Mohamed Khamal

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Mohamed Khamal
BornMohamed Khamal
(1990-07-15) July 15, 1990 (age 33)
Other namesReal fighter
Nationality Dutch Moroccan
Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Division Welterweight
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Team Vos Gym
TrainerAnouar
Kickboxing record
Total61
Wins48
By knockout10
Losses10
Draws3
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]

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As of 1 October 2017, he is ranked the #10 lightweight in the world by CombatPress.com. [2]

Biography and career

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]

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Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record
48 Wins (10 (T)KOs, 35 Decisions), 10 Losses, 3 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2018-06-23Loss Flag of Turkey.svg Tayfun Özcan Enfusion 69 Netherlands TKO (Four Knockdowns/Right Hooks)31:40
2017-12-08Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Endy Semeleer Enfusion Live 58 - 72kg 8 Man Tournament, Semi-finals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision33:00
2017-12-08Win Flag of Morocco.svg Aziz Kallah Enfusion Live 58 - 72kg 8 Man Tournament, Quarter-finals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-09-30Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Superbon Banchamek Enfusion Live 53 Antwerp, Belgium Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-03-18Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jomthong Chuwattana Enfusion Live 47 Nijmegen, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-04-03Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Andy Souwer World Fighting League Hoofddorp, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-12-06Win Flag of Turkey.svg Erkan Varol Real Fighters a night 2 remember Hilversum, Netherlands Decision53:00
Defends Real Fighters World Full Muay Thai Rules -70 kg Championship.
2015-10-18Win Flag of Morocco.svg Chahid Oulad El Hadj World Fighting League "Unfinished Business" Hoofddorp, Netherlands KO2
2014-11-30Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kongfah Sitmonchai Real Fighters a night 2 remember Hilversum, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins Real Fighters World Full Muay Thai Rules -70 kg Championship.
2014-04-05Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong Legend 3: Pour Homme Milan, Italy Decision (unanimous)33:00
2012-05-27Win Flag of Thailand.svg Saiyok Pumpanmuang SLAMM: Nederland vs. Thailand VII Almere, Netherlands TKO (Corner stop/cut by elbow)2
2011-11-06Win Flag of England.svg Michael Dicks Muay Thai Premier League: Round 3 THe Hague, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2011-10-08Win Flag of England.svg Liam Harrison Muaythai Premier League: Round 2 Padua, Italy Decision (Split)53:00
2011-05-21Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2011 Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Split)33:00
2010-12-18Win Flag of Morocco.svg Mosab Amrani Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam, Netherlands Ext.R Decision (4-1)43:00
2010-11-08Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Gago Drago K-1 World MAX 2010 Final, Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-10-03Win Flag of Ukraine.svg Artur Kyshenko K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 - Part 2 Seoul, South Korea Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2010 Final.
2010-07-24Loss Flag of Italy.svg Gianpiero Sportelli Monopoli sul ring 2010 Monopoli, Italy Decision (5-0)33:00
2010-05-29Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Chahid Oulad El Hadj It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (5-0)33:00
2010-03-21Win Flag of Armenia.svg 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.
2010-03-21Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Semi-finals Utrecht, Netherlands KO13:00
2010-03-21Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Chris van Venrooij K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Quarter-finals Utrecht, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-11-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Anuwat Kaewsamrit SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand VI" Almere, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins W.M.C. Muaythai Intercontinental title -64 kg.
2009-07-25Win Flag of Spain.svg Eduardo Afonso The Night of Stars Tetouan, Morocco Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-05-31Win Flag of Morocco.svg Mo Charkaoui Next Generation Warriors III Utrecht, Netherlands KO1
2009-04-11Win Flag of Morocco.svg Hassan Ait Bassou Amsterdam Fightclub Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-11-08Win Flag of Suriname.svg Sergio Wielzen Ice Cold Assassins Amsterdam, Netherlands TKO4
2008-10-04Win Flag of Armenia.svg Atty Gol Muay Thai gala Didam, Netherlands Disqualification
2008-09-28Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Delon Carrilho WPKL Gala Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2008-04-19Win Flag of Morocco.svg Brahim Kamel Muay Thai Gala, Sporthal Zilvermeeuwen Zaandam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-02-24Draw Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jan Pruimboom Muay Thai gala Veghel Veghel, Netherlands Decision draw52:00
2007-11-03Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sergio Wielzen Beatdown V, @ Zonnehuis Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2007-09-01Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Romano Morjoner Kumiteé Everybody Gym Hilversum, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2007-06-30Draw Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Suleyman Kasmi NSK Holland vs Belgium Delft, Netherlands Decision draw52:00
2007-05-27Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reinout Sterk M.O.N. Netherlands Amateur Championships "Fighting to Thailand" Drachten, Netherlands Decision52:00
Wins M.O.N. Netherlands Amateur Muaythai (-64 kg) title.
2007-05-19Win Flag of Morocco.svg Mohamed Lahmaj Muaythai Gala "Fighting Nordin Memorial III" Purmerend, Netherlands KO3
2007-05-12Win Flag of Morocco.svg Fouad Zeknikni Fighting with the Stars Hilversum, Netherlands KO (Knee strike)2
2007-04-14Win Flag of Morocco.svg Aziz el Mamouni Shima events, Sporthal Zilvermeeuwen Zaandam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2007-04-01Win Flag of Morocco.svg Redouan Moutqane Homeboys I Oostzaan, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)32:00
2007-03-03Win Flag of Morocco.svg Nabil Kamrani Fight Night Amsterdam, Zonnehuis Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)32:00
2007-02-10Win Flag of Morocco.svg Abdel Salam Beatdown IV Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)32:00
2006-12-16Win Flag of Morocco.svg Abdel Salam Fight4Life gala Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)32:00
2006-11-26Win Flag of Morocco.svg Hoessein Hayoutti Victory or Hell, Sportcentrum Van Hogendorp Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)22:00
2006-10-07Draw Flag of Brazil.svg Isaias Ferreira Muaythai All Style Gala Martial Arts part II Leek, Netherlands Decision draw22:00
2006-06-18Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Azedinne Bouzammour Kickbox gala Antwerpen Antwerp, Belgium Decision (Unanimous)22:00
2006-05-20Win Flag of Morocco.svg Abdel Stitou Muaythai Gala "Talent Scout" Purmerend, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)21:30
2006-03-04Win Flag of Turkey.svg Doguhan Sonbahar Muaythai Jeugd Gala - Youth Force Zone III Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)21:30
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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