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
Review: 2012-10-23, tough fight between Houcine Bennoui and Adailton Parreira: three stars. Houcine Bennoui ranked as the No.17 welterweight in the world, entered the fight with a record of 36-8-0 while Adailton Parreira de Freitas had a record of 53-13-2. Bennoui vs Parreira, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 67 kg, is on the undercard of Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Mauro Serra. Watch the video!
Review: 2012-10-23, some good exchanges between Andrei Kulebin and Crice Boussoukou but it is not enough to get three stars. Andrei Kulebin ranked as the No.12 welterweight in the world, entered the fight with a record of 142-11-0 while Crice Boussoukou had a record of 20-4-0. Kulebin vs Boussoukou, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 67 kg, is on the undercard of Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Mauro Serra. Watch the video!
Review: 2012-10-23, fight not particularly exciting between Singmanee Kaewsamrit and Valdrin Vatnikaj: two stars. Singmanee Kaewsamrit ranked as the No.6 super lightweight in the world, entered the fight with a record of 136-23-4 while Valdrin Vatnikaj had a record of 60-10-3. Singmanee vs Vatnikaj, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 67 kg, is on the undercard of Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Mauro Serra. Watch the video!
Review: 2012-10-23, good fight between Antero Hynynen and Shannon King: three stars. Antero Hynynen entered the fight with a record of 60-18-2 while Shannon King had a record of 70-12-1. Hynynen vs King, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 70 kg, is on the undercard of Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Mauro Serra. Watch the video!
Review: 2012-10-23, the fight between Fares Bechar and Vitaly Gurkov has not been particularly good: two stars. Fares Bechar entered the fight with a record of 35-5-0 while Vitaly Gurkov, also known as Vitaly Hurkou, had a record of 88-12-0. Bechar vs Gurkov, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 70 kg, is on the undercard of Buakaw Por Pramuk vs Mauro Serra. Watch the video!
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Review: 2012-10-23, tough fight between Houcine Bennoui and Adailton Parreira: three stars. Houcine Bennoui ranked as the No.17 welterweight in the world, entered the fight with a record of 36-8-0 while Adailton Parreira de Freitas had a record of 53-13-2. Bennoui vs Parreira, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 67 kg, is on the undercard of 
Review: 2012-10-23, some good exchanges between Andrei Kulebin and Crice Boussoukou but it is not enough to get three stars. Andrei Kulebin ranked as the No.12 welterweight in the world, entered the fight with a record of 142-11-0 while Crice Boussoukou had a record of 20-4-0. Kulebin vs Boussoukou, quarterfinal of Thai Fight Extreme 2012 67 kg, is on the undercard of 
