Seth Petruzelli vs Ken Shamrock in Mexico

by Anton Tabuena on Jan 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST in MMA News

Seth Petruzelli (11-4), best known for knocking out Kimbo Slice back in 2008, has been hinting about a 'huge' contract for a fight he has scheduled. Today, he finally announced it on his twitter:

Just got HUGE fight contract, will announce soon!! ...Im goin to announce my big fight tomorrow!! Headed to lift right now...

...

ok my next big fight, me vs. ken shamrock live on PPV from cancun mexico for the WFO belt! International Unlimited Fighting is the fight org... this will be a 5 rounder for the belt! ALL satellite and most ALL cable companys will get this fight live on PPV.

Based on what he said a few months ago, I assumed he was going to make a return to the UFC. It looks like plans have changed cause he's now going to take on the "World's Most Dangerous Man", who is still serving his one year suspension for testing positive for steroids.

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When I read WFO for some reason I thought it would be for boxing.

Keep firing Assholes!

It’s as if you fell down a flight of stairs, then logged onto the internet.

by Ubernoober on Jan 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions

by Nick Thomas on Jan 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions

What’s a Buluc?

by Tonley on Jan 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Was this the big signing Seth said on his twitter? I am dissappoint.

by MMAGuard on Jan 4, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions

I hope Seth gets Sylvia'd

by CSKit on Jan 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions

ALL friends and ALL the people I know probably won’t throw away the cash to actually watch this tragedy on PPV

by capt insano on Jan 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST reply actions

I am confused?

So does does Dana sign the winner or the loser to fight Kimbo next?

by John Nash on Jan 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST reply actions

PPV????

I can’t wait to not buy this one!!

"You don't come to have your fingernails or your toenails painted. Goddamn, you come to fight, not to be a fairy."
Don Frye

by keyboardwarrior on Jan 4, 2010 1:43 PM EST reply actions

It might be good enough to steal though?

Everyone knows the live thread for this fight is gonna have 1000+ comments like some Bob Sap massacre.

by SES 84 on Jan 4, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

I’m sure there will be a stream. Think WarGodz:Shamrock vs. Grizzly. We’ll watch for the freakshow value.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions

And the reasonably priced raffles!

"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy

by Benicio on Jan 4, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

So... Ken is getting another concussion

I feel bad for his brain cells

by HighNoon on Jan 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST reply actions

It's too late for them....

Don’t beat yourself up over it. ;)

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions

Don’t think there’s any left

by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Jan 4, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

I’m excited for the Mexican raffle.

"He's taking more hits than Nick Diaz's bong." - The Voice

by Tim Burke on Jan 4, 2010 1:55 PM EST reply actions 4 recs

Prizes include: a mule, a case of Dr. Pepper, and a used dust-buster

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Jan 4, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions

by Nick Thomas on Jan 4, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

WFO, making WAMMA look competent since 2010.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 4, 2010 1:55 PM EST reply actions

who knows,

maybe they’d be at par with War Gods? haha.

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by Anton Tabuena on Jan 4, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

O_o

Mauricio Shogun Rua #1 LHW in the World. The TRUE Champion.

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Jan 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST reply actions

Boo

This Card Sucks

by Ninkynonk on Jan 4, 2010 2:33 PM EST reply actions

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

-1 for second use of an “I saw what you did there…” pic on a thread today

Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."

by Stillberry on Jan 4, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions

SRY.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

no worries

Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."

by Stillberry on Jan 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

Its officially ruined forever.

I dislike Matt Hughes. Shogun beat him like a dirty horse.

by MonkeyCHops on Jan 4, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions

very, very excited for the liveblog

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Jan 4, 2010 2:34 PM EST reply actions

I think the fact that it’s in mexico will put this over the top. Best.liveblog.ever.

by Phildo on Jan 4, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions

The thing is...

you all know I’m going to order and liveblog this if it happens.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 4, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

And we will ALL be here for it.

"He's taking more hits than Nick Diaz's bong." - The Voice

by Tim Burke on Jan 4, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions

Shouldn’t you suck it up and take one for the team and liveblog live…

…on location…

… in Cancun!

by John Nash on Jan 4, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

...you're right...

I believe that is called a research trip.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 5, 2010 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

If Ken Shamrock dies fighting …

… that’s something we all, as fans of the sport, are going to have to live with. I wish to fuck there were a job he could hold that would make it possible for guys like him and Frye and Severn to still make a living but not fight. Say what you want about the IFL, at least it provided that for a while.

Although detractors decry (MMA) as a brutal, bloody form of human cockfighting, aficionados know it is a brutal, bloody, totally fucking awesome form of human cockfighting. -The Onion

by The Kittitas Kid on Jan 4, 2010 2:43 PM EST reply actions

Couldn’t these guys open gyms and give training sessions and crap? Surely they have enough name value and experience to do pretty well training people, or at least looking muscular while other people train them.

"an excellent example of why most MMA "journalism" is a joke. Pseudonyms like "toxic" and shitty writing like that dopey article"--- Joe Rogan.

by toxic on Jan 4, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions

At least Severn...

takes little to no damage in his fights. Shamrock is really taking a lot of abuse. I think he as well as a guy like Goodridge will be interesting cases to look at for longterm health studies.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 4, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions

Frye the actor

Frye’s gone into acting now and with that mustache I don’t see a ceiling for his number of Cop #3 roles.

by Chadsac on Jan 4, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

I think The Return of Buluc

should get its own front page story.

by Scott Haber on Jan 4, 2010 2:44 PM EST reply actions

SRS

Who the fuck is Buluc?

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

The Mayan God of War.

"He's taking more hits than Nick Diaz's bong." - The Voice

by Tim Burke on Jan 4, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions

Why is WarGodz not co-promoting this

Get Minowaman to fight some guy in a Buluc costume as the co-headliner.

by Scott Haber on Jan 4, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

that would make it a must watch card indeed.

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by Anton Tabuena on Jan 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

Minowaman via toe-hold.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

I actually think Ken will take this easily.

for all intents and purposes, just consider all my posts as works of satire.

by Bandaka on Jan 4, 2010 2:53 PM EST reply actions

Really?

I think Seth knows what a heel hook is…what else does Ken have?

by Scott Haber on Jan 4, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

how exactly?

via one legged crane jab? or a leg lock from the 90s?

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by Anton Tabuena on Jan 4, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

lol @ leg lock from the 90s.

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Jan 4, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly, Shamrock has improved his striking tremendously, look at his fight with Ross Clifton for proof, the man has gunpowder in his hands.

for all intents and purposes, just consider all my posts as works of satire.

by Bandaka on Jan 4, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

… and then I read your sig

"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy

by Benicio on Jan 4, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions

Ken was KTFO’d by a jab from Robert “Buzz” Berry.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions

for all intents and purposes, i consider all your posts works of satire

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Jan 4, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

damn, I should've read that before cranking that ken shamrock comment.

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by Anton Tabuena on Jan 4, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

"Mr. Ass" FTW ! ! !

A true MMA fan from the great state of Arkansas.

by MMArazorback on Jan 4, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

Question...

Does this being in Mexico have anything to do with Shammy’s suspension, or not being able to get licensed in the states?

Forgive me for being behind on my Shamrock info…

A true MMA fan from the great state of Arkansas.

by MMArazorback on Jan 4, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I guess.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions

I felt obligated to post this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taOFLVnAIgY

You’re Welcome

by IRodC on Jan 4, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions

“I love to love ’em, I love to kick ’em. I love to shove ’em, I love to stick ’em.”

I was a big New Age Outlaws mark back in the day

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Jan 4, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

Nice

But, there are better “Mr.Ass” tributes on Youtube.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions

Kenneth Shamrock via toe-hold, also.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 3:08 PM EST reply actions

Shammy Couldn't Be Happier

Before Petruzelli agreed to fight, it was Shamrock vs. A Rooster.

by troy_doney on Jan 4, 2010 3:57 PM EST reply actions

I rarely make predictions, but I can’t see anything besides Seth by (T)KO in the first.

by asa on Jan 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST reply actions

This is HUGE!

I feel sorry for both guys. One koed Kimbo, the other a half of famer.. Then you have Slice fighting for the UFC. Life is too good.

I am. I think. I will. - Ayn Rand

by vivero on Jan 4, 2010 4:57 PM EST reply actions

I was thinking they should just have the Kimbo tournament

8 Men

Kimbo
Ray Mercer
Bo Cantrell
Tank Abbott
James Thompson
Seth Petruzelli
Houston Alexander
Ken Shamrock

in a one night, winner takes all tournament. Anybody down? With all these great ideas, I don’t know how I’m not rich

by TLow on Jan 4, 2010 5:05 PM EST reply actions

Butterbean feels left out.

"He's taking more hits than Nick Diaz's bong." - The Voice

by Tim Burke on Jan 4, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions

Where the fuck is Zulu?

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions

Minowa would legitimately pwn this tournament

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Jan 4, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, he would.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 5:45 PM EST up reply actions

Ken Shamrock makes me sad

My motto,
As I live and learn,
is:
Dig and Be Dug
In Return.

-Langston Hughes (no relation to Matt)

by loboplata on Jan 4, 2010 5:46 PM EST reply actions

My motto,
As I live and learn,
is:
Dig and Be Dug
In Return.

-Langston Hughes (no relation to Matt)

by loboplata on Jan 4, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

Me too, buddy. Me too.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

Didnt have his Weaties sprinkled with HGH that morning.

"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy

by Benicio on Jan 4, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions

Is they guy who

used his cell phone for a feed last time going to get a taller ladder?

by Riney on Jan 4, 2010 7:39 PM EST reply actions

Do wut?

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions

We watched a live feed one night via cellphone

by Riney on Jan 5, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions

Anyone know if this fight will be for the WAMMA LHW title?

by StevenGiles on Jan 4, 2010 8:01 PM EST reply actions

Sadly, it’s possible.

"True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart."

Rickson Gracie

by SherdogSux on Jan 4, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions

My fight of the year detector is going off. I hear from Shamrocks camp that he is in great shape and Dana is considering giving him the winner of machida/shogun.

by sniffy wiffy on Jan 9, 2010 5:52 PM EST reply actions