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Dutch Kickboxing star, former WKA world championship winner Rob Kaman passes away aged 63

Dutch Kickboxing star former WKA world champion Rob Kaman passes away aged 63Dutch Kickboxing talent and Muay Thai striker, Rob Kaman has passed away this Sunday evening aged 63, the Amsterdam…

Dutch Kickboxing star former WKA world champion Rob Kaman passes away aged 63

Dutch Kickboxing talent and Muay Thai striker, Rob Kaman has passed away this Sunday evening aged 63, the Amsterdam native’s wife, Carlotta confirmed on his official Instagram account today.

Kaman, a former WKA (World Kickboxing Association) world champion – often referred to as “Mr. Low Kick” – has been credited for utilizing some of the most vicious and devastating low kick leg techniques in the history of striking arts throughout his storied professional combat sports career.

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A decorated professional kickboxing star and Muay Thai talent, Kaman competed just once in mixed martial arts in his combat sports tenure, third round TKO win against Japan native, Nobuaki Kakuda back in 1992 under the Rings Battle Dimension banner in Tokyo.

Rob Kaman’s wife confirms the Dutchman’s sad passing today

On the Dutchman’s official Instagram account this Sunday evening, a statement released by his wife, Carlotta, confirmed his passing.

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“Rob has passed away,” The statement read. “I will forever love you… we will forever love you. This is Carlotta his wife – even though we’ve been separated since a while I made this account for him… Love you Min… Monique his dear sister. We will post the date of the funeral.” 

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Competing 112 times professionally officially in kickboxing, Kaman boasted a 98-12-1(2) professional record throughout his tenure in the sport, taking on and beating names such as Payap Premchai, Samart Prasammit, Don Nakaya Nielsen, Changpuek Kiatsongrit, Adam Watt, Marek Pitorowski, Alexey Iganshov, and holds two victories over compatriot and fellow Kickboxing icon, Ernesto Hoost – the latter by way of knockout. 

What’s your favorite memory from the legendary career of Rob Kaman?

Report – Ex-Kickboxing champion Andrew Tate, brother officially charged following investigation in Romania

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate officially charged following investigation in RomaniaAndrew Tate, and his brother, Tristan Tate, have been officially charged with human trafficking, r*pe, and the forming of a criminal gang and group to attempt to exploit woman in a sexual nature, with the two now expected to go on trial to face the aforenoted charges.  Tate, and his elder brother, along with two […]

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate officially charged following investigation in Romania

Andrew Tate, and his brother, Tristan Tate, have been officially charged with human trafficking, r*pe, and the forming of a criminal gang and group to attempt to exploit woman in a sexual nature, with the two now expected to go on trial to face the aforenoted charges. 

Tate, and his elder brother, along with two other unspecified Romanian females are currently being held under house arrest, as a criminal investigation against the subjects is currently underway.

Denying allegations against them since they surfaced, Tate and his brother, who were held in police custody from the end of December until the end of March this year, was then placed under house arrest by a court in Bucharest. 

Details how charges against the two have also been revealed, with Andrew Tate now charged with r*ping one of the alleged victims, with his elder brother, Tristan Tate now officially charged with instigating others to commit violent acts, according to a report from BBC. 

With the trial yet to officially begin following the official filing of charges, Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, according to prosecutors, are alleged to have recruited their victims by seduction and falsing coercing them into believing they wanted a relationship before an eventual marriage proposal. 

A hugely controversial public figure, Tate, who has attempted to host podcasts since his release from police custody in March, has claimed that a force as well an unspecified “matrix”, have attempting to silence him, before eventually killing him. 

Andrew Tate has been pictured alongside numerous fighters under the UFC banner

A former professional kickboxer, polarizing social influencer and commenter, Tate, has been linked with multiple returns to combat sports competition alongside other influencers, however, plans for a potential fight with Jake Paul were scuppered in the wake of his December arrest in Romania where he resides. 

PFL confirm signing of former GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe amid UFC links

PFL confirm signing of GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe UFC linksThe PFL (Professional Fighters League) have confirmed the signing of former two-time GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion, Cedric Doumbe to a multi-fight deal, following links to a move and debut with the UFC last year ahead of the promotion’s debut in France. Doumbe, 30, a native of Cameroon, currently boasts an undefeated 4-0 professional mixed martial […]

PFL confirm signing of GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe UFC links

The PFL (Professional Fighters League) have confirmed the signing of former two-time GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion, Cedric Doumbe to a multi-fight deal, following links to a move and debut with the UFC last year ahead of the promotion’s debut in France.

Doumbe, 30, a native of Cameroon, currently boasts an undefeated 4-0 professional mixed martial arts record, since transitioning from kickboxing back in 2021.

Last featuring professionally in Paris at an MMA Grand Prix: Paris billed event back in March of this year, Cedric Doumbe landed a second round TKO win over Pawel Kilmas in the French capital.

Cedric Doumbe has been teasing news of a move on his official social media

Teasing news of his impending move in recent weeks, Doumbe, a decorated striker issued a plea to viewers and fans on his official YouTube channel, urging them to vote on a poll to determine whether he should sign for the PFL, UFC, or Bellator MMA.

However, as per official confirmation from the PFL this Wednesday evening, the 83-7-1 kickboxing star, Doumbe has penned a multi-fight deal with the organization.

“-2x GLORY Kickboxing welterweight champion

 -2016 A1 WGP final tournament champion

 -World Kickboxing Association world champion

“The Best” HAS ARRIVED,” PFL tweeted. “Welcome to the Professional Fighter’s League @CedricDoumbe.” 

A heralded kickboxing talent, Doumbe, most recently featured at GLORY 77: Rotterdam abc in January 2021, securing a second round KO win over Murthel Groenhart. 

Over the course of his decorated and gold-laden professional kickboxing tenure, Cedric Doumbe has landed victories over the likes of Brad Riddell, Nieky Holzkien, Yoann Kongolo, Yohan Lidon, Thonchai Sitsongpeenong Jimmy Vienot, Harut Grigorian, and Alim Baiev to name a few. 

Following UFC 287 last month in Miami, Florida – Doumbe posted a cryptic tweet aimed at two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.

Ahead of UFC Fight Night Paris last September, Doumbe was linked with a move to the organization and a debut at the Accor Arena event, in a matchup against Darian Weeks, however, the French MMA Federation called a halt to the pairing, declaring that fighters competing with less than 10 professional fights should not compete against other competitors with a four-fight plus differential in experience. 

Tyron Woodley reveals offers from multiple kickboxing promotions, plans to return in 2023

Tyron Woodley, KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023.  During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut.  “You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights […]

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Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023. 

During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut. 

“You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights this year,” Woodley said. “I mentioned fighting kickboxing, and then I’ve got every top kickboxing promotion hitting me up, everybody calling me out… I’m definitely looking at fighting a couple times this year.” 

Tyron Woodley Says He’s a Fighter Everyone Wants to Compete Against 

The 40-year-old last fought in a boxing match against Jake Paul in December 2021. He suffered a sixth-round knockout loss in the rematch.  Before his boxing debut, Woodley lost his last four mixed martial arts bouts to end his UFC career. 

Despite recent setbacks, Woodley is still a former UFC champion. He captured the welterweight title from Robbie Lawler in July 2016 at UFC 201. He had four successful title defenses. 

The Ferguson, Missouri native believes he’s still a top name in the combat sports world.

“A lot of fighters think that I’m the guy they wanna try to fight now because if you fight me and possibly defeat me, you may capture the skeletons in my closet, you may get the titles, you may get the recognition,” Woodley said. “I’m the biggest name on (Kamaru) Usman’s résumé, the biggest name on Gilbert (Burns), Colby Covington, (Vicente) Luque, (and) even Jake Paul… Low-key, I’m in better shape. The wisdom that I have now… I feel like I’mma be more of a problem.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

Tyron Woodley reveals offers from multiple kickboxing promotions, plans to return in 2023

Tyron Woodley, KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023.  During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut.  “You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights […]

Tyron Woodley, Kickboxing

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023. 

During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut. 

“You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights this year,” Woodley said. “I mentioned fighting kickboxing, and then I’ve got every top kickboxing promotion hitting me up, everybody calling me out… I’m definitely looking at fighting a couple times this year.” 

Tyron Woodley Says He’s a Fighter Everyone Wants to Compete Against 

The 40-year-old last fought in a boxing match against Jake Paul in December 2021. He suffered a sixth-round knockout loss in the rematch.  Before his boxing debut, Woodley lost his last four mixed martial arts bouts to end his UFC career. 

Despite recent setbacks, Woodley is still a former UFC champion. He captured the welterweight title from Robbie Lawler in July 2016 at UFC 201. He had four successful title defenses. 

The Ferguson, Missouri native believes he’s still a top name in the combat sports world.

“A lot of fighters think that I’m the guy they wanna try to fight now because if you fight me and possibly defeat me, you may capture the skeletons in my closet, you may get the titles, you may get the recognition,” Woodley said. “I’m the biggest name on (Kamaru) Usman’s résumé, the biggest name on Gilbert (Burns), Colby Covington, (Vicente) Luque, (and) even Jake Paul… Low-key, I’m in better shape. The wisdom that I have now… I feel like I’mma be more of a problem.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

Popular Japanese Kickboxer Releases Apology Video Following Fraud Arrest

Japanese kickboxer and swimsuit model Panchan Rina, real name Rina Okamoto, has apologized after being arrested for fraud in 2022. Rina, who’s become a popular figure having amassed over 110,000 followers on Instagram and 150,000 YouTube subscrib…

Japanese kickboxer and swimsuit model Panchan Rina, real name Rina Okamoto, has apologized after being arrested for fraud in 2022. Rina, who’s become a popular figure having amassed over 110,000 followers on Instagram and 150,000 YouTube subscribers, is a multi-time champion in kickboxing. The 28-year-old Osaka native is unbeaten in 13 fights, winning belts under…

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