Three Minutes Outside the Octagon with Ken Shamrock

I caught up with Ken Shamrock at Red Ribbon at Robinson's Galleria after Team Shamrock's victory during the Manila Ring of Fire leg. It's a simple chat, but I survived to tell the tale.


Rick: Hi, Ken. Welcome to Manila.
Ken: Thanks. I’m loving every minute of it. That’s one of the benefits of being in this business, you get to see the world, fight, and meet the fans.

Rick: So how do you find Manila? Have you had a chance to go around?
Ken: Good. I didn’t think there’s be a lot of fight fans here. We got welcomed good and it’s been great. It’s nice to know that people here know mixed martial arts and the fighters. That’s respect. And you gotta give it back. Wish I had time to go around too.

Rick: Did you expect Team Shamrock to dominate in yesterday’s event (Ring of Fire)?
Ken: I always go into a fight thinking positive. I knew we’d win, but not sweep them the way we did. My team put up a helluva fight.

Rick: You’ve been a part of the WWF and TNA? You a wrestling fan?
Ken: I think every kid at one point in their lives was a wrestling fan and I’m no different. I got to fulfill a boyhood dream and that’s that. It was fun while it lasted.

Rick: Will we be seeing you inside the octagon any time soon?
Ken: That’s a positive. And I’ve been training hard. I’m in great shape. All I can say is… see ya soon. You'll know soon enough.

Rick: Thanks, Ken! Best of luck.
Ken: No prob. Thanks too!