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Hisaki Kato
is a Japanese-French professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer who most recently competed in Bellator's Middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2013, he has also competed for Rizin. Background Born and raised in Paris, Kato's father was a Japanese judoka who moved to Paris to pursue a career teaching the martial art, and become one of the top instructors in the country. However, he died when Kato was only a few years old. Kato's mother is French. Growing up, Kato pursued judo but favored the striking techniques of traditional Japanese martial arts such as karate. Kato was also a highly-talented handball player; he began competing in junior high and moved to Japan at the age of 18 where he competed for the national team and attended college. He later returned to his martial arts roots at the age of 23, joining the Kudo Federation of Japan where he competed and won five consecutive national tournaments. After winning his fifth title, Kato was offered a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris
Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the List of cities proper by population density, 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, Fashion capital, fashion, gastronomy, and science. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its very early system of street lighting, in the 19th century it became known as "the City of Light". Like London, prior to the Second World War, it was also sometimes called Caput Mundi#Paris, the capital of the world. The City of Paris is the centre of the Île-de-France Regions of France, region, or Paris Region, with an estimated population of 12,262,544 in 2019, or about 19% of the population of France, making the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Schilling
Joseph Francis Schilling (born January 13, 1984) is an American professional Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist who most recently competed for Bellator Kickboxing in the Middleweight division, and in the Middleweight division for Bellator MMA. He was released from Bellator in October 2020 after the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulations refused to grant him a license to fight. Known for his use of elbows to cut opponents and nicknamed "Stitch 'em Up", Schilling began fighting professionally in 2006 and was a two-time national titlist before defeating Kaoklai Kaennorsing to become the WBC Muaythai Interim World Light Heavyweight Champion in 2011. His profile further increased the following year when he engaged in a controversial rivalry with Simon Marcus. As of November 1, 2018, he is ranked the #7 middleweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press. Background Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Schilling was raised by a single mother alongside two other s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahmoud Sattari
Mahmoud Sattari ( fa, محمود ستاری born 22 February 1991) is an Iranian Muay Thai kickboxer. Sattari is currently under contract with the K-1 Organization. As of June 2022 he was the #9 ranked Light Heavyweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press. Biography and career Sattari started kickboxing at the age of six. He has won several national championships in the youth category up to adults. Silver medals at the 2014 Asian Beach Games and gold medals the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games are some of his achievements in amateur Muay Thai. Sattari also took part in the 2016 IFMA World Muaythai Championships in Jönköping and the 2017 WAKO World Muaythai Championships in Budapest Sattari emigrated to Japan in 2020 to participate in professional world leagues. On 17 October 2020, he was able to present himself by defeating Seiya Tanigawa in the Krush organization. On 25 November 2020, he won the M-1 Heavyweight Championship title. On 21 March 2021, he defea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-Jee (kickboxer)
K-Jee (born 5 November 1990) is a Japanese male kickboxer and the former K-1 Cruiserweight Champion and the former Krush Cruiserweight champion. Kickboxing career He took part in the 2017 Heavyweight Grand Prix, but lost to the eventual winner Antonio Plazibat in the quarterfinals. He bounced back with a TKO win over Shinya Uemura, during Krush 89. K-Jee participated in the 2018 K-1 Cruiserweight Grand Prix, for the inaugural K-1 Cruiserweight title. He beat Brian McGrath by TKO in the quarterfinals, but lost a unanimous decision to Sina Karimian in the semifinals. K-Jee won his next two fights, knocking Yuki Kudo out with a flying knee during Krush 97, and Hitoshi Sugimoto with a right hook during Krush 101. He fought for his first major title during Krush 104, when he fought Rui Hanazawa for the Krush Cruiserweight title. He defeated Hanazawa by a second round TKO. K-Jee was scheduled to fight Hisaki Kato in December 2019. Kato won the fight by a second round TKO. The tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sina Karimian
Sina Karimian (born 23 January 1988) is an Iranian kickboxer. He currently competes in K-1, where he is the current K-1 Cruiserweight Champion. Kickboxing career Karimian participated in the 2018 K-1 WORLD GP Cruiserweight (−90 kg) Tournament. He beat OD.KEN in the quarter finals with a fourth-round TKO. In the semi finals he defeated K-Jee with a unanimous decision. He won a majority decision against Boubaker El Bakouri with a majority decision to become the inaugural K-1 Cruiserweight champion. He made his first title defence against Hisaki Kato during K-1 World GP 2019: K’FESTA 2. Karimian won a unanimous decision. He made his second title defence in a rematch against Ryo Aitaka. Karimian won a unanimous decision. Karimian fought K-Jee on 3 November 2020 during K-1 WGP Japan. He lost the fight by a first-round knockout. Sina was scheduled to fight Seiya Tanigawa at K'Festa 4, but the event was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was instead schedu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makoto Uehara
Makoto Uehara ( ja, 上原 誠; born November 14, 1984) is a Japanese Shidokan Karateka and heavyweight kickboxer competing in K-1. He is the former RISE Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion. Biography and career He faced Hiromi Amada at the ''K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16'' on October 14, 2012 and won via unanimous decision. Despite qualifying for the ''K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final'', Uehara was left out in the cold when the event rolled around and was replaced by the higher-ranked Pavel Zhuravlev. Uehara defeated Kengo Shimizu by way of split decision at ''RISE 92'' in Tokyo on March 17, 2013 to win the RISE 90 kg title. He was set to fight Dustin Jacoby at '' Glory 12: New York - Lightweight World Championship Tournament'' in New York City on November 23, 2013 but the match was switched to '' Glory 13: Tokyo - Welterweight World Championship Tournament'' in Tokyo, Japan on December 21, 2013. He defeated Jacoby by split decision. Titles * 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator MMA In 2016
2016 in Bellator MMA was the eighth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promoter based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2016. Background 2016 is notable for the launch of sibling promotion Bellator Kickboxing, which would debut on the night of Bellator 152 on April 16 and be taped for broadcast on Spike TV on April 22. Bellator 148 Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich took place January 29, 2016 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background The main event was a Welterweight fight between Paul Daley and Andy Uhrich. The event was expected to be headlined by a welterweight bout between UFC veteran Josh Koscheck and Matt Secor. However Koscheck pulled out of the bout due to an injury. As a result, Paul Daley vs. Andy Uhrich was elevated to the main event Also on the card Paul Bradley faced Chris Honeycutt in a rematch. Bradley and Honeycutt first squared off at Bellator 140, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator Kickboxing
Bellator Kickboxing was an American kickboxing promotion company based in Los Angeles, active between 2016 and 2019. Bellator was founded in 2016 by president Scott Coker. It was the sister promotion of Bellator MMA. On April 16, 2016, Bellator held its inaugural kickboxing event, Bellator Kickboxing 1. Events Broadcast partners Bellator Kickboxing airs on Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV). Bellator Kickboxing debuted on Spike on April 16, 2016. Last champions Championship history Welterweight Championship '' to '' Featherweight Championship '' to '' Women's Flyweight Championship '' to '' Notable fighters Middleweights (185 lb, 84 kg) * Filip Verlinden * Joe Schilling * John Wayne Parr * Melvin Manhoef Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg) * Karim Ghajji * Mustapha Haida * Raymond Daniels Lightweight (155 lb, 70 kg) * Amansio Paraschiv * Giorgio Petrosyan Featherweights (145 lb, 65 kg) * Gabriel Varga * Kevin Ross W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidi Njokuani
Chidi Godson Njokuani (born December 31, 1988) is an American former Muay Thai kickboxer and current professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional MMA competitor since 2007, he also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, RFA, Tachi Palace Fights, and Legacy FC. Background Chidi Njokuani was born to Nigerian parents in Dallas, Texas on December 31, 1988. His name "Chidi" means "God exists" in Igbo. He was introduced to Muay Thai by his older brother Anthony at the age of 10 and began competing at the age of 11. He was temporarily distracted from Muay Thai with skateboarding during his teenage years but eventually returned to fighting and discovered mixed martial arts at the age of 18. Career Kickboxing & Muay Thai Turning professional in 2007 after around fifteen amateur Muay Thai fights, Chidi Njokuani came to prominence competing in the -80.7 kg/178 lb division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator MMA In 2017
2017 in Bellator MMA was the tenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 26 events in 2017. Background This year, Bellator announced their first MMA event to be held in New York: Bellator NYC. The event would also mark the Bellator debuts of former UFC commentator Mike Goldberg, calling his first card on Spike TV since 2011 (which was the televised portion of Bellator NYC, referred to as Bellator 180), and former Strikeforce commentator Mauro Ranallo. Bellator 170 Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen took place on January 21, 2017, at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV, drawing 1.4 million viewers. Background On October 18, 2016, it was announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz and UFC veteran Chael Sonnen would headline this event. Sonnen owns career wins over the likes of Yushin Okami, Nate Marquardt, Brian Stann, former UFC Light H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralek Gracie
Ralek Gracie (born October 4, 1985) is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. As the son of Rorion Gracie, he is a member of the Gracie family. He was awarded his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by his grandfather Hélio Gracie. He is also the founder of Metamoris, a submission-only grappling promotion. Early life Ralek grew up watching his father teach private Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes in his family's garage in Southern California. MMA career Ralek made his MMA debut at the age of 21 at ''K-1 Hero's - Middleweight Tournament Opening Round'' on July 16, 2007 against Katsuyori Shibata whom he defeated by armbar-submission after 3:05 of the first round. Ralek's next fight was at the 2008 Dream 4 Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinals, where he faced Alavutdin Gadzhiyev after Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović had to pull out of the originally scheduled match with Ralek due to injury. Ralek defeated Gadzhiyev by armbar after 3:02 of round 1. On M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator MMA In 2016
2016 in Bellator MMA was the eighth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promoter based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2016. Background 2016 is notable for the launch of sibling promotion Bellator Kickboxing, which would debut on the night of Bellator 152 on April 16 and be taped for broadcast on Spike TV on April 22. Bellator 148 Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich took place January 29, 2016 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background The main event was a Welterweight fight between Paul Daley and Andy Uhrich. The event was expected to be headlined by a welterweight bout between UFC veteran Josh Koscheck and Matt Secor. However Koscheck pulled out of the bout due to an injury. As a result, Paul Daley vs. Andy Uhrich was elevated to the main event Also on the card Paul Bradley faced Chris Honeycutt in a rematch. Bradley and Honeycutt first squared off at Bellator 140, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
