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| other_names = The Gentle Giant |
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| nationality = {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Belgium]] |
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| birth_place = [[Hasselt]], [[Belgium]] |
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==Career & Biography== |
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Brecht Wallis started training in [[judo]] at the age of 12 and a few years later moved on to [[thaiboxing]]. In 2001 he moved to [[Holland]] to pursue his professional career at the Siam Gym under trainer Miki Benazzouz. |
Brecht Wallis started training in [[judo]] at the age of 12 and a few years later moved on to [[thaiboxing]]. In 2001 he moved to [[Holland]] to pursue his professional career at the Siam Gym under trainer Miki Benazzouz. |
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He made his [[K-1]] debut in 2003 at K-1 Holland GP in Zoetermeer, winning the bout against [[Sweden|Swedish]] fighter [[Jorgen Kruth]] by extra round majority decision. |
He made his [[K-1]] debut in 2003 at K-1 Holland GP in Zoetermeer, winning the bout against [[Sweden|Swedish]] fighter [[Jorgen Kruth]] by extra round majority decision. |
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On 14 February 2004 Brecht won his first K-1 tournament in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]] qualifying for K-1 World GP 2004 in Las Veagas 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 (Kickboxer)|Mighty Mo]] where he suffered his first loss by a devastating KO in a second round.<ref>{{cite web |
On 14 February 2004 Brecht won his first K-1 tournament in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]] qualifying for K-1 World GP 2004 in Las Veagas 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 (Kickboxer)|Mighty Mo]] where he suffered his first loss by a devastating KO in a second round.<ref>{{cite web |
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| title=K-1 Vegas 2004 Report |
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| accessdate=2007-05-19 |
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<ref>{{cite web |
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| url=http://www.ironlife.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84375 |
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| title=Story Plus Pictures K-1 Romania 4 May 2007 |
| title=Story Plus Pictures K-1 Romania 4 May 2007 |
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| accessdate=2007-05-19 |
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| publisher=www.Ironlife.com |
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*[http://www.k-1.co.jp/ K-1 Official website] |
*[http://www.k-1.co.jp/ K-1 Official website] |
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*[http://www.yougoodfighter.be/brecht_walis.php Brecht Wallis interview] |
*[http://www.yougoodfighter.be/brecht_walis.php Brecht Wallis interview] |
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| NAME = Wallis, Brecht |
| NAME = Wallis, Brecht |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = kickboxer, martial artist |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = kickboxer, martial artist |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 6 September 1977 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = 6 September 1977 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Hasselt, Belgium |
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Hasselt, Belgium |
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Revision as of 15:43, 4 December 2010
| Brecht Wallis | |
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| Born | 6 September 1977 Hasselt, Belgium |
| Other names | The Gentle Giant |
| Nationality |  Belgium |
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb; 18.3 st) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Valkenswaard, Holland |
| Team | Siam Gym |
| Trainer | Miki Benazzouz |
| Years active | 2001–2007 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 40 |
| Wins | 29 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
Last updated on: 16 September 2009 | |
Brecht "The Gentle Giant" Wallis (born 6 September 1977) is a retired professional Belgian Flemish kickboxer and martial artist.
Career & Biography
Brecht Wallis started training in judo at the age of 12 and a few years later moved on to thaiboxing. In 2001 he moved to Holland 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 Veagas 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]
Titles
- 2007 K-1 Fighting Network Romania Champion
- 2004 K-1 World Grand Prix in Las Vegas II Runner Up
- 2004 K-1 Scandinavia World Qualification Champion
See also
References
- ^ "K-1 Vegas 2004 Report". MMA Ring report. Retrieved 19 May 2007. [dead link]
- ^ "Story Plus Pictures K-1 Romania 4 May 2007". www.Ironlife.com. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
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