"Honestly, I think I can test him anywhere. He’s got big, heavy hands. Everyone says he punches hard and he probably does. But again, he doesn’t punch properly, in my opinion. He swings his hands, he moves his body back and forth trying to get as much power as he can, but there’s really no snap behind it. You can usually see the punches coming. I’m going to do what I need to do. If it goes to the ground, I’ll probably break his leg. I mean, no question. I will break his leg. If he gives it to me, I’m going to break it.”
—Ken Shamrock on upcoming opponent Kimbo Slice, courtesy of Sherdog.com
Ken Shamrock has always been known for his cocky streak, but this time his legacy is on the line. Shamrock is a proud man, and he is not willing to risk it. He will get a hold of something and pull a Babalu. He's not going to let go.
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“I’m sure (referees) are concerned,” he told Sherdog.com.
He said this noting that they're concerned about his age, but I think they should be concerned about Kimbo's limbs. If even Kimbo Slice's trainer couldn't avoid getting caught in one of Shamrock's vast array of submissions, how can we expect a much lesser fighter training under him to avoid it?
Slice's best out is his hands. However, this again comes back to Bas Rutten, his trainer. In my opinion, and in the opinion of many experts, Rutten may be the best striker of all time. If even Bas with his liver-popping strikes can't catch Shamrock, how can Slice? I realize this is not the Shamrock of old, but he is training harder than he has since 2000. And again, Slice is no Bas Rutten.
Also, we go back to the original quote that Shamrock said Kimbo telegraphs his punches and throws loopers. These are not technically sound, and then Shamrock can duck them and get takedowns. This is all it would take for Slice to get submitted.
“The way he looks, he’s very impressive looking. He moves well for a big guy, before he gets tired," Shamrock said in a backhanded compliment.
Shamrock feels that this persona of poster boy and intimidating unbeatable fighter will be destroyed also.
"So he’s got that charisma. He’s got what it takes to be marketable," he said. "Now we’ll figure out whether he’s got what it takes to be a fighter.”
Shamrock's got what it takes to get himself in the news; let's see if he's got what it takes to beat Kimbo Slice. God, I hope so. I know EliteXC is praying he doesn't.
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2 months ago
It's a win-win fight for me. I hate both of the fighters. Seeing either of them lose will make me happy. Although, I would prefer to see Kimbo get beat. And broken.
from 2 months ago
agreed. Ken is annoying but id much rather see kimbo hae a limb ripped off.
2 months ago
Let's hope they don't charge each other so fast that they knock each other out. Wouldn't it be funny/ironic if this was a really good fight? A guy off the streets and a washed up has been. Wow--sounds kind of like a movie.
from 2 months ago
You may be on to something there. Now that they have started making MMA movies, maybe they will have something like that. I'd pay to watch that movie before I'd pay to see this fight...Maybe it can be a made for TV movie, so I can see them both without coughing up a dime for it.
from 2 months ago
Yo Adrian I DID IT!!!
2 months ago
Good point Dorothy.....I think it was a movie, Rocky V.
from 2 months ago
You are probably correct, it sounds like a Rocky, doesn't it?
from 2 months ago
never turn your back on tommy gunn
from 2 months ago
"Hey Tommy i'dn hear no bell"
2 months ago
Scamrock is washed up. Buit still as bad as his talents have wilted they still should be 5 times what Kimbo's are. If Scamrock does not get caught and gets Kimbo down the fight is all but over. Is Kimbo rushes Scamrock and applies the pressure it won't be good for Scamrock.
from 2 months ago
But that would be exactly the best case scenario for Elite C, wouldn't it?
2 months ago
"I will break his leg. If he gives it to me, I’m going to break it.”
Hey, Ken. If any of your previous opponents "gave" you a leg, you would be undefeated. Easier said than done. Heck, if I were a pro MMA fighter and my opponent just "gave" me a limb, I would break it too. Maybe you should tell Kimbo during the pre-fight press conference to give you that leg.
from 2 months ago
yea but kimbo doesnt know escapes so he may end up giving up a leg by mistake
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