His father Richard Kilpatrick was a United States Air Force enlistee, and his mother Diane Kilpatrick was a waitress and dancer who had her first son when she was 15. He is one of three sons of Richard and Diane Kilpatrick. United States San Diego, California Ken Shamrock "The World's Most Dangerous Man" ASSOCIATION Lion's Den CLASS Heavyweight Wins 28 KO / TKO 3 11% SUBMISSIONS 22 79% DECISIONS 3 11% Draws 2. Shamrock faced Pedro Rizzo on July 18, 2010, at an event called Impact Fighting Championships in Sydney, Australia. At the time, Gracie had a reputation as being seemingly unbeatable. Ken Shamrock, Self: WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Tina Ramirez, 40, is the first candidate to seek the GOP nomination in the state's 7th Congressional District. [18], At Lassen High School, Shamrock (known there as Kenny Nance) excelled in football and wrestling. Opinions were mixed regarding the KO's legitimacy, though Ken's adopted brother and rival, Frank, stated to believe the stoppage was justified.[60]. According to authoritative sources, Ken's net worth is estimated to be over $2 million, the main source of his wealth coming from his career in wrestling, as well as mixed martial arts. Ken Ramirez (Editor), John G. Shedd Aquarium. Shamrock made an appearance in the independent Wrestling company Juggalo Championship Wrestling during their flagship annual event, Bloodymania III, defeating Jimmy Jacobs with Dan Severn as the special guest referee. Following the King of the Ring, Shamrock feuded briefly with the returning King Mabel, who had interfered to attack him in a rematch with Jarrett, and whom Shamrock defeated in a singles match injuring his leg. Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Children: Yes (Fallon Marie Shamrock, Rebecca Shamrock, Connor Kenneth Shamrock, Sean Garret Shamrock, Ryan Shamrock) Dating/Girlfriend . Shamrock returned to professional wrestling in March 2002, refereeing a Ring of Honor match between Bryan Danielson and Low Ki. Erin Fallon. [14] He was also the first foreign MMA champion in Japan, winning the title of King of Pancrase Openweight title. In November, Shamrock joined Mr. McMahon's Corporation after McMahon offered him "a family" in exchange for his services. [5][6] He debuted in 1989 in Royal's North Carolina-based Atlantic Coast Wrestling promotion under the ring name Wayne Shamrock. 57. And my attitude was, I'd rather pay Ken Shamrock to not fight. . See Photos. Shamrock made two appearances for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) between 2003 and 2004. Callihan would take his phone and the lights would go off and he would disappear. Right before Round 4 started, Shamrock's cornerman threw in the towel and Ortiz successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as icon and pioneer of the sport. "I took the center of the ring understanding that I was going to be fighting for my life and Dan never came at me," Shamrock said. 226 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 30 November 2022, at 03:26. Shamrock is straight. On March 11, 2016, it was revealed by Texas Combat Sports commission that Shamrock had failed his pre-fight drug test. Nance, who fought in the Vietnam War, joined the local fire department and also worked in roofing and upholstery. Later I heard that Mezger's contract was only for a one-round fight. He was often left to fend for himself, and, without his parents' supervision or guidance, got into many fights. One thing I said in the meeting was, "Do you want me to call Kenny back in here and see what he says?" After ACW folded, he moved on to the George Scott/Paul Jones-run company South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (which initially promoted under the banner of the North American Wrestling Association) and changed his ring name to Vince Torelli. One example Ken talks about is the experience he had when he lived in a group home. [51] If Shamrock withdrew, the main event would have been cancelled and the UFC could have suffered substantial monetary damage. His next fight was against Johnathan Ivey for the USA MMA promotion on October 16, 2010. In early 2004, his first marriage to Tina Ramirez was terminated in divorce. The round ended and Mezger expected the fight to go to the judges, but Pride officials wanted the fight to go to overtime. [29] These matches were Shamrock's first since 2009[30] and his first championship since the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in the summer of 2002. In 1988, Shamrock trained as a professional wrestler under Buzz Sawyer, Nelson Royal, and Gene Anderson. In Pancrase, I had eight fighters in the top ten at one point. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. According to Shamrock, he mistook her for a male, and claims if he realized she was a female, he wouldn't have followed up with strikes. But those early years were a long time ago, and Shamrock is no longer even a shell of the man he once was. They wanted to make it right. Wrestling and will be inducted into its Hall of Fame. A "military brat," Kilpatrick was born at Robins Air Force Base, in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he lived for his first four years. Shamrock injured his shoulder during the fight against Kimo. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the biggest stars in the history of MMA, as well as an icon and pioneer of the sport. UFC's Ultimate Warriors: The Top 10, Clyde Gentry III. He is known as "The Most Dangerous Man in the World." "[88], In Dan Wetzel's eulogy for Kimbo Slice, he described Slice's opponent Shamrock as a "tomato can" in their scheduled October 2008 fight.[89]. ", "Ken Shamrock exclusive interview: Part 1", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ken_Shamrock&oldid=1124710851, Longest fight in UFC history (36 minutes) - with, Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals Superfight Winner, BCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Carlo Cannon, Ranked No. He also seriously contemplated retirement from MMA, citing the fact that he had never lost two fights in a row in his career before and he had a buildup of injuries. Wiin Fallon. [39] The ending of the fight was also controversial, as the referee did not see the tap and ordered the two fighters to continue fighting after Gracie had let go of the hold. I was the champion and (Masakatsu) Funaki was the number one contender. A few years after divorcing her, he married a woman called Tonya, a childhood friend of his. No charges were filed as the Modesto police determined Shamrock acted in self defense.[99]. (Ken Jack/Getty Images) Energy. Whether crafting legislation, securing the release of imprisoned victims, or engaging foreign dignitaries, Tina Ramirez has worked diligently to bring greater freedom and dignity to people around the world. Shamrock released his book, Inside The Lion's Den, on March 15, 1998. On March 23, 1997, Shamrock, identified as Ken Shamrock and billed as "The World's Most Dangerous Man"a name given to him by ABC Newsrefereed a submission match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13.[2]. On January 8, 2015, Shamrock announced that he would fight James Quinn in the United Kingdom in a Bare Knuckle Boxing match. In October 2005, Shamrock lost to Kazushi Sakuraba in Pride: Fully Loaded by TKO. On April 5, 1995, at UFC 5, Shamrock got his rematch with Gracie in a match called "The Superfight," which would determine the UFC Champion. So, how much is Ken Shamrock worth at the age of 57 years old? But there they were, on the other side of the world, fighting before quiet, small crowds in an atmosphere that hardly felt like they were part of a booming sport. Mikey Burnett, UFC 18 post fight interview, January 8, 1999[69], Shamrock was portrayed badly on the show, feuding with his fighters and often appearing uninterested. "[87] WWE announcer Jim Ross said before Shamrock's scheduled fight with Bobby Lashley in early 2009; "There was a time that I could see the veteran, 45-year-old Shamrock, a former WWE superstar, schooling the MMA rookie Lashley but that ship has long since sailed. Shamrock, who turns 45 in February, was expected to fight "Kimbo" on Oct. 4 at what could turn out to be EliteXC's final CBS-televised event. Shamrock later stated that going through with this fight was the biggest regret of his fighting career.[52]. The match ended in a TKO win for Vader as Shamrock was suffering from internal bleeding from a lung infection and a rib injury. Shamrock lost by TKO due to leg kicks. In this article, we'll take a look into his career and Ken Shamrock's net worth in 2021. Tina Ramirez is Director of Government Relations at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Shamrock and the crowd were furious at the early stoppage and Dana White immediately put together a rematch on television. Tina Ramirez We found 15 records for Tina Ramirez in TX, MD and 6 other states. [12], Shamrock made his mixed martial arts debut at Pancrase on September 21. [73] Shamrock then engaged in a feud with White in the media and ultimately sued the UFC for breach of contract, citing that he had one fight left on his deal that the UFC had to honor. "No, no, no, no!"[55]. His mother was pregnant when she was just 15 years old, and Ken came from a broken family. Click a location below to find Tina more easily. And the scary thing about that is that he's an even better trainer. Later he adopted the nickname "Mr. Wrestling" and a more villainous persona. When Shamrock learned of the sudden rule change, he made up his mind that he was not going to fight. Tom Ford December 16, 2017. 2: Know Your Role (in Royal Rumble matches only), WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF No Mercy, WWE '13 and WWE 2K16. [77] Shamrock was then scheduled to fight Bobby Lashley, but tested positive for steroids after the Clifton fight and received a one-year suspension. Youtube Short biography, height, weight, dates: Birth date: February 11, 1964 Birth place: Macon, Georgia, United States Height:6 ft (1.83 m) Weight:216 lbs (98 kg) Profession: Mixed martial artist Nationality: United States of America After the fight was over, Shamrock revealed that he fought Ortiz with a torn ACL. In his return, he only wrestled twice: for the NWA Heavyweight Championship in a gauntlet match,[26] and an eight-man guitar-on-a-pole match. [73] Shamrock ultimately lost his suit against the UFC and was ordered by the court to pay Zuffa's attorney fees, totaling $175,000.[74]. sort by. In 2005, Shamrock married a woman named Tonya whom he had known since childhood. He went on to feud with the newly debuted Chris Jericho until departing the WWF in late 1999 in order to resume his mixed martial arts career. The first "King of Pancrase" in the Japanese fighting circuit . Shamrock briefly feuded with Jeff Jarrett before beginning a rivalry with martial artist Steve Blackman that saw he and Blackman fight one another in a series of unorthodox matches. [20] After passing another tryout in Japan, he was eventually accepted, and in October he had his debut match in UWF, wrestling under the name of "Wayne Shamrock" and defeating Yoji Anjo. I had the chance to talk trash and they gave me the fight; I crossed the line. Resumes. [75] It was announced on August 25 that Shamrock's next opponent would be Kimbo Slice at Elite XC Saturday Night Fight Special on October 4, 2008. [32] Shamrock faced Moose at the 2019 Bound for Glory event in a losing effort. [48] Shamrock expressed desire to fight Gracie again for a third time in 1996, saying that if it went to a draw again, he would have Gracie declared the winner and Shamrock would forfeit his UFC Superfight Championship belt to Gracie.[48]. We thought he retired, he was claiming he didn't and still had one fight. When Shamrock was asked about the matter in 1998, he revealed that Hume and him had agreed to work the match in an exhibition format. And I'm not going to go in there and abuse these guys. Shamrock then had to have surgery to repair it. Though there was controversy, as replays showed Gracie kneeing Shamrock in the groin before taking him down. We were able to get some concessions out of them, money and guarantees of future fights. Ken is from 'Lassen High School' and shone in football as well as wrestling. At the time of the primary, Ramirez owned and operated Hardwire Global, a religious non-profit. He is from American. Ken Shamrock Christophe Leninger 0 0 8 1 1 0 0 0 UFC 3: The American Dream Sep. 09, 1994 KO/TKO Punches 1 4:49 loss. Against doctors' orders, he joined the Shasta College football team, where he was voted team captain in his final season. No Holds Barred: Evolution. He has another four children namely Ryan Robert, Connor Kenneth, Sean Garret, and Fallon Marie with his ex-wife Tina Ramirez. Shamrock, however, broke the same hand during this fight that kept him out of UFC 2 and had to withdraw from the tournament. After the match, Shamrock attacked Chioda for taking the Intercontinental Championship belt from him. In December 2013 at "Amo del Hexagono" in Costa Rica, he made his return by attacking Carlito and challenging him to a match. Not rumor..facts are..Ken and Tina Are Not divorced..California Case still pending..they have been separated for two years,or so..Ken and Alicia have been dating for three years,or so ..and no baby ..so farit has been noted that Ken has also been seen with women other then Alicia Webb..the book he wrote was a crock..no family man thereKen is not even paying child support nor alimony.you can access these facts at any California County Court house , as a matter of . The MMA trainer was a bare-knuckle boxing promoter, wrestler and kickboxer. The UFC and Spike TV did what they thought they needed to do for ratings, but in the end, my fans, my family and my God know exactly who I am."[70]. 6 ft 0 in / 183 cm. Sign Up. In Beyond the Lion's Den, Shamrock states; "In addition to being his friend, I was also trying to get him into Pancrase and if I broke his leg it would be a while before he could recover and he needed the money. After breaking away from the Corporation, thus turning face once more, Shamrock went on to feud with The Undertaker at Backlash and lost. [] So those were understandings I had with guys because I was so much better than they were. When I saw him in his gi, I thought he was some karate guy [with no grappling skills]. [41] While the move is often listed as a rear naked choke, Shamrock later stated it to be actually a gi choke, as Royce had wrapped the cloth of his gi around Ken's neck. Ortiz shed light upon his feelings before the fight in his book This is Gonna Hurt: The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion; "Ken Shamrock is a real good fighter. On November 22, 2002, at UFC 40, nearly four years after the confrontation at UFC 19, Shamrock returned to the UFC to fight Ortiz in a title match for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Connor, 1991. Wrestling) For Ken Shamrock, the worst thing he can possibly be is "normal.". There, he is a one-time Intercontinental Champion, a one-time World Tag Team Champion and the 1998 King of the Ring. Even though he had not started his mixed martial arts career yet, Shamrock had his first fighting experience in Fujiwara Gumi, as the results of many matches were chosen by having the wrestlers partake in competitive grappling at the gym. Party: Republican Party. He is famous for his remarkable times in various tournaments such as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling (TNA), Pride Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Shamrock sustained a large amount of injuries during his WWF career, including a serious neck injury and several knee injuries. In this episode of #WorldMostDangerousPodcast, Ken Shamrock talks about how he overcame obstacles in his life. Referee John McCarthy picked Ortiz up and carried him across the octagon to prevent the situation from escalating further. Shamrock also appeared in episode 15 of the first season of That '70s Show as a professional wrestler, alongside fellow WWE wrestler Dwayne The Rock Johnson. As a senior, he qualified for the state championships in wrestling, but broke his neck in practice days before the competition and underwent neck surgery. In March 2001, Shamrock was scheduled to fight Igor Vovchanchyn at Pride 13 - Collision Course, but re-injured his neck during training two weeks before the fight, the same serious neck injury that ended his WWF career. Frank asserts that he and Ken have never been close and that his attempts to mend their relationship were rejected by Ken. Really, Ken was protecting his fighter. With the win, Shamrock defended his UFC Superfight title for the second time.[49]. 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Shamrock is broadly regarded as a mythical figure and star in the sport of mixed martial arts. "[93] Shamrock learned the art of shoot wrestling primarily from Masakatsu Funaki in Japan and used this style during his fights in the 1990s. Shamrock lived in cars before being placed in a foster home. (Photo credit: Impact! The fight was controversial with many believing Ken took a dive. Tina Shamrock. A feud between Shamrock's Lion's Den camp and Tito Ortiz began to build on January 8, 1999, at UFC 18. Shamrock has been married twice. [96][97], On January 14, 2010, Frank and Ken Shamrock's adoptive father, Bob Shamrock, died due to health complications from diabetes. The mysterious figure threw a fireball into Shamrock's eyes. [21] The success of this match made young professional wrestlers Shamrock, Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki question what they had been told since entering into predetermined wrestling: that nobody would ever pay to see real matches. Current Address Po Box 67623 Phoenix AZ 85082 Maricopa County Since January 2000 Full Name: Tina Marie Shamrock Full Background Report (Sponsored) Current & Past Contact Info Addresses & Phone Numbers Business Records [35], His ninth match, against Matt Hume, would be a controversial one too. Shamrock and his adopted brother Frank Shamrock had an estranged relationship. I wouldn't hurt him, because he had been so green. Ken Shamrock was married twice. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! On October 4, 1992, at the Tokyo Dome, a legitimate match between "Wayne Shamrock" (Shamrock's ring name in Japan) and kickboxer Don Nakaya Nielsen took place. In the early days of mixed martial arts, it was tough to find anybody who inspired more fear than Shamrock. I was not intimidated by him, but I guess you can say I was a little bit afraid."[61]. . [12], He followed up with victories over Yoshiki Takahashi, Takaku Fuke and Andre Van Den Oetelaar, and was slated to fight co-founder Minoru Suzuki on January 19, 1994. During Shamrock's prime, he was known as an explosive grappler with speed, power, agility, and physical strength. After upsetting top UFC fighter and Lion's Den member Jerry Bohlander, Ortiz mimicked shooting at Shamrock and put on a shirt in the octagon which read "I just f**ked your ass". [10][11] 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. [45] Shamrock's next fight was in the semifinals against kickboxer Felix Mitchell. Veit Mller: McAloon Productions Come Hell or High Water Feb 1st 2019: Ken Shamrock . His fighting career. [ 52 ] Danielson and Low Ki Pancrase on September 21, his marriage. Shamrock in the Japanese fighting circuit intimidated by him, but Pride officials wanted the fight go... 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