EliteXC’s newest signee — UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock (28-12-2) — will take on Cage Rage veteran Robert “Buzz” Berry (11-7) at Cage Rage 25: “Bring It On” in London, England, on March 8, according to CageRage.com.
It was just announced this week that Shamrock and his son, Ryan, would compete on the card. No opponent has been announced yet for the younger Shamrock.
For the “Worlds Most Dangerous Man” this will be his first fight since October 2006 when he was stopped by Tito Ortiz for the third time. Despite his recent lack of success, he sounded confident earlier this week that he could ascend up to the top with a few wins.
Here’s a snip:
“This is a great opportunity with EliteXC. Give me a fight or two and I will be ready to fight anybody.”
Shamrock better be careful with his first fight — he has lost six of his last seven contests.
Berry’s overall record is decent (11-7). He comes right at his opponents and — win or lose — all but one of his fights have ended in the first round.
He’s not a big time name and he doesn’t really hold any big wins over anyone, but he’s fought nine times in the last two years. During that same time Shamrock has fought twice … and we all know how those fights went.
It’s going to be real interesting to see if Shamrock can shake of the ring rust and get back in fight shape at 44 years old.
To check out the rest of the Cage Rage 25: “Bring it On” fight card click here.
Sidenote: ProElite owns EliteXC and Cage Rage.
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Please Ken..do us a favour and retire while you still have some cells left in your brain
this is elitexc’s way of “protecting” their “stars” just like the UFC when they feed Cap’t Miserable to Bisping!!
Lately, Ken’s been getting pounded more that Tito Ortiz’s girlfriend. But he is a legend.
[quote comment=”272035″]Lately, Ken’s been getting pounded more that Tito Ortiz’s girlfriend. But he is a legend.[/quote]
So is she.
[quote comment=”272070″][quote comment=”272035″]Lately, Ken’s been getting pounded more that Tito Ortiz’s girlfriend. But he is a legend.[/quote]
So is she.[/quote]
…that’s a good point.
It is possible that after a few fights, Ken Shamrock is willing to fight anyone, but he definitely won’t be ready to fight anyone.
[quote comment=”272087″][quote comment=”272070″][quote comment=”272035″]Lately, Ken’s been getting pounded more that Tito Ortiz’s girlfriend. But he is a legend.[/quote]
So is she.[/quote]
…that’s a good point.[/quote]
And she is much more famous than he is.
Personally I hope he does well. I would like to see more 40-45 yr old fighters. It would represent how long fighters can stay in the game and still do well.
But it seems like only true masters of the game can do that, even a legand as great as Matt Hughes is humbled by the passing of time.
But personally I think the key word in MMA unlike any other sport is the word evolve. If you can do this well and are genetically gifted you stand a chance. Ken is genetically gifted but I don’t know about the evolving part.
[quote comment=”272005″]this is elitexc’s way of “protecting” their “stars” just like the UFC when they feed Cap’t Miserable to Bisping!![/quote]
Oddly, I’m kind of happy to see Ken Shamrock back so long as he’s fighting guys at a lower level (no disrespect to Berry intended). Ken obviously can’t hang with the best in the business anymore, but he could still put on entertaining fights against decent competition.
the more shamrock will not in his next fights, the more he will lost respect from MMA fans
i think ken will probebly lose this one too im actually a berry fan., not that i want him to lose or anything
Damn, the Tito fight was 15 months ago?? Time flies.. etc. etc.
ken……………………………………………………..y do u suck so much balls?
come on ken!!
u know whats kind of strange.I was going to say something but I noticed I already said something.hey suspiria your an ass hole!!!!!u son of a b*tch your an ass h*ole!
ken…..retire….let it go….you are a “was” and you were damn good….but please…..you are not a “now”….you “was”.
iv met buzz he is funny! and will give ken a run for his money! im looking forward to this one COME ON ROB!!!!!!!!!
Whens Ken going to realize that he is not Randy?
Ken really should retire. Maybe he wants to beat down a few of the younger guys before he’s done. It’s a shame how bad his record has gotten.
They already announced Ken vs Frank - The “powers that be” are praying Ken pulls this off….but there’s a good chance he won’t.
kens a good fighter but old i dont even know if hell be able to beat this guy he is 44 years old come on dude retire and save your record while it still has some face. dont be like tank abbott
ken just lost by ko in the first round…… to bad was realy hoping to see ken win again