15 years on the biggest kickboxing stage, 18 world titles and 87 knockouts. Mike Zambidis conquered the old-school world of fighting with Spartan courage and carved his place in history with out-of-control slugfests. In this edition of K-1 legends, brace yourself for a jaw-cracking extravaganza by the Iron Greek.
In over three decades and through three hundred battles in the ring, Buakaw Banchamek asserted himself as of one of the greatest strikers in martial arts history. Formerly known as Por Pramuk, he forced K-1 to ban prolonged clinching with his dominant infighting, became the organization’s first two-time middleweight king and then peaced out to conquer the world stage. Today, we'll recount the legendary journey of the 'White Lotus'.
In the short list of K-1 champions, Mark Hunt is the rare one to jump into the ring straight out of a night club and conquer the World Grand Prix. Today, we recall Hunt's triumphant K-1 journey, one that made him that very Super Samoan: the king of walk-off knockouts.
Even by the UFC royal division's standards, Sergei Pavlovich is a unique finisher. With 14 out of 17 wins coming by way of first-round knockouts, he's unceremoniously broken into the octagon's elite. The last test before the title shot is soon to come for the Russian Sledgehammer. It's the perfect moment to recognise the destructive power of one of the most promising heavyweights on the planet.
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Tommy Morrison will forever remain one of the most tragic figures throughout pugilistic history. In the 90s the blond giant with a chiseled silhouette was the embodiment of a knockout machine. But the prominent heavyweight’s career was cut short in the prime of his potential, suddenly and irrevocably. Today we remember the legendary power and dramatic path of boxing’s "great white hope". business inquiries: asker.skon@gmail.com
The ever-polarizing Paddy Pimblett split the fanbase in half from the very first octagon appearance. Some predict the Brit will soon rise to the top of the lightweight division. Others call him a UFC hype job, criticize his antics and dietary habits. It's time to take a close look at Paddy Pimblett's career, full of flying submissions and ruthless finishes. business inquiries: asker.skon@gmail.com
Despite looking like a burger exterminator, Tai Tuivasa manages to send UFC heavyweights into oblivion. With no foundational martial arts training he ascended to the top of the most prestigious weight class. Today we take a deep dive into the career of the Australian brawler, who traded bright prospects in rugby for a harsh prizefighter life. business inquiries: asker.skon@gmail.com