Brecht Wallis

Brecht "The Gentle Giant" Wallis (born 6 September 1977) is a Belgian retired kickboxer. He holds notable victories over Jorgen Kruth (twice), Carter Williams, Alexander Ustinov, and Errol Zimmerman.

Brecht Wallis
Born (1977-09-06) 6 September 1977
Hasselt, Belgium
Other namesThe Gentle Giant
NationalityBelgian
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18.3 st)
DivisionSuper Heavyweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofValkenswaard, Netherlands
TeamSiam Gym
TrainerMiki Benazzouz
Years active2001–2007, 2013–present
Kickboxing record
Total41
Wins30
By knockout13
Losses9
By knockout2
Draws2
last updated on: 27 April 2014

Career and biography

Brecht Wallis started training in judo at the age of 12 and a few years later moved on to Muay Thai. In 2001 he moved to the Netherlands to pursue his professional career at the Siam Gym under trainer Miki Benazzouz.

He made his K-1 debut in 2003 at K-1 Holland GP in Zoetermeer, winning the bout against Swedish fighter Jorgen Kruth by extra round majority decision.

On 14 February 2004 Brecht won his first K-1 tournament in Stockholm, Sweden qualifying for K-1 World GP 2004 in Las Vegas II. In the quarter finals he was matched up against heavy favorite, American Carter Williams, Wallis won the fight by spectactular high kick in round 3. His next opponent in the semis was again Jorgen Kruth. After an evenly fought match Brecht Wallis was announced the winner by unanimous decision and moved on to the tournament finals against American Mighty Mo where he suffered his first loss by a devastating KO in a second round.[1]

After few years out of the K-1 fighting circuit Brecht Wallis made his comeback on 4 May 2007 at the K-1 Fighting Network GP 2007 in Romania, winning the tournament over Doug Viney, Errol Zimmerman and Paula Mataele and he qualified for K-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam. [2]

He defeated Martinis Knyzelis via decision at K-1 World Grand Prix 2013 in Vilnius in Vilnius, Lithuania on 27 April 2013.[3][4][5][6]

Titles

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
30 wins (13 KOs), 9 losses, 2 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2013-04-27Win Martinis KnyzelisK-1 World Grand Prix 2013 in VilniusVilnius, LithuaniaDecision33:00
2007-06-25Loss Björn BregyK-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Amsterdam, Quarter FinalsAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (unanimous)33:00
2007-05-04Win Paula MataeleK-1 Fighting Network Romania 2007, FinalBucharest, RomaniaKO (straight punch)21:00
2007-05-04Win Errol ZimmermanK-1 Fighting Network Romania 2007, Semi FinalsBucharest, RomaniaDecision (majority)33:00
2007-05-04Win Doug VineyK-1 Fighting Network Romania 2007, Quarter FinalsBucharest, RomaniaKO (left roundhouse kick)30:50
2007-04-07Loss Errol ZimmermanBalans Fight NightTilburg, NetherlandsDecision
2006-03-26Loss Lloyd van DamsBalans Fight NightTilburg, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-10-02Loss Alexander UstinovThe Battle of Arnhem IVArnhem, NetherlandsKO1
2005-09-16Loss Daniel GhițăLocal Kombat 16Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-02-05Win Alexander UstinovTotal Kombat 3Pitești, RomaniaDecision53:00
2004-11-12Win Aziz KhattouFights at the Border IIILommel, BelgiumDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2004-11-04Draw Cătălin ZmărăndescuTotal Kombat 1Brașov, RomaniaDecision
2004-08-07Loss Mighty MoK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II, FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKO (Right overhand)22:55
2004-08-07Win Jörgen KruthK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II, Semi FinalsLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2004-08-07Win Carter WilliamsK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II, Quarter FinalsLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKO (high kick)30:55
2004-02-14Win Rickard NordstrandK-1 Scandinavia 2004 World Qualification, FinalStockholm, SwedenTKO (Corner stoppage)33:00
2004-02-14Win Petri ReimaK-1 Scandinavia 2004 World Qualification, Semi FinalsStockholm, SwedenDecision (Majority)33:00
2004-02-14Win Johan MparmpagiannisK-1 Scandinavia 2004 World Qualification, Quarter FinalsStockholm, SwedenTKO (Fighter gave up)22:35
2003-04-06Win Jörgen KruthK-1 Holland Grand Prix 2003, Quarter FinalsZoetermeer, NetherlandsExt.R Decision (Majority)43:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References
  1. "K-1 Vegas 2004 Report". MMA Ring report. Archived from the original on 27 April 2006. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
  2. "Story Plus Pictures K-1 Romania 4 May 2007". www.Ironlife.com. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
  3. Next K-1 Qualifier in Vilnius on April 27th
  4. Details on This Weekend's K-1 WGP in Vilnius Show
  5. Turyński, Makouski i Beszterda przegrywają w Wilnie Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  6. K-1 WGP Action Rocks Vilnius With Six Qualifiers Archived 7 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine

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