“The World’s Most Dangerous Man” Ken Shamrock's Professional MMA debut
Shamrock made his professional debut against Masakatsu Funaki on September 21, 1993, fighting on the main card of Pancrase 1: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Masakatsu Funaki who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Ken Shamrock beat Masakatsu Funaki by Submission at 6:15 of Round 1.
“The World’s Most Dangerous Man” Ken Shamrock's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Shamrock made his debut in the UFC against Patrick Smith on November 12, 1993, fighting on the main card of UFC 1: The Beginning having compiled a 3-0-0 professional MMA record.
Ken Shamrock beat Patrick Smith by Submission at 1:49 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Shamrock has gone on to fight a total of 15 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-6-2.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Shamrock took his next fight at on December 8, 1993, fighting against Andre Van Den Oetelaar on the main card of Pancrase 4: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 4.
Ken Shamrock beat Andre Van Den Oetelaar by Submission at 1:04 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 6 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on September 9, 1994, fighting against Cristophe Leninger on the main card of UFC 3: The American Dream.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 8-3-0
Ken Shamrock beat Cristophe Leninger by Submission at 4:49 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 7 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on April 7, 1995, fighting against Royce Gracie on the co-main event of UFC 5: Return of the Beast.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 17-3-0
Ken Shamrock vs Royce Gracie ended in draw by Decision at 36:00 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on July 14, 1995, fighting against Dan Severn on the main card of UFC 6: Clash of the Titans.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 17-4-1
Ken Shamrock beat Dan Severn by Submission at 2:14 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on September 8, 1995, fighting against Oleg Taktarov on the co-main event of UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 19-4-1
Ken Shamrock vs Oleg Taktarov ended in draw by Decision at 33:00 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on February 16, 1996, fighting against Kimo Leopoldo on the co-main event of UFC 8: David vs Goliath.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 21-4-2
Ken Shamrock beat Kimo Leopoldo by Submission at 4:24 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 4 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on November 22, 2002, fighting against Tito Ortiz on the main event of UFC 40: Vendetta.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 25-7-2
Ken Shamrock lost to Tito Ortiz by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 3.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Tito Ortiz
Shamrock lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Tito Ortiz on November 22, 2002 at UFC 40: Vendetta.
Ken Shamrock lost to Tito Ortiz by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on June 19, 2004, fighting against Kimo Leopoldo on the main event of UFC 48: Payback.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 25-8-3
Ken Shamrock beat Kimo Leopoldo by KO/TKO at 1:26 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Shamrock returned to the UFC on July 8, 2006, fighting against Tito Ortiz on the co-main event of UFC 61: Bitter Rivals.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 26-10-3
Ken Shamrock lost to Tito Ortiz by KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 1.
When was Ken Shamrock's last win?
Shamrock's last win came against Johnathan Ivey at on Saturday October 16, 2010. Ken Shamrock beat Johnathan Ivey by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.