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]
Biography and career
[edit | edit source]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]
Titles
[edit | edit source]- 2014 Real Fighters World Full Muay Thai Rules -70 kg Champion (1 Title Def.)
- 2010 K-1 World MAX West Europe Champion
- 2009 W.M.C. Muay thai Intercontinental Champion -64 kg
- 2007 M.O.N. Netherlands Amateur Muay thai (-64 kg) champion
Kickboxing record
[edit | edit source]| 48 Wins (10 (T)KOs, 35 Decisions), 10 Losses, 3 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-23 | Loss | Turkey Tayfun Özcan | Enfusion 69 | Netherlands | TKO (Four Knockdowns/Right Hooks) | 3 | 1:40 | |
| 2017-12-08 | Loss | Netherlands Endy Semeleer | Enfusion Live 58 - 72kg 8 Man Tournament, Semi-finals | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-08 | Win | Morocco 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 | Thailand Superbon Banchamek | Enfusion Live 53 | Antwerp, Belgium | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-03-18 | Win | Thailand Jomthong Chuwattana | Enfusion Live 47 | Nijmegen, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-04-03 | Loss | Netherlands Andy Souwer | World Fighting League | Hoofddorp, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-12-06 | Win | Turkey 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 | Morocco Chahid Oulad El Hadj | World Fighting League "Unfinished Business" | Hoofddorp, Netherlands | KO | 2 | ||
| 2014-11-30 | Win | Thailand 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 | Thailand Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong | Legend 3: Pour Homme | Milan, Italy | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-05-27 | Win | Thailand Saiyok Pumpanmuang | SLAMM: Nederland vs. Thailand VII | Almere, Netherlands | TKO (Corner stop/cut by elbow) | 2 | ||
| 2011-11-06 | Win | England Michael Dicks | Muay Thai Premier League: Round 3 | THe Hague, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-10-08 | Win | England Liam Harrison | Muaythai Premier League: Round 2 | Padua, Italy | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-05-21 | Win | Netherlands Robin van Roosmalen | Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2011 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-12-18 | Win | Morocco Mosab Amrani | Fightclub presents: It's Showtime 2010 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Ext.R Decision (4-1) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-11-08 | Loss | Netherlands 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 | Netherlands Chahid Oulad El Hadj | It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (5-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-03-21 | Win | Armenia 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 | Netherlands Robin van Roosmalen | K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Semi-finals | Utrecht, Netherlands | KO | 1 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-03-21 | Win | Netherlands Chris van Venrooij | K-1 World MAX 2010 West Europe Tournament, Quarter-finals | Utrecht, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-11-29 | Win | Thailand 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 | Morocco Mo Charkaoui | Next Generation Warriors III | Utrecht, Netherlands | KO | 1 | ||
| 2009-04-11 | Win | Morocco Hassan Ait Bassou | Amsterdam Fightclub | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-11-08 | Win | Suriname Sergio Wielzen | Ice Cold Assassins | Amsterdam, Netherlands | TKO | 4 | ||
| 2008-10-04 | Win | Armenia Atty Gol | Muay Thai gala | Didam, Netherlands | Disqualification | |||
| 2008-09-28 | Win | Netherlands Delon Carrilho | WPKL Gala Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-04-19 | Win | Morocco Brahim Kamel | Muay Thai Gala, Sporthal Zilvermeeuwen | Zaandam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-02-24 | Draw | Netherlands Jan Pruimboom | Muay Thai gala Veghel | Veghel, Netherlands | Decision draw | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-11-03 | Loss | Netherlands Sergio Wielzen | Beatdown V, @ Zonnehuis | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-09-22 | Loss | Morocco Mo Aljedyan | Osdorp Fight Night 2007 | Osdorp, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-09-01 | Win | Netherlands Romano Morjoner | Kumiteé Everybody Gym | Hilversum, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-06-30 | Draw | Belgium Suleyman Kasmi | NSK Holland vs Belgium | Delft, Netherlands | Decision draw | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-05-27 | Win | Netherlands 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 | Morocco Mohamed Lahmaj | Muaythai Gala "Fighting Nordin Memorial III" | Purmerend, Netherlands | KO | 3 | ||
| 2007-05-12 | Win | Morocco Fouad Zeknikni | Fighting with the Stars | Hilversum, Netherlands | KO (Knee strike) | 2 | ||
| 2007-04-14 | Win | Morocco Aziz el Mamouni | Shima events, Sporthal Zilvermeeuwen | Zaandam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-04-01 | Win | Morocco Redouan Moutqane | Homeboys I | Oostzaan, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-03-03 | Win | Morocco Nabil Kamrani | Fight Night Amsterdam, Zonnehuis | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-02-10 | Win | Morocco Abdel Salam | Beatdown IV | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2006-12-16 | Win | Morocco Abdel Salam | Fight4Life gala | Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2006-11-26 | Win | Morocco Hoessein Hayoutti | Victory or Hell, Sportcentrum Van Hogendorp | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
| 2006-10-07 | Draw | Brazil Isaias Ferreira | Muaythai All Style Gala Martial Arts part II | Leek, Netherlands | Decision draw | 2 | 2:00 | |
| 2006-06-18 | Win | Belgium Azedinne Bouzammour | Kickbox gala Antwerpen | Antwerp, Belgium | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
| 2006-05-20 | Win | Morocco Abdel Stitou | Muaythai Gala "Talent Scout" | Purmerend, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 1:30 | |
| 2006-03-04 | Win | Turkey 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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See also
[edit | edit source]References
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- ^ "[The Real Faces of Fighters] Chapter 5 : Mohamed Khamal" by Koji Fuse, January 12, 2011, J Sports (in Japanese)
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- ^ Alex Vogel Replaces Mohamed Khamal Against Marat Grigorian At GLORY 2 Brussels, October 6
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- ^ Weekend Results: LEGEND III
- ^ Legend 3 Milan Results Archived 2015-04-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Legend 3: Milan Results – Murthel Groenhart closes show in ruthless fashion Archived 2014-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit | edit source]- 1990 births
- Living people
- Dutch male kickboxers
- Moroccan male kickboxers
- Welterweight kickboxers
- Dutch male Muay Thai practitioners
- Moroccan male Muay Thai practitioners
- Dutch people of Moroccan descent
- Sportspeople of Moroccan descent
- Martial artists from Amsterdam
- 21st-century Dutch sportsmen
- 21st-century Moroccan sportsmen