Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Vidmark / Trimark
• VHS Release Date: January 26, 1999
• Run Time: 195 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305240132
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,207 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shamrock -supreme!, August 9, 2000

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greverio "greverio" (Centreville, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Fighting Championship 16 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Before the last UFC(Japan), folks weren't too familiar with Frank Shamrock. They knew of him,(mostly being the younger brother of Ken) but not of his fighting and his skills. After this show we wouldn't learn much more other than he works quickly.

The show featured a 4-man lightweight(175lb and below) tournament to crown the first champion of that weight class. The field was loaded with talent, (Pat Miletich, Townsend Saunders, Mikey Burnett, and Eugenio Tadeu)and all the participants were eager to become champ. The fights were fast and furious, many strikes, lightning quick reversals, and no holding back by any of the fighters. A truely entertaining tournament, the strongest in many UFC's.

The rest of the card was comprised of three individual fights. The first bout saw an interesting battle between Kimo and Tsuyoshi Kosaka. The fight between these heavyweights would be an intense one with a suprising winner. Fight number 2 would see an excellent battle between Kevin Jackson and Jerry Bohlander. This had the makings of a classic, and did it ever deliver. Both men displayed their strengths in this technical war. I personally thought this was the best fight, but it was overshadowed by the Main Event. The Superfight would pit Middleweight Champion Frank Shamrock against the Extreme Fighting Middleweight Champ Igor Zinoviev. The fight was very anticipated, and a long battle was expected. In the end a broken shoulder(Zinoviev) and another fast win for Shamrock. This was the beginning of more defenses for Shamrock, who was stepping out of big brother Ken's shadow.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UFC 16: Battle In the Bayou, July 28, 2006

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Matt (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Fighting Championship 16 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

March 13, 1998

Pontchartrain Center

New Orleans, Louisiana

This event would host the first ever UFC lightweight tournament. The UFC is picking up momentum steadily. It is becoming more and more accepted in the mainstream at this point. This event is another step in the right direction for the organization that is The Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mike Burnett vs. Eugenio Tadeu:

This fight is fast-paced and somewhat evenly matched. Burnett, being a Lion's Den fighter, digs deep and eventually takes control of the fight. Tadeu, having a true fighter's will, fights while basically being out on his feet for a few minutes. It is eventually stopped, with the fighter's safety in mind.

Pat Miletich vs. Townsend Saunders:

This is the debut fight in the UFC fot "The Croatian Sensation", Pat Miletich, who would obviously go on to UFC stardom. This fight in particular wouldn't go down as one of his best performances, yet Miletich fights a technically sound fight and takes the decision.

Kevin Jackson vs. Jerry Bohlander:

I was somewhat excited to see this fight take place. Both fighters had impressed me with past performances. Jackson had just lost to Frank Shamrock in embarassing fashion after an impressive start to his UFC career. Jackson somewhat controls the fight with his grappling skill. He simply doesn't seem to know how to finish the fight. He is not well-versed in submissions. Guess who is, though? Bohlander trains with Ken Shamrock and the Lion's Den, who specialize in submissions. Jackson and Bohlander go around and around until Bohlander is finally able to secure an armbar. Good fight.

Mikey Burnett withdraws and Pat Miletich fights Chris Brennan. These two fighters have met before, with Miletich winning a hard-earned decision. Miletich had a lengthy fight earlier in the evening and so whether or not fatigue would set in became a factor in this fight. The answer is no.

Kimo vs. Tsuyoshi Kohsaka:

Tank Abbott sits in and gives some guest commentary for this fight. There is some good action early on and Kimo uses his power to control TK. The fight turns into a standing battle late in regulation, giving TK the upper hand. Going into overtime, TK lands two solid knees and wins the overtime round convincingly. It goes to a decision after a hard-fought bout.

Frank Shamrock vs. Igor Zinoviev:

Zinoviev is the Extreme Fighting champion. He comes over to the UFC to take on the middleweight champion, Frank Shamrock. This was probably a bad idea in hindsight. This is an amazing fight for Shamrock and the ending to the fight (coming only 20 seconds into the round) would be on highlight reels for years to come. Spectacular...

This is a very good UFC event. I recommend it to any fan of the UFC or mixed martial arts in general. Very entertaining.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Frank Shamrock!, March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ultimate Fighting Championship 16 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This UFC is an excellent example of how much the sport has developed over the years, with the contestents well cross trained, very fit, and very skilled. Capped by an explosive fight by middleweight champion Frank Shamrock.