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How I defeated Buakaw – Stoyan Koprivlenski breaks down K-1 fight

Buakaw Banchamek vs Stoyan Koprivlenski K-1 World MAX Buakaw Banchamek took a loss against Stoyan Koprivlenski during their K-1 World MAX kickboxing bout earlier in 2024. Thailand’s…

Buakaw Banchamek took a loss against Stoyan Koprivlenski during their K-1 World MAX kickboxing bout earlier in 2024. Thailand’s Buakaw was looking to turn back the clock and reclaim kickboxing gold, but the Bulgarian striker Koprivlenski defeated the kickboxing and Muay Thai legend over three rounds.

‘The Sniper’ Koprivlenski sat down with K-1 to break down his matchup against Buakaw Banchamek.

Buakaw Banchamek

The Thai-born Buakaw Banchamek has achieved legendary status throughout his iconic career between kickboxing and Muay Thai. The striker changed the landscape of kickboxing in 2004 when he won the K-1 World MAX Grand Prix, and repeated this feat in 2006. Buakaw fought the best of a golden era generation and was decorated in gold.

Retirement is not something on Buakaw’s mind. He is aged 42 and made his professional debut in 1999, competing in the Stadium Muay Thai scene, in 2024 he is showing no signs of slowing down. Buakaw fought Saenchai in a legends Muay Thai match in BKFC, plus has taken bouts in Rajadamnern World Series.

Stoyan Koprivlenski

Bulgaria’s Stoyan Koprivlenski is a highly talented kickboxer. The 30-year-old is well known for being an incredibly entertaining striker and is frequently in fight-of-year matches. Being one of the top-ranked fighters in this division, he has dropped contentious split decision losses to reigning champions Tyjani Beztati and Kaito Ono. However, these close losses did not deter him. Instead, he was determined to pick up K-1 Kickboxing gold in 2024.

Buakaw Banchamek vs Stoyan Koprivlenski

Buakaw and Stoyan Koprivlenski fought in the Quarter Finals round of the K-1 World MAX 2024 – World Championship Tournament. The two strikers battled for three rounds. The Thai veteran had a great first round showing incredible speed and defense but faded with the constant pressure of ‘The Sniper’ Koprivlenski. It was quite an exciting matchup.

Ultimately, Koprivlenski would get his hand raised. Next, the Bulgarian athlete defeated Brazil’s Dengue Silva in the Semi Finals, in another barnburner of a fight. Lastly, Koprivlenski would knock out Viktor Akimov in the tournament final to take home the K-1 World MAX Championship in 2024. All three fights took place in a single evening.

Koprivlenski spoke to K-1 about his matchup, he outlined the adjustments and gameplan for the fight. The Bulgarian-born striker also explained how he grew up watching Buakaw and what a legend he is.

“[Buakaw] is my fighting hero … I grew up watching his fights,” Koprivlenski continued, “I had to be more active.” He scored a knockdown in round 2 with a head kick, and said, “I don’t think the kick was that hard but he didn’t expect it.”

See the full Stoyan Koprivlenski vs. Buakaw match breakdown below

Arnold Allen mocks English Football team “They shouldn’t have been in the final anyway.”

The English-born MMA fighter Arnold Allen had realistic expectations when it came to the national English football team competing…

The English-born MMA fighter Arnold Allen had realistic expectations when it came to the national English football team competing in the Euros this past month. The 30-year-old athlete is set to compete this weekend at UFC 304 hosted in Manchester, England.

Arnold Allen and English Football

England started the Euro 2024 football tournament with a narrow 1-0 victory over Serbia. Next, they had draws against Denmark and Slovenia. By the time the finals came around, England was set to face Spain on July 14. Spain had defeated Germany and France en route to the final match. ‘Almighty‘ Allen knew it was unlikely England would go home with the cup. Ultimately, England lost to Spain with a score of 2-1.

While speaking to Ariel Helwant on The MMA Hour, Arnold Allen explained: “They shouldn’t have been in the final anyway. To get there, playing the way we were playing, scraping by. I don’t think anyone was expecting to win it … Such great players but just can’t put it together as a unit.”

In the octagon, ‘Almighty’ is coming off of two high-profile losses against the unbeaten Movsar Evloev and former champion Max Holloway. Prior to these losses, the English athlete was on a ten-fight win streak in the UFC. Now, at UFC 304, Arnold Allen will be looking to get back into the win column but faces a stiff test against former kickboxer Giga Chikadze. The Georgian-born Chikadze has won the majority of his fights by way of knockout and will be looking for an impressive finish on July 27.

Arnold Allen mocks English Football team “They shouldn’t have been in the final anyway.”

The English-born MMA fighter Arnold Allen had realistic expectations when it came to the national English football team competing…

Arnold Allen and English Football

Gordon Ryan scoffs at Nicky Rodriguez USADA call out: ‘Steroids are not illegal in Jiu-Jitsu’

Decorated grappler, Gordon Ryan has rejected the need for USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) in a potential future clash with Nicky Rodriguez – claiming “steroids aren’t illegal” in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling, after he was the subject of an offer at UFC Fight Night Invitational 4 earlier this weekend. Ryan, a decorated Brazilian […]

Ryan, a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player and submission grappling expert, has been sidelined from active competition since he headlined UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 last December against the aforenoted, Rodriguez – suffering a Fastest Escape Time loss in a no gi clash last year.

Sidelined from an expected professional mixed martial arts outing in recent years, Gordon Ryan revealed recently that he has still failed to overcome an auto-immune stomach issue, which has so far failed to response to medicine prescribed.

Undergoing another surgical procedure, Ryan has been ruled from a return to competition for the foreseeable future once again.

However, the 27-year-old New Jersey native has been the subject of a call out from the aforenoted, Rodriguez – who urged him to take part in USADA anti-doping testing.

As a result, Ryan jumped to the defense of accusations levelled against him, claiming steroids are not illegal to utilize in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

“First of all, no, because steroids are not illegal in Jiu-Jitsu,” Gordon Ryan said. “Number two, I actually have a contract coming to Nicky Rod (Rodriguez), for USADA and WADA testing from now until the next ADCC, so interesting to see if he’s gonna sign that.” (H/T Bloody Elbow)

Gordon Ryan has turned in a slew of notable grappling victories

A five-time ADCC gold medalist, Ryan has landed notable submission grappling wins over the likes of Keenan Cornelius, Vagner Rocha, Dillon Danis, Romulo Barral, Roberto Abreu, Ralek Gracie, Josh Barnett, Garry Tonon, Marcus Almeida, Rousimar Palhares, Bo Nickal, Aleksei Oleinik, Gabriel Gonzaga, Pat Downey, and Andre Galvao.

Mike Tyson shadow boxes with Hasbulla, picks him up like baby, bites his ear in bizarre footage

Legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson had internet sensation Hasbulla on his podcast recently. On Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the duo shadowboxed one another, Tyson picked up Hasbulla and held him like a baby, and then kissed him but it looked like an ear bite. See below for the video: Hasbulla and Mike Tyson Hasbulla is […]

Legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson had internet sensation Hasbulla on his podcast recently.

On Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the duo shadowboxed one another, Tyson picked up Hasbulla and held him like a baby, and then kissed him but it looked like an ear bite. See below for the video:

Hasbulla and Mike Tyson

Hasbulla is a 20-year-old man who has Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) which gives him his youthful appearance. He is friends with many fighters including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makahchev, and Khamzat Chimaev. He is frequently seen doing hijinks with celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg and Salt Bae, among others.

But Hasbulla spends most of his time with MMA fighters and is frequently taking photos with the stars of the sport. He is signed by the UFC and works on the marketing side of the organization. According to MMA reporter Igor Lazorin, the agreement entails: “Hasbulla signed a five year contract with UFC! So far in the plan – attending tournaments, media activity.“

Mike Tyson is a retired legendary boxer who was famed for his punching power. Tyson had his final professional fight in 2005 but recently came out of retirement for an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr. He has discussed the potential of facing YouTube Jake Paul in the boxing ring. Tyson said:

“That could be very interesting. I never really took it serious, but yeah it could be really interesting.” “Everything is possible, yeah,” he said. “But it gotta happen this year. It gotta happen this year.”

Video – OnlyFans Stars Flash The Crowd At Two-On-Two MMA Fight

OnlyFans stars Inked Dory and Karina Pedro left fans speechless following their Clash of the Stars mixed rules tournament bout at Freak Wars. Freak Wars went down at the o2 Universum Hall in the Czech Republic, it was their fourth event, and it hosted two-on-two mixed martial arts bouts over the past weekend. Inked Dory […]

OnlyFans stars Inked Dory and Karina Pedro left fans speechless following their Clash of the Stars mixed rules tournament bout at Freak Wars.

Freak Wars went down at the o2 Universum Hall in the Czech Republic, it was their fourth event, and it hosted two-on-two mixed martial arts bouts over the past weekend.

Inked Dory and Katrina Pedro were paired up to face Kristal Shine, an influencer, actress, and musician, as well as professional model Denisa Ryndova.

Following a three-round affair that saw the four girls go the distance, the OnlyFans stars were awarded the victory, and it’s their post-fight celebration that got fans going when they decided to flash the crowd and cameras.

The two also shared a kiss at weigh ins the day prior, which also went viral:

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