Saturday night was not a good night if your last name was Shamrock. Both Ken Shamrock and son Ryan were unsuccessful in their EliteXC debuts last night in London, England, at Cage Rage 25: “Bring It On.”
In the main event, Ken Shamrock was just out manned by his opponent once again — a common theme in his last few fights. Buzz Berry was able to stuff any take down attempts Shamrock made and from there dominated the fight on the feet.
Shamrock was in great shape last night, there’s no doubt about that, but he just seems to not have it in the cage anymore. I have a lot of respect for him — he’s a hall of famer — but if he can’t take a punch from Robert Berry then he doesn’t really have any business standing across the cage from Kimbo.
For some reason I still wouldn’t mind watching him fight again … just not in a main event. And why is he fighting at heavyweight if he’s weighing in at 216?
In the featherweight championship fight, Masakazu Imanari retained his title with a first round heel hook on Jean Silva. This was a great fight on paper and looked like it was going to turn into a war before Silva got caught.
I’d love to see them fight again … this, as predicted, was the televised fight of the night even though it didn’t last too long.
Rob Broughton defeated Neil Grove in a yawner. Broughton grinded out the three round decision over the usually tough Neil Grove. It was Grove’s first loss of his career and his a nice feather in the cap for Broughton, who goes to 7-3-1.
Tom Watson (not the golfer) beat Pierre Guillet with a first round technical knockout and Mustapha Al Turk forced Gary Turner to submit from strikes in the first round of their fight.
In the untelevised portion of the card, bantamweights Ryan Shamrock and Giorgio Andrews went toe-to-toe for the entire action-packed first round. However, Shamrock did not answer the bell for the second round because of a broken hand.
Oh well.
All in all it was an okay night of fights and some decent filler MMA action between bigger shows.
EliteXC and Showtime continue to put on solid events. Exposure is something most professional athletes crave, and EliteXC is apparently offering plenty of that.
It won’t be long before we see some bigger named fighters in the cage fighting on Showtime. In fact, it will be another Shamrock, Frank, later this month against Cung Le on March 29.
Now that’s a fight.
For complete results of Cage Rage 25: “Bring it On,” as well as a detailed fight-by-fight account, head over to MMAWeekly.com.
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Ken, please retire.
Dude, I watched that event and it was a fucking joke. All it did was lend credence to Dana White’s suggestion that people trying to compete with the UFC were like some guys getting together to race cars on the weekend and calling it GASCAR.
Also, and no disrespect to Ken Shamrock, but what was up with that knockout? He got knocked out with a stiff jab? Very weird.
You mention Ryan Shamrock in your title, but not in your post. What gives?
EliteXC will remain a second tier organization or be be out of business in 6 months. I understand the need for competition, but shilling for an obviously inferior product destroys one’s credibility.
[quote comment="354475"]Dude, I watched that event and it was a fucking joke. All it did was lend credence to Dana White’s suggestion that people trying to compete with the UFC were like some guys getting together to race cars on the weekend and calling it GASCAR.[/quote]
Agreed. It’s laughable really. Everytime someone writes an article “pimping” EliteXC I think that they must be aligned with them in some capacity. Are some people so desperate for the UFC to have a so called “rival” in North America that they have lost objectivity? HDNet Fights, WVR and Dreams will be the UFC’s competiton in the years to come – certainly not EliteXC.
[quote comment="354488"]You mention Ryan Shamrock in your title, but not in your post. What gives?[/quote]
Check again.
The only good fight on the card was the Masakazu v Silva fight. Nothing else worth mentioning. Don’t crush EliteXC yet though, the Shamrock v Le fight could be interesting. Outside of that they really don’t have to much going though.
Ken shamrocks needs to update himself like he needs to update his website
“Upcoming events: Ken Shamrock to Host Season 3 Ultimate Fighter!”
the funny thing was that the show was advertised as being 3 hours and it barely made it past the one hour mark and the only reason it made it that long was because of the all the filler they had between fights. all in all the night was pretty boring.
Ken lost? Really?
Who didn’t see that coming?
RETIREMENT. It’s a great word for people like you, Ken. This isn’t ‘94, you aren’t ‘The World’s Dangerous Man’ anymore. Hang-it-up!
Jesus. Why does every overage fighter think they’re Couture? I’m looking at you Severn.
Typo:
‘The World’s Most Dangerous Man’
Ho sad is it when the only thing I felt watching that fight was pity for Ken…..It’s like watching an old dog and hoping that it has just one more year left in him….go teach Ken and stay away from the cage so you can actually see your grandkids someday….sad display
Ken doesn’t care about his career/legacy any more he’s in for the money now. Watch the video again he took a DIVE..
[quote comment="355037"]Ken doesn’t care about his career/legacy any more he’s in for the money now. Watch the video again he took a DIVE..[/quote]
I thought that too at first actually lol. The hook that knocked him down looked like it hit his glove, but they said the stiff jab is what rocked him. I dont think it was though, he didn’t look rocked from the job, legs didn’t turn into noodles or anything. But, I really couldn’t see him throwing a fight, nice payday or not.
I’m with Jwolf, I watched the fight and replays from 3 different angles…that jab was a glancing blow at best, and Ken folded like an accordian. He’s all about cashing in on his HoF and legend of MMA status now, even if it means throwing fights. Pitiful.
He would be the world’s most dangerous man if he was the only man on the planet. Seriously I cann’t believe Kenny is still at it.
Frank is definitely the best Shamrock.
Ken really should have stopped fighting when he was 38/39…He still has the skill and the mind-set to be good, he just doesn’t have the strengh he needs….
[quote comment="355274"]He would be the world’s most dangerous man if he was the only man on the planet. Seriously I cann’t believe Kenny is still at it.[/quote]
Haha.LOL
Thats some funny shit..
[quote comment="354475"]Dude, I watched that event and it was a fucking joke. All it did was lend credence to Dana White’s suggestion that people trying to compete with the UFC were like some guys getting together to race cars on the weekend and calling it GASCAR.[/quote]
[quote comment="354497"][quote comment="354475"]Dude, I watched that event and it was a fucking joke. All it did was lend credence to Dana White’s suggestion that people trying to compete with the UFC were like some guys getting together to race cars on the weekend and calling it GASCAR.[/quote]
Agreed. It’s laughable really. Everytime someone writes an article “pimping” EliteXC I think that they must be aligned with them in some capacity. Are some people so desperate for the UFC to have a so called “rival” in North America that they have lost objectivity? HDNet Fights, WVR and Dreams will be the UFC’s competiton in the years to come – certainly not EliteXC.[/quote]
In my opinion EliteXC is a mixed bag. not the dead duck some have bin, in a round about sort of way, calling it. Some of the fights have been truly pathetic granted. the nonsense Kimbo and Bo cantrell fight stands out as a truly pathetic showing from an organization challengin the big boys. Also, James thompson…..HA HA.
But….. that aside, fighters have to start somewhere. Also the better Shamrock (frank obviously) fighting under the Elite banner is surely a good thing. Even Tank, i dont know about others but i kinda like seein him make his comebacks. purely for comedy mind. Keep in mind fighters like Robbie Lawler, Ricco Rodriguez, Nick Diaz and Antonio silva, Who, barring the latter Have been UFC title holders or pushing close to being just that. Yes Elite has some dire fights but with some of the names they have they cant be completley discredited.
HE should be fined for taking a dive and suspended from MMA Competition.
When is this guy going to realize that he is washed up and that he is not what he used to be anymore?.Doesnt he have friends that can let him know about that? I did not see the fight and I wont watch any of his fights anymore. I used to be a fan of him , but man! when you see this you say he doesnt care about his carreer or his fans.You need to understand when it is time to say IT IS OVER and go home to do something more useful.The other I was reading something about a fight in 2009 vs his brother. Come on! one more year for someone who has been getting one beating after another one is like a decade.I do not want say this , but it hurts me everytime I hear this guy got another beating. Can anyone tell me when was the last time he won a fight?
I wouldnt call Ken unlucky for losing, id call him washed up and deserved to lose. He doesnt belong in MMA any more. He is ruining his name and legacy.
So will Frank even have to train for their blood brothers fight?
Agreed it was BAD again! It’s got to be rough when something you live for has passed you by. I never understood how professional athletes stayed in buisness way beyond their time. But Ken layed it out before the fight. He just loves to compete. In reality it’s too bad more people aren’t like him. Look at the young punks that get a chance on the ultimate fighter and don’t have the desire. To claim he took a fall is a harsh statement considering Ken has been throwing down before most knew what our sport was. In my opinion Ken – Keep fighting! Maybe an over the hill but can’t let it go league needs to be started. My grandpa fought in WW2 and is like Ken. If you called the old man out he’d still try to kick your ass, it’s the American way!