Ken Shamrock

“Shamrock would get his head taken off, Kimbo will just work at not getting taken down; then, Ken’s in trouble. I’m pretty strong, and I was whacking [Kimbo], and it didn’t seem like it bothered him at all. He was still there. I give him his due.”

– Tank Abbott give props to the man who knocked him out last Saturday in Miami, Kimbo Slice, via ESPN.com and shares his thoughts on the possible fight between Kimbo and UFC Hall of Famer, Ken Shamrock. The potential match up was teased by the ringside announcers immediately following the Slice win and is just talk at this point. Shamrock, in fact, has a fight coming up against Robert “Buzz” Berry at Cage Rage 25: “Bring It On” in London, England, on March 8. He would probably have to win that fight before talking about what would surely be a main event fight against Kimbo.

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Comment by milfasseater
2008-02-21 12:56:57

i didn’t even see that Tank landed a punch

 
Comment by ntvman
2008-02-21 12:59:02

I think Kimbo would KO Ken if Ken decided to stand and trade?…On the ground, now thats a another story..It seems that Tank has been humbled by Kimbo. I haven’t heard Tank give anyone props!….

 
Comment by Ray
2008-02-21 12:59:31

This fight would be over real quick, Ken is just a shell of his former self.

 
Comment by GregC
2008-02-21 13:01:01

If Ken does fight Kimbo then he’s no better than Tank. He will have become a complete sideshow (which he might already be).

 
Comment by tallimeca
2008-02-21 13:18:54

Shamrock got his head bounced off the cage 1 too many times by Tito.

This guy is a moron. He would die if he fought Kimbo.

Man, I’d love to see Kimbo vs some of the best in the Heavies. These chumps he’s fightning aren’t doing him justice. Bas coaching him, he could be a top dog.

Styles make fights. Kimbo vs Lesnar. 2 big m/f’rs. Both Green to the sport.

 
Comment by Sephora MMA fans
2008-02-21 13:21:00

holy facial hair, Batman!

 
Comment by greggbarridallas
2008-02-21 13:22:37

whatever!!! tank says he was whacking him… please… Tank did not hit him with one solid shot at all. Trying to toot his own horn. lol

 
Comment by JJ
2008-02-21 13:25:59

Wouldnt prove much for Kimbo. Kens past and it would just serve to improve his record to 3-0. Suppose thats the kind of fight he needs right now though and at least hes going up against a different style of fighter instead of a brawler like his past opponents. Oh well, you have to start somewhere.

 
Comment by nate diaz
2008-02-21 13:32:21

id like to see the fight

kimbo would be the heavy favourite
but atleast ken should be capable of lasting over a minute

im not a big shamrock fan
but you cant deny his heart and will to win
he also doesnt back down
even after tito gave him a career ending beatdown he still got in the cage with him 2 more times

kimbo needs to keep fighting regularly… id say every 3 months
especially with the way none of his 3 fights have really tested him and he hasnt sustained any damage
also as he doesnt cut weight theres no issue with the side effects of doing so for the weeks after the fight

 
Comment by Drew
2008-02-21 13:33:51

Kimbo vs. Lesnar…oh wait…Dana probably won’t let that happen.

 
Comment by Volatol
2008-02-21 13:35:43

I think everyone knows or at least should know that Ken has a very little chance of winning a fight against Kimbo. It would have to be some sort of freak submission which I highly doubt. However, even though Ken’s time is passed beating him is a good way to help build Kimbo. You have to remember the marketing behind it all. With that fight they could then say that Kimbo has beat a UFC vet. and hall of famer. It gives Kimbo a little more credibility. Even if it is against a has been. 1st round KO - Kimbo.

 
Comment by John
2008-02-21 13:48:38

[quote comment=”322685″]I think everyone knows or at least should know that Ken has a very little chance of winning a fight against Kimbo. It would have to be some sort of freak submission which I highly doubt. However, even though Ken’s time is passed beating him is a good way to help build Kimbo. You have to remember the marketing behind it all. With that fight they could then say that Kimbo has beat a UFC vet. and hall of famer. It gives Kimbo a little more credibility. Even if it is against a has been. 1st round KO - Kimbo.[/quote]

Kimbo might Knock Kens head off, but If Ken can grab a hold of Kimbo’s leg…make no mistake about it, Kimbo’s leg will go “POP!”. Ken has viscous leg locks….Problem with that is he would have to get Kimbo down 1st

 
Comment by jimmy_dean
2008-02-21 13:51:16

milfasseater, that’s the funniest name I have ever seen on this site!

 
Comment by muto
2008-02-21 14:03:02

[quote comment=”322681″]Kimbo vs. Lesnar…oh wait…Dana probably won’t let that happen.[/quote]

Thank God

 
Comment by Coyote
2008-02-21 14:04:31

Kimbo vs. Lesnar O wait no cross promotions allowed… Man UFC is getting or acting to big for their shorts….. F..k that would be a fight ……

 
Comment by Matt
2008-02-21 14:11:13

Why is everyone all over Kimbo’s d*ck. He is a bit overrated and wouldn’t stand a chance with someone who has any mma skill. Just keep throwing him in there with guys like “Tank” or “Cabbage” or “Ricco” and he is gonna look like a superstar.

If he beats Shamrock, which he will, how could you honestly market Kimbo by saying he beat a UFC vet. Don’t forget to mention Shamrock has lost his last 4 fights and hasn’t fought since October 2006.

 
Comment by canuck
2008-02-21 14:15:03

Why are people still talking about Ken Shamrock? The ring card girls could whip him in a fight at this point - he’s lost it. Every fight now just diminishes his legacy.

 
Comment by matt
2008-02-21 14:18:09

I might be the only one here who thinks ken would beat kimbo. I think ken would be able to take him down. We have not seen anybody try to take kimbo down and ken has fought the best in the world and kimbo is nowhere near the best. We all know ken can take a puch just watch his first fight with tito.

 
Comment by matt
2008-02-21 14:19:19

Also i think kimbo should have to trim his beard as that would never be allowed in boxing as it acts as a cushion and allows him to not feel the full effect of the punches.

 
Comment by The 518 Playa
2008-02-21 14:29:22

Kimbo vs Shamrock will be tough to advertise after Ken loses his fight against Robert “BUZZ” Berry on March 5th or 8th.(?)

I respect Shamrock wanting to come back and fight after “years of frustration” and win for all his fans that have been just as frustrated. I just think Buzz is too young, too strong, too quick, and too hungry to make a name for himself. This is a great opportunity for both fighters to make a statement!!!

 
Comment by john
2008-02-21 14:44:37

WWE polling fans about UFC
The WWE polled it’s fans who purchased their latest ppv. One of the questions is if they watched and purchased a UFC pay per view.

I wonder why they are doing this poll? Are they doing research on a possible purchase of the UFC?

There have been rumors going around that the UFC could be for sale and that Vince McMahan is interested in purchasing it.

Here is a link to the article about the poll (there are a lot of adds to navigate through to get to the article, turn pop-up blocker on)

http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=29264&p=1

Here is a link to the actual survey.

http://www.wweresearch.com/se.ashx?s=0B8801406EB8CB16

 
Comment by Metalhead
2008-02-21 15:09:21

Poor Frank…

 
Comment by Lycan
2008-02-21 15:13:29

[quote comment=”322786″]WWE polling fans about UFC
The WWE polled it’s fans who purchased their latest ppv. One of the questions is if they watched and purchased a UFC pay per view.

I wonder why they are doing this poll? Are they doing research on a possible purchase of the UFC?

There have been rumors going around that the UFC could be for sale and that Vince McMahan is interested in purchasing it.

Here is a link to the article about the poll (there are a lot of adds to navigate through to get to the article, turn pop-up blocker on)

http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=29264&p=1

Here is a link to the actual survey.

http://www.wweresearch.com/se.ashx?s=0B8801406EB8CB16/quote

WHERE THE HELL DID YOU HEAR THAT? The UFC for Sale? sure.

 
Comment by The 518 Playa
2008-02-21 15:13:39

Frank vs Ken is a stupid fight. Regardless of who wins, it’ll never be settled.

 
Comment by TonyDrip
2008-02-21 15:15:51

[quote comment=”322786″]WWE polling fans about UFC
The WWE polled it’s fans who purchased their latest ppv. One of the questions is if they watched and purchased a UFC pay per view.

I wonder why they are doing this poll? Are they doing research on a possible purchase of the UFC?

There have been rumors going around that the UFC could be for sale and that Vince McMahan is interested in purchasing it.

Here is a link to the article about the poll (there are a lot of adds to navigate through to get to the article, turn pop-up blocker on)

http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=29264&p=1

Here is a link to the actual survey.

http://www.wweresearch.com/se.ashx?s=0B8801406EB8CB16/quote

Please please please say it ain’t so! If there’s one person out there with a bigger ego than Dana, it’s that moron Vince McMahon!!

 
Comment by TonyDrip
2008-02-21 15:16:16

[quote comment=”322817″]Poor Frank…[/quote]

I think Ken would get worked by Kimbo, but Frank’s a different story!

 
Comment by dia mette
2008-02-21 15:18:01

[quote comment=”322748″]I might be the only one here who thinks ken would beat kimbo. I think ken would be able to take him down. We have not seen anybody try to take kimbo down and ken has fought the best in the world and kimbo is nowhere near the best. We all know ken can take a puch just watch his first fight with tito.[/quote]

Your not the only one, Kimbo is still just a brawler period. If he sticks with bas he will eventually become a mixed martial artist but I believe ken would have a good chance to blow out one of kimbos ligiments with a nasty heel hook or knee bar like john said. I know it was a while ago but look what he did to ruttens leg.

 
Comment by dia mette
2008-02-21 15:19:44

[quote comment=”322749″]Also i think kimbo should have to trim his beard as that would never be allowed in boxing as it acts as a cushion and allows him to not feel the full effect of the punches.[/quote]

more importantly it helps to protect from cuts, there needs to be some sort of standard set by the athletic commission on that.

 
Comment by ViolentMike
2008-02-21 15:23:16

Interesting… I never knew that Kimbo Slice was a Kelly Clarkson fan.

I can picture Ken getting his head puched right off of his neck, but I can also picture Ken getting a take down, inflicting some GnP until Kimbo tries to scramble (which he has never done before in a fight) and make a mistake. This is when and where Ken would grab onto Kimbo’s leg and the fight would be over ala Mir/Lesnar.

[quote post=”5057″]Why is everyone all over Kimbo’s d*ck. He is a bit overrated and wouldn’t stand a chance with someone who has any mma skill. Just keep throwing him in there with guys like “Tank” or “Cabbage” or “Ricco” and he is gonna look like a superstar. [/quote]

Actually after watcing Ricco against Antonio Silva, I would give Ricco a shot at beating Kimbo, a much better shot than Tank had.

 
Comment by alex
2008-02-21 15:24:09

Anybody could take kens head off.

 
Comment by GregC
2008-02-21 15:31:39

[quote comment=”322834″][quote comment=”322749″]Also i think kimbo should have to trim his beard as that would never be allowed in boxing as it acts as a cushion and allows him to not feel the full effect of the punches.[/quote]

more importantly it helps to protect from cuts, there needs to be some sort of standard set by the athletic commission on that.[/quote]

Kimbo’s beard giving him an unfair advantage because it protects him from cuts? Are you serious? When have you ever seen a fight stopped because of a cut on the jaw? They only stop fights for cuts around the eyes because they impair your vision.

 
Comment by DownUnder
2008-02-21 15:42:11

Can an organisation please start up a ‘over 40 division’ this way we can have all of the fighters who are over the hill fight against each other and atleast see close contests.

I have no doubt in my mind that Tank would have knocked Kimbo out in his former days, and same goes for Shamrock (to win).

The only one over the age of 40 who can beat anyone still in their prime is Randy. Let’s leave these other freakshows on the side lines, it’s damaging the sport’s image and turning into more of a freakshow than Kimbo has already made it.

 
Comment by chrisTX
2008-02-21 16:09:45

Ken couldnt handle Tito much less this monster Kimbo..

 
Comment by Insain
2008-02-21 16:34:30

i still dont get why shamrock is fighting that berry dood, berry is shit, and on top of it all - he is a right cunt!

 
Comment by pete
2008-02-21 16:39:28

Tank said: “I was whacking [Kimbo], and it didn’t seem like it bothered him at all. He was still there”.

I watched this fight a bunch of times and I believe Tank hit him one time. Maybe Abbott’s getting paid to hype Kimbo’s next fight.

 
Comment by Ellbnell123
2008-02-21 16:56:20

I think Kimbo is overated hes just good with his hands,ken would grab a leg and snap it. abbott hasent won like 9 of his last ten fights, what credibility is there in kimbo beating him ?

 
Comment by colonel
2008-02-21 17:03:18

[quote comment=”322766″]Kimbo vs Shamrock will be tough to advertise after Ken loses his fight against Robert “BUZZ” Berry on March 5th or 8th.(?)

I respect Shamrock wanting to come back and fight after “years of frustration” and win for all his fans that have been just as frustrated. I just think Buzz is too young, too strong, too quick, and too hungry to make a name for himself. This is a great opportunity for both fighters to make a statement!!![/quote]

buzz berry cant do any more than 1 round thort he was gonna win his last fight and he gav up couldnt go on unlike ken who is a warrior keeps goin no matter wat.

 
Comment by kitsunex
2008-02-21 17:07:53

[quote comment=”322846″][quote comment=”322834″][quote comment=”322749″]Also i think kimbo should have to trim his beard as that would never be allowed in boxing as it acts as a cushion and allows him to not feel the full effect of the punches.[/quote]

more importantly it helps to protect from cuts, there needs to be some sort of standard set by the athletic commission on that.[/quote]

Kimbo’s beard giving him an unfair advantage because it protects him from cuts? Are you serious? When have you ever seen a fight stopped because of a cut on the jaw? They only stop fights for cuts around the eyes because they impair your vision.[/quote]

i was going to say the same thing. if we want to keep going down this slippery slope, then all MMA fighters will look like olympic swimmers and be shaved head to toe.

 
Comment by tallimeca
2008-02-21 17:24:09

wow,

If McMahon bought UFC, i’d be following Cro Cop to Dream!!!!

I can see it now, 2 story octogons with trap doors…….

Mir would have Tim Silvia in another arm bar, but wait!!! Here comes all the Miletich camp down to the octogon to save him!!! It’s a donnybrook!!!

 
Comment by BadVibes
2008-02-21 17:42:49

Kimbo needs to fight a legitimate opponent…. right.

Ken and Tank are way past thier primes… right again.

Let’s face it. If we don’t want to see any more of these freakshow fights then we, the MMA fans, need to stop tuning in. As long as EliteXC can keep selling tickets and getting viewers for these types of fights they will. They’re just putting out the product that garners the most viewers. It doesn’t make sense to fans, but promoters are in the business of making money. The solution is simple…. Just stop watching over-hyped freakshow fights and we won’t see them anymore.

 
Comment by jslim
2008-02-21 19:17:31

shamrock is better as a heavyweight, didnt he fight kimo after the ortiz loss at heavyweight, best weight class for him, 205, well he was doing well enough against franklin, almost got him in an ankle lock, kimo is a good striker, not as good as kimbo, although he did do well against sapp, shamrock used his bread and butter against franklin before loosing by going for submission, both of whom r not wrestlers, kinda why tito destroyed him!! id like 2 c d fight, shamrock will go to d ground, kimbo is not a wrestler, could get submitted, although with bas training him, then he should be well versed, but shamrock has savage experience and would more than likely still submit him - MAYBE! rambling rambling rambling……

 
Comment by The 518 Playa
2008-02-21 21:01:40

[quote comment=”322939″]i still dont get why shamrock is fighting that berry dood, berry is shit, and on top of it all - he is a right cunt![/quote]
MMAmania, why are comments like this allowed to be posted? I don’t even call names without giving reason and my post(s) always have ‘awaiting moderation’ attached. I just wish you’d stop being bias and let anyone say whatever we like. Atleast be fair about this to EVERYBODY man.

 
Comment by UPTIX
2008-02-21 23:39:29

Yeah I must have missed the part where Tank whacked Kimbo. Given his physique, Tank could’ve had a better showing in a wet t-shirt competition…

 
Comment by Insain
2008-02-22 04:59:12

[quote comment=”323341″][quote comment=”322939″]i still dont get why shamrock is fighting that berry dood, berry is shit, and on top of it all - he is a right cunt![/quote]
MMAmania, why are comments like this allowed to be posted? I don’t even call names without giving reason and my post(s) always have ‘awaiting moderation’ attached. I just wish you’d stop being bias and let anyone say whatever we like. Atleast be fair about this to EVERYBODY man.[/quote]

dood, chill - my comments get moderated EVERY time - even that last one. But the thing about that last comment is - its 100% true, berry is a waster and you would not like him if you met him.

 
Comment by AdamYves
2008-02-22 06:49:30

I second that 518 playa, but hey, life’s not fair. Anyways, Ken has some pretty sick submissions like anckle locks that KImbo might not see coming. I think Slice would probably take it, but not for sure

 
Comment by jimbo
2008-02-22 16:01:50

who really cares about ken anymore. he never even won a ufc tournement ( i don’t know if i spelled it right). and the super fights he just layed on the other fight and won because he got a takedown. he never put eveything into the fight. he wanted the judges involed. PUNK! win or loss put everything into the fight is what i say. come on ken does and always will be no good. and yes kimbo would mop the floor with him! no dout.

 
Comment by MMAadvisor
2008-02-26 09:09:02

Ken shamrock is way past his prime. He does not have any chance against kimbo standing, and his ground game will not be able to overcome kimbo’s strength, and submission defense. Kimbo is no ground fighter, i know he hasn’t been tested yet, but watch the videos. He’s workin real hard at the jiu jitsu game, and kimbo’s got something up his sleeve. i wont be surprised if kimbo slaps on an armbar or choke…

 
Comment by Harris
2008-03-02 22:11:30

the fact of matter is, kimbo puts asses in seats, and like it or not, he’s gonna be around for a while due to it. Elite XC doesnt care if hes a freakshow brawler, he brings in money. So get used to seeing his ugly mug around MMA for at least a few years.

 
Comment by Shepherd
2008-04-07 22:23:28

Frank vs. Ken I’d rather see Ken vs.Barbie. Maybe Bobby Knight vs.Dean Smith or Regis Philbin vs.Dick Clark but no way would I pay to watch this fight I can get in my car and drive to the trailer court and watch this for free.

 
Comment by bigburley
2008-05-05 02:35:14

Ken Shamrock isnt in the UFC hall of fame for no reason. He is one of the best MMA fighters of all time… You guys seem to forget hes getting old now, and is way out of his prime.

But Ken in his prime would destroy Kimbo… and i dont even think Kimbo would last 1 minute.

 
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