When did Badr Hari become a world champion?

He is a former K-1 Heavyweight champion (2007–2008), It’s Showtime Heavyweight world champion (2009–2010) and K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 and 2009 finalist.

What did Badr Hari lose to Alistair Overeem?

While there were many rumours of his and his opponent’s participation, it was finally announced that Hari would face MMA Heavyweight Alistair Overeem in a K-1 rules match on K-1’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza Dynamite!! 2008. Hari lost the fight by a left hook KO at 2:02 in the first round.

Why was Badr Hari suspended for 19 months?

Hari has been officially praised by the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, since 2009 for his outstanding accomplishments in the sport. In April 2019, Hari was suspended for 19 months for a positive drug test. As of 1 March 2020, he is ranked the #4 heavyweight in the world by Glory.

How did Badr Hari lose the Dynamite Fight?

Hari lost the fight by a left hook KO at 2:02 in the first round. After the match, Hari commented that this would be the last time he would participate in the Dynamite!! series, and that he would stick to stand-up fighting so he would never have an MMA rules match with Overeem.

Where did Badr Hari grow up in the Netherlands?

Badr Hari was born and raised in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. He began kickboxing at the age of seven under the guidance of former World Champion Mousid Akamrane. As a teenager, he trained at the Sitan Gym of Mohammed Aït Hassou. When the Sitan Gym moved to Rotterdam, he joined Chakuriki Gym, run by Thom Harinck.

Why was the match with Semmy Schilt changed?

The match was originally a title bout for the PRIDE Heavyweight Champion, but it was changed to a non-title bout due to Schilt’s loss to Emelianenko. Capitalizing on his superiority on the ground, the Brazilian pulled guard at several instances and eventually got mount.

How many times has Semmy Schilt won a Grand Prix?

He is a four-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion and one-time Glory Heavyweight Grand Slam Champion. He is the only fighter in K-1 history to win the world championship three times in a row, and also shares the record with Ernesto Hoost for most Grand Prixs won, with four.