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Tina Shamrock is 58 years old and was born on 11/12/1963. Callihan would take his phone and the lights would go off and he would disappear. Combined with money drying out, the need to support his family and being burnt out from fighting, Shamrock left MMA for professional wrestling signing with the World Wrestling Federation. Later I heard that Mezger's contract was only for a one-round fight. On October 4, 1992, at the Tokyo Dome, a legitimate match between "Wayne Shamrock" (Shamrock's ring name in Japan) and kickboxer Don Nakaya Nielsen took place. Anybody who can whoop Dan Severn like that has gotta be a man and I want to test my size against his size. Tina Ramirez received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush in 2005. And I've trained dozens of guys to be champs in other organizations. "[85], After the Impact FC 2 show, Dave Meltzer wrote: "Impact Fighting Championship's pay-per-view show from Sydney was a sad reminder of what the future may hold for many of today's top stars. He is 54 years old as of now. The judges gave a split decision win to Dan Severn, which upset Shamrock because he felt as though Severn had broken the rules by utilizing the banned closed fist punches to the head and headbutts. He went on to feud with the newly debuted Chris Jericho until departing the WWF in late 1999 in order to resume his mixed martial arts career. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! [21] The success of this match made young professional wrestlers Shamrock, Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki question what they had been told since entering into predetermined wrestling: that nobody would ever pay to see real matches. Education. Tina Ramirez is Director of Government Relations at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. ", "Ken Shamrock exclusive interview: Part 1", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ken_Shamrock&oldid=1124710851, Longest fight in UFC history (36 minutes) - with, Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals Superfight Winner, BCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Carlo Cannon, Ranked No. Page 123, UFC 18 post fight interview, January 8, 1999, view at, Last edited on 30 November 2022, at 03:26, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, UFC Superfight Championship (one time, inaugural), NWA: Total Nonstop Action/Impact Wrestling, UFC: Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. [45] The UFC, desperate to put the show on, agreed to the terms. I had the chance to talk trash and they gave me the fight; I crossed the line. Mezger took the fight on two weeks' notice and had a broken foot going into the fight. Shamrock took part in a four way bout for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XV. I was not intimidated by him, but I guess you can say I was a little bit afraid."[61]. After losing to Undertaker, Shamrock, Big Show, Mankind and Test formed The Union, a stable of wrestlers in opposition to the Corporate Ministry. Ken Shamrock has been in a relationship with Alicia Webb (1999 - 2002). He was often left to fend for himself, and, without his parents' supervision or guidance, got into many fights. [45] Shamrock took Severn's action as a sign of disrespect. Both Gracie and Shamrock were upset at the sudden rule change. [12] In the early part of his UFC career, Shamrock was named "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by ABC News in a special called "The World's Most Dangerous Things". According to a report, Shamrock intervened when he saw two people involved in a fight, and when he went to break it up, a female jumped on Shamrock's back and attempted to choke him. I wasn't professional about it, but Ken was and after the fight, we shook hands and went our separate ways."[58]. 0 775 . [14] He was also the first foreign MMA champion in Japan, winning the title of King of Pancrase Openweight title. Kenneth's father was an enlistee in the United States Air Force. [] So those were understandings I had with guys because I was so much better than they were. I wouldn't hurt him, because he had been so green. Tina M Ramirez-shamrock, Tina Marie Ramirez, Tina M Shamrock, Tina M Ramirez and Tina Ramirez Shamrock are some of the alias or nicknames that Tina has used. On April 5, 1995, at UFC 5, Shamrock got his rematch with Gracie in a match called "The Superfight," which would determine the UFC Champion. [24], Shamrock made a special return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling on October 27th, 2022, at Rumble on 44th Street, escorting Clark Connors to the ring for his match against Minoru Suzuki, in which Suzuki was victorious. Shamrock eventually got back to his feet and after six more minutes stalling, the fight went to a judges' decision. Shamrock eventually tapped Johnston out with a forearm choke and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. Ken Ramirez (Editor), John G. Shedd Aquarium. After most of the attention from the media was given to Shamrock, Severn got up and walked out of the door without explanation. Whether crafting legislation, securing the release of imprisoned victims, or engaging foreign dignitaries, Tina Ramirez has worked diligently to bring greater freedom and dignity to people around the world. The feud ended on February 24, 2002, at Pride 19, where Shamrock fought Frye in the main event in a match that potentially had PRIDE Heavyweight Championship title implications (PRIDE FC considered giving the winner of this fight a title shot against Pride heavyweight champion Antnio Rodrigo Nogueira). I have great respect for Ken but he's outstayed his welcome in the octagon, cage, whatever and needs to teach and coach and stop fightingKenny is fighting for one more pay day while Lashley is fighting to help establish what he hopes will be a long term, lucrative, MMA career. Shamrock was then matched up with UFC 5 tournament champion Dan Severn at UFC 6 on July 14, 1995, to determine the reigning champion of the UFC. One thing I said in the meeting was, "Do you want me to call Kenny back in here and see what he says?" But those early years were a long time ago, and Shamrock is no longer even a shell of the man he once was. Shamrock stated that the UFC released him solely because of his decision to coach in the International Fight League. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the biggest stars in the history of MMA, as well as an icon and pioneer of the sport. Well, Ken Shamrock's age is 58 years old as of today's date 13th January 2023 having been born on 11 February 1964. [63] Shamrock responded to his critics in an interview: "I trained three fighters that were the first three (UFC) Middleweight Champions: Jerry Bohlander, Guy Mezger and Frank Shamrock. sort by. During the match Shamrock was able to totally knock out the tough Otsuka, a feat which renowned strikers like Igor Vovchanchyn and Wanderlei Silva failed to do. Ken Shamrock has had two marriages. Throughout early 1998, Shamrock feuded with The Rock and his Nation of Domination stable over Rock's Intercontinental Championship. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) and . Connor, 1991. After the match, Shamrock attacked Chioda for taking the Intercontinental Championship belt from him. We need you! His first marriage to Tina Ramirez ended in divorce in early 2004. UFC MMA Fighter WWF American Male Mixed Martial Artists Bellator Heavyweight Division Light Heavyweight Division Videos More Biography Ken Shamrock is a legendary fighter in mixed martial arts who also had a fruitful career. Shamrock turned heel in October 1998 and won the vacant Intercontinental Championship on October 12, defeating X-Pac in the finals of an eight-man tournament. Shamrock returned to professional wrestling on November 30, 2018, for Battle Championship Wrestling in Melbourne, Australia. [21] He had his first high level bout with Duane Koslowski, Dennis Koslowski's twin brother and a 1988 Summer Olympics Greco-Roman wrestler, whom Shamrock submitted twice before working their actual match. Wrestling and will be inducted into its Hall of Fame. (Photo credit: Impact! Nance remembers a veteran coach telling him that he had never seen a player with as much heart and tenacity as the young Shamrock. He defeated Takashi Iizuka at NJPW Ultimate Crush II in May 2003. Tina Marie Shamrock, 58 Resides in Chula Vista, CA Lived In Clements CA, Mooresville NC, Manteca CA, Lockeford CA Related To Robert Shamrock, Kenneth Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Patricia Shamrock, William Shamrock Also known as Tina Shamrokh, Tina M Ramirez, Shamrock Tina Includes Address (13) Phone (9) Email (6) See Results Gloria Ramirez, 57 A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as icon and pioneer of the sport. [37][45] Shamrock was also fearful that he would be arrested; the troubled boys from his father's foster home would be watching him and he was afraid of setting a bad example. On February 27, 2015, during Bellator 134, it was announced that Ken would return to fight Kimbo Slice at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015. [10][11] He has headlined over 15 main events and co-main events in the UFC and Pride FC and set numerous MMA pay-per-view records. Ryan Robert, Connor Kenneth, Sean Garret, and Fallon Marie are their four children together. Others With a Similar Name. [38], In the first round, Shamrock was pitted against kickboxing stylist Patrick Smith, who he made short work of by throwing Smith to the mat and submitting him with a heel hook. In this article, we'll take a look into his career and Ken Shamrock's net worth in 2021. In 1989, Ken Shamrock made his debut in the South Atlantic Pro Wrestling promotion, and was then introduced to the Japanese wrestling organization "Fujiwara Gumi", as well as mixed martial arts. He again challenged for the WWF Championship in the main event of December's D-Generation X: In Your House, defeating champion Shawn Michaels by disqualification when Triple H interfered. See Photos. [75] It was announced on August 25 that Shamrock's next opponent would be Kimbo Slice at Elite XC Saturday Night Fight Special on October 4, 2008. According to Mezger, Pride did not like the outcome of the fight and changed the agreement/contract on the spot in order to give Sakuraba another chance to win the fight. (pin) Ken Shamrock: wXw Superstars of Wrestling 2019 Jun 1st 2019: Ken Shamrock: def. He lost the title in his next fight against Pancrase co-creator, Minoru Suzuki.[36][37]. [45] During the match, Shamrock forced Severn to tap out to a choke in 2:14 to win the UFC Superfight Championship. [33] On the October 29 episode of Impact!, Shamrock was challenged to a match by Joey Ryan. The match was set for April 2015, but never took place.[81]. Add a New Bio Spouses Ken Shamrock ( - 2002) Children Connor Kenneth Shamrock Sean Garret Shamrock Fallon Marie Shamrock Ryan Shamrock Edit Submitted on July 23, 2013 Citation Use the citation below to add to a bibliography: He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other combat sports. [21], Shamrock made his WWF debut as a face on the February 24, 1997 episode of Monday Night Raw, the same episode of Raw where ECW promoted their first pay-per-view Barely Legal 1997. [35], His ninth match, against Matt Hume, would be a controversial one too. The reigning champion Road Dogg, was able to retain his title by pinning Goldust after Shamrock and Venis were counted out while brawling outside the ring. [83], In July, 2019 via his Facebook page, Shamrock announced that he has "no plans to fight again. After the match, Suzuki and Shamrock stared off, hinting a brawl, however both instead embraced in the ring.[25]. [12], Shamrock made his mixed martial arts debut at Pancrase on September 21. However, Shamrock approached Ortiz and, after the two talked for several seconds, Shamrock said they could put all of their animosity aside as it was always "just business", shaking hands and burying the hatchet. In early 2007, Shamrock became the coach of the Nevada Lions for the International Fight League (IFL). Party: Republican Party. According to Shamrock, he mistook her for a male, and claims if he realized she was a female, he wouldn't have followed up with strikes. Found 2 people matching Tina Ramirez: Tina Ramirez. His father Richard Kilpatrick was a United States Air Force enlistee, and his mother Diane Kilpatrick was a waitress and dancer who had her first son when she was 15. He also seriously contemplated retirement from MMA, citing the fact that he had never lost two fights in a row in his career before and he had a buildup of injuries. On January 8, 2015, Shamrock announced that he would fight James Quinn in the United Kingdom in a Bare Knuckle Boxing match. Shamrock has a huge fan following on his Twitter and Instagram account. During his reign as the UFC Superfight Champion, he was widely considered the #1 mixed martial artist in the world,[15] and in 2008, Shamrock was ranked by Inside MMA as one of the top 10 greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. Following the King of the Ring, Shamrock feuded briefly with the returning King Mabel, who had interfered to attack him in a rematch with Jarrett, and whom Shamrock defeated in a singles match injuring his leg. Shamrock's fighting style has varied over the course of his career. Shamrock's rivalry with the Harts led to his first WWF pay-per-view main event at In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede and culminated in a bout between him and The British Bulldog for the European Championship at SummerSlam which Shamrock lost by disqualification after hitting the Bulldog with a can of dog food. [45] Shamrock's next fight was in the semifinals against kickboxer Felix Mitchell. [18][19] He went through seven group homes and served time in a juvenile hall. He became instantly popular and was put on a match against Masakatsu Funaki next. Youtube Short biography, height, weight, dates: Birth date: February 11, 1964 Birth place: Macon, Georgia, United States Height:6 ft (1.83 m) Weight:216 lbs (98 kg) Profession: Mixed martial artist Nationality: United States of America While training for the match, Shamrock suffered a torn lateral meniscus, a partially torn ACL, a broken nose, and cracked ribs. Ken Shamrock has earned an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars from his MMA career. Tina Shamrock Showing 1 to 3 of 3 results TS Tina Shamrock Chula Vista, CA Search background report The birth date was listed as 1963-10-31. Slice refused to tap, however, and eventually wriggled free from the submission and was able catch Shamrock with one of his trademark powerful right hooks resulting in a TKO loss for Shamrock at 2:22 in the first round. The feud ended at SummerSlam, where Shamrock defeated Blackman in a "Lion's Den weapons match". Ken Shamrock - Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Fight Stats. On November 19, 2005, at UFC 56, Dana White, the UFC president, announced that Shamrock would be one of the coaches (along with Tito Ortiz) for the upcoming third season of The Ultimate Fighter. Shamrock's opponent in the quarterfinals of the tournament was Judo black belt, kickboxer, and Golden Gloves champion Brian Johnston. Had there been ringside judges, UFC matchmaker Art Davie believes that Shamrock would have been declared the winner. [37], From there he went to the newly formed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a fighting tournament that would take place in America. There is one company at this address that we know about Warrior Repair Service. Ken Shamrock Net Worth. However, Shamrock refused to compete in the finals after he learned Gracie had dropped out of the tournament after his win over Kimo Leopoldo, combined with a knee injury he suffered during his match with Leininger. Ken Shamrock is a famous Wrestler, born on February 11, 1964 in United States. Thomas J. Duesterberg. [77] Shamrock was then scheduled to fight Bobby Lashley, but tested positive for steroids after the Clifton fight and received a one-year suspension. Shamrock is broadly regarded as a mythical figure and star in the sport of mixed martial arts. Find your friends on Facebook. This was the first ever Pride event to be broadcast live in America[56] and Pride strategically used Shamrock's drawing power in America by making his Superfight with Otsuka the co-headliner of the event. more . View 5 more. [95] As noted in Frank's documentary, "Bound by Blood," Ken and Frank have reconciled. I was the champion and (Masakatsu) Funaki was the number one contender. Ken Shamrock: Wife, Dating, Family & Friends. Shamrock also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, now Impact Wrestling), where he is a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion the first world champion under the TNA banner and a 2002 Gauntlet for the Gold winner. [42] Mere hours before the event, the UFC suddenly instituted a 30-minute time limit, mainly due to pay per view time constraints. The mysterious figure threw a fireball into Shamrock's eyes. Shamrock made an appearance in the independent Wrestling company Juggalo Championship Wrestling during their flagship annual event, Bloodymania III, defeating Jimmy Jacobs with Dan Severn as the special guest referee. YEARS PRO: 9 (SINCE 1988) . [5][6] He debuted in 1989 in Royal's North Carolina-based Atlantic Coast Wrestling promotion under the ring name Wayne Shamrock. "Jim Ross discusses Chris Jericho's WrestleMania 25 opponent, Steve Austin and the WWE Hall of Fame, and the Ken Shamrock vs. Bobby Lashley MMA fight", "Anyone Here Rolled With Ken? The bout was finished by Shamrock performing a professional wrestling northern lights suplex floated over into a Kimura lock and was widely considered to be a worked shoot. Shamrock married Tonya, a woman he had known since childhood, in 2005. Shamrock lost the rematch with Ortiz in 1:18 of the first round by a technical knockout. [9] The inaugural bare-knuckle event was held in New Town, North Dakota on September 21, 2019, featuring several UFC veterans.[94]. After ACW folded, he moved on to the George Scott/Paul Jones-run company South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (which initially promoted under the banner of the North American Wrestling Association) and changed his ring name to Vince Torelli. After UFC owner Bob Meyrowitz and other UFC officials pleaded with Shamrock to go on with the show, Shamrock, despite the injuries and new rules, reluctantly gave in to the pressure. Then they called it a draw and I'm like, "What?" Frye said: "I saw Ken Shamrock whoop him (Dan Severn) at UFC 6 and I thought, "That's a guy I gotta fight. Ken Shamrock has a 62% win percentage, and has been favored to win in 66% of his fights. Since then, Frye has stated that he only resorted to personal trash talk to make Ken want to fight him. [23] On December 14, Shamrock and fellow Corporation member the Big Boss Man defeated the New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championship, making Shamrock a dual champion. Shamrock held the mount for close to five minutes, throwing open fist palm strikes to Severn's head and an occasional closed fist punch to the body. Shamrock became even more furious when he found a newsletter back at the hotel that explained to readers how Severn was going to destroy Shamrock. He originally thought it was just "wear and tear", but an MRI revealed a torn rotator cuff. He became the first member to be inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame and also the first fighter to ever defend a title in the promotion. Shamrock appeared as a guest on the mainstream American television program Late Night with Conan O'Brien to promote the event. Shamrock engaged in a feud with Don Frye during his career in the Pride Fighting Championships, whose background was Don Frye's trash talking. Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005), Tina Ramirez (m. 1985-2002) Children: Yes (Fallon Marie Shamrock, Rebecca Shamrock, Connor Kenneth Shamrock, Sean Garret Shamrock, Ryan Shamrock) . Shamrock's opponent, the newly crowned Major League Wrestling champion "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, had been slammed on top of an artfully placed box, one of many pieces of furniture the wrestlers turned . Severn eventually gave his back in an attempt to get out and the risk paid off as Shamrock slid off Severn's back and onto his back in full guard. The Rock appealed to Chioda who discovered the foreign object. But there they were, on the other side of the world, fighting before quiet, small crowds in an atmosphere that hardly felt like they were part of a booming sport. He is one of three sons of Richard and Diane Kilpatrick. "[84], Shamrock has been criticized by some in the MMA media for fighting too far past his prime. At the time, Gracie had a reputation as being seemingly unbeatable. Shamrock returned to professional wrestling in March 2002, refereeing a Ring of Honor match between Bryan Danielson and Low Ki. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Who Is Ken Shamrock's Wife? The round ended and Mezger expected the fight to go to the judges, but Pride officials wanted the fight to go to overtime. Shamrock released his book, Inside The Lion's Den, on March 15, 1998. "[88], In Dan Wetzel's eulogy for Kimbo Slice, he described Slice's opponent Shamrock as a "tomato can" in their scheduled October 2008 fight.[89]. Ken Shamrock Productions co-promoted an event with War Gods on February 13, 2009, in which Ken fought in the main event against 6'6, 380lb. "[87] WWE announcer Jim Ross said before Shamrock's scheduled fight with Bobby Lashley in early 2009; "There was a time that I could see the veteran, 45-year-old Shamrock, a former WWE superstar, schooling the MMA rookie Lashley but that ship has long since sailed. On March 23, 1997, Shamrock, identified as Ken Shamrock and billed as "The World's Most Dangerous Man"a name given to him by ABC Newsrefereed a submission match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. Shamrock later stated that going through with this fight was the biggest regret of his fighting career.[52]. Shamrock made two appearances for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) between 2003 and 2004. With the win, Shamrock defended his UFC Superfight title for the second time.[49]. [9] A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as an icon and pioneer of the sport. Shamrock came into the fight with Fujita noticeably smaller than his previous fight with Otsuka, dropping roughly 15 pounds of weight. As it was a shoot style promotion, where real strikes and holds were used, Shamrock was put to spar legitimately against other participants, among them Bart Vale. Ken Shamrock was married twice. Their contributions to our sport, both inside and outside the Octagon, may never be equaled. Who is Ken Shamrock dating in 2023? His departure was attributed on screen to an injury inflicted by Jericho's bodyguard, Mr. Hughes. UFC's Ultimate Warriors: The Top 10, Clyde Gentry III. Exact sum is $1540000. Tonya Shamrock, Dawn Blankenship, Tina Ramirez, Charles Shamrock, Robert Shamrock, Hazel Shamrock. Shamrock eventually had a falling out with Pancrase management in early 1996 and left the company to compete in the UFC full-time. Shamrock and the crowd were furious at the early stoppage and Dana White immediately put together a rematch on television. [37] Finally, after over 15 minutes of stalling, Severn shot for a takedown, but was unsuccessful and following a brief scramble, Shamrock put Severn on his back in full mount. The Brazilian then pulled guard, so the American grabbed his ankle and sat back to attempt another heel hook. Net Worth. 57. However, Ortiz recovered shortly after and went on to dominate the fight with takedowns and ground-and-pound. Available at Google Books at: Inside the Lion's Den. Tina Ramirez (m. ?-2002), Tonya Shamrock (m. 2005) Siblings: Frank Shamrock: Birth Place: Macon, Georgia, United States: Height: 185: Gender: Male: Net Worth: $1.5 Million as of jan 2017: Sun Sign: Aquarius: Shamrock was not as involved with drugs as his brothers, such as his brother Richie, who enjoyed smoking marijuana and eventually using heroin intravenously, but who also played football. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events in both promotions, including 1997's D-Generation X: In Your House, where he challenged for the WWF Championship. And the scary thing about that is that he's an even better trainer. Shamrock objected to using the brass knuckles to Chioda before Chioda reversed the decision and took the Intercontinental Championship belt from Shamrock and gave it back to The Rock, making The Rock the winner via disqualification. Frye won the fight via spit decision,[12][59] and the two hugged after the fight ended, putting an end to their rivalry. [96][97], On January 14, 2010, Frank and Ken Shamrock's adoptive father, Bob Shamrock, died due to health complications from diabetes. Seeing Mezger getting scolded by him, I felt sorry for (Mezger). It might not have been the best plan going into a fight, but considering the options it seemed like the best option available. If I could open a cut and get him to start pouring blood, I could get a referee stoppage. Frye got the edge on a series of clinch battles, while Shamrock dropped down for an ankle lock and transitioned into both a kneebar and a toehold, wrenching Frye's leg badly; however, despite the damage, Frye refused to tap out and managed to knock Shamrock down in a subsequent punching exchange. On September 8, 1995, at UFC 7, Shamrock successfully defended the UFC Superfight Championship against UFC 6 Tournament Champion "The Russian Bear" Oleg Taktarov. Shamrock was then scheduled to face number one contender and rival Dan Severn at UFC 9 in a rematch of their fight at UFC 6, which Shamrock won by guillotine choke in 2:14. The incident angered Shamrock, but there were no consequences. They wanted to make it right. The situation was escalated to the point that police and security had to be called in to monitor the situation. In 2005, Shamrock married a woman named Tonya whom he had known since childhood. After the fight was over, Shamrock revealed that he fought Ortiz with a torn ACL. Immediately after the fight, Ortiz initially celebrated his victory with a mocking "grave digger" routine and a T-shirt that said, "Punishing Him Into Retirement" after giving him the finger. Shamrock was later the star of a low-budget martial arts film in 1997 called Champions alongside Danny Trejo. White said, "the reason we did so well on UFC 40 was because of Ken Shamrock and the fact that everyone knew who he was. Frye also joked that Ken's (at the time) estranged father Bob and brother Frank would be in Frye's corner for the fight. Log in and Edit. Ross Clifton. When I saw him in his gi, I thought he was some karate guy [with no grappling skills]. [8] Although Shamrock initially believed it to be a professional wrestling event, he decided to sign up nonetheless,[38] supported by Pancrase members Masakatsu Funaki and Takaku Fuke. UFC owner Bob Meyrowitz, referee John McCarthy and a team of lawyers were in court until 4:30p.m. on the day of the fight battling with the District Attorney of Michigan, who was trying to prevent the UFC from holding the event in the state. "I took the center of the ring understanding that I was going to be fighting for my life and Dan never came at me," Shamrock said. tina ramirez shamrock. Height and Weight 2023. A member of the UFC Hall of Fame, Shamrock is widely regarded as icon and pioneer of the sport. Mini Bio (1) Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter and retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kick-boxer. Tina Ramirez is ex-wife of Ken Shamrock. Shamrock then had to have surgery to repair it. In December 2013 at "Amo del Hexagono" in Costa Rica, he made his return by attacking Carlito and challenging him to a match. Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick; February 11, 1964) is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter, semi-retired professional wrestler, and retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Jefferson Funeral Home Inc. 101 W Gore Blvd. Political Office: None. Tina Ramrez (b.1928) is a dancer, choreographer and founder of Ballet Hispnico- a leading Hispanic American dance company and school devoted to the performance of Latino dance traditions. Sean 1993. As an underdog he has been in 1 matches, with a win rate of 0% and an odds average of +285. Age. Frank Shamrock served as Ken's head cornerman for the event. Shamrock has since appeared in the video games WWF SmackDown!, WWF SmackDown! As part of the UFC, he appeared as a cage fighter in the 1995 movie Virtuosity, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Shamrock and his brothers were outsiders in this community, coming from a poor background and speaking in a Southern accent. 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