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It hasn't been a great week for Ken Shamrock.
After getting knocked out by Kimbo Slice in their grudge match June 19 at Bellator 138, Shamrock was slammed by a contingent claiming the UFC Hall of Famer took a dive, of sorts.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan got in on the action the following morning when he said he believed the bout looked "fake" and "suspect."
After securing back mount on Slice in the first round, Shamrock appeared to have the fight in hand with a rear-naked choke. Escaping the hold, Slice got back to his feet and scored a TKO with punches just seconds later.
"Why in the world would someone in Joe Rogan's position spout off with something like that when there's no proof?" Shamrock told Submission Radio. "It's the speculation of his thoughts that could literally ruin someone's career. That's like me going out there and telling his wife that he cheated on her. That I don't have any proof but someone just said something."
Shamrock scolded Rogan further, saying his comments could have done irreparable damage to his legacy.
"You have the peoples' ear," said Shamrock. "You have a responsibility to make sure that whatever you say, you can back up. Not just say it because you think it. You ruin peoples' lives on something he has no proof. He's wrong, what he said. He could have ruined my career and my life. What he's saying? There's no proof to it."
Confused by the logic of his critics, Shamrock proclaimed he, in no way, threw the fight.
"I swear on everything that I love, my family, my God, that fight was not fixed," said Shamrock. "The people that are saying that are angry because they lost a bet or are just being hurtful.
"A lot of these people saying the fight was fixed said I should have never been in the ring. 'I'm 51, too old. I can't compete at that age.' Now they're saying there's no way I could have lost. I'm really confused. One minute I can't fight, the next thing, I can't lose. Make up your mind."
5 MUST-READ STORIES
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Money. UFC commentator Brian Stann believes Jose Aldo will fight at UFC 189 "based on the financial impact alone."
Unfortunate. UFC middleweight Yoel Romero clarifies his controversial post-fight comments alluding to gay marriage, saying they were a "misunderstanding."
'A healthy dose of Jesus.' Chuck Mindenhall explains why post-fight interviews have become an extension of fight game drama.
GLORY daze. Marc Raimondi asks why kickboxing hasn't caught on in the United States.
MEDIA STEW
Conor McGregor's FOX Sports interview from Saturday.
Yoel Romero's Octagon interview followed by his controversial comments.
Firas Zahabi think Georges St-Pierre will come back to fight a legend.
Highlights from Bellator 139.
Conor McGregor working with his wrestling coach.
TTTHS.
Long watches.
UFC 189 Free Fight: Robbie Lawler vs Johny Hendricks
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Submission Radio 28/6/15 Ken Shamrock, Don Frye, Dennis Bermudez, Shawn Davies + UFC Hollywood
TWEETS
See how the pros reacted to Yoel Romero vs. Lyoto Machida, Romero's post-fight speech and more
Victory lap.
Thanks for all the support everyone It really means a lot to me https://t.co/Gm8Xddy73I
— Lorenz Larkin (@da_MONSOON) June 28, 2015
#Repost ultimate_highlights with repostapp. ・・・ Thiago Santos scores the 1st round head kick KO over... https://t.co/LRym3AWCuo
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) June 29, 2015
Obrigado galera por toda as mensagens.Só tenho q agradecer o carinho de todos vcs ! Com meu primo... https://t.co/iAdsImqWY2
— Hacran Dias (@Hacrandias) June 28, 2015
Victory!! http://t.co/DGyXSXR2o4
— Leandro Buscapé (@BuscapeMMA) June 28, 2015
Better luck next time.
Thank you for your support! #PressLyoto pic.twitter.com/VbndAiu4OH
— Lyoto Machida (@lyotomachidafw) June 28, 2015
I want to thank all the messages of support! Unfortunately it was not my day yesterday, living and learning every day. I will come back stronger
Quiero agradecer todos los mensajes de apoyo! Desafortunadamente no fue mi día ayer, viviendo y... https://t.co/BFbmHJggR8
— Santiago Ponzinibbio (@SPonzinibbioMMA) June 29, 2015
not my night no excuses congrats @acjr_sapato got the job done spending time with my family then I'll be back love u all #UFCFlorida @ufc
— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) June 28, 2015
Thanks for all the messages guys! I Will be back stronger! It's part of the game :) #UFCFlorida pic.twitter.com/khFwGkebyx
— Steve Bosse Official (@TheBossUFC) June 28, 2015
@ColbyCovMMA you the man Covington, Ill be in the gym next week on vision quest, trying to catch up to my bro:) thanks for the love homie
— Steve Montgomery (@WeaselSteve) June 28, 2015
Congrats?
Started my career on #SpikeTV & I'm going to finish my career here!!! Thank you @ScottCoker for... https://t.co/MhgHJLxIFh
— Josh Koscheck (@JoshKoscheck) June 27, 2015
Get well soon.
Another day off surfing in Cabo. Looks like I got in a fight with a shark. I won http://t.co/d4bbW07yOI pic.twitter.com/cdf2QiywEJ
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) June 28, 2015
Ah.
I'm with @YoelRomeroMMA and "I didn't forget about Jesus!" @ufc #ufc our world is screwed! Congrats on the victory! pic.twitter.com/1ZwtGQFgnX
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) June 28, 2015
Gonna be rough.
Not allowing fighters to use IVs for rehydration is dangerous and stupid. If you allow weight cuts allow IVs. https://t.co/U1VBs3C0wm
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) June 26, 2015
Still beefin'.
Sounds like your job is talking instead of MMA. https://t.co/BLZwMxacnv
— 川尻達也tatsuya kawajiri (@CRUSHER_MMA) June 28, 2015
@CRUSHER_MMA @shafi @ufc if your scared I can fight someone else it's that easy! But you are the samurai I want to battle for a POTN on PPV?
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) June 28, 2015
Oh no, DJ.
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced this weekend (June 26-28 2015)
canceled Doo Ho Choi vs. Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night: Duffee vs. Mir
cancelled Marcus Brimage vs. Ian Entwistle at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today's Fanpost of the Day comes via Johnny Jimmy.
Should Joanna be on the P4P list?
After her last fight, I was sure she would be. Then a few days later I was disappointed to find out she wasn't.
It was such a beautiful performance. To quote Matt Brown, "watching Joanna excited me about women's MMA. The future of it. The potential of it. She ignited a fan in me for sure". Keep in mind that this is the same guy who not long ago said: "If I'm going to pay $60 for a PPV to watch women fight, they should at least be topless."
Here a few reasons why I think she sould be on the P4P list:
1.-She is the only champion who's not on the list.
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