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 KOs Igor Zinoviev in 22 seconds
On March 13, 1998 Frank Shamrock defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Igor Zinoviev. Shamrock was 25 years old with a record of 15-7-1, and Zinoviev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shamrock was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shamrock stopped Igor Zinoviev via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Frank Shamrock submits Kevin Jackson in 16 seconds
On December 21, 1997 Frank Shamrock fought Kevin Jackson for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Shamrock was 25 years old with a record of 14-7-1, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shamrock was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Kevin Jackson via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Frank Shamrock submits Bryan Pardoe
On March 27, 2003 Frank Shamrock fought Bryan Pardoe for the vacant WEC light heavyweight title. Shamrock was 30 years old with a record of 20-7-2, and Pardoe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Bryan Pardoe via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Frank Shamrock submits Minoru Suzuki in their 2nd fight
On January 28, 1996 Frank Shamrock fought Minoru Suzuki for the vacant Interim 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.