Ken Shamrock (26-13-2)– the 44-year-old mixed martial arts pioneer who has not won a professional fight in more than four years — is the next man to challenge Elite XC’s most coveted possession, Kimbo Slice (3-0), according to Sherdog.com.
The bout will serve as the main event of “Saturday Night Fights” on CBS from the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., on October 4.
Shamrock was a among a short list of possible opponents for the Miami native that also included Sean Gannon — the only man to defeat the YouTube.com sensation in underground fisticuffs — and Brett Rogers.
Out of the trio Rogers was far and away the most qualified and would have likely given Slice the stiffest competition. However, that could have been the problem — Elite XC matchmakers still feel the need to shamelessly build its biggest star.
And what better way then to have him wallop an over-the-hill, past-his-prime UFC veteran on national television.
Shamrock — a UFC Hall of Fame inductee — dropped his first and most recent bout under the ProElite banner, losing to Robert “Buzz” Berry via first knockout at Cage Rage 25: “Bring it On” earlier this year.
That, too, was supposed to be a warm-up for the “World’s Most Dangerous Man” to groom him for a big money match down the road against either Slice, or his younger brother, Frank.
It seems like it didn’t matter — at least one of those fights (Slice) is going to happen. Although a win against Berry would have made this appear (to the casual fan at least) to be somewhat of a fair fight.
Shamrock has lost eight of his last 10 fights dating back to 2001 and he’s on a five-fight losing skid.
The only thing in his favor going into this fight is experience and his submission game. Shamrock has won more than 80 percent of his fights via submission, which poses somewhat of a threat provided he can get close enough to Slice to take him down.
Don’t count on it. But then again stranger things have happened … kind of like this match up in the first place.
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shamrock needs to retire already!!!!
WHAT!! Come-on XC we all know you’re Kim-Joke needs to fight a real fighter thats young and ready then ever!
Shamrock is a legend, he is one of my favs butcome-on this is all about keeping Kim-Joke with an 0 and thats got to go!
Shamrock will lose (hope not) but Monson and Michael’s called Kim-Joke out whats up!!
I can live with this horrible match up. Personally,
I think it is a waste of a main event, but this should also serve as Kimbo’s last sparring session. Elite has a lot riding on Kimbo winning. We know this. But setting up too many of these donkey matches, will hurt them worse than kimbo losing. I mean are we really going to not watch Elite anymore if kimbo fights a quality opponent and has a good showing but loses? Please. It’s total bullshit. They can make more money with a real opponent because so many people are itching for him to finally fight one that ratings would be of the hook. This type of management will bring elite down, not Kimbo losing.
However, there are some Kimbo fans that used to watch the UFC back in the day, but don’t watch anymore. For example, I have a friend that has a bunch of UFC on DVD and VHS ranging up to UFC 34 or so. Then he stopped watching. About a year ago when I was at his house he had brought up Kimbo Slice and started talking about him. I told him that he had started fighting MMA and he couldn’t believe it, he was so excited.
That is the person that came to mind when this fight was announced. He will also recognize the name Ken Shamrock, as will almost every ‘casual MMA fan’. To them, fighting a name like Ken Shamrock is much better and more appealing then fighting so guy named Brett Rodgers. However, to the true MMA fan, Rodgers is the much better fight.
I am not going to downtalk the matchup because it isn’t THAT bad. At least Ken has the opportunity of taking the fight to the ground and sumbmitting Kimbo. However, I have a feeling that stubborn ol’ Ken is gunna want to stand and bang with Kimbo, which is NOT a good idea seeing that since he turned 40, his glass turned into a giant button that when touched lightly, Ken goes to sleep.
Good one VM…can we change Ken’s name to Ken “The Narcoleptic” Shamrock? He randomly falls asleep in the cage if someone makes a fist a him.
The last man to make Bas Rutten tap: Ken Shamrock
Kimbo’s coach: Bas Rutten
Maybe Kimbo will have some submission defense. Probably not but maybe.
I cant believe this matchup was made , my worst nightmare
great way to ruin shamrocks amazing career even more
shamrock is gonna be fed to some undeserving ape with mediocre boxing
shamrock in his prime would destroy kimbo, but now its just unfair with the size, age, shamrock is gonna do what tank did and thats attempt to brawl
sorry if this was harsh, but im pissed that such a great will have his name further soiled just for some damn ratings, someone should have stopped ken years ago
haha, “his glass turned into a giant button that when touched lightly, Ken goes to sleep.”
Is SUPPOSED to be “his CHIN turned…”
I was originally going to say “his chin turned to glass”…
Off topic but did anyone see Sportscenter at all this morning? They did a piece on George Chuvalo. He was a boxer back in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s. He was a HW who had over 90 fights, and he was NEVER knocked down once in a single fight. He had even fought against the like of George Foreman, Joe Frasier, and even Mohammed Ali (TWICE). When Ali was asked in an interview who the toughest guy was that he ever fought he said “George Chuvalo”. It was a real sad story about his family, he lost 3 sons to heroin and his wife committed suicide when the 2nd son died.
Anyways, near the beginning they were showing clips of his fights. He had this one BRUTAL KO that I loved. He punches the dude and has him pretty much KO’d, but the dude fell with his head and part of his upper body going under the top rope, so the ropes were basically holding him up. George continued to vicously punch him like 3 or 4 more times till the ref could get there and then homeboy just crumbled to the ground. It was GREAT. Just wondering if any of you guys happened to catch it as well?????????????
VM, back to Kimbo vs Shamrock, I think it’s a good fight for how far Kimbo has developed. A step up for Kimbo despite Ken’s age and previous performnces. Shamrock is a blast from the past for some guys and brings up name recognition for the casual fan. Kimbo is obviously not ready to fight Rogers, and will only appeal to the guys that want to see Kimbo get KO’d. They could care less whether Elite XC survives. I for 1 like the match up for keeping the company afloat for now… styles make fights and so do names, not mismatches. I don’t think this fight is a total mismatch, Ken may know how to handle the less experience Kimbo if he’s smart… however, we all know Ken isn’t smart.. but I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
I am not to pissed at this match up. Sure Grim would have been a better opponent but at least Shammy is a reall MMA fighter who can test Kimbo’s ground game (theoretically).
Sad to say that this will probably be Kimbo’s toughest mma fight to date. Even though its sad that we are on his like 5th fight and he is still fighting this caliber opponent. For the most part he has faced better competition with each fight. If he can KO Shammy, no more BS, time to bring on Grim and see what Kimbo is made of.
My early prediction: Shammy via leglock! lol
use to see George Chuvalo all over town, he is from where I live. Nicest guy you would ever have the pleasure of meeting. That being said the poor guy couldn’t carry a conversation without a lot of UM..Duh.. Sad true story about what boxing does to the human brain.
Kimbo by UD! Shamrock is old and washed up!
I will have to agree with John. Shamrock will win by some kind of leglock sub…probably heel or ankle…maybe a knee.
Kimbo’s defense will be that Shamrock had to resort to a sub while being pounded and was afraid to stand with him.
I can’t see Shamrock winning another fight. His reflexes are shot. By the time he see’s a punch coming,it’s to late, he’s already on the mat sleeping. Dating back to 2000 his ONLY 3 wins are against guys with these records, 10-7, 7-20 and 4-13 and his Looooong list of losses go like this, KO, TKO, TKO, TKO, TKO ,TKO,split decision, TKO. Kimbo WILL add another KO to that list.
And the circus sideshow continues…..
hey ,at least shamrock qualifies for a fight taht Kimbo takes…
A.) has NO business fighting anyone, anymore(should of retired 6-10 ears ago, if not more for some)
B.) someone that has lost most if not all of there recent fights, and in an embarrassing manner
C.) Has some name recognition and FAR FAR past his prime Someone that was decent 10-15 years ago(and can fool people that are ignorant of the sport that Ken can still put on a fight), but couldnt fight his way out of a paper bag thesedays
D.) The only reason they are fighting Slice is for a nice paycheck they could have never earned by fighting real fighters and earnging it
E.) Has little or minimal striking
F.) Ken is older, slower, and probably even more out of shap….so the little edge Ken has with submission is negated because of the older , slower, more out of shape criteria
G. Usually all aof the above and kimbo will be a -400 favorite or better
If A fighter matches more than any of these criteria, KIMJOKE does not take fight
come on, i hear you on shamrock, but the snowman is a wee bit overated himself, mainly by himself.
First thought: I can’t beleive I’m rooting for Shamrock!
kimbos only had 3 pro fights why would you throw a new mma fighter in there agianst the best this early in their career nobody fights the top fighters 3 fights in i think this is a good fight kimbo is not a proven fighter let him take down the gatekeepers of the sport then throw him agianst the elite i think if he defeats shamrock then throw him agianst gannon to avenge the street loss and if he does that throw him in agianst brett rogers if he beats him then throw him agianst some really elite heavyweights
Let the hating begin.
Enough w/ the gimmes. Give Kimbo a real opponent. Someone like Samuel “Screech” Powers.
I think I saw on Celebrity Fit Club that Screech has a black belt in some martial art or another, probably karate. Even he wouldn’t be as much of a pushover as he looks.
He knocked the crap out of Horseshack in celebrity boxing too….messed poor Horseshack up, but who wouldn’t.
shamrock’s downhill slide started when he began trying to stand up and trade blow for blow with other fighters. it’s like he forgot what made him a hall of famer, his submission skills, particularly his leg submissions. it’s like he’s thrown game plans and technique out the window and became a stand up striker and ken was never known to have KO abilities, but that’s what he tries to do anymore.
Matt Hughes is the next Ken Shamrock.
Except Hughes will choose his fights really carefully from now on
Has anyone ever had the idea to maybe boycott Elite XC? Im just saying.
I don’t always agree with you but this is definately a must way of thinking for mma fans.
That would be awesome!!!! You know there are just numbers are REAL fighters that put in excruciating hours in the gym and WORK their way up for $2000 a fight IF THAT , in some cases….
So you know taht MAYN are sick of the CIRCUS paydays this guy is geting. they should rename name it EliteXC scripted circus if thats how they want to show it.
Sickening ass joke. He will probably get anotehr couple hundred K for a fight that MOST in the audience might be able to win
I’ve heard someone mention that before. But I can’t remember who, or where they did it.
I see Kimbo getting hurt. Shamrock has forgotten more MMA than Kimbo will ever know. I would rather see Kimbo vs. Gannon!! The ONE man who beat Kimbo on the street. I would tune in for that. Amagine the hipe to that fight. Say it, you would rather see that.
what a joke
What a dumb…dumb move. The organiztion will now be known officially as Douchebag XC
Kimbo: “man what a tough loss, gotta train more jits. at least my first loss came to a legend like ken shamrock, what more needs to be said?”
no mention of ken being over the hill
Ken: “Frank, you’re next”
lol this is sucjh a joke
So you are liking Ken in this fight? Him and his brother are both proud and stubborn. I have a feeling that he will want to stand and trade with Kimbo, and get KO’d. However, if he puts together ANY sort of gameplan, he can easily win this fight, by taking it to the ground, DUH! Not only does Ken have the option of pounding him out once there, but he is also well versed in submissions and can still snap one on pretty quickly, especially on a novice like Slice.
What do you think the odds to this fight will be? I think that this will be the lowest odds on any Kimbo fight to date. I think that Shamrock would get action at +300 or even a bit less actually. Opening odds would probably be about:
Kimbo: -375 (78.95% chance of winning)
Shamrock: +275 (26.67% chance of winning)
I can see both sides of the fence getting play at those odds.
If they open at something insane like:
Kimbo: -600
Shamrock: +450
I will be putting a lil sumthin sumthin on Ken for sure, even with all those losses in a row.
I put some cash on Hendo to win against Palhares, so if that pans out I’ll definatley throw down a small bet on Ken for those odds.
But knowing my luck Dan will lose, I won’t have gambling money for a while and then Ken will pull it out and win since I didn’t get to bet on him.
depending on the first month of football, I’ll throw a small fortune (5k maybe) on shamrock with odds like those. Then pray ken doesn’t stand with him
Ken Shamrock last won June of 2006 against Kimo…not it’s Kimbo.. hummm.. I like VM had to say.. but Ken may throw his a game plan out the window.. a la Wang..and want to throw blows with Kimbo..
KEVIN. better wait and see if dan mirigliotta is the ref for kimbo’s fight again before you make this bet. just a thought.
shammy by leg lock! lol
I will even throw like 20 bucks on shammy if he is +300. at some point Shammy is going to get sick of being knocked out and will want to actually win a fight so he will break out his dusty submission game. at +300, I would throw something petty on Shammy!
I will probably bet Shammy hoping that he doesnt want to get Knocked out on National television and PRAY that he busts out a submission game.
Considering the fact that ElitexC was considering Gannon, we cant really complain about shammy!
By the way, the Diaz vs. Noons 2 fight is officially DEAD!
Congrats to KJ Noons for successfully ducking his way out of a Diaz fight….like a true champion! lol
As I’ve said before, Noons is a di*k!!!
shamrock needs to retire before they put him in a retirement home!!!!!!!
I cant even beleive that Ken will be APPROVED by the fight commision???!!! Which he has not, AS OF YET
He is going to get murdered.
What a shame, these circus freakshows..But again Kimbo does not fight anyone under the age of 40…Come on, K-Jokes opponent must meet certain criteria…..Usually ALL of the following
Opponent must be
OLDER, MORE OUT OF SHAPE, HAS NAME RECOGNITION, HASNT WON IN YEARS, HAS NO BUSINESS EVEN COMPETING ANYMORE(unless for a paycheck)
how much is he getting paid to stand with kimbo? if he shoots, it’s over. even at 75 years old, he’s big and strong enough to hold kimbo down and pound him out. Elites brass is smart trying to legitimize kimbo with an over the hill NAME! casual kimbo lovers will hear ken shamrock and think, wow if kimbo wins he’s a top 5 fighter. I truly hope ken has one more good performance left!
Im sure if Ken attempts takedowns he will win, but knowing him he is too stupid to do that and will trade punches with kimbo and get ko’ed. Thompson showed how it easy to take Kimbo down and Ken is a lot better at grappling/wrestling than Thompson. But yeah they probably will pay Ken some extra to keep it standing. Elite XC is a joke, i only watch for the Cesar Gracie fighters.
Also Elite XC should change from MMA to professional wrestling. That way they can be sure they get the outcomes they want.
Professional wrestling is more appropriate, especially with Kimbo doin’ the DDT to Thompson, haha!!
Ken is old, but I too believe if he shoots Kimbo could get his first loss. The other people are right, it does seem like Ken’s forgotten his ground game and wants to stand. I see him training very hard and smart for this one and giving Kimbo a run for his money…as long as he can get by the first couple minutes.
WHAT!! Come-on XC we all know you’re Kim-Joke needs to fight a real fighter thats young and ready then ever!
We already read your little Kim-Joke comment above. It is just too annoying reading “Kim-Joke” to even bother reading posts with it in it, which I don’t, and haven’t for a while.
GIVE HIM THIAGO SILVA HA HA HA JK I DONT HAVE KINBO THAT MUCH
Is this a joke? And they say they arent giving him easy fights.
If Kimbo dont get a real fight after this i will be pissed! But as for now i dont mind this fight at all should be his final step before a real test.(least it better be)
It will be rigged anyways…
Kimbo’s beard could probably knockout Shamrock.
You’re thinking of Chuck Norris.
Well thats pretty weak. I hope Shamrock wins by GnP, now that would FUNNY!!!!
This is strange, I wonder if Brett Rodgers didn’t want to take the fight with Kimbo, much like KJ versus Diaz? This is why this company will never succeed, they want to control the outcomes of fights as much as possible. This will definitely will be another easy win for Kimbo, since the company is in so much trouble they don’t want to risk it by having Kimbo lose, but they need to figure out that this type of matches are what is ruining their company.
Freak show matches like these are not good for MMA regardless if it is on network TV or not, they do not showcase ELITE MMA to the masses (but then again who will be watching after their previous poor exhibitions).
Well another good thing to point out, since kimbo’s pro carreer started, if we count Ray Mercer (even though I know it’s labeled an exhibition), 3 of his last 5 opponents have been over 40 yrs old…
I’d say that at least 95% of the fans that purchase UFC all the UFC PPV’s will be watching. No UFC fan that I “know in the real world” has missed a free EliteXC event.
True I am one of those suckers. EXC might think they are getting O.K. ratings right now because they are on free t.v. But wait until they go PPV, they will be able to count the number of PPV buys on one hand.
i think kimbos fights definately have a cloud over them as far “rigged” or “set-up” is concerned. And although Ken is WAYY past his prime and overdue for a retirement after seeing Kimbos performance/cardio and ground skills its one the Hal of Famer might be able to pull out. then again maybe NOT!
-Kimbo Hater’s Club
haha
Sadly enough, I think their cardio is about even lol.
Oh wow. I will have to watch this haha. Should be….well.
yep, he definatley backed down from brett rogers.
its ok though because i for one dont mind this match up.
but this needs to be his last gimme.
I don’t think he’s backing down from Rogers, as he said he’d fight him after Rogers called him out. However, Kimbo should go public soon with a demand to fight him, or he’s going to be bashed in the court of public opinion worse than in the cage. I believe this is just Elite protecting their investment for as long as inhumanly possible. I can’t remember who put up what I’m about to paraphrase regarding this earlier, but I agree, and props to them, but,” A loss to a respectable opponent would do far more for his career than another win over an easy opponent.” Or something like that.
chef, Kimbo could have addressed all this fir months now. He really believes he’s not a joke, and now (if) he beats a UFC legend (even well past his retirement/prime, some fans will buy in.
Hmm, well the sad truth is, that this is a fight Shamrock could really win lol. All he has to do is get it to the ground, and lay on him for 3 rds. I don’t know where Ken’s head is at, if he’s all about Elite XC or if he wants to go out with a bang, but I’d love to see him go out on a win at least.
BUT, if Ken did win, he’d then start hyping the overhyped fight between him and his brother. And then he’ll be in at least a dozen more fights in small promotions that hold events at biker conventions and bingo halls, where he’d be getting KO’d
All adding more “credability” to kimbo slice… lol
ANy one wanna make some money, Put it all on Kimbo. XC wont let kimbo get beat by shamrock. quite frankly this is a horrible matchup. Id like to know who set this up. THe average guy doesnt know who shamrock is. AND for any mma fan like myself its going to shitty to see a legend lose again. remember Tito/Shamrock ??? retire already, im sure youll make more coin training or going to seminars!
the average guy knows who kimbo is, thats the point. The average kimbo loving guy remembers The worlds most dangerous man from wwe!
True.
Let’s all hope for MMA’s sake ken takes it by kneebar/heelhook.
Elite is such a sham, I can’t wait to see it fold.
Ducking Rogers, wow Kimbo that should rank you about 86th as a heavyweight.
Congratulations on fighting your second 42+ year old man in 3 fights.
You suck, hope Ken beats you.. somehow.
Actually its 42+ year old in three of his last four. Let’s not forget the farce with Larry Holmes.
I’d love to see Ken take this, although I doubt it. I’m not mad though – eventually EliteXC will be FORCED to give Kimbo a real opponent who will expose him for the sham that he is.
Larry Holmes? You mean Ray Mercer. Simple mistake…… just clarifying
Ooops! Yeah, Psyqo – I meant Ray Mercer. My bad!
The only way Ken has a chance is to run at him and tackle him to the mat and keep the fight on the ground. Shamrock is so far past his prime it isn’t even funny. The man has made a ton of money getting his ass kicked in the last five plus years and for that my hat goes off to him.
What a joke, and that’s what Kimbo will continue to be in the world of mma until he fights someone that is not a has been or a weak opponent. How the hell can duck Brett Rogers if he was serious about mma he would be out to fight the best guys.
which is why Brock has my respect.
Shamrock got dropped by Berry’s punch that didn’t connect!! lololhahaha.. o yea.. geee lets pick that guy. this fight is going to be comedy. boycott!
i’d rather watch kimbo/brett rogers.
ken via kneebar late in round 1..
ken wont let what happen to him against berry happen in this one. this ones going to the ground.
he is “The Worlds Most Dangerous Man” haha
“Kimbo” vs “The Corpse of Ken Shamrock” rematch part 4. I can see it now.
LOL…LMAO…ROFL!!!!!
Come on are u kidding me Ken really needs to stay out of this one even if he dose Tap Kimbo the ref is just going to turn his head. I am tired of these bs match ups. Kimbo should fight Mirko.
If Ken locks in a tight heel-hook and the ref looks the other way, we’ll see the end of Kimbo’s career on national television. That would be irony. They try to set up a fight that will make Kimbo look good. XC pays the ref off to ignore taps, Ken doesn’t play along, and their cash cow gets his ACL, MCL and meniscus permanently destroyed. Oops.
Honestly though, even though I don’t like Kimbo and his effect on MMA, I’d hate to see that happen. Heel hooks are no joke. Makes my knee hurt thinking about it!
Come on Ken, you have to have at least good fight left in you !
After seeing Kimbo’s last performance I really think he’s the underdog here. Yeah, Ken is old and washed up but I still think he can pull out a victory over this guy. If he comes in with any game plan at all Ken can win. And to say that XC will fix the match sounds a little far fetched to me. “Ken, you take a dive in the second”. Giving him easy match ups yeah, but fixing the fights, come on.
Hey Ken got in the cage with Ortiz recently and did a lot better than Kimbo would, so I think Kimbo is the underdog too.
It is obvious that Elite is trying to give Kimbo fights that give him big knockout highlight reels. After a while there is only so many times that Kimbo can be put in with soft touches before even the casual fans revolt. If Kimbo gets past Ken Shamrock which I hope he doesn’t but it isn’t looking good for Ken. Elite has to turn up the competition for Kimbo or he will become a laughing stock of the mma world.
Does this match-up really surprise anyone? Maybe they “consulted” Gary Shaw on this inevitable “Fight of the Century” candidate.
Ken-shoot in and secure leg lock. Match over. This is the battle of the “Tomato Can Punisher” vs. “Geriatric Submisson Grandpa”.
I knew it!
Ken Shamrock is going to win this fight. He has too much experience to lose to Slice. As long as he doesn’t get in a brawl with slice for the 1st 3 minutes of the fight, I believe Shamrock can get the take down and work a leg lock or a toe hold. He may be way past his prime, but his experience and jitsu game will prove too much for Slice.
I hope your right, I will be rooting for Shamrock on this one.
I agree that I think Ken has a good chance if he keeps it on the ground. Kimbo looked lost on the ground against Thompson and even an old Ken Shamrock should school him. Plus Kimbo has questionable cardio at best that he should exploit.
But what I really think is gonna happen, is Ken’s gonna get the take down, then he’s gonna fall back for that old heel hook/leg lock and fail (like he kept going for against Ortiz), like usual. Then give Kimbo mount and get GnP’d out. And just like MAGIC, now they can market Kimbo’s ground skills..
This just has to stop. It started becoming a bad joke the second the thompson fight was made, now its getting out of hand.
But i guess people will see whats really happening now, getting a tailor made fighter for kimbo with his two last fights being losses wasnt easy enough, so now they get a guy with his last FIVE fights being losses.
Isn’t this one of the signs of the Apocolypse?
Is Ken allowed to bring his walker with him into the ring?
The saddest part of this is that I’ll probably watch it. With the same kind of nervous anticipation that I feel when I pass the site of a traffic accident waiting to see if there is a body bag on the ground.
and yet if Shamrock wins then both Kimbo and XC will look stupid….Kimbo for being grossly over rated and XC for hyping the street hustler.
I will only watch elite to see gina the turn the channel hoping for a nip slip at some point.
What a mess…
greatest match up ever!!!!!!!!!!! 30 second KO!
greatest match up ever!!!!!!!!!!! 30 second KO!
Ken will not lose this fight…he realizes his entire career, family name and legacy is riding on it
Tito So should have signed with elite he could have fought ken 10 more times the way they like to save there stars
Everytime i hear about this joke named Kimbo my respect for Lesnar increases.
this makes me wonder if firing Gary Shaw really had any effect on the organization outside of production.
I think his brother is vice president or something. So there’s still a Shaw at Elite Xc which can never be a good thing.
I heard that Jared is his son, I don’t know a thing about the douchebag Shaw’s though so don’t quote me.
yep its shaw’s son.
This is a great move in my opinion. After the last EliteXC bombing in ratings, a Kimbo vs Shamrock main event will bring viewers back. Although Shamrock has a terrible record in recent years, his name alone is enough to make people tune in. Either way this goes, it can be spun by Elite XC favorably. Kimbo can go in a defeat a “legend” in the sport, or if he loses he is just a rookie in mma who lost to a seasoned veteran. Its still more interesting than James Thompson, Brett Rogers or Sean Gannon.
ONCE EVERY ONES TUNES IN AND SEE WHAT A JOKE THE ELITE XC (KINBO) IS THEY WILL NEVER TUNED IN AGAIN TRUST ME IT HAPPENED TO ME
What a coward…Kimbo said he would take all comers….Monson called him out so lets have it…
The only bad thing about this fight is that it will be the main event. Otherwise, I think it’s about right for Kimbo. He only has three pro fights and should not be fed to the wolves like a lot of people think. Shamrock will be a decent test because he can beat Kimbo on the ground. It’s a classic striker v submission match.
jared shaw runs elite
SHAMROCK FTW!!!!!!!!!!!
WEAK!!!!! Shamrock just lost by KO to another can. There is no way in hell this fight should happen.
ken could get knocked out 5 times in a row and kimbo still wouldnt be above him. He doesnt deserve to be in there with a legend after 3 fights. Ken will make him tap.
I would love to see Shamrock leg lock him! The way that Tito ran through Ken in the last 2 fights makes me wonder if he has anything at all left in the tank though.
It actually makes me sad, I have this vision of Ken standing there beaten, sullen and sad. With a dying twinkle of past glory still fading in the eye’s. Hand outstretched, voice slightly constricted but accepting of the reality of the situation. Asking for his last purse; only 5k… head downward and shoulders sunken, Ken walks off into the sunset… Of course I want Ken to win, but thats just a really sad thought I had… lol
whats sad is that this is the main event…and when I say sad I mean sad as in HAHAHAHA
This is a sad match up for both fighters. Kimbo wants to prove himself as a real mma contender and Shamrock is looking for a come back and try and be the next Randy. Kimbo is NOT a mma contender at this time. If so, please for the love of God give him someone that matters. I use to love watching Ken as a kid and he needs to move on. Concentrate on your kid or do something to help the sport.
What a joke and they are calling this a fight. If this was the shamrock of 10 years ago this matchup would not be happening. If shamrock can get this to the ground then it could be over but I see a quick knockout coming…..
I honestly don’t see Kimbo knocking anybody out again…he IS NOT a good striker…he has one punch power for 1 rnd and thats it….
Shamrock by leglock.
I heard that Shamrock was a replacement because Mohammed Ali was busy watching “Hogan knows best” that night…..and they wonder why we don’t take him seriously? seriously?
The bad news is that (shortly) Robbie Lawler, Kimbo, and Gina will all be free agents…”Does somebody have the number for Tito’s agent”???
Tito is his own agent, trainer, cornerman, and PR guy…thats his problem
Robbie could probably come to the UFC and be a mid level fighter if that didn’t work he could always go down to WEC and be a decent fighter there, Kimbo would probably get an offer to go compete on TUF, win or lose his drawing power would carry him 2 maybe 3 fights in the UFC then if he’s lucky and he improves maybe he settles for fighting in the WEC, and Gina’s fighting carreer would be over, barring her competing in smaller shows with female divisions.
Kimbo couldn’t fight in the WEC, espcially with them getting rid of the heavier weight classes.
hahhahaha
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!…This is so pathetic…This is the main event!…HA HA HA HA HA!…
OMG! Ilike to see it for the fun of it! But Shamrock looked finished in his last Cage Rage fight in the uk!
Grim must be pissed now – Bigfoot’s out do to suspension so there goes the championship shot that Elite was gonna use to quiet Grim for not giving him his shot at Kimbo…
Shamrock is banged up at 44. He’s lost the physical and mental edge. Give one of these other guys a legit shot. What happens if Shamrock wins – does he get a shot at the title?? Nothing like a 45.5 yr old guy fighting for the HW title.
Match Kimbo with Dave Pee Wee Herman. That would be a good fight….
Guys if you totally think about it this fight has some sort of build up from an IFL promo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP0Lh2-i8ks&feature=related
and maybe Shamrock will beat him who knows, but if you guys don’t think this will draw then somethings wrong with you. The casual MMA fans know the Shamrocks so they’ll tune in instead of catching that football game or whatever else is on. Remember last time EliteXC tried to impress all of you guys (The hardcore MMA fans) they pulled out a terrible rating. You have to take it into the eyes of EiteXC. Just my opinion
it will be over in 60 seconds. yeah i will watch it but its only goign to take a few min of my time to watch it. Thats not entertaining
Shamrock submits Kimbo late in the first!
Ken Shamrock might be the first MMA fighter to DIE in the ring.. this is a JOKE !! if Tito can beat Shamrock then Kim-Joke can kill him
YOUR A JOKE IF YOU THINK KIMBO IS BETTER THAT TITO HE DOSENT EVEN DESERVE TO BE IN THE SAME RING AS TITO
I;m guessing Kimbo’s not cutting down to Light Heavyweight.
Does anyone know what weight Shamrock walks around at?
220’s to 230’s. Probably more like 230 nowadays
Shamrocks last fight against Robert “Buzz Berry was at heavyweight and he came in at 220 for that!
At 44 years of age its asking a bit much of the body to cut weight
Shamrock submits queerbo late in the first!
Hell yeah!!!
I got a feeling Shamrock will be his stubborn self and strike with Kimbo
The reason they keep giving him has beens and never was’, is because they know that’s all he can handle right now!
By the way, I know for a fact that Kimbo has juiced earlier this year. I won’t elaborate on how I know, but, he did! I guess they’re not testing him.
tell me how you know now
Sure. You have inside sources and you can’t state them right? Will Kimbo’s crew off you for snitchin?
But, he’s not the only one slipping through the cracks!
That just goes to show what kind of lame ass show they put on and if they really wanted to put Kimbo to the test they would get a real fighter. Really MMA is not the showcase for dumb fighting, that is what the WWE is for, just ask Brock.
to me they might have just set themselves up for the downfall,setting a fight with kimbo and shamrock ,everybody knows that shamrock is over the hill ,and this odviously suppose to be another can for kimbo ,but shamrock if he can take him down he can and will beat kimbo ,which will show the world that kimbo was and still is a fraud along with his cheezy organization
Elite XC is a joke of an organization – they are basically belittling MMA.
hahaha ewwwwwww elite xc is ugly
KIMBO IN THE UFC = SUICIDE
KIMBO = JOKE
ELITE XC= WWE +MMA
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KIMBO AND THE ELITE SUCKS
Finally we get to see the two best heavyweights in the world duke it out. Its about time a promotion quit protecting its top fighters like the UFC does and just put their two best (and in my opinion the two best in the world in any organization) up against each other.
The sarcasm was dripping in your comment!
Ken shouldn’t even be allowed to compete anymore the guy could get seriously injured he’s too old and in this fight he’s much smaller than Kimbo! he’s had his dose of leather to the face a long time ago..
hahaha im in a bad mood and that comment made me smile.
Shamrock is going to weigh what 220 against Kimbo if that? Kimbo will weigh 260+ after the weigh ins? I mean seriously, if Buzz Berry can knock out Shamrock, what will Kimbo do to Ken?
This is straight laughter. Thanks Shaw.
I agree. I feel bad for Ken Shamrock but hey, he will be getting money for this at least.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Shamrock
LOL this guy has won 1 fight in 7 years???
another easy win for kimbo, i’m wondering when he’s gonna fight a REAL opponent???
cornu
You needed Wikipedia for that???
hahaha yeah no kidding.
WOW
I am so rooting for Ken in this fight. It was pathetic of them to try to prop up Kimbo against a big name like Ken Shamrock with what they see is an easy victory. I hope Ken ends this farce that is Kimbo.
I would love for Ken to beat Kimbo and then to retire. He would leave with respect to casual MMA fans because he beat the “almighty” Kimbo and from the hardcore fans because he ended the Kimbo hype.
You gotta be kidding me!
I have said many a time that having Elite around is good cause competition for the UFC is nothing but a good thing cause it will keep them sharp and make sure the fighters make a good living. However I am getting sick of EliteXC putting their prize fighters in with tomatoe cans. I hope that Affiction takes the second spot and gives the UFC a run for their money cause I’ve had it with EliteXC. Say what you want about the UFC but they don’t protect their fighters like this. Brock Lesnar is a prime example if you want to be a top fighter then you better fight them.
Ken You Suck! KimJoke You suck too…keep fighting bums!
Now is it really Kimbo’s fault for him being inexpierenced and fighting old popular fighters that are garbage? I single handedly place the blame on Elite XC. They should of never signed Kimbo untill he had 3 or more am fights underneath his belt. I mean it’s all about money for elite XC, and there literally is no bigger fight out there at heavyweight for Kimbo than to fight the old dangerous man Ken Shamrock. It brings in money and it is a smart business move for Elite XC. But it makes us hardcore fans laugh and each and every time there is a elite XC CBS show, the UFC and WEC just looks more and more like the only two breeds of MMA that actually understand how to run the business. But is that a bad thing?
Elite XC is known for protecting its fighters, look at Gina Carano, BigRoid Silva, Kimbo Slice and Nick Diaz. They protech those fighters with weak opponents to make those fighters look good so that they can bank money on them.
But remember Paul Daley vs. Jake Shields (the only guy not named Robbie Lawler/Ninja Rua who takes hard fights.) This fight will be as close to a fight of the year as you can get. I am extremely excited to witness this fight.
Ken Shamrock doesn’t deserve disrespect. He has been in the sport since its original days. He just can’t let go of it and i can’t really blame him. There is a lot of money in MMA nowadays and he probably wants some of that as well considering he is a pioneer of the sport in a sense. Kimbo is getting what they give him. He wanted to fight Brett Rogers. I truly believe that Kimbo wouldn’t back down from any fight. He is just being fed these easy fights for the organization….not for him.
To be honest, I don’t mind watching any fight! I love MMA! I don’t watch any other sport! So, I’ll watch this match up. But, Elite XC is on their way out if they don’t get real, real quick!
I’m with you, I LOVE MMA. However, do you honestly think that this fight will be an exhibition of the sport? This is going to be another log on the stupid Kimbo fire. I hate Kimbo. He’s not an MMA fighter. He’s a thug from the streets that needs to stay there, and all this fight is going to do make me want to slap around more kids that say Kimbo could take out Randy Couture or Wanderlei.
If ken doesnt get knocked out he will submit Kimbo
SO you al agree that KIMBO is better than Tito?
Seems like i remember big ppv numbers for ken vs tito 1 and 2??
KIMBO is ducking BRETT ROGERS!
Your totally right. When he went public and stated that he would fight him and when he stepped up to him at the press conference. He is ducking Brett Rogers…good call.
bunch of haters! hell ya they’re trying to keep kimbo undefeated, but so what?! this is an exciting fight, it creates serious intrigue. i would rather see the back-yard brawler fight an “over-the-hill” mma legend than an “in his prime” push over like James Thompson. i personally don’t mind them grooming the inexperienced fighter, i’ll still be tuning in for sure
I LOVE this matchup.
Sub the fark out of Kimbo for me Kenny.
PLEASE.
That would make my day and probably be the final nail in the coffin for EliteXC. Seriously, having their most valuable possession get subbed by a guy that hasn’t won a fight in however long.
SWEET.
I guarantee 6 million views, Kimbo is a star
For this to be a MMA board, you guys bitch and moan alot, Good House Keeping forums has tougher minded people than here …geesh
This fight is fixed. Ken will be paid to box and get knocked out. Anyone who thinks otherwise is fooling themselves.
Kimbo is a bloody joke and a disgrace to mma fighters and fans everywhere. He is nothing but a street thug and a dirty fighter. I hope Ken chokes out kimbo so he gets a taste of what mma is all about – not just bloody standing there swinging those arm’s like an ape in the hope to get a knockout.
Shame on you cbs, shame on you elite xc – you bring nothing but disgrace to mma.
this is the most stupid thihg ever hahahahahahahahahahaha what a fuken joke what hapen to brett rogers vs kimbo the joke slice………………..
NOOOOOOOoooo. Please don’t tell me I have to root for Ken Shamrock? I think I’ll just hope they both make contact on the first punch and knock each other out.
This is like having to a hot date paid for, but then finding out you have to choose between Janet Reno & Rosie O’Donell
didn’t he get KO’d by a jab against Berry?
So now Ken S. is a can? If Kimbo is the joke you say he is even a past his prime Shamrock should handle him EASY right? I dont get the logic.
Keep in mind that MMA is a business, and from a business standpoint, Ken is still a marketable fighter because he still has one of the highest name recognitions among casual MMA fans. I agree with most of you that Ken is way past his prime, but from a business standpoint, this matchup makes total sense. If Kimbo wins, then his stock value will rise, because he will have beaten a well-known UFC Hall of Famer, and EliteXC’s biggest investment will continue to pay dividends.
If Ken tries to stand and bang the fight is going to Kimbo. Seems like Ken has lost alot of his last few fights cause he is trying to do to much stand up.
I’d like to see the Ken of old, but just don’t see it happening.
Anyway no one is forcing Shamrock to do it so why feel bad for him? He wants the payday.
people would liek to see Ken of the old?
hmmm? oh oh, like back in the day when he fought Severn for 30 minutes and litally did not touch him. Yeah, great fighter he was! Pfft The joke lives on!
Okay I figured this would happen. I don’t understand the reason why EliteXC chooses to protect Kimbo. Do they really think Ken is a for sure loss to Kimbo.I don’t think so! Ken is old past his prime, but still has the heart of a Champion! This is his last Chance for Respect. What ekse than to sumbit the Internet Icon in Kimbo Slice. I think a loss to Ken Shamrock is worse than a loss to a legit heavyweight in Brett Rogers. EliteXC is making a bad deciosion with this fight as a Main Event! Horrible! I will not be watching but hoping to read on MMAMANIA.COM that Ken sumbmitted Kimbo via Leg Lock!
I think (hope) this fight will end like Lesnar vs Mir. Kimbo being Lesnar and Shamrock being Mir.
Come on, Ken! Win, then retire on a win! STOP FIGHTING, YOU GEEZER!
I’ve heard that if Kimbo wins this fight his next fight will be against Dan Severn.
Kimbo vs Kimo.
Or maybe he will fight the last guy Shamrock beat. Whoever that was.
shamrock should retire and go back to the wwe til he is as old as rick flair WOOOOOOOO!!
Shamrock will throw the fight after taking a hit and on a swing from kimbo that is missed he will go down.
Sorry… first round less than 30 seconds in the fight. My prediction!!
THEY WILL DANCE AND PUT ON A SHOW FOR THE GOOD MONEY FANS PAY.
IF THEY WERE SMART THEY WOULD PRATICE BEFORE THE FIGHT TO MAKE IT LOOK AS THOUGH IT’S A REAL FIGHT!!!
WHAT A JOKE THIS ONE IS.
Sorry… first round less than 30 seconds in the fight. My prediction!!
Another washed up can for Kimbo. God I fucking hate Elite XC.
Can we NOW officially change Kimbo’s name to KIMBO ‘The Duck’ SLICE?! Rogers must be PISSED!
OMG is Elite XC really that much in the hole for cash.
Let’s just put MMA right up there with WWF. Talk about ruining reality! Kembo has no skills and Ken Shamrock has used up all his.
I’d rather watch grass grow. Who cares who wins!! neither of them are going anywhere!! I went to Newark NJ to watch Kembo’s last fight and was hopeing it was his last fight. There are to many MMA fighters out there that are worth watching, but than again non of them would gain anything by beating Kembo or Ken Shamrock. Comeon Elite XC this is not a fight, it’s a showdown between an wish I was and wish I still could. Hope there’s golf on that night!! Back to IFL who wouldn’t even try to insult the intellengence of MMA sports fans by pushing this bout off as a meaningful match. Dana White is smart enough to not even try to set up a match like this one. He will just let Elite destroy itself with these kind of bouts.IFL, UFC good thinking! stick to the real thing.
FRANKIE D
OMG is Elite XC really that much in the hole for cash.
Let’s just put MMA right up there with WWF. Talk about ruining reality! Kembo has no skills and Ken Shamrock has used up all his.
I’d rather watch grass grow. Who cares who wins!! neither of them are going anywhere!! I went to Newark NJ to watch Kembo’s last fight and was hopeing it was his last fight. There are to many MMA fighters out there that are worth watching, but than again non of them would gain anything by beating Kembo or Ken Shamrock. Comeon Elite XC this is not a fight, it’s a showdown between an wish I was and wish I still could. Hope there’s golf on that night!! Back to IFL who wouldn’t even try to insult the intellengence of MMA sports fans by pushing this bout off as a meaningful match. Dana White is smart enough to not even try to set up a match like this one. He will just let Elite destroy itself with these kind of bouts.IFL, UFC good thinking! stick to the real DEAL.
FRANKIE D
Kudos to Elite XC. The perfect match for Kimbo at this point in his career. Kimbo has real potential to be a major draw for MMA. He’ll continue to grow and improve and draw attention to the sport. I for one am glad Elite XC gave Kimbo a chance.
Dana White should watch out, he’s pissing off more and more fighters – first Couture, then Tito, who’s next? He thinks he’s the only game in town and wants to control everything. I think he’s in for a rude awakening.
Hey! I blame BOTH Kimbo and XC for him fighting these guys! Brock Lesnar is a big investment but he’s not letting them feed him punching bags!!!
go go go kimbo you are the best of the best… remains confident yourself your win…
And for an encore Kimbo is going to PROVE he is the greatest ever by fighting MUHAMMAD ALI!
my name is Darius Denzel Wesley and me being one of the strogest kids in the world I can tell no one in the MMA or UFC can beat or even match Kimbo Slice man…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..\
The next fight of kimbo i would love to see kimbo fight against de brother of Fedor. Alex…
Give him anybody to fight and Kimbo will eat them up and shit them out the next day. Every fighter has to work his way up the ladder before getting legitimate fights. Watch him!! By the end of 2008, nobody is going to be able to take the phenomona known as Kimbo Slice. He IS the next real deal!!
My screen name was directed specifically at you. “Phenomona” isn’t even a word, and your fighter got his ass handed to him while fighting STAND UP, the only thing he was worth a shit at. I love it…Kimbo dick riders are now crying like little bitches after he got his ass kicked by a dude with pink hair. LOL!
Darius-learn to spell between sets. Kimbo got knocked out by a journeyman light-heavyweight in 14 seconds. And that’s Kimbo’s only legit talent-striking on his feet. I always knew he would get killed by a legit ground fighter heavyweight. Now, I have proof that he can be beaten by a descent striker, too. Kimbo has talent: he’s big and strong and hits like a truck. But, his chin is in question, his defense is sloppy, and we’ve seen that he can be taken down and beaten on. I can’t imagine he can withstand a top ground and pound or submission fighter. He’ll likely be rehabilitated, fighting more bad, and/or over-the-hill fighters. But he’ll never be a top heavyweight in the world.
kimbo would kill rock on his feet and ather he wins the ultimate fighter hes going to kill him on the ground and ather a few warm ups hes comming brock he gone beat you badder than goldburg did damm