(Props: Inside MMA via TtoMyJ14)
At Shark Fights 2 in December 2008, Shannon Ritch ended John Wood’s night in 15 seconds with a technique that pro-wrestling fans will immediately recognize as a "superkick." Apparently it works in real life, too. This was the last in a four-fight win streak that Shannon had going in 2008, and if you know anything about The Cannon’s career, you know what a big deal that is. Fun fact: Ritch’s last 26 fights have ended in the first round; he won 10 of those fights.
After the jump: An early highlight from Jens Pulver’s vast body of work that you probably haven’t seen before.
(Props: crowbar)
Picture it — the third Bas Rutten Invitational tournament, June 1999. Jens Pulver (2-1 at the time) meets up with a 16-year-old Joe Stevenson (2-0); things do not go well for Joe Daddy. Stevenson crumbles after the first left uppercut landed by Pulver, and the fight is stopped in just 38 seconds, which is a good thing since Jens jacks his hand up pretty badly in the process. Pulver would make his UFC debut — a draw against Alfonso Alcarez at UFC 22 — just three months later.
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Wed, 03/10/10 - 07:41
That is also known as the front side heel kick, and I'm glad to see somebody finally put it to good use in MMA.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 07:46
is it legal to fight pro MMA when your 16?
Wed, 03/10/10 - 07:47
@ provrorsbarn: This was 1999, at an event organized by Bas Rutten. Let's just say modern rules didn't apply...
Wed, 03/10/10 - 07:50
Boy the way Glen Miller played Songs that made the hit parade. Guys like Jens he had it made, Those were the days.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 07:52
Shannon Ritch Vs. Shawne Michaels at Wrestlemania! A battle of the superkicks! Only problem is one is real and one is during a soap opera.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:04
u just call it a soap opera because u dream about it in the shower.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:08
@meanfinger, Well a few of the female wrestlers are pretty hot in a slutty way, correct.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:22
Dude, that was a side-check kick, ask James Toney. His dad invented that shit.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:27
I can picture Joe Rogan now with his lines about how he wonders why front and side kicks are not used often.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:39
SWEET. CHIN. MUSIC.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:49
Later on that same evening, Shannon Ritch turned on his tag team partner by throwing him through a barber shop window.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:49
Damn... dude's head was clearly lifted off of his neck and shoulders with that kick... fuckin' ouch!
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:51
Transitioning from a lack luster career in MMA to one in pro wrestling should be an easy move for him. I wonder if Evan Tanner is kicking Corey Haim in the head in heaven right now?
Wed, 03/10/10 - 10:38
^^^ dude, that's kinda fucked up... but still funny.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 11:02
I know a couple people pointed it out already but that was the best display of some Sweet Chin Music right thar. Shawn Michaels must feel like a proud papa.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 11:46
I'm surprised that wood's got knocked out given the fact that ritch didn't even set up that sweet chin music properly... you people who seen how it "really" works know what i mean...lol
Wed, 03/10/10 - 11:47
Wow Joe Daddy pussed out hard. He wasn't even knocked out, he just felt a hard punch for the first time. Then again when I was 16 I was wrestling grown crocodiles for rent money. So maybe my opinions a bit skewed.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 01:47
Who gives a damn about the lack of "modern rules"... what about common sense? Why would they allow a 16 year old in the tournament? That's mind boggling.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 02:43
Pulver is bigger than Daddy in this video. Puberty a bitch son.
Wed, 03/10/10 - 08:09
Is that kick legal in the UFC?
Thu, 03/11/10 - 02:17
sweet chin music is legal wherever it's used
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