Mohamed Khamal | |
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Born | Mohamed Khamal July 15, 1990 |
Other names | Real fighter |
Nationality | Dutch Moroccan |
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb) |
Division | Welterweight |
Style | Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Team | Vos Gym |
Trainer | Anouar |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 61 |
Wins | 48 |
By knockout | 10 |
Losses | 10 |
Draws | 3 |
Last updated on: April 5, 2014 |
Mohamed "Real fighter" aka Machine Khamal (born July 15, 1990) is a Dutch-Moroccan welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer who fought out of Amsterdam, Netherlands for Vos Gym. He is the K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe champion, who competed in K-1 MAX and It's Showtime. [1]
As of 1 October 2017, he is ranked the #10 lightweight in the world by CombatPress.com. [2]
Khamal was born in 1990 in the Netherlands. [3] After a number of Muay Thai fights in the Netherlands, and after picking up good wins against opposition such as Sergio Wielzen and Hassan Ait Bassou, Khamal made his mark on the international scene in 2009 when he faced Thai legend Anuwat Kaewsamrit for the W.M.C. Intercontinental title (64 kg). The fight went the full five rounds, resulted in a unanimous decision victory for the 19-year-old fighter. With this upset victory Khamal would make his name and he would begin to be known as one of the best prospects in the 63 kg division.
In 2010 Khamal moved up in weight to 70 kg and entered the K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament in Utrecht, Netherlands in a bid to gain qualification for the 2010 K-1 World MAX. Despite moving up in weight and being one of the events smaller fighters, Khamal made the final where he faced pre-tournament favourite Armenian-Belgium fighter Harut Grigorian. In the final match Khamal dominated, dropping Harut twice before getting the victory via brutal KO in the second round and booking his place at the K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16. [4]
At the final 16 event Khamal was drawn against Artur Kyshenko - the K-1 World MAX 2008 runner up. A heavy underdog going into the fight, Khamal outworked Kyshenko to take a unanimous decision victory [5] and a place in the final 8 stage where he lost by decision to Gago Drago in the quarter-finals. [6] At the end of 2010 Khamal fought close friend Mosab Amrani at the Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2010 event, winning an extra round decision in what was a contender for the fight of the year. [7]
On the 27th of May, 2012 Khamal fought Saiyok Pumpanmuang on Full Muay Thai rules. The event was held as part of the Netherlands vs Thailand show, hosted by Slamm!! Events. After a first round that saw both fighters feeling each other out, Khamal hit Saiyok with an elbow in the beginning of the second round. The elbow opened a big cut over the right eye of the Thai fighter, forcing the doctor to stop the fight. After the fight Khamal announced his retirement from the sport.
He then came out of retirement shortly later and was set to face Marat Grigorian at Glory 2: Brussels in Brussels, Belgium on October 6, 2012. However, he pulled out of this bout citing personal issues and was replaced by Alex Vogel. [8]
Mohamed Khamal made his comeback against Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (70 kg) at LEGEND 3 on 5 April 2014 in Milan., [9] losing a UD. [10] [11] [12]
48 Wins (10 (T)KOs, 35 Decisions), 10 Losses, 3 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2018-06-23 | Loss | Tayfun Özcan | Enfusion 69 | Netherlands | TKO (Four Knockdowns/Right Hooks) | 3 | 1:40 | |
2017-12-08 | Loss | Endy Semeleer | Enfusion Live 58 - 72kg 8 Man Tournament, Semi-finals | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-12-08 | Win | Aziz Kallah | Enfusion Live 58 - 72kg 8 Man Tournament, Quarter-finals | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-09-30 | Loss | Superbon Banchamek | Enfusion Live 53 | Antwerp, Belgium | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-03-18 | Win | Jomthong Chuwattana | Enfusion Live 47 | Nijmegen, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2016-04-03 | Loss | Andy Souwer | World Fighting League | Hoofddorp, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2015-12-06 | Win | Erkan Varol | Real Fighters a night 2 remember | Hilversum, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Defends Real Fighters World Full Muay Thai Rules -70 kg Championship. | ||||||||
2015-10-18 | Win | Chahid Oulad El Hadj | World Fighting League "Unfinished Business" | Hoofddorp, Netherlands | KO | 2 | ||
2014-11-30 | Win | Kongfah Sitmonchai | Real Fighters a night 2 remember | Hilversum, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins Real Fighters World Full Muay Thai Rules -70 kg Championship. | ||||||||
2014-04-05 | Loss | Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong | Legend 3: Pour Homme | Milan, Italy | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2012-05-27 | Win | Saiyok Pumpanmuang | SLAMM: Nederland vs. Thailand VII | Almere, Netherlands | TKO (Corner stop/cut by elbow) | 2 | ||
2011-11-06 | Win | Michael Dicks | Muay Thai Premier League: Round 3 | THe Hague, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2011-10-08 | Win | Liam Harrison | Muaythai Premier League: Round 2 | Padua, Italy | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2011-05-21 | Win | Robin van Roosmalen | Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2011 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-12-18 | Win | Mosab Amrani | Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2010 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Ext.R Decision (4-1) | 4 | 3:00 | |
2010-11-08 | Loss | Gago Drago | K-1 World MAX 2010 Final, Quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-10-03 | Win | Artur Kyshenko | K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 - Part 2 | Seoul, South Korea | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2010 Final. | ||||||||
2010-07-24 | Loss | Gianpiero Sportelli | Monopoli sul ring 2010 | Monopoli, Italy | Decision (5-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-05-29 | Loss | Chahid Oulad El Hadj | It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (5-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-03-21 | Win | Harut Grigorian | K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Final | Utrecht, Netherlands | KO (Punch) | 2 | ||
Wins K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament and qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16. | ||||||||
2010-03-21 | Win | Robin van Roosmalen | K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Semi-finals | Utrecht, Netherlands | KO | 1 | 3:00 | |
2010-03-21 | Win | Chris van Venrooij | K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Quarter-finals | Utrecht, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2009-11-29 | Win | Anuwat Kaewsamrit | SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand VI" | Almere, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins W.M.C. Muaythai Intercontinental title -64 kg. | ||||||||
2009-07-25 | Win | Eduardo Afonso | The Night of Stars | Tetouan, Morocco | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2009-05-31 | Win | Mo Charkaoui | Next Generation Warriors III | Utrecht, Netherlands | KO | 1 | ||
2009-04-11 | Win | Hassan Ait Bassou | Amsterdam Fightclub | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2008-11-08 | Win | Sergio Wielzen | Ice Cold Assassins | Amsterdam, Netherlands | TKO | 4 | ||
2008-10-04 | Win | Atty Gol | Muay Thai gala | Didam, Netherlands | Disqualification | |||
2008-09-28 | Win | Delon Carrilho | WPKL Gala Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2008-04-19 | Win | Brahim Kamel | Muay Thai Gala, Sporthal Zilvermeeuwen | Zaandam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2008-02-24 | Draw | Jan Pruimboom | Muay Thai gala Veghel | Veghel, Netherlands | Decision draw | 5 | 2:00 | |
2007-11-03 | Loss | Sergio Wielzen | Beatdown V, @ Zonnehuis | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2007-09-01 | Win | Romano Morjoner | Kumiteé Everybody Gym | Hilversum, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2007-06-30 | Draw | Suleyman Kasmi | NSK Holland vs Belgium | Delft, Netherlands | Decision draw | 5 | 2:00 | |
2007-05-27 | Win | Reinout Sterk | M.O.N. Netherlands Amateur Championships "Fighting to Thailand" | Drachten, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
Wins M.O.N. Netherlands Amateur Muaythai (-64 kg) title. | ||||||||
2007-05-19 | Win | Mohamed Lahmaj | Muaythai Gala "Fighting Nordin Memorial III" | Purmerend, Netherlands | KO | 3 | ||
2007-05-12 | Win | Fouad Zeknikni | Fighting with the Stars | Hilversum, Netherlands | KO (Knee strike) | 2 | ||
2007-04-14 | Win | Aziz el Mamouni | Shima events, Sporthal Zilvermeeuwen | Zaandam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2007-04-01 | Win | Redouan Moutqane | Homeboys I | Oostzaan, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2007-03-03 | Win | Nabil Kamrani | Fight Night Amsterdam, Zonnehuis | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2007-02-10 | Win | Abdel Salam | Beatdown IV | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2006-12-16 | Win | Abdel Salam | Fight4Life gala | Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2006-11-26 | Win | Hoessein Hayoutti | Victory or Hell, Sportcentrum Van Hogendorp | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2006-10-07 | Draw | Isaias Ferreira | Muaythai All Style Gala Martial Arts part II | Leek, Netherlands | Decision draw | 2 | 2:00 | |
2006-06-18 | Win | Azedinne Bouzammour | Kickbox gala Antwerpen | Antwerp, Belgium | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2006-05-20 | Win | Abdel Stitou | Muaythai Gala "Talent Scout" | Purmerend, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 1:30 | |
2006-03-04 | Win | Doguhan Sonbahar | Muaythai Jeugd Gala - Youth Force Zone III | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 1:30 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
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