Diogo Calado

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Diogo Calado
Born (1990-07-17) 17 July 1990 (age 34)
Cascais, Portugal
NicknameThe King D
Nationality Portuguese
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) [1]
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb)
Division Super Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Lisbon, Portugal
TeamDinaMite Team [2]
TrainerDina Pedro
Years active2004 – present
Kickboxing record
Total54
Wins37
By knockout11
Losses16
By knockout5
No contests1
Other information
Website https://www.instagram.com/the.king.d/

Diogo Calado (born 17 July 1990) is a Portuguese kickboxer and rapper who began practicing Shito-Ryu Karate at the age of 7. He is now a full-time Muay Thai and kickboxer, who has been professionally competing since 2008. He is a former Enfusion -75 kg World champion. [3]

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Fighting career

Calado won his first major title, the ISKA European 77 kg belt, in 2012, with a first-round TKO of Mike Clarke.

Diogo Calado challenged for the WBC Muaythai World Light Heavyweight title, which was at the time vacant. Calado lost to Cheick Sidibé by second-round TKO due to a cut on his eyebrow. [4]

Calado went on a two-fight losing streak during his next fights. He first lost a decision to Yodsanklai Fairtex, [5] followed by a decision loss to Panom Topkingboxing. [6] He snapped the losing streak with a first-round KO of Lofti Talbi, which earned him the ISKA European 75 kg title. [7]

He fought Jiang Chunpeng at Kunlun Fight 22, [8] winning the fight by a third-round KO. After winning a decision against Sameer Siraj, he fought Yohan Lidon, [9] who defeated Calado in a very controversial split decision. [10]

Calado began a five-fight winning streak with a third-round TKO win over Raphaël Llodra to win the Enfusion 75 kg Championship. [11] He next won the WBC Muaythai European title with a decision win over Kamel Mezatni. [12] He then fought during Kunlun Fight 41, where he won a decision against Parviz Abdullayev. At Enfusion 40, he won a decision against Jose Bello. [13]

Calado next took part in the Kunlun Fight 47 Tournament. In the quarter-finals, Diogo won a decision against Alim Nabiev. In the semi-finals, he fought Zhang Yang and lost a decision. [14] Afterwards, he fought the future World Boxing Council Muaythai Muaythai Super Middleweight champion Hamza Ngoto and lost by unanimous decision. [15]

He fought the Albanian kickboxer Shkodran Veseli during the IFN II. Calado won the fight by a unanimous decision. [16] [17]

He made his first title defense against Aziz Kallah. He won the fight by a unanimous decision. [18] [19]

In 2017 Diogo fought Brad Riddell for the inaugural Strikers League 77 kg title. Calado won the fight by a unanimous decision. [20]

Calado made his second Enfusion title defense during Enfusion 54, when he faced Berat Aliu. Calado won the fight by a fourth round head kick KO. [21]

Diogo Calado lost a unanimous decision to Arthit Hanchana during Kunlun Fight 66, in the quarter-final round of the Kunlun Fight 75 kg tournament.

He participated in the eight man Enfusion Abu Dhabi tournament. He lost in the first, quarter final round, to the future Enfusion 75 kg champion Endy Semeleer. [22] [23]

Diogo faced Karim Ghajji during Capital Fight 3. [24] The fight went into a fourth round, where Calado won a decision. [25] [26]

Calado fought in the 72.5 kg tournament during Enfusion 72 tournament. He defeated Edye Ruiz in the semi-final by decision, and Nayanesh Ayman by decision in the finals. [27] [28] [29]

He participated in the Enfusion Al Shiraa 72.5 kg World Grand Prix. [30] In the quarter-finals he faced Zhu Baotong and won a unanimous decision. He then fought Superbon Banchamek in the tournament semi finals and lost a unanimous decision. [31] [32] [33]

Diogo Calado fought Maximo Suarez during Enfusion 81 in Tenerife. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. [34]

Calado fought Davide Armanini during the May 2019 Oktagon event. Calado lost the fight by KO. [35] [36]

In December 2021 he participated in IFMA World championships. He fought on the -81 kg weight category where he defeated Cristiano Zachenttin from Brasil on the 16th finals, Ondrej Malina from Czech Republic on the 8th finals, he passed through the quarter-finals due to a no show from the fighter from Denmark and then lost on points on the semi-finals versus Vasyl Sorokin from Ukraine winning a bronze medal. [37]

Due to his bronze medal on the last IFMA World championships, Diogo was invited to fight on The World Games 2022 edition, on the 81 kg Muay Thai category. He won a silver medal, losing in the final versus Aaron Ortiz from the US on a very controversial decision.

In 2024 Diogo did his MMA debut winning by submission on the first round.

Outside the ring

He joined Kwalla Music Portugal team in 2019 and released his first songs during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, going by the name tKD.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match1 win0 losses
By submission10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Arie Heskel FlamesSubmission (foot lock)FIGHTER: Machado vs. KinganiFebruary 25, 202411:44 Montijo, Portugal Welterweight debut

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Professional Muay Thai record
37 Wins (11 (T)KO's), 16 Losses, 0 Draw, 1 No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2019-5-25Loss Flag of Italy.svg Davide ArmaniniOktagon Monza, ItalyKO10:27
2019-3-30Win Flag of Spain.svg Maximo SuarezEnfusion 81 Tenerife, SpainKO1
2018-12-7Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Superbon Banchamek Enfusion 77, Tournament Finals Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-12-7Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhu BaotongEnfusion 76, Tournament Semi-finals Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-10-6Win Flag of Spain.svg Nayanesh AymanEnfusion 72, Tournament Final Madrid, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the 72.5 kg qualifying tournament to Abu Dhabi.
2018-10-6Win Flag of Spain.svg Edye RuizEnfusion 72, Tournament Semi-final Madrid, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-5-5Win Flag of France.svg Karim Ghajji Capital Fights 3 Paris, FranceDecision (Unanimous)43:00
2017-12-8Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Endy Semeleer Enfusion 58 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesKO3
2017-11-5Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Arthit Hanchana Kunlun Fight 66, Tournament Quarter-Finals Wuhan, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-10-7Win Flag of Germany.svg Berat AliuEnfusion 54 Ludwigsburg, GermanyKO (Head kick)4
Defends the Enfusion 75 kg title.
2017-05-27Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Brad Riddell Strikers League Carcavelos, Portugal Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the Strikers League 77 kg title.
2017-03-24Win Flag of Morocco.svg Aziz KallahEnfusion 48 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Enfusion 75 kg title.
2017-02-25Win Flag of Albania.svg Shkodran Veseli Illyrian Fight Night II Winterthur, SwitzerlandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-11-19Loss Flag of France.svg Hamza Ngoto Fight Night Radikal Gold Charleville-Mézières, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-7-10Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Yang Kunlun Fight 47, Tournament Semi-finals Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-7-10Win Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Alim Nabiev Kunlun Fight 47, Tournament Quarter-finals Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-6-4Win Flag of Spain.svg Jose BelloEnfusion 40 Gran Canaria, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-4-8Win Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Parviz Abdullayev Kunlun Fight 41 Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-12-12Win Flag of France.svg Kamel MezatniDiamond League Lisbon, PortugalDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the WBC Muaythai European 72.5 kg title.
2015-12-12Win Flag of France.svg Raphaël Llodra Enfusion 33 Martigny, SwitzerlandTKO (3 Knockdowns)3
Wins the Enfusion 75 kg World title.
2015-6-12Loss Flag of France.svg Yohan Lidon Strike Fight Lyon, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-5-9Win Flag of Sweden.svg Sameer SirajMuay Thai Arena 6 Gothenburg, SwedenDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-4-12Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chunpeng Jiang Kunlun Fight 22 Hunan, ChinaKO3
2015-2-28Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Saiyok Pumpanmuang Ring War Sesto San Giovanni, Italy TKO (Cut)2
For the WMO 72.5 kg title.
2014-11-15Win Flag of France.svg Lotfi TalbiMemorial Jorge Martins – La Nuit des Champions Martigny, SwitzerlandKO1
Wins the ISKA 75 kg title.
2014-7-6Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Panom TopkingboxingMax Muay Thai Pattaya, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-4-6Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsanklai Fairtex Thai Fight Sattahip, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-2-22Win Flag of Spain.svg Ruben LeeLa Noche Del Luchador 2Torre de Benagalbón, Spain Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-2-1Loss Flag of France.svg Cheick Sidibé Grande Soirée de la Boxe Tours, France TKO (Cut)2
For the WBC Muaythai World title.
2013-11-16Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Mohamed SaririMemorial Jorge Martins 9 Martigny, SwitzerlandKO4
2013-9-28Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jaochalam ChatnakanokChitalada Showdown V Tampere, FinlandKO4
2013-6-1Win Flag of Portugal.svg Nino EvoraCasino Estoril Lisbon, PortugalDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2013-4-13Win Flag of Portugal.svg Nino EvoraK-1 World Max Elimination Loures, Portugal Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-11-17Loss Flag of Spain.svg Carlos La LobaMuay Thai Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain TKO4
2012-10-20Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike ClarkeXtreme Combat Leeds, United KingdomTKO1
Wins the ISKA European 77 kg title.
2011-11-27Win Flag of Portugal.svg Paulo TelmoWMC Fight Night 2 São Domingos de Rana, Portugal Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2011-10-8Win Flag of Portugal.svg Pedro FulaWMC Fight Night São Domingos de Rana, Portugal TKO3
2011-7-23Win Flag of Portugal.svg Francisco MatosWill 2 Fight Lisbon, Portugal KO3
2011-5-21Win Flag of Portugal.svg Ricardo MadeiraWill 2 Fight Lisbon, Portugal KO1
2010-3-27Loss Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Shemsi Beqiri WKA World Championship Geneva, Switzerland Decision (Unanimous)53:00
For the WKA World 72.5 kg title.
2009-11-09Win Flag of Spain.svg Ricardo VirgoGala Spain Spain KO1
2009-03-01Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian BarryGala Spain Spain KO2
2008-12-6Loss Flag of Spain.svg Abraham Roqueni Campeonato Del Mundo De Kick Boxing Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai record
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2022-07-16Loss Flag of the United States.svg Aaron OrtizWorld Games 2022, Final Bangkok, ThailandDecision (29:28)3
Wins 2022 World Games Muay Thai -81kg Silver Medal.
2022-07-16Win Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Angel PadillaWorld Games 2022, Semi-final Bangkok, ThailandDecision (29:28)3
2021-12-10Loss Flag of Ukraine.svg Vasyl Sorokin2021 IFMA World Championships, Semi-final Bangkok, ThailandDecision (30:27)3
Wins 2021 IFMA World Championships -81kg Bronze Medal.
2021-12-09Win Flag of Denmark.svg Frederik Emil Beenfeldt Winter2021 IFMA World Championships, Quarter-final Bangkok, ThailandForfeit3
2021-12-08Win Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ondrej Malina2021 IFMA World Championships, Second Round Bangkok, ThailandDecision (30:27)3
2021-12-06Win Flag of Brazil.svg Cristiano Zanchettin2021 IFMA World Championships, First Round Bangkok, ThailandDecision (29:28)3
2018-07-01Loss Flag of Lithuania.svg Martynas Jasiunas2018 IFMA European Championships, First Round Paris, FranceDecision (29:28)3
2017-07-28Loss Flag of Belarus.svg Vitaly Gurkov I.F.M.A. World Games 2017, Quarter-finals -75 kg Poland Decision3
2017-05-12Loss Flag of Russia.svg Ivan Grigorev2017 IFMA World Championships, Final Minsk, BelarusTKO3
Wins 2017 IFMA World Championships -75kg Silver Medal.
2017-05-10Win Flag of Russia.svg Vadim Loparev2017 IFMA World Championships, Semi-final Minsk, BelarusDecision (29:28)3
2017-05-08Win Flag of Belarus.svg Vitaly Gurkov 2017 IFMA World Championships, Quarter-final Minsk, BelarusDecision (29:28)3
2016-11-26Loss Flag of Russia.svg Ivan GrigorevIFMA World Cup 2016 in Kazan, Final Kazan, RussiaDecision (split)3
Wins the 2016 IFMA World Cup -75kg Silver Medal.
2016-11-24Win Flag of Iran.svg Mohammad Ghaedibardeh IFMA World Cup 2016 in Kazan, Semi-final Kazan, RussiaDecision3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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