Tag Archives: Ken Shamrock

MMA’s Classic Rivalries

Silva v Sonnen

Most of the trash talk you hear seep from the lips of MMA fighters is little more than marketing tactics used to draw the attention of the general public. But every now and then, bad blood does indeed boil between two professional fighters, and when it does, you know things are going to get exiting, violent, and likely bloody.

5 Fighters Who Should Hang the Gloves Up

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There comes a time when it’s not just wise, but mandatory for a professional fighter to call it quits. MMA is a dangerous sport that tends to produce concussions, broken bones, dislocated limbs and in a very select few instances, even more. There’s no reason to loiter with the lions if your ability to defend yourself has all but disappeared.

Looking Back at The Ultimate Fighter Coaches

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The 14th season of The Ultimate Fighter ends tonight with the final two semifinal bouts in the first season to feature bantamweights and featherweights. For only the second time in series history the coaches will square off at the finale this Saturday alongside their fighters.

Staph Infection Forces Ken Shamrock off WEF Card

Sometimes you can’t catch a break.  Ken Shamrock, who was scheduled to meet Anthony Rea tonight at WEF in Orlando, was forced off the card when he came down with MRSA while taking care of his son who also has staph.

Who Should Royce Gracie Fight at UFC Rio?

Ok, let’s all disregard the obvious question here, which is, WHY Royce Gracie should fight at UFC Rio.  This isn’t like baseball where the old times can come in, throw out the ceremonial first pitch and then wave to fans as he steps off the mound and into immortality.  This is a sport, where your opponent tries to render you either unconscious or unable to defend yourself.  He knows this and still wants to fight, so the question isn’t why should Royce fight, I guess, it’s who should Royce Fight.

Impact FC 2 results

Last night was a delightfully exciting big name Mixed Martial Arts Card taking place in Sydney Australia with many well know Pride, UFC, and Dream veterans.  It was one of those things the MMA elitist fans were drooling over and the card defiantly delivered a wild and exciting thrill ride for us all. The event was packed with all sorts of finishes and only 2 of 10 fights even made it to the third round, and only one to decision.

The first three fights were prelims and were not broadcasted; here are the quick results;