Tito ortiz bloodies and batters ken shamrock in first meeting at ufc 40. Once known simply as the sparring partner of tank abbot, ortiz is now one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock 1 ufc 40, 2002 sportscool. Ultimate fighting championship ufc hall of famer and all around mixed martial arts mma legend, ken shamrock, has not had a professional fight for more than 1. Tito ortiz is the former ufc light heavyweight champion from april 14, 2000 to september 26, 2003, when he lost the title to randy couture via unanimous decision. Ortiz will be fighting his last fight at ufc 148 and today i. On november 22, 2002, at ufc 40, nearly four years after the. Tito ortiz vs chael sonnen full fight video bellator 170. Tito ortiz bloodies and batters ken shamrock in first meeting at ufc 40 new, 1 comment by mma fighting newswire apr 22, 2020, 7. Frank shamrock vs tito ortiz fight result ufc 22 there.
Ortiz in a title match for the ufc light heavyweight championship in one of. Flashback to ufc 40, when tito ortiz and ken shamrock squared off at ufc 40. Ken shamrock and former ufc fighter mark hall had a small dispute over money. It always looked like, this is it, this is going to be the last time. One looked like hed been in a few too many fights, the other could have. Ken shamrock 1, rewatch the brawl that started their.
He has a long history with tito ortiz, defeating him in the ufc. Quoting mma weeklys ivan trembow, that breaks down to an amazing 5. In the most impressive performance of his career, shamrock defended his title for a fourth time with a comefrombehind victory over future champion tito ortiz in the main event of ufc 22. Mar 09, 2004 tito ortiz agreed to put the ufc light heavyweight championship on the line against ken shamrock at ufc 40 at the end of 2002. Frank shamrock vs tito ortiz fight result ufc 22 there can. Flashback to ufc 40, when tito ortiz and ken shamrock squared off at ufc 40, the first of what would become an epic trilogy.
This shatters the ufc s previous record for the number of people watching a ufc fight at any given time. Ufc 40 marked the first of the trilogy of bouts between ortiz and shamrock, who would go on to fight again ufc 61. Ken shamrock and tito ortiz explode at ufc 48 presser. Tito ortiz and ken shamrock clashed at ufc 40 in 2002 for the light heavyweight title and ortiz fifth title defense. Even after ortiz had demolished shamrock on two separate occasions, fans still demanded a rematch, and for the third time, ortiz defeated shamrock with ease, delivering the strongest television ratings for an mma event to that time in history. Shamrock lost in the first round by tko due to strikes elbows by ortiz. Tito ortiz, ufc 22 21 of 50 the first ever 205pound ufc champion, frank shamrock was dominating the lightheavyweight division when he took on tito ortiz in 1999. Dynamite 1 features both a bellator mma cage and a glory kickboxing ring on one arena floor at the same time.
Ortiz also appeared as one of the coaches on the reality television series, the. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. The fight, which took place in 1999, was considered the greatest fight in mma history at the time. If you see the first elbow his whole body flinched, he was kod for a sec and he would of. The ufc is taking it way back on youtube with some of the latest video offerings, including the 2002 meeting between tito ortiz and ken shamrock one of the more storied rivalries in the sport, ortiz and shamrock would delight fans for the first time at ufc 40. Chuck liddell destroys tito ortiz at ufc 47 youtube. If you see the first elbow his whole body flinched, he was kod for a sec and he would of had some real damage if hd did not stop it fast. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock fight classic tuf 3 hd clip. These clips are interspersed with interviews by fellow fighters who discuss their reactions to these celebrated brawls. Ufc ultimate fighting championship 1,156,094 views 14. Also, nate diaz and michael johnson square off, relive some of the top kimura finishes and more in the videos below. Tito ortizken shamrock 1, nate diaz, kimura finishes.
Ken shamrock and tito ortiz square off on the best damn sports show. This video of tito ortiz laughing at ken shamrock at the. Besides, theres always extra fan interestand extra money to be madewhen theres a bout between two big fighters who sincerely dont like each other. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock iii published on jun 26, 2012 see future ufc hall of famer tito ortiz take on ken shamrock for the third and final time at. Vendetta event from november 11, 2002, featuring tito ortiz vs. Shamrock could prove to the world that it is never too late to compete and believe in yourself. Oct 10, 2006 tito ortiz put all doubt to rest as he wrote the last pages in the book of the ufc career of ken shamrock. Especially on a big grudge match like that, where the ref should know that shamrock can take many hits to the head and still regain composure and defend himself. The untold truth behind ufc s legendary feud showcases some of the memorable moments from the many fights between tito ortiz and ken shamrock.
Ufc 40 vendetta pits tito the huntington beach bad boy ortiz vs ken the worlds most dangerous man shamrock fight in mgm grand garden arena, las vegas, nevada, united states on nov 22, 2002. The former ufc lighthw champion tito ortiz entered this fight with a professional mma record of 1812 1 67% finishing rate but he is not ranked as he hasnt fought since september 19, 2015 when he was defeated by liam mcgeary mcgeary vs ortiz. What is everyones take on this fight saturday night. They were chuck liddell and tito ortiz, frenemies from socal who. Jul 05, 2015 before the modern era of the ufc, one could argue that the classic fight of the companys early history was the 1999 middleweight title fight with frank shamrock defending against tito ortiz. Categories mma, ufc, video tags bellator 170, chael sonnen, classic mma moments, dana white, featured, ken shamrock, press conference.
He stopped the legend with strikes on the ground in the first round of their third and final. Return of the beast introduced a superfight by setting up a rematch between ken shamrock and royce gracie after their historic meeting at ufc 1 in 1993. Jul 08, 2006 ortiz won and won big, i have watched ufc for over ten years and he took 56 hard elbows and was not responding, ken got his butt kicked and tito did not even break a sweat. Jul 07, 2006 but before the ultimate fighter ever debuted, and before the ufc was holding live events on free television, there was tito ortiz vs. Headlining ufc 66 was a championship fight with two of the ufc s biggest light heavyweight stars, light heavyweight champion chuck liddell defending his title against former champion tito ortiz. Ortiz won and won big, i have watched ufc for over ten years and he took 56 hard elbows and was not responding, ken got his butt kicked and tito did not even break a sweat. Its weird, in his prime, ken was an amazing wrestler and submissionist but crap striker. This video of tito ortiz laughing at ken shamrock at the ufc.
Throughout the years, things were happening, and everything always looked bleak. Ortiz vs nogueira is on the undercard of jon jones vs lyoto machida ufc 140. Ortiz emerged as one of the sports biggest stars, becoming the biggest payperview draw of 2006 and appearing on the covers of various magazines. The untold truth behind ufcs legendary feud showcases some of the memorable moments from the many fights between tito ortiz and ken shamrock. Ken shamrock and former ufc fighter mark hall had a small dispute over. Tito ortiz and the 10 most legendary mma street fights. Tito ortiz vs rogerio nogueira full fight video ufc 140. His next fight was against ufc hall of famer ken shamrock at ufc 61 on july 8, 2006, a match which was to conclude a main rivalry on the ultimate fighter 3. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock iii published on jun 26, 2012 see future ufc hall of famer tito ortiz take on ken shamrock for the third and final time at ortiz vs. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock ufc 40 part 1 video by anthony.
This shatters the ufcs previous record for the number of people watching a ufc fight at any given time. Frank was always well rounded but ken has the size advantage. Ken shamrock and tito ortiz take shots at ufc and dana. Ufc fight night 153 replay gustafsson vs smith full fight. Frank shamrock vs tito ortiz might make sense for bellator. Maynard with a short right hand and finishing him off with a torrent of lefts. The reason for this was the cataclysmic main event. The two would end up fighting three times in their ufc careers. But, when i was standing in the octagon at ufc 40, i remember standing there before the ortiz shamrock fight and looking around. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock fight result ufc fight night 6. Now, shamrock thought, was his chance to put ortiz in his place, to kick the boys ass. Before the modern era of the ufc, one could argue that the classic fight of the companys early history was the 1999 middleweight title fight with frank shamrock defending against tito ortiz. Kent shamrock if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Waged 17 years ago today, the first ortizshamrock bout headlined a.
Dig deep into the archives and witness the ufcs first monumental rivalry, tito ortiz vs. Ortiz is best known for his stints with the ultimate fighting championship ufc, where he is a former light heavyweight champion, having held the title from april 14, 2000, to september 26, 2003, and bellator mma. Tito ortiz agreed to put the ufc light heavyweight championship on the line against ken shamrock at ufc 40 at the end of 2002. Ken shamrock and tito ortiz take shots at ufc and dana white in tsn interview new, 71 comments two of the ufcs former superstars sit down with tsn for an interview in. Ken shamrock first fight and tito totally dominated the old man is ken shamrock a has been and is washed up. Get ufc fight results and career results information at fox sports. I have ufc 22, which has ortiz vs frank shamrock a fight that i consider to be one of the best ever, and certainly one of the great fights of the. Liddell, ortiz call jones best poundforpound fighter. Watch tito ortiz and ken shamrock square off at ufc 40, the first of what would become an epic trilogy. This fight was first announced by ortiz at the ufc 63 weighins on september 22, 2006. His opponent, chael sonnen, has an official record of 2814 1 43% finishing rate and he is also not ranked as he hasnt fought since. Tito ortiz put all doubt to rest as he wrote the last pages in the book of the ufc career of ken shamrock.
The huntington beach bad boy tito ortiz is a trilogy of mixed martial arts fights between chuck liddell and tito ortiz. In the most impressive performance of his career, shamrock defended his title for a fourth time with a comefrombehind victory over future champion tito ortiz in. Watch tito ortiz defeat ken shamrock at ufc 40 video fansided. Not the best ufc event in history, this was however the event that arguably saved ufc after zuffa had purchased it from seg. Jan 20, 2017 categories mma, ufc, video tags bellator 170, chael sonnen, classic mma moments, dana white, featured, ken shamrock, press conference, tito ortiz, ufc 40 post navigation bellator 170. This video of tito ortiz laughing at ken shamrock at the ufc 40 pre fight press conference never fails to crack me up. At 41 years old, shamrock could be the first mma fighter to win titles in three separate decades. Ken shamrock 1 for the light heavyweight title, as well as chuck. Dana white and tito ortiz feud escalates following ufc 84 duration. But before the ultimate fighter ever debuted, and before the ufc was holding live events on free television, there was tito ortiz vs. Ken shamrock claims he helped make the ufc and dana white. Gracie caught shamrock by surprise at ufc 1, forcing him to tap to a sleeve.
Ortiz defeated shamrock, with shamrocks corner throwing in the towel. Clash of the titans replay shamrock vs severn full fight. Tito ortiz was inducted into the ufc hall of fame today sat. The 50 most exciting fights in history bleacher report. Tito ortiz vs ken shamrock fight classic tuf 3 hd clip youtube. All three fights have ended in a knockout in the light heavyweight division at the first meeting at ufc 47, liddell won by knockout.
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