![]() ![]() If he could only bury the hatchet with the UFC and had stiffer WW competition to fight back when he was champ. He also founded the legendary Lion's Den that produced the likes of Frank Shamrock, Roy Nelson, Guy Mezger, Oleg Taktarov and Maurice Smith.Īn honorable mention goes to Pat Miletich, the UFC Lightweight tournament winner and UFC WW champ who has trained many champs in his own right in Tim Sylvia, Matt Hughes, Jens Pulver and Robbie Lawler. He introduced countless pro wrestling fans to our sport, who had never even heard of MMA before. He was the first Pancrase champion and the first UFC superfight champion. The legendary shoot fighter from Pancrase with a background in catch wrestling Shamrock was renowned for his rivalries with Royce Gracie and Tito Ortiz. Ken Shamrock - Truly a broken shell of what he once was, Ken Shamrock was one of this sports first, truly mixed martial artists. Hate him if you have to, but you cannot deny the contributions Dana White has made to this sport. Who has raised countless dollars for veterans returning home to their families and entertained US troops. Who has given us the great fights in Bonner/Griffin (twice), Couture/Liddell (3 times), Liddell/Silva, GSP/Hughes (3 times), Hendo/Silva and the countless great fights. Who was the genius behind the Ultimate Fighter, probably the most successful method for new talent to make a breakthrough. Who still provides us with at least four free solid cards a year? Dana White. Who was the first, truly international fight promoter? Dana White. Who has pushed for this sport's regulation outside Nevada? Dana White. Who managed two of the greatest fighters the sport has seen in Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. Who had the connections with the Frettitas and marketing genius to buy a company for $2 million dollars and turn it into the largest and most successful MMA promotion. Without Dana White, MMA would not exist and most of us would probably be watching either pro-wrestling or boxing. He has been a tremendous ambassador for the sport, and is probably the most liked man in MMA.ĭana White - The man who took the UFC and MMA as a whole from the spectacle it was and shaped it into the sport it is today. Besides being the first person in MMA to hold a belt in two different weight classes, with one of his championships earned in his 40s! However, if for some reason, being the three time UFC Heavyweight Champion, two time UFC Light Heavyweight champion and UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament Champion isn't enough, Couture has coached many great fighters at Xtreme Couture, the most noteworthy being Forrest Griffin. To even suggest Bellator's involvement is highly irresponsible and shows ignorance toward the business. Randy Couture - The Greco-roman wrestling legend, who was an Olympic alternate wrestler and is both one of the best clinch and control fighters and ground and pound fighters in the history of the sport this man needs no introduction. Kimbo was made to look like a joke by Seth Petruzelli, and then he set ratings records in UFC, where he was routed by Matt Mitrione, and five years later, with no major fights between, he pulled a very good number. He may not have been the father of Gracie Ju-Jitsu, but without a doubt is it's most beloved son. The three time UFC tournament winner, and a superfight draw to Ken Shamrock, him and his family have produced some of the greatest fighters this sport has ever known. Royce Gracie - The man who put both BJJ and MMA itself on the map, without question Royce Gracie has a spot. ![]() Watch the video above to see Shamrock work on his ground game and striking in the days leading up to his main event showdown with Kimbo Slice.įor more on Bellator 138, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.For me, it's more then just about being a good fighter, it is what you have done for the sport. While there has been some confusion over the particulars of the drug testing for the bout with Slice, Ferguson says that he has been drug tested multiple times in the lead-up to the fight. Most recently, he tested positive for steroids after a fight on the regional scene in 2009. Shamrock’s career has not been without its controversies. Slice headliner, airs live on Spike TV following prelims on MMAjunkie. The event’s main card, including the Shamrock vs. The event takes place from Scottrade Center in St. Shamrock (28-15-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will face Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (4-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) in the main event of Bellator 138 tomorrow night. But it’s startling just how fit the MMA pioneer is at 51 years old. LOUIS – Ken Shamrock’s physique has always been impressive. ![]()
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