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James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

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James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

manschesthair_utd Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:39 pm

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/06/24/james-toney-returning-to-mma-in-fall-matchup-with-ken-shamrock/

Toney's trainer Trever Sherman confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting.

BJPenn.com first reported the matchup, attaching it to a September 23 date in El Paso, Texas. Sherman, though, said to his knowledge, neither a date or location has been finalized. He said that Toney, Shamrock, their management teams and event promoters would meet this Saturday night to further discuss particulars.

"The earliest date as I know it would be late September, and the latest would be late October," said Sherman, who added that Texas, California and Nevada were the three potential sites discussed, with Texas as the most likely destination.

Also undecided is whether the match will take place under an established promotion, or as a stand-alone event of fights offered on pay-per-view. Sherman further mentioned that a reality series could be attached to the bout.

Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

manschesthair_utd Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:42 pm

bear in mind:

"According to reports, the bout will take place Sept. 23 in El Paso, Texas, and be fought under modified MMA rules in which a 30-second ground rule will be implemented mandating the referee stand both fighters up should they remain on the ground more than 30 seconds."

Ken could slap on a leg lock in that time, but who knows...if Toney learns how to hold on for dear life it could save him.

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

Raiden Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:11 pm

YES!!!

Ken by anklelock RD1

I would watch any reality show with Ken in it. He is priceless.

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

Paddyjock Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:16 pm

Hi Raiden - nice to see you back!! cheers

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

Cowboys From Hell Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:48 pm

So this will be basically the same set of rules the Aleks & Peter Graham fight.

I'll be honest I kind of worry for Ken in this one.

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

Once Mohawked Pete Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:24 pm

I understand that Toney would be a big draw to MMA, but I don't understand why there would be modified rules in this? There is no doubting his boxing credentials, but surely this devalues MMA as a whole? If he wants to prove himself in MMA, let him fight proper fucking rules, non of this 30 seconds on the floor pish. I would like nothing better than for Ken to slap in an ankle lock.

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

the_king Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:15 pm

am i the only one who hates modified rules, it basically means shamrock will just go for take down after take down either until he submits toney or grinds out a result, or toney gets that importand punch in.

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

pinsman Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:17 pm

Toney sparks Ken in the first for me =(

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

the_king Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:21 pm

pinsman wrote:Toney sparks Ken in the first for me =(

ken is probably too stupid these days to go for a take down and will probably try and stand and trade is a thought that keeps popping into my head.

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

Anfields5thKing Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:35 pm

One of two things I never thought I'd see happen(or happen again in the second instance) will occur in this fight.

Either James Toney will win an MMA fight!!!!

or

Ken Shamrock will beat somebody I've heard of!!!!!

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Re: James Toney vs. Ken Shamrock

payneNglory1 Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:02 pm

I just can't see this happening,Septembers a long way off.

I suppose it would give Ken a bit longer to negotiate his price for taking a dive though. Twisted Evil

I don't usually mind watching some of these joke fights but with this one,I have absolutely zero interest in watching either of these two in any form of combat sports anymore.
Would anyone seriously pay a PPV price to watch this?

I would prefer to see Butterbean take on Toney on a KSW card with Pudz etc,they're both past it strikers who happen to be in the same shape and I think that would make a far more fun spectacle than this shitty one.