Fuji Chalmsak versus Arslan Magomedov

This match looks like it's a K-1 match but I've never seen it until now. I've heard of the fighters but other than that don't know anything else about them. Devastating right hook counter against a knee by Fuji. The way Magomedov's legs were shaking when he was KOed was disturbing!

Den Muangsurin vs Ceasar

Wow, what a comeback by the Thai fighter, Den Muangsurin. The composure and toughness to keep a level head against the pressure and fight on was amazing.

Kungfu king 2009 - SALIKOV(RUS) vs YuJin(CHN)

Salikov became well known in Chinese Sanda by beating three top Sanda fighters and claiming the Sanda King title two years ago. I've never heard or seen Yu Jin before. I am actually surprised by this Kungfu King event. It seems very similar to the now defunct Sanda Wang promotion. The rules seem to be the same sanda rules, ie. punches, kicks, throws and knees to the body allowed. Despite knees being allowed, I didn't see any knees at all even though there were a number of good opportunities to use in this match. I thought both fighters were quite sloppy in this match. Salikov seems hesitant to engage, choosing to wrestle everytime Yu Jin comes in striking. Yu Jin's striking is really sloppy. I guess it'll still be a while before a top Chinese fighter can make an impact in K-1. *sighs*

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K-1 Max Final 16 - Nieky Holtzken vs Chahid

Another big name Dutch fighter, Nieky Holtzken who has fought in K-1 Max against Souwer and Buakaw, who he both lost to in a decision. He's vastly improved in this match up against the Moroccan powerhouse Chahid who regularly fights in It's Showtime promotions in Europe. Chahid has a nice low left kick and strong punches. He's your go straight forward kind of fighter though he will surprise people with his head movement and quick replies. Though strong and explsove, imho he's abit too one dimensional to make much success in K-1 Max.

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K-1 Max Final 16 - Andy Souwer vs Leroy Kaestner

Andy Souwer needs no introduction. Leroy Kaestner is a protege of Peter Aerts and you'll see Peter in his corner. I have never actually seen Kaestner in any Dutch events so far so I think he must be pretty fresh in the kickboxing scene. Sometimes when your senior/ coach is an established named fighter in K-1, that will be the ticket in. Kaestner shows some good typical Dutch style kickboxing but still too inexperienced. He's tough though! I think when he gets more matches under his belt and beefed up abit he'll be a force. Atm his bodybuild remind me of when Souwer first burst on the Japanese kickboxing scene.

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K-1 Final 16 - Albert Kraus vs Yuichiro Nagashima

Nagashima was one of the well known names to come out of this year's K-1 Max Japan tournament. He lost in the second round of the Japan tournament due to a cut but was doing extremely well knocking out people with his extremely unorthodox brawling style. However his style is extremely open and I think very vulnerable to a more tight power orthodox fighting style such as that of Albert Kraus. Nagashima is in the Final 16 due to an online fan vote iirc. He's really made a name for himself with his weird anime/ manga inspired girl outfits. Look on youtube for his entrances. It's just...wow...only in Japan :).

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K-1 Max Final 16 - Artur Kyshenko vs Alviar Lima

Kyshenko really has got everything going for him. Looks, skills and power all rolled into the perfect packaged as per K-1 Max specifications. Lima is a well established Dutch fighter but making his K-1 Max debut here. He's known for his stamina and toughness.

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K-1 Max Final 16 - Giorgio Petrosyan vs Dzhabar Askerov

Two established name fighters making their K-1 Max debuts. Petrosyan just won his last match against Souwer last month in Its Showtime promotion. He puts on a clinic against Dzhabar, showing why he's called the Doctor. Dzhabar for those not familiar gained fame through the Muay Thai Contender series. He is a heavy hard power hitter but that seemed to be all he has going by his recent fights which aside from his KO win over Bruce McFie has been all losses. He is too straight forward and one dimensional in attacks and defence. And boy did he really pay for it. Beautiful kicks, punches and step up knees from the Doctor.

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Sambo throws

I like these two sambo throws. They're not too complicated imho. The grip is from a whiizer or overhook on top of the arm which is do-able with gloves on. Plus since it doesn't involve any over the hip movements it will be legal a muay thai match.

Fedor seminar in Korea

Seminar held by Fedor and I think his brother showing Combat Sambo. I found it curious that some of the Judo blackbelts in the video seems unfamiliar with the arm shrug technique Fedor showed against the collar grip. I guess this is not used much in Judo?

Miku Matsumoto VS REINA (Lena) - SHOOT BOXING

Shootboxing match with Reina who just fought in K-1 Korea. So cute. The other girl is pretty cute too. Watch out at 5:52, the coach slaps Reina pretty hard imo. I feel like smacking him if I was her bf!

Su Jeong Lim; Korean Women Bantamweight Champion at Fairtex

Interview of Su Jeong Lim training at Fairtex. Her techniques are quite good! What a hottie.

K-1 MAX Korea: Lim Su Jeong vs Riena

Looks like K-1 is experimenting with women's matches now. While I believe in equal rights for women, I really don't enjoy seeing women beat each other up, especially when they're as cute as these two girls here. Riena is the Japanese fighter one in the shootboxing pants and outfit. The other fighter is Korean and who is originally a Olympian in Taekwondo iirc. She's been training in Sinbi gym in Thailand. I thought that Reina should have won it after three rounds. Oh well, hometown decisions...what can you do.

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Lamsongkram Chuwattana (THA) vs Goto Ryuji (JPN)

This is a match that I think is typical of biased Japanese judging which in honesty tend to occur more in K-1 than any other organisations in Japan. How can Lamsongkram not win? He controlled the match really welll, scoring with front kicks, body kicks and knees. Besides the occasional combos here and there I didn't think Goto really did anything other than keep coming forward to show aggressiveness. I like Goto too, I think he's one of the more colourful characters in Japanese kickboxing but the the judging here was bad.

Petrosyan vs Souwer

I didn't even know this match was going to take place! It's Showtime need to do more marketing. Anyway you guys should all know Souwer. Petrosyan may be an unknown to some of you guys since he's never fought in K-1 Max...yet. He's from Italy and is a fast rising star in the middleweight division. He has fought alot of big names. Two years ago he drew with Buakaw. He has wins over Naruepol, Marco Pique & Warren Stevelmans. I don't want to spoil the fight for you guys but my opinion is it could have gone either way.

Crazy RAMBA vs Yamaguchi Genki

Ramba at his classic Ramba fighting style. Vicious strikes and total offence. The Japanese fighter had no chance at all. I'm not sure why the video has the Japanese fighter is named Pionek in the video. At the end when the name is shown in Kanji, I read it as Yamaguchi Genki. If I'm wrong please correct me, thanks.

Saenchai Sor Khamsing VS Khem Sor Pleonjit

Great fight. I don't know anything about Khem Sor Leonjit but Saenchai is a Muay Thai superstar, known for his crazy technical skills, especially his cartwheel kick. Anyway check out the sweep throw at the end. Awesome...what a master!

Rambaa M-16

Ramba is probably one the most un-Thai Thai fighter you'll ever see in your life. By that I mean the Thais are usually conservative and humble in their emotional displays but Ramba is otally the opposite. He is like an energizer bunny! From his ring entrance, his antics in the ring, his fighting style and even post match displays. I've seen Ramba got KOed before, by another Thai fighter named Rambang iirc. It seems that they really hated each other from the way they fight, could it be because of the similarities in their first names?

Anyway this HL clip shows the Ramba at his crazy best. He has a wild wicked energetic fighting style. Each strike he throws seems ready to knock your head off or smash your legs in. He has the best low left roundhouse kick I've seen of any fighters so far! I've never seen anyone KO someone with leg kicks to the rear leg. Enjoy!

Sambo Biography

Great historical footage of sambo training, matches and matches against Japan. There is even footage of the reknown sambo coach David Rudman! It's all in Russian but worth a watch, especially for you grappling fans.

Sambo: How to Do a Georgia Combo in Sambo Martial Arts

I thought this is a really nice knee to throw combo. This will be useful in sanda. Hip throws are illegal in Muay Thai so its applications there is limited.