Ken Shamrock MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Ken Shamrock

KEN SHAMROCK

“The World’s Most Dangerous Man”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 29-17-2
(T)KO 4-11
SUB 22-4
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 1″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 02/11/1964 (62)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 72.5″ (184cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Lion’s Den • Reno, Nevada
NICKNAME “The World’s Most Dangerous Man”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
🏛️
Inaugural UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Pioneer Wing • Class of 2003 (Inducted at UFC 45)
🏆
Inaugural UFC Superfight Champion Defeated Dan Severn at UFC 6 • 2 Consecutive Successful Title Defenses
🥇
Inaugural King of Pancrase Champion 1994 King of Pancrase Tournament Winner • First Foreign MMA Champion in Japan
⚡
Founder of the Lion’s Den First Mixed Martial Arts Camp in the United States • Trained Multiple World Champions
Ken Shamrock Record
WINS29
KO/TKO
4
SUB
22
DECISION
3
LOSSES17
KO/TKO
11
SUB
4
DECISION
2
DRAWS2
DR
2
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 48 professional bouts (29-17-2).

Win Rate

29 wins · 48 bouts

Loss Rate

17 losses · 48 bouts

Finish Rate

26 finishes · 48 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

4 KO/TKOs · 48 bouts

Submission Rate

22 submissions · 48 bouts

Decision Rate

3 decisions · 48 bouts

KEN SHAMROCK FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Royce Gracie Brazil Brazil
Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie
Feb / 19 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:22) Feb / 19 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:22
METHODTKO
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🥊 Historic Trilogy Main Event • Shamrock vs. Gracie 3
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Royce Gracie
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup201 lbs vs 191 lbs
Royce Gracie Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-3
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout28-16-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the third bout of their historic 23-year rivalry, Gracie landed an uncalled knee to Shamrock’s groin during a clinch exchange, following up with a knee to the head and ground strikes to force a referee stoppage at 2:22 of round one.
LOSS
Kevin Ferguson United States United States
Bellator 138: Unfinished Business
Jun / 19 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:22) Jun / 19 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:22
METHODTKO
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🥊 Catchweight (232 lbs) Main Event • Shamrock vs. Kimbo
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kevin Ferguson
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 232 lbs
Kevin Ferguson Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout28-15-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock dragged Kimbo Slice to the canvas early and locked in a deep rear-naked choke. Kimbo fought through the hold, broke free, and returned to his feet to land a devastating right hook that dropped Shamrock for a TKO stoppage at 2:22 of round one.
LOSS
Mike Bourke United States United States
KOTC: Platinum
Nov / 25 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:00) Nov / 25 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME2:00
METHODTKO
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🥊 KOTC Heavyweight Feature • Shamrock vs. Bourke
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Mike Bourke
Fight LocationSouth Africa Durban, South Africa (ICC Durban Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 255 lbs
Mike Bourke Record at Bout (Opponent)9-16-1
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout28-14-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock suffered a leg injury during an early grappling scramble, which Bourke capitalized on with heavy punches on the canvas to force the referee stoppage at exactly 2:00 of round one.
WIN
Johnathan Ivey United States United States
USA MMA: Return of the Champions
Oct / 16 / 2010
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 16 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 Heavyweight Superfight • Shamrock vs. Ivey
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Johnathan Ivey
Fight LocationUnited States Lafayette, Louisiana, United States (Cajundome)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup218 lbs vs 254 lbs
Johnathan Ivey Record at Bout (Opponent)29-42-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout27-14-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock controlled the cage against veteran journeyman Ivey, using calculated striking combinations and ground control over three full rounds to capture a clear unanimous decision victory.
LOSS
Pedro Rizzo Brazil Brazil
Impact FC 2: The Uprising: Sydney
Jul / 18 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:33) Jul / 18 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:33
METHODTKO
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🥊 Legends Superfight • Shamrock vs. Rizzo
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Pedro Rizzo
Fight LocationAustralia Sydney, Australia (Sydney Entertainment Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup218 lbs vs 242 lbs
Pedro Rizzo Record at Bout (Opponent)18-9-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout27-13-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rizzo systematically chopped down Shamrock with vicious low leg kicks in Sydney, damaging his lead leg before following up with punches on the ground to secure a TKO stoppage at 3:33 of round one.
WIN
Ross Clifton United States United States
Wargods/Ken Shamrock Productions: The Valentine’s
Feb / 13 / 2009
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:00) Feb / 13 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:00
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 Valentine’s Eve Massacre Main Event • Shamrock vs. Clifton
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Ross Clifton
Fight LocationUnited States Fresno, California, United States (Selland Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 360 lbs
Ross Clifton Record at Bout (Opponent)6-8-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout26-13-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock floored the 360-pound super-heavyweight Clifton with a flush right hand, quickly established side control, and locked up an armbar to secure the tapout in exactly 60 seconds.
LOSS
Robert Berry United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cage Rage 25: Bring it On
Mar / 08 / 2008
KO
Rnd 1 (3:26) Mar / 08 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME3:26
METHODKO
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🥊 Cage Rage 25 Main Event • Berry vs. Shamrock
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Robert Berry
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 240 lbs
Robert Berry Record at Bout (Opponent)11-7-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout26-12-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UK debut at Wembley Arena, Shamrock engaged in a heavy exchange against the cage with Berry, succumbing to a clean flurry of unanswered punches that forced referee stoppage at 3:26 of round one.
LOSS
Tito Ortiz United States United States
UFC Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
Oct / 10 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:23) Oct / 10 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:23
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Trilogy Finale Main Event • Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Tito Ortiz
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout26-11-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final chapter of their legendary feud, Ortiz scored an early takedown and unleashed ground-and-pound punches against the cage, prompting referee John McCarthy to stop the contest at 2:23 of round one.
LOSS
Tito Ortiz United States United States
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
Jul / 08 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:18) Jul / 08 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME1:18
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 61 Main Event Rematch • Ortiz vs. Shamrock 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Tito Ortiz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout26-10-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Following a takedown by Ortiz in the first minute, Ortiz landed unanswered elbows from the top. Referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the bout at 1:18, drawing immense controversy and immediate outrage from Shamrock over an early stoppage.
LOSS
Kazushi Sakuraba Japan Japan
PRIDE 30: Fully Loaded
Oct / 23 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:27) Oct / 23 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 30 Legends Superfight • Sakuraba vs. Shamrock
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)17-8-1 (1 NC)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout26-9-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sakuraba caught Shamrock with a clean straight right hand during a striking exchange, causing Shamrock to stagger into the ropes clutching his eye and forcing a stoppage at 2:27 of round one.
LOSS
Rich Franklin United States United States
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Apr / 09 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:42) Apr / 09 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:42
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 TUF 1 Finale Feature • Shamrock vs. Franklin
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Rich Franklin
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Cox Pavilion)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-0 (1 NC)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout26-8-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock went for a heel hook in the opening minutes, but slipped on the canvas. Franklin quickly took advantage from top position, landing heavy ground strikes to win by TKO at 2:42 of round one.
WIN
Kimo Leopoldo United States United States
UFC 48: Payback
Jun / 19 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:26) Jun / 19 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:26
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 48 Co-Main Event Rematch • Shamrock vs. Kimo 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kimo Leopoldo
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 235 lbs
Kimo Leopoldo Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-1
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout25-8-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated rematch eight years in the making, Shamrock timed a devastating counter knee to Kimo’s chin as he lunged forward, knocking him out cold in just 86 seconds.
LOSS
Tito Ortiz Title Fight United States United States
UFC 40: Vendetta
Nov / 22 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 22 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Ortiz vs. Shamrock 1
Challenger
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Tito Ortiz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup201 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout25-7-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In one of the most pivotal fights in MMA history, Shamrock staggered Ortiz early with power punches, but Ortiz rallied with relentless wrestling and brutal ground-and-pound, forcing Shamrock’s corner to throw in the towel after three grueling rounds.
LOSS
Don Frye United States United States
PRIDE 19: Bad Blood
Feb / 24 / 2002
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 24 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE 19 Heavyweight Grudge Bout • Shamrock vs. Frye
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Don Frye
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 220 lbs
Don Frye Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout25-6-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An unforgettable war of attrition. Shamrock relentlessly attacked Frye’s legs with vicious ankle and heel locks, while Frye absorbed the agony and landed sharp boxing combinations, earning a razor-thin split decision after 20 violent minutes.
WIN
Sam Adkins Title Fight United States United States
WMMAA 1: MegaFights
Aug / 10 / 2001
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (1:26) Aug / 10 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:26
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
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Belt Inaugural WMMAA Heavyweight Championship • Shamrock vs. Adkins
Captured Title
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Sam Adkins
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 225 lbs
Sam Adkins Record at Bout (Opponent)5-11-2
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout24-6-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock scored a quick takedown, isolated Adkins’ left arm from top position, and locked in a tight kimura to win the inaugural WMMAA Heavyweight championship in 86 seconds.
LOSS
Kazuyuki Fujita Japan Japan
PRIDE 10: Return of the Warriors
Aug / 27 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:46) Aug / 27 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME6:46
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 10 Heavyweight Feature • Shamrock vs. Fujita
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kazuyuki Fujita
Fight LocationJapan Tokorozawa, Japan (Seibu Dome)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 245 lbs
Kazuyuki Fujita Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout24-5-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock punished the Japanese wrestling standout with punishing strikes early on, but suffered heart palpitations due to an arrhythmia episode during the bout, prompting his corner to throw in the towel at 6:46.
WIN
Alexander Otsuka Japan Japan
PRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Finals
May / 01 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (9:43) May / 01 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME9:43
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Superfight • Shamrock vs. Otsuka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Alexander Otsuka
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup230 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexander Otsuka Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout23-5-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his much-anticipated return to mixed martial arts at the Tokyo Dome, Shamrock knocked Otsuka down with a thunderous right hand and followed up with ground strikes to claim a TKO victory at 9:43.
WIN
Brian Johnston United States United States
UFC: Ultimate Ultimate 96
Dec / 07 / 1996
Submission
Rnd 1 (5:48) Dec / 07 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME5:48
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Ultimate Ultimate 96 Feature Bout • Shamrock vs. Johnston
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Brian Johnston
Fight LocationUnited States Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Fair Park Arena)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 230 lbs
Brian Johnston Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout22-5-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock grounded the powerful kickboxer Johnston, transitioned into full mount, and applied a forearm choke to force the submission at 5:48 before embarking on his historic WWE run.
LOSS
Dan Severn Title Fight United States United States
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
May / 17 / 1996
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (3:00) May / 17 / 1996
ROUND3
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt UFC Superfight Championship • Shamrock vs. Severn 2
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Dan Severn
Fight LocationUnited States Detroit, Michigan, United States (Cobo Arena)
Duration1 x 30 min (+ 2×3 OT)
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 250 lbs
Dan Severn Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout22-4-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Restricted by last-minute judicial threats in Michigan that forbade closed-fist strikes, the competitors engaged in a 36-minute tactical standoff, with Severn earning a split decision to claim the title.
WIN
Kimo Leopoldo Title Fight United States United States
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
Feb / 16 / 1996
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:24) Feb / 16 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME4:24
METHODSubmission
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Belt UFC Superfight Championship • Shamrock vs. Kimo 1
Defended Title (2nd Defense)
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kimo Leopoldo
Fight LocationPuerto Rico Bayamón, Puerto Rico (Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 250 lbs
Kimo Leopoldo Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout21-4-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his Superfight belt in Puerto Rico, Shamrock took the powerhouse Kimo to the mat and secured a swift kneebar to force the tapout at 4:24 of round one.
WIN
Kazuo Takahashi Japan Japan
Pancrase: Truth 1
Jan / 28 / 1996
Decision
Rnd 1 (20:00) Jan / 28 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME20:00
METHODDecision
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 1 Superfight • Shamrock vs. Takahashi 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kazuo Takahashi
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 20 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Kazuo Takahashi Record at Bout (Opponent)12-6-1
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout20-4-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock controlled Takahashi across 20 grueling minutes with top positioning and submission attempts to earn a points decision victory.
WIN
Katsuomi Inagaki Japan Japan
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 7
Dec / 14 / 1995
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:19) Dec / 14 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME3:19
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 7 Feature • Shamrock vs. Inagaki
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Katsuomi Inagaki
Fight LocationJapan Sapporo, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 195 lbs
Katsuomi Inagaki Record at Bout (Opponent)6-7-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout19-4-2
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock dragged Inagaki to the ground early, locked in an arm-triangle choke, and elicited a submission at 3:19 of round one.
DRAW
Oleg Taktarov Title Fight Russia Russia
UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
Sep / 08 / 1995
Draw
Rnd 2 (3:00) Sep / 08 / 1995
ROUND2
TIME3:00
METHODDraw
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Belt UFC Superfight Championship • Shamrock vs. Taktarov
Retained Title (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Oleg Taktarov
Fight LocationUnited States Buffalo, New York, United States (Memorial Auditorium)
Duration1 x 30 min (+ 3 min OT)
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 210 lbs
Oleg Taktarov Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout19-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock established top position against Sambo specialist Taktarov and landed heavy ground strikes over 33 total minutes. Without judging criteria in place, the contest was officially ruled a draw, allowing Shamrock to retain his Superfight championship.
WIN
Larry Papadopoulos Australia Australia
Pancrase: 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round
Jul / 22 / 1995
Submission (Achilles Lock)
Rnd 1 (2:18) Jul / 22 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME2:18
METHODSubmission (Achilles Lock)
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🥊 Neo-Blood Tournament Special Match • Shamrock vs. Papadopoulos
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Larry Papadopoulos
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 190 lbs
Larry Papadopoulos Record at Bout (Opponent)1-4-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout18-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock quickly took Australian jiu-jitsu practitioner Papadopoulos to the canvas, immediately attacking the lower leg and securing an Achilles lock submission at 2:18 of round one.
WIN
Dan Severn Title Fight United States United States
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
Jul / 14 / 1995
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:14) Jul / 14 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME2:14
METHODSubmission
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Belt Inaugural UFC Superfight Championship • Shamrock vs. Severn 1
Captured Inaugural Superfight Title
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Dan Severn
Fight LocationUnited States Casper, Wyoming, United States (Casper Events Center)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 250 lbs
Dan Severn Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout17-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock countered collegiate wrestling standout Severn’s takedown with a razor-tight guillotine choke, securing the submission at 2:14 of round one to become the inaugural UFC Superfight Champion.
LOSS
Minoru Suzuki Title Fight Japan Japan
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 4
May / 13 / 1995
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (2:14) May / 13 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME2:14
METHODSubmission (Kneebar)
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Belt King of Pancrase Openweight Championship • Shamrock vs. Suzuki 2
Lost Title
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Minoru Suzuki
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 198 lbs
Minoru Suzuki Record at Bout (Opponent)16-5-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout17-3-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Catch wrestling specialist Suzuki capitalized on a scramble on the mat, locking up a swift kneebar to submit Shamrock at 2:14 of round one and claim the King of Pancrase championship.
DRAW
Royce Gracie Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 5: Return of the Beast
Apr / 07 / 1995
Draw
Rnd 2 (5:00) Apr / 07 / 1995
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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Belt Inaugural UFC Superfight Championship • Shamrock vs. Gracie 2
Superfight Title Rematch
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Royce Gracie
Fight LocationUnited States Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Independence Arena)
Duration1 x 30 min (+ 5 min OT)
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 180 lbs
Royce Gracie Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout17-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a grueling 36-minute encounter, Shamrock neutralized Gracie’s jiu-jitsu from top position, landing effective strikes and headbutts throughout the bout; with no judges assigned, the historic contest ended in an official draw.
WIN
Bas Rutten Title Fight Netherlands Netherlands
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
Mar / 10 / 1995
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (1:01) Mar / 10 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME1:01
METHODSubmission (Kneebar)
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Belt King of Pancrase Openweight Championship • Shamrock vs. Rutten 2
Defended Title (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Bas Rutten
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bas Rutten Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout17-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first title defense, Shamrock dropped into a kneebar during an early grappling transition, forcing Rutten to submit in just 61 seconds.
WIN
Leon Dijk Netherlands Netherlands
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
Jan / 26 / 1995
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:45) Jan / 26 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME4:45
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Pancrase Eyes of Beast 1 Feature • Shamrock vs. Dijk
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Leon Dijk
Fight LocationJapan Nagoya, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 210 lbs
Leon Dijk Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout16-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock brought Dutch kickboxer Dijk down to the canvas with ease and applied a heel hook submission at 4:45 of round one.
WIN
Manabu Yamada Title Fight Japan Japan
Pancrase: King Of Pancrase Tournament Second Roun
Dec / 17 / 1994
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 1 (30:00) Dec / 17 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME30:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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Belt Inaugural King of Pancrase Tournament Final • Shamrock vs. Yamada
Captured Inaugural King of Pancrase Title
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Manabu Yamada
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 190 lbs
Manabu Yamada Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-1
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout15-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final of the grueling two-day tournament, Shamrock out-pointed and controlled submission expert Yamada over 30 continuous minutes to capture a unanimous decision and become the inaugural King of Pancrase.
WIN
Masakatsu Funaki Japan Japan
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Second Roun
Dec / 17 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (5:50) Dec / 17 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME5:50
METHODSubmission
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🥊 King of Pancrase Tournament Semifinal • Shamrock vs. Funaki 2
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Masakatsu Funaki
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout14-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock avenged his earlier loss to Pancrase co-founder Funaki by locking up an arm-triangle choke on the mat at 5:50 to punch his ticket to the tournament final.
WIN
Alex Cook United States United States
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Rou
Dec / 16 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:31) Dec / 16 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:31
METHODSubmission
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🥊 King of Pancrase Tournament Quarterfinal • Shamrock vs. Cook
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Alex Cook
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Alex Cook Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout13-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock dispatched Cook with authority, securing an arm-triangle choke submission at 1:31 of the opening frame to advance to Day 2 of the tournament.
WIN
Maurice Smith United States United States
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Rou
Dec / 16 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:23) Dec / 16 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME4:23
METHODSubmission
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🥊 King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Round • Shamrock vs. Smith
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Maurice Smith
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 220 lbs
Maurice Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout12-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock closed distance against world champion kickboxer Smith, took him to the mat, and locked in an arm-triangle choke submission at 4:23.
WIN
Takaku Fuke Japan Japan
Pancrase: Road To The Championship 5
Oct / 15 / 1994
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:13) Oct / 15 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME3:13
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
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🥊 Road to the Championship 5 Feature • Shamrock vs. Fuke 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Takaku Fuke
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 195 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)4-6-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout11-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock controlled the exchanges on the canvas, moved into back control, and applied a tight rear-naked choke at 3:13 of round one.
WIN
Christophe Leninger United States United States
UFC 3: The American Dream
Sep / 09 / 1994
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:49) Sep / 09 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME4:49
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 3 Tournament Quarterfinal • Shamrock vs. Leninger
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Christophe Leninger
Fight LocationUnited States Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Grady Cole Center)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Christophe Leninger Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout10-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock mounted judo national champion Leninger and landed punches until Leninger tapped out to strikes at 4:49 of round one.
WIN
Felix Lee Mitchell United States United States
UFC 3: The American Dream
Sep / 09 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:34) Sep / 09 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME4:34
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 3 Tournament Opening Round • Shamrock vs. Mitchell
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Felix Lee Mitchell
Fight LocationUnited States Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Grady Cole Center)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 195 lbs
Felix Lee Mitchell Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout9-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock executed a quick takedown against kung fu stylist Mitchell, transitioned to the back, and locked in a rear-naked choke to secure the win at 4:34.
LOSS
Masakatsu Funaki Japan Japan
Pancrase: Road To The Championship 4
Sep / 01 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:30) Sep / 01 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Road to the Championship 4 Main Event • Funaki vs. Shamrock 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Masakatsu Funaki
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout9-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki reversed a takedown attempt on the ropes, transitioned smoothly to Shamrock’s back, and sank in a rear-naked choke at 2:30 of round one.
WIN
Bas Rutten Netherlands Netherlands
Pancrase: Road To The Championship 3
Jul / 26 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (16:42) Jul / 26 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME16:42
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Road to the Championship 3 Main Event • Shamrock vs. Rutten 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Bas Rutten
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Komazawa Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bas Rutten Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout8-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the opening chapter of their rivalry, Shamrock survived punishing palm strikes before taking Rutten down and securing a rear-naked choke after 16 minutes and 42 seconds of intense action.
WIN
Matt Hume United States United States
Pancrase: Road To The Championship 2
Jul / 06 / 1994
Submission (Arm Lock)
Rnd 1 (5:50) Jul / 06 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME5:50
METHODSubmission (Arm Lock)
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🥊 Road to the Championship 2 Feature • Shamrock vs. Hume
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Matt Hume
Fight LocationJapan Amagasaki, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 195 lbs
Matt Hume Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout7-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a technical battle between two premier American catch wrestlers, Shamrock gained the upper hand on the ground and locked up a kimura armlock to force the tap at 5:50.
WIN
Ryushi Yanagisawa Japan Japan
Pancrase: Pancrash! 3
Apr / 21 / 1994
Submission
Rnd 1 (7:30) Apr / 21 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME7:30
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Pancrash! 3 Feature Match • Shamrock vs. Yanagisawa
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ryushi Yanagisawa Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout6-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock controlled the pace and positional exchanges on the canvas, eventually securing a heel hook at 7:30 of round one to force the submission.
WIN
Minoru Suzuki Japan Japan
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
Jan / 19 / 1994
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (7:37) Jan / 19 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME7:37
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
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🥊 Pancrash! 1 Main Event • Shamrock vs. Suzuki 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Minoru Suzuki
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 198 lbs
Minoru Suzuki Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout5-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a high-level submission grappling exchange, Shamrock isolated Suzuki’s leg during a scramble and locked in a heel hook at 7:37 to take the victory.
WIN
Andre Van Den Oetelaar Netherlands Netherlands
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 4
Dec / 08 / 1993
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (1:04) Dec / 08 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME1:04
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
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🥊 Hybrid Wrestlers 4 Feature • Shamrock vs. Van Den Oetelaar
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Andre Van Den Oetelaar
Fight LocationJapan Hakata, Japan (Hakata Star Lanes)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 210 lbs
Andre Van Den Oetelaar Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout4-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock attacked the lower leg immediately after the opening bell, securing a heel hook to finish Dutch kickboxer Van Den Oetelaar in just 64 seconds.
WIN
Patrick Trey Smith United States United States
UFC 1: The Beginning
Nov / 12 / 1993
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:49) Nov / 12 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME1:49
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 1 Tournament Quarterfinal • Shamrock vs. Smith
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Patrick Trey Smith
Fight LocationUnited States Denver, Colorado, United States (McNichols Sports Arena)
Duration1 x Unlimited min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 215 lbs
Patrick Trey Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout3-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his Octagon debut at the inaugural UFC event, Shamrock swiftly dragged kickboxer Patrick Smith to the ground and locked in a heel hook submission at 1:49.
LOSS
Royce Gracie Brazil Brazil
UFC 1: The Beginning
Nov / 12 / 1993
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:57) Nov / 12 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME0:57
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 1 Tournament Semifinal • Gracie vs. Shamrock 1
Historic First Clash
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Royce Gracie
Fight LocationUnited States Denver, Colorado, United States (McNichols Sports Arena)
Duration1 x Unlimited min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 175 lbs
Royce Gracie Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout4-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the pivotal tournament semifinal that ignited mixed martial arts, Gracie maneuvered Shamrock to the mat, established dominant position, and locked in a rear-naked choke to force a tapout in just 57 seconds.
WIN
Takaku Fuke Japan Japan
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 3
Nov / 08 / 1993
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:44) Nov / 08 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME0:44
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
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🥊 Hybrid Wrestlers 3 Feature • Shamrock vs. Fuke 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Takaku Fuke
Fight LocationJapan Kobe, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 195 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout2-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock blitzed Fuke at the opening bell, secured back mount, and sank in a rear-naked choke to force a submission in only 44 seconds.
WIN
Kazuo Takahashi Japan Japan
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
Oct / 14 / 1993
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (12:23) Oct / 14 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME12:23
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
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🥊 Hybrid Wrestlers 2 Feature • Shamrock vs. Takahashi 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Kazuo Takahashi
Fight LocationJapan Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Kazuo Takahashi Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout1-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shamrock battled through a grueling 12-minute grappling engagement with Takahashi before securing a heel hook submission at 12:23 of the opening frame.
WIN
Masakatsu Funaki Japan Japan
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
Sep / 21 / 1993
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (6:15) Sep / 21 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME6:15
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
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🥊 Inaugural Pancrase Event Main Event • Shamrock vs. Funaki
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupKen Shamrock vs Masakatsu Funaki
Fight LocationJapan Urayasu, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup220 lbs vs 200 lbs
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the historic main event of the very first Pancrase card, Shamrock stunned the Japanese crowd by taking down Pancrase co-founder Funaki and forcing a tapout with a rear-naked choke at 6:15 of round one.
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