Best fights of Ken Shamrock
Over 22 years as a professional, Ken Shamrock has compiled a 28-17-2 (25) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ken Shamrock draws with Royce Gracie in their 2nd fight
On April 7, 1995 Ken Shamrock fought Royce Gracie for the vacant UFC Superfight title. It was their second meeting. Shamrock was 31 years old with a record of 17-3, and Gracie was 28 with a record of 11-0. Shamrock was on a 9-fight winning streak and Gracie was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Ken Shamrock defeats Manabu Yamada
On December 17, 1994 Ken Shamrock fought Manabu Yamada for the vacant King of Pancrase Tournament and Pancrase Openweight middleweight titles. Shamrock was 30 years old with a record of 14-3, and Yamada was 25 with a record of 14-5-2. Shamrock was on a 6-fight winning streak and Yamada was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shamrock won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Ken Shamrock submits Masakatsu Funaki in their 3rd fight
On December 17, 1994 Ken Shamrock faced Masakatsu Funaki. It was their third meeting. Shamrock was 30 years old with a record of 13-3, and Funaki was 25 with a record of 12-2. Both Shamrock and Funaki were on a 5-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Masakatsu Funaki via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
4. Ken Shamrock submits Bas Rutten in their 2nd fight
On March 10, 1995 Ken Shamrock defended his Pancrase Openweight title against Bas Rutten. It was their second meeting. Shamrock was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Rutten was 30 with a record of 7-3. Shamrock was on a 8-fight winning streak and Rutten was coming off a win. Shamrock submitted Bas Rutten via kneebar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Ken Shamrock submits Dan Severn
On July 14, 1995 Ken Shamrock fought Dan Severn for the vacant UFC Superfight title. Shamrock was 31 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Severn was 37 with a record of 5-1. Shamrock was coming off a loss, while Severn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Dan Severn via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ken Shamrock draws with Oleg Taktarov
On September 8, 1995 Ken Shamrock defended his UFC Superfight title against Oleg Taktarov. Shamrock was 31 years old with a record of 19-4-1, and Taktarov was 28 with a record of 7-1. Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak and Taktarov was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Ken Shamrock submits Kimo Leopoldo
On February 16, 1996 Ken Shamrock defended his UFC Superfight title against Kimo Leopoldo. Shamrock was 32 years old with a record of 21-4-2, and Leopoldo was 28 with a record of 3-1. Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak and Leopoldo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Kimo Leopoldo via kneebar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Ken Shamrock KOs Kimo Leopoldo in their 2nd fight
On June 19, 2004 Ken Shamrock faced Kimo Leopoldo in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Shamrock was 40 years old with a record of 25-8-2, and Leopoldo was 36 with a record of 10-3-1. Shamrock was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Leopoldo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shamrock stopped Kimo Leopoldo via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ken Shamrock submits Bas Rutten
On July 26, 1994 Ken Shamrock faced Bas Rutten. Shamrock was 30 years old with a record of 7-2, and Rutten was 29 with a record of 5-1. Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rutten was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Bas Rutten via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.