Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick on February 11, 1964) is an American mixed martial arts fighter and UFC Hall of Famer. He is best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pancrase, and Pride Fighting Championships. He is also a part time professional wrestler, best known for his participation in WWE. Shamrock emerged as one of the biggest stars in the history of mixed martial arts, headlining over 1...
more
Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick on February 11, 1964) is an American mixed martial arts fighter and UFC Hall of Famer. He is best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pancrase, and Pride Fighting Championships. He is also a part time professional wrestler, best known for his participation in WWE. Shamrock emerged as one of the biggest stars in the history of mixed martial arts, headlining over 14 main events and co-main events in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships during the course of his career and setting numerous pay per view records with his enormous drawing power.
Shamrock was the first UFC Superfight Champion; the title was eventually renamed the UFC Heavyweight Championship when weight categories were introduced to the UFC. He was also the first MMA Heavyweight Champion in Japan, winning the title of King of Pancrase. During his reign as the UFC Superfight Champion, he was widely considered the...
less
