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Raymond Daniels (martial Artist)
Raymond Lee Daniels (born April 29, 1980) is an American Kenpoist, Karateka, Tae Kwon Do practitioner, kickboxer and mixed martial artist known for his flashy and aggressive style of fighting.karatetournaments.com, Retrieved May 29, 2016. He currently competes for Karate Combat in the Welterweight division. He has formely competed for Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, where he was the Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight Champion. Background Daniels was born in Sun Valley, California and raised in Palmdale, California. His grandfather Frankie Daniels was professional boxeras well as a Korean War veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He began training in American Kenpo karate in 1985 under the tutelage of his father Frank Daniels and earned his black belt in 1992.icemartialarts.com, Retrieved May 29, 2016. While still in high school, Daniels became a single father. Seeking a better life for him and his son, Daniels realized his boyhood dream of becoming a police officer with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Americans
Americans are the Citizenship of the United States, citizens and United States nationality law, nationals of the United States, United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many Multiple citizenship, dual citizens, expatriates, and green card, permanent residents could also legally claim American nationality. The United States is home to race and ethnicity in the United States, people of many racial and ethnic origins; consequently, culture of the United States, American culture and Law of the United States, law do not equate nationality with Race (human categorization), race or Ethnic group, ethnicity, but with citizenship and an Oath of Allegiance (United States), oath of permanent allegiance. Overview The majority of Americans or their ancestors Immigration to the United States, immigrated to the United States or are descended from people who were Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, brought as Slavery in the United States ... [...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] |
List Of K-1 Events
This is a list of events held and scheduled by the K-1, a kickboxing promotion based in Hong Kong. The first event, K-1 Sanctuary I, took place on March 30, 1993 at Korakuen Hall, KÅrakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. 2023 events 2022 events 2021 events 2020 events 2019 events 2018 events 2017 events 2016 events 2015 events 2014 events 2013 events 2012 events 2011 events 2010 events 2009 events 2008 events 2007 events 2006 events 2005 events 2004 events 2003 events 2002 events 2001 events 2000 events 1999 events 1998 events 1997 events 1996 events 1995 events 1994 events 1993 events ;Legend : : : ;Sources: See also * List of K-1 champions * List of It's Showtime (kickboxing) events References {{Reflist External linksK-1 Head Official Website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knockout
A knockout (abbreviated to KO or K.O.) is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, mixed martial arts, karate, some forms of taekwondo and other sports involving striking, as well as fighting-based video games. A full knockout is considered any legal strike or combination thereof that renders an opponent unable to continue fighting. The term is often associated with a sudden traumatic loss of consciousness caused by a physical blow. Single powerful blows to the head (particularly the jawline and temple) can produce a cerebral concussion or a carotid sinus reflex with syncope and cause a sudden, dramatic KO. Body blows, particularly the liver punch, can cause progressive, debilitating pain that can also result in a KO. In boxing and kickboxing, a knockout is usually awarded when one participant falls to the canvas and is unable to rise to their feet within a specified period of time, typically because of ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Thompson (fighter)
Stephen Thompson (born February 11, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist and model. Thompson currently competes in the Welterweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former full-contact kickboxer and was undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches. Thompson is regarded as one of the most accomplished strikers in the UFC. As of November 8, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Thompson is well known for his polite demeanor, and is often cited by other fighters as one of the most respected fighters in the UFC. Early life Thompson was born on February 11, 1983, in Simpsonville, South Carolina. He has two sisters and two brothers. Thompson started training at the age of three, under the guidance of his father, Ray Thompson, a former professional kickboxer and owner of Upstate Karate, a karate school in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Thompson started competing in kickboxing and karate at the age of 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Combat League
The World Combat League (WCL) was a full contact, team-based kickboxing promotion. It was founded by movie star and martial artist Chuck Norris. Rules The rules are typical of other full contact striking competitions, with some minor variation. Any striking techniques from Boxing, International-Style Kickboxing, and Full-Contact Karate were allowed. In order to maintain the fast pace of the action, clinching, holding or ground fighting (grappling) were prohibited. Weight divisions This represents the maximum weight for each of the men's division. *147 lbs *164 lbs *178 lbs *195 lbs *235+ lbs *128+ lbs for women. For the fighter weigh-in, there is a window of several pounds that must be met to qualify. For example, the 195 lbs division fighters are required to weight between 178 and 195, whereas the 235 lbs weight division must weigh between 195 and 235 lbs. Ring The no-rope ring (sometimes referred by fans as "the pit") is a circle which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist and actor. He is a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu and judo. After serving in the United States Air Force, Norris won many martial arts championships and later founded his own discipline Chun Kuk Do. Shortly after, in Hollywood, Norris trained celebrities in martial arts. Norris went on to appear in a minor role in the spy film ''The Wrecking Crew'' (1969). Friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in ''Way of the Dragon'' (1972). While Norris continued acting, friend and student Steve McQueen suggested him to take it seriously. Norris took the starring role in the action film ''Breaker! Breaker!'' (1977), which turned a profit. His second lead ''Good Guys Wear Black'' (1978) became a hit, and he soon became a popular action film star. Norris went on to star in a streak of bankable independently-made action and martial arts films, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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