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Ken Shamrock is a UFC Hall-of-Famer and one of the original fighters who helped grow MMA as a sport and UFC as a promotion. Since leaving UFC, Shamrock has devoted his energies to coaching the Nevada Lions of the IFL and has also watched as the next generation of Shamrocks -- including his son Ryan -- have taken the baton as MMA fighters. In this exclusive phone interview with MMA Madness’ Ben Zeidler, Shamrock discusses everything from watching his son fight to Randy Couture’s departure from UFC to a potential fight with his brother Frank.

MMA Madness: Can you tell us a little bit about what it's like to watch your son fight? The Gracies have been multi-generational for a while, but I think you're the first of the true new MMA stars to have his son compete. What do you feel as a father, as a trainer, and as a promoter when your son goes into the cage?

Shamrock: You know, everyone was asking me if I was going to be nervous and I honestly didn't know. But when it came for the fights of my nephew Jeff and son Ryan, I was calmer than when the fighters I train fight. I knew that they'd been to the fights before and knew what to expect, and I've been doing this for a while. I know what the worst thing that can happen is. I just felt comfortable out there…I don't know, maybe when they get on a bigger stage, it will feel different.

MMA Madness: Frank has openly stated he's willing to fight you. Is the feeling mutual for you?

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