Selection of the best k-1 and muay thai videos from the world’s most important fights of the week 44: (Mon-Sun) from October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012. K-1 Muay Thai Fight of the Week: Giorgio Petrosyan vs Robin van Roosmalen K-1 Muay Thai Knockout of the Week: Batu Khasikov vs Gago Drago
Sometimes words speak louder than actions, and this can be the case: a living kickboxing legend will provide a deep reservoir of experience for the three-man commentary team that will be calling the action for fight fans around the world at the GLORY 3 Rome ‘Final 8’ event at the historic PalaLottomatica arena in Rome, Italy on Saturday Nov. 3 (Glory World Series quarterfinals). Ramon Dekkers blazed a trail for Europeans in the Muay Thai world at a time when it was thought none but native Thais could be successful in the sport and, to this day, if he enters an arena in Thailand, he will receive a standing ovation. Dekkers will provide colour commentary for the event, which will see one 70 kilogram (154 pound) tournament competitor walk away with a tournament grand prize of $300,000.
He will be supported by retired MMA legend and first-ever UFC Middleweight Champion Frank Shamrock, as well as former PRIDE Fighting
In addition to the Glory World Series quarterfinals, GLORY 3 Rome fight card will also include two tournament reserve matches to determine replacements should any of the main tournament fighters be injured and unable to progress to the next round.
In the first, Yoshihiro Sato (49-18, 20 KO’s) of Japan will face Dzhabar Askerov (73-28-1, 37 KO’s) of Russia. Sato was narrowly defeated by Shemsi Beqiri in the Final 16 stage of the tournament in Sweden earlier this year while Askerov was eliminated by van Roosmalen after three absolutely furious rounds in which they gave each other hell.
In the second, the outstanding French talent Fabio Pinca
All in one night. On Saturday, November 3, it’s time for GLORY 3 Rome ‘Final 8’ (70 kilogram/154 pound) one-night tournament at the PalaLottomatica arena in Rome, Italy.
Glory World Series Rome Final 8 quarterfinals preview
Giorgio Petrosyan vs Ky Hollenbeck
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World No. 1 ranked middleweight Giorgio Petrosyan (71-1-2, 33 KO’s) will face american standout Ky Hollenbeck (34-7, 21 KO’s) in a very tough opening match.
Petrosyan is the two time K-1 World MAX champion (2009, 2010) and WKN Intercontinental Middleweight Muay Thai champion. His record is incredible and his only loss was 5 years ago when he dropped a decision to Nonthanan Por. Pramuk. In his last fight he defeated Fabio Pinca at Glory 1.
“I don’t feel any pressure and for me, I am preparing exactly as I did for my first ever fight. People can call me number one, the favourite and so on – I don’t think about it. I will be in the ring and I will
Buakaw Por Pramuk easily dispatched Italy’s Mauro Serra in the Thai Fight super-welterweight quarter finals at Bangkok Thonburi University. The Muay Thai superstar won with an impressive hailstorm of knees and kicks (= Buakaw vs Mauro Serra).
After the match he denied the rumors about the December dream clash with Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao . He stated that his only booked fights are the Thai Fight semi-finals on November 25 and if he wins, the final at Bangkok’s Royal Plaza on December 16. But another great boxer has challenged Buakaw: Manus Boonjumnong. The Thai boxer, won gold at the 2004 and silver at the 2008 Olympics Games, said he likes Muay Thai after a recent exhibition match in his home province of Ratchaburi and wants to train hard for a successful career in the country’s traditional martial art. Asked about the possible match between Buakaw and Pacquiao, he ridiculed it: “Who will pay
Selection of the best k-1 and muay thai videos from the world’s most important fights of the week 43: (Mon-Sun) from October 22, 2012 to October 28, 2012. K-1 Muay Thai Fight of the Week: Houcine Bennoui vs Adailton Parreira K-1 Muay Thai T-Knockout of the Week: Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Mauro Serra
This is crazy. Totally crazy. And we know what you think: this can’t happen. This’s bullsh*t. And surely it will not happen. But if it happens…oh my God! Jean-Claude Van Damme, the actor of Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Double Impact and lately The Expendables 2, could return to fight for real in December 2012 against Somrak Kamsing, former boxing Olympic gold-medalist and muay thai fighter (also known as Somluck Kamsing).
There was a lot of talking about this match, starting from 2010, but this time could be the right time. Obviously there is nothing official, but there are 2 interviews (see the videos) where JCVD talks about his will
Selection of the best k-1 and muay thai videos from the world’s most important fights of the week 41: (Mon-Sun) from October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012. K-1 Muay Thai Fight of the Week: Genji Umeno vs Chan-Hyung Lee K-1 Muay Thai T-Knockout of the Week: Raul Catinas vs Ben Edwards
After have told you about the incredible match between Roy Jones Jr and Kimbo Slice, we still can’t believe what we have heard. According to Thai media, a couple of Thai boxing promoters are pushing the notion of a bout between Filipino boxing superstar Manny ‘Pac Man’ Pacquiao and Muay Thai kickboxing legend Buakaw Por Pramuk. It would be a really “Dream Match”.
Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38 KOs) is a legendary world boxing champion from Philippines (first eight-division world champion, in which
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