Ken Shamrock vs Johnathan Ivey set for October 16 in Louisiana
by James Kimball on Sep 1, 2010 4:26 PM EDT
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The things you do for money.
After being brutalized by the kicks of one Pedro Rizzo this past July at Impact FC, Ken Shamrock is hopping right back in the cage this fall against Johnathan Ivey on October 16 for the USA MMA promotion in Lafayette, Louisiana.
MMA Fighting confirmed this unfortunate news earlier today.
Prior to the aforementioned drubbing he suffered at the feet of Rizzo, Shamrock (27-13-2) hadn't been heard from since failing the world's most dangerous drug test back in early 2009. The UFC pioneer was popped for anabolic steroids — Norandrosterone, Noretiocholanolone and Stanozolol following his first round armbar submission win over the late Ross Clifton at War Gods: "Valentine’s Eve Massacre" last February.
Shammy was fined $2,500 and suspended one year for the transgression.
During that time, his Mexican bout with Seth Petruzelli was canceled, he was forced to endure the death of his father and slapped with a bill for $175,000 in legal fees after he was unsuccessful in suing Zuffa for breach of contract.
Tough year for Shams. A victory here would help.
Ken's opponent, Johnathan Ivey, will be carrying a record of 29-42 into their bout. Yes, you read that right. 13 fights under .500.
Ivey has been in the cage with, and loss to, the following formidable foes; Ricco Rodriguez, Jake O'Brien, Dan Severn, Ben Rothwell and Jeremy Horn.
Check out a "highlight" video of Johnathan here where he drops the infamous "People's Elbow" at the 6:55 mark.
Will Shamrock join that semi-elite list of guys who have taken joy in defeating Ivey? Or, will Ivey hand Ken his seventh loss in his last eight contests?
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of course
this show is in louisiana
and where can i bet on this fight?
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
yikes
This cant possibly be doing the sport any good….
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what do you mean
Of course this show is in Louisiana?
You mean of course we want to get drunk, yell loudly, and watch someone get their face caved in?
by tryintogetpaid on Sep 1, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
calm down guy
not talking shit about the rednecks that populate louisiana, im referring to the fact that the louisiana state boxing & wrestling commission (which oversees mma) actually sanctioned this fight.
seriously though, what are the betting odds? any one know?
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
Samrock - check this typo, Mr. Kimball. BTW - Are there any sources that can explain if Shamrock has any gyms that are still functioning? He is obviously only fighting for $$$ nowadays. I genuinely feel bad for him.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Thanks boss.
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by James Kimball on Sep 1, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No problem.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Your not the only one OJR, i can't help feel sorry for him either.........
I really warmed to him on TUF, not as a trainer, just as a person, he is getting to old and confused for this fight game. I just hope he is not broke, the poor bastard.
I like fighting.
You feel sorry for everyone these days...regular fucking bleeding heart!
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
It's not hard to sympathize with a man who has been through what Shammy has in the last few years
Excuse me for trying to sympathize with a man who lost his step-dad, is fucked looking from all the roids, hasn’t a pot to piss in and has to resort to fighting nobodys to put food on the table, i could continue but i don’t want to bore you , heartless bastard…..lol
I like fighting.
heartless bastard
lol, nahhh, just a realist. If I had the opportunity to make the scratch he made in his heyday (don’t let anybody bullshit ya, he made millions in WWE), I would have something to show for it. I work too damn hard just to provide a decent life for my family to sympathize with these guys that piss it all away…and I felt like messing with you. ;)
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
I would think someone out there cares about this guy...
There’s gotta be a friend, a family member, SOMEBODY to get in there have an intervention and stop this guy from fighting..
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, he still needs to feed his family man.....
the man has no choice……..usually it’s funny to see and make light of these guys’ fights but at the end it’s still a legend who has to scrape the bottom to barely survive. It will hit everyone much harder when it’s Jens who goes on PPV to admit that he’ll take the beatings so long as there are venues that will have him. That was one of the saddest things i saw in all my MMA watching experience period. As far as forcing people to stop fighting i only have one so far – Gary Goodridge.
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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 1, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
TNA…pro wrestling,dude it’s acting.
Goldberg on Leben: One thing's for sure--he really did break that door on the Ultimate Fighter.
Rogan: uh...yeah.
Lion's Den in Reno
Ken’s Lion’s Den in Reno is functioning, he actually instructs there, I train there and he has some good fighters there. If you played football all your life and became a pro athlete, would you completely stop playing football after you retired? He likes to fight, so he’s gonna fight.
How could you not mention
“Ivey might be most notable for actually landing a “People’s Elbow” in a mixed martial arts bout."
I am going to this event for the sole purpose of hoping to see this done to Shamrock. I would also accept a Stone Cold Stunner.
Really bungled this one. It's in there now with video to boot.
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by James Kimball on Sep 1, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw that elbow; that was sweet. All he needs now is a Rock Bottom and he's got the move set. Hmm Shammy on the receiving end of a Rock Bottom. That would be funny
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
Just went to take a look.
Awesome elbow haha!
The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe
Keep taking the juice Ken…You, and your freakishly over developed 12 year old sidekick
by Irish Chris on Sep 1, 2010 4:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I feel sorry for him too
but how can this guy still be allowed to fight?
The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe
That's what I'm saying...
How is the commission clearing him for a license?? Dude hasn’t made it out of the first rd in like 4-5 years.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Bas would left-hook, right-straight him to hell if they ever crossed paths again.
Yes, I know they are supposedly friends
Ivey's "highlight video"
how is that considered highlights. watching that i can easily believe his record
i dont give out free signatures
At least he throws hands and barrges forward.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
At one time Ken was my hero......
This is just sad.
by Conan the Barbarian on Sep 1, 2010 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Well, mma hero at least
Still sad.
by Conan the Barbarian on Sep 2, 2010 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Ken Shamrock
As long as there promoters with money,States and Local Goverment with money problems.The Ken Shamrocks of the MMA World will always have a place to fight.
by TERRENCEFROMSOUTHEAST on Sep 2, 2010 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
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