Rappy Veteran Posted June 18, 2007 Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) The Ultimate Fighter 3 light heavyweight winner Michael Bisping (13-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will fight UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock (26-12-2 MMA, 7-6-2 UFC) — not Matt Hamill — at UFC 75 in London, England on Sept. 8.That’s the report from The Fight Network. Bisping was originally expected to face his former castmate Matt Hamill. Ticketmaster released an event description last week that included the matchup. Instead, though, Loretta Hunt says that Shamrock will come out of retirement to face Bipsing at the event, which takes place at the 02 Arena. After topping Josh Haynes in The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale, Bisping defeated Eric Schafer with a first-round TKO at UFC 66. Then, in front of a Manchester crowd at April’s UFC 70 event, he scored a second-round TKO of Elvis Sinosic. Shamrock has been fighting professionally for nearly 14 years and competed in the very first UFC event. The submission specialist left the UFC for six years but ultimately returned to fight Tito Ortiz and then to coach a team on The Ultimate Fighter 3 last year opposite Ortiz. Shamrock’s 1-4 in the Octagon since his return, with three of the losses coming to Ortiz. Bisping appeared on Ortiz’s — not Shamrock’s — team on The Ultimate Fighter 3. Although the UFC has confirmed that Bisping will appear on the UFC 75 card, the organization has made no official announcement regardin:Dhis opponent. Awesome :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElite Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Bloody hell. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588635064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 So much for retirement! Not that I'm complaining! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588635434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted June 18, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2007 So much for retirement! Not that I'm complaining! :D Aye nor me...I am looking forward to this ppv now...which actually lies on my birthday so even better if I can get tickets :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588635439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRoling Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Are you kidding me? You are looking forward to Ken Shamrock getting face pounded by Bisping? It's not even confirmed yet, and Shamrock is only in negotiations to come back to the UFC. Hamill was a much better fight. Superior ground game vs. Standup, I'd rather see that. Shamrock has been man-handled the same way in 6 outta the last 7 fights, on the ground. Bisping will throw him down and pound. I will say this, Shamrock has a better chance than most guys. He's a big strong guy, who can end the fight with one swing. So maybe it will be exciting. I just think Hamill-Bisping would have been better. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588636658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted June 19, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted June 19, 2007 I think it will be awesome taking on someone with alot of big time experience thats what I meant...yeah Bisping is gonna be fitter and probably smack Ken around but who knows Ken might pull some old tricks out of the bag... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588636671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) Yes, it is probably enevitable that Shamrock will get owned (remember Franklin?) But it'll be good to see Bisping put up against someone who's not unknown! :p And yeah, like Rappy said, albeit it's unlikely, you never know what Shamrock can pull outta the bag. It only takes 1 punch... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588637733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted June 19, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yes, it is probably enevitable that Shamrock will get owned (remember Franklin?) But it'll be good to see Bisping put up against someone who's not unknown! :pAnd yeah, like Rappy said, albeit it's unlikely, you never know what Shamrock can pull outta the bag. It only takes 1 punch... Or a kick if your cropcop...:laugh: I am suprised lately tho with how quick the fights end in UFC... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588637784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted June 21, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well it seems it was just a rumour... Regarding rumors regarding the next UFC in London, England, Michael Bisping vs. Matt Hamill is still the scheduled match on that show. There are rumors regarding Bisping vs. Ken Shamrock, but that may have been discussed but it is not the current plan. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well it seems it was just a rumour... Shame... would have been a cool fight. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRoling Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Good, the Bisping vs Hamill is a much better matchup anyways. Hamill's strengths counter Bisping's strengths, should be a grudge match. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorak Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 If this ever does take place which I doubt it, I must say... Go Shamrock~!~!~ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted June 21, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted June 21, 2007 Good, the Bisping vs Hamill is a much better matchup anyways. Hamill's strengths counter Bisping's strengths, should be a grudge match. Yeah all in all it should be really good... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRoling Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 It isn't happening, Fight Network broke the story, and then everyone else picked it up, but the main story was that Shamrock is negotiating a contract, so I don't know who the hell he is going to fight, but it won't be at UFC 75. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted June 21, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted June 21, 2007 It isn't happening, Fight Network broke the story, and then everyone else picked it up, but the main story was that Shamrock is negotiating a contract, so I don't know who the hell he is going to fight, but it won't be at UFC 75. He should stay retired imo...no offence to him he was great but now he can't cut it... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588642667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 He should stay retired imo...no offence to him he was great but now he can't cut it... yeah, i think he learned his lesson against tito... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568031-michael-bisping-vs-ken-shamrock-at-ufc-75/#findComment-588646486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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