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Legendary Semmy Schilt labels ‘emotionless’ GOAT his toughest MMA rival

Legendary Semmy Schilt labels ‘emotionless’ GOAT his toughest MMA rival

Semmy Schilt built a strong MMA record against top names before fully transitioning to kickboxing. His accomplishments include being the only kickboxer to win five major heavyweight tournaments.

Ex-UFC star recalls how ‘people were crying’ when he knocked out a feared pro wrestling and MMA legend

Semmy Schilt produced a fascinating career during his time as an active competitor. While the Dutch legend remains a vital figure in the kickboxing world, with him set to take on the role of a referee at SENSHI’s first heavyweight Grand Prix on September 13, his accomplishments speak for themselves.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 21

Former UFC star who faced multiple world champions names ’emotionless’ MMA GOAT as his toughest opponent

Semmy Schilt was a nightmare matchup for anyone in the world while the fight stayed standing. Having achieving incredible success in kickboxing while competing in MMA, Schilt faced some hard hitters and legends of the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 15

7ft kickboxer battered tiny opponent to win the ‘biggest mismatch’ in MMA history by KO

David vs Goliath fights were a pivotal part of the rise of MMA in Japan. Sometimes they ended in a shock. Boxing icon Butterbean got drop-kicked and tapped out when he made his Pride debut against an opponent, Ikuhisa Minowa, who weighed 200lbs less than him when they fought in 2006.

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