Royce surprises and defeats Ken Shamrock by knockout at Bellator 149

R. Gracie beats K. Shamrock by knockout at Bellator

We never forget the first knockout, even if we are almost 50 years old. This was the end of the trilogy of the oldest rivalry in current MMA. The Brazilian Royce gracie, a submission specialist, achieved the first knockout of his career against rival Ken Shamrock in the main fight of Bellator 148, an event held in the early hours of this Saturday (20), in Houston, Texas. The victory marked the black belt's second triumph against the North American. They had a fight that ended in a draw.

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Royce x Shamrock

After 21 years since the last meeting, where in a 36-minute battle that ended in a draw, Royce gracie, 49, and Ken Shamrock, 52, came face to face again. This time, with a result little expected by many.

At the beginning of the fight, without the vitality of years ago, the fighters studied each other and looked for the best distance to unleash the game. The North American fighting on the feet and the Brazilian waiting for the best moment to take down.

Royce even dominated his rival in the clinch and threw some knees, one of which, according to Shamrock, was an illegal blow. But as the North American took too long to recognize the blow, he ended up knocked down and suffering several punches on the ground until the referee ended the dispute at 2m22s.

Still in the circular cage, Royce was asked about the illegal blow, but preferred not to get into controversy.

I am a fighter. I'm here to fight. We come from the beginnings of the sport, when there were no low blows, weight divisions or rules,” he said, to the delight of the audience.