell FinaleApr 9, 2005
WinUnited StatesKimo LeopoldoH2HKO (knee)R1UFC 48Jun 19, 2004
LossUnited StatesTito OrtizH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R3UFC 40Nov 22, 2002
LossUnited StatesDon FryeH2HDecision (split)R3Pride 19Feb 24, 2002
WinUnited StatesSam AdkinsH2HSubmission (kimura)R1WMMAA 1: MegafightsAug 10, 2001
LossJapanKazuyuki FujitaH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1Pride 10 - Return of the WarriorsAug 27, 2000
WinJapanAlexander OtsukaH2HKO (punches)R1Pride Grand Prix 2000 FinalsMay 1, 2000
WinUnited StatesBrian JohnstonH2HSubmission (forearm choke)R1Ultimate Ultimate 1996Dec 7, 1996
LossUnited StatesDan SevernH2HDecision (split)R1UFC 9May 17, 1996
WinUnited StatesKimo LeopoldoH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1UFC 8Feb 16, 1996
WinJapanKazuo TakahashiH2HDecision (lost points)R1Pancrase: Truth 1Jan 28, 1996
WinJapanKatsuomi InagakiH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 7Dec 14, 1995
DrawRussiaOleg TaktarovH2HDraw (time limit)R1UFC 7Sep 8, 1995
WinAustraliaLarry PapadopoulosH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Pancrase: 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening RoundJul 22, 1995
WinUnited StatesDan SevernH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 6Jul 14, 1995
LossJapanMinoru SuzukiH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 4May 13, 1995
DrawBrazilRoyce GracieH2HDraw (time limit)R1UFC 5Apr 7, 1995
WinNetherlandsBas RuttenH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2Mar 10, 1995
WinLeon DijkSubmission (inverted heel hook)R1Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1Jan 26, 1995
WinJapanManabu YamadaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Second RoundDec 17, 1994
WinUnited StatesMaurice SmithH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Opening RoundDec 16, 1994
WinJapanTakaku FukeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Road to the Championship 5Oct 15, 1994
WinUnited StatesFelix MitchellH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 3Sep 9, 1994
LossJapanMasakatsu FunakiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Road to the Championship 4Sep 1, 1994
WinNetherlandsBas RuttenH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Road to the Championship 3Jul 26, 1994
WinUnited StatesMatt HumeH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Pancrase: Road to the Championship 2Jul 6, 1994
WinJapanRyushi YanagisawaH2HSubmission (inverted heel hook)R1Pancrase: Pancrash! 3Apr 21, 1994
LossJapanMinoru SuzukiH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Pancrase: Pancrash! 1Jan 19, 1994
WinNetherlandsAndre Van Den OetelaarH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 4Dec 8, 1993
LossBrazilRoyce GracieH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 1Nov 12, 1993
WinJapanTakaku FukeH2HTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 3Nov 8, 1993
WinYoshiki TakahashiH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2Oct 14, 1993
WinJapanMasakatsu FunakiH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1Sep 21, 1993
WinJapanMasakatsu FunakiH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)King of Pancrase Tournament Semifinal.1—
WinEnglandAlex CookH2HSubmission (heel hook)King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Round.1—
WinUnited StatesChristophe LeiningerH2HTKO (submission to punches)UFC 3 Tournament Quarterfinal.1—
WinUnited StatesPatrick SmithH2HSubmission (heel hook)UFC 1 Tournament Quarterfinal.1—

Kickboxing& Muay Thai0-1-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossFrank LobmanKO (right low kick)R2Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1May 31, 1994

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.