Best fights of Frank Shamrock
Over 14 years as a professional, Frank Shamrock has compiled a 23-10-2 (17) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Frank Shamrock submits Masakatsu Funaki in their 2nd fight
On November 4, 1995 Frank Shamrock faced Masakatsu Funaki. It was their second meeting. Shamrock was 22 years old with a record of 5-3-1, and Funaki was 26 with a record of 18-4. Shamrock was coming off a win and Funaki was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Masakatsu Funaki via toe hold in the 1st round.
2. Frank Shamrock chokes out Phil Baroni
On June 22, 2007 Frank Shamrock fought Phil Baroni for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title. Shamrock was 34 years old with a record of 22-8-2, and Baroni was 31 with a record of 10-7. Shamrock was coming off a loss, while Baroni was coming off a win. Shamrock submitted Phil Baroni via choke-out in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Frank Shamrock submits Minoru Suzuki in their 2nd fight
On January 28, 1996 Frank Shamrock fought Minoru Suzuki for the vacant Pancrase Openweight title. It was their second meeting. Shamrock was 23 years old with a record of 7-3-1, and Suzuki was 27 with a record of 18-6. Shamrock was on a 3-fight winning streak and Suzuki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Minoru Suzuki via kneebar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Frank Shamrock draws with Kiyoshi Tamura
On April 23, 1999 Frank Shamrock faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a light heavyweight bout. Shamrock was 26 years old with a record of 18-7-1, and Tamura was 29 with a record of 15-3-1. Shamrock was on a 7-fight winning streak and Tamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Frank Shamrock submits Manabu Yamada in their 2nd fight
On July 22, 1996 Frank Shamrock faced Manabu Yamada in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Shamrock was 23 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Yamada was 27 with a record of 18-11-3. Shamrock was coming off a loss. Shamrock submitted Manabu Yamada via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Frank Shamrock submits Minoru Suzuki
On April 8, 1995 Frank Shamrock faced Minoru Suzuki. Shamrock was 22 years old with a record of 2-2, and Suzuki was 26 with a record of 13-4. Shamrock was coming off a loss, while Suzuki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Minoru Suzuki via rear-naked Choke in the 1st round.
7. Frank Shamrock submits Jeremy Horn
On May 15, 1998 Frank Shamrock defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Jeremy Horn. Shamrock was 25 years old with a record of 16-7-1, and Horn was 22 with a record of 9-2-3. Shamrock was on a 5-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Jeremy Horn via kneebar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Frank Shamrock KOs Tito Ortiz
On September 24, 1999 Frank Shamrock defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Tito Ortiz. Shamrock was 26 years old with a record of 18-7-2, and Ortiz was 24 with a record of 4-1. Ortiz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shamrock stopped Tito Ortiz via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Frank Shamrock defeats Bas Rutten
On December 16, 1994 Frank Shamrock faced Bas Rutten. Shamrock was 22 years old with a record of 0-0, and Rutten was 29 with a record of 6-2. Rutten was coming off a win. Shamrock won via majority decision.
10. Frank Shamrock draws with Allan Góes
On May 13, 1995 Frank Shamrock faced Allan Góes. Shamrock was 22 years old with a record of 3-2, and Góes was 24 with a record of 0-0. Shamrock was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.