Ken Shamrock may not wind up on many figurative Mount Rushmores, but his influence on mixed martial arts can still be felt long after he was a relevant competitor.
“The World’s Most Dangerous Man” rose to power in the Pancrase and Ultimate Fighting Championship organizations, recorded 22 victories across his first 28 outings, founded the revolutionary Lion’s Den camp, partook in several of the sport’s most heated rivalries and even went on to spread the MMA gospel into the world of professional wrestling. Shamrock was enshrined in the pioneer wing of the UFC Hall of Fame in 2003, fought beyond the age of 50 and exited the stage with a 28-17-2 career record.