It was announced on Monday, January 14 that Ken Shamrock and his son Ryan Shamrock have signed contracts with EliteXC.

Both fighters will be competing in the upcoming Cage Rage event set to take place on March 8 at the Wembley Arena in London.

19 year old Ryan Shamrock has only competed once professionally in mixed martial arts but captured a win a hopes to extend his record to 2 and 0 as he gets set to make his EliteXC debut.

EliteXC president Gary Shaw says that the organization is excited to sign Ken and Ryan Shamrock.

“We’re thrilled to have signed Ken and Ryan Shamrock,’’ said EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw.

“Ken is responsible for putting MMA on the worldwide map and making it what it is today. I have the utmost respect for all the Shamrocks. Believe me, I have signed fighters with EliteXC and many more in boxing, but I can truly say I’m as excited about this signing as I have ever been.’’

This will be Ken’s first fight in the cage since his loss to Tito Ortiz in November of 2006. 43 year old Ken has only won 3 of his last 10 fights and will be looking to turn things around late in his career.

“I’m totally committed to returning to the cage injury free and anxious about fighting in England for the first time,’’ said Ken. “It is very exciting for both Ryan and I. We will be making MMA history by being the first father and son to ever fight on the same card.

His son Ryan will be fighting at 135lbs and is 5′9 tall. He is looking forward to fighting on the same card as his dad.

“I think I am more excited than nervous about fighting on the same card with my dad. If anything, it gives me more incentive. I get the chance to show that there is another Shamrock out there who can compete as well as he can.’’