Daniel Forsberg | |
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Born | Turku, Finland | 1 January 1992
Other names | The Finnisher |
Nationality | Finish |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb; 13 st 8 lb) |
Style | Kickboxing Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Turku, Finland |
Team | Turku Muay Thai |
Years active | 2008-present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 24 |
Wins | 18 |
By knockout | 5 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
Daniel Forsberg (born 1 January 1992) is a Finnish Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the current KOK Middleweight Champion. In July and August 2021, Combat Press ranked him as the #10 middleweight in the world.[1][2]
Martial arts career
[edit]Forsberg was scheduled to fight veteran Jiri Zak at Gibu Fight Night 2 on 5 December 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[3]
Forsberg was scheduled to face Lukáš Dvořák at Heroes Gate 16 on 13 March 2016. Dvořák won the bout by split decision.[4]
Forsberg took part in a King of Kings Middleweight tournament, held at KOK 45 on October 26, 2018. Forsberg won the semifinal match against Karolis Liukatis by unanimous decision. Advancing to the tournament finals, he faced Ali Al Ameri. Al Ameri won the final by a second-round knockout, landing a well placed knee 25 seconds into the round.[5]
Forsberg was scheduled to face Tomas Steponkevicius at KOK Hero's Series in Vilnius on 16 March 2019. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[6]
Forsberg was scheduled to face Yuri Orlov at Mõisaküla Fight 3 on 3 August 2018.[7] He won the fight by an extra round unanimous decision.[8]
Forsberg was scheduled to fight Hendrik Themas at FIGHTLAND 2018 on 8 December 2018. He won the fight by majority decision.[9]
Forsberg was scheduled to face Raimonds Aukstikalnis at KOK World GP in Riga 2018 on 26 October 2018. He won the fight by split decision.[10]
Forsberg fought a rematch with Raimonds Aukstikalnis at KOK World GP in Helsinki 2019 on 17 May 2019, for the KOK Middleweight title.[11] Forsberg was more convincing in their second meeting, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Forsberg was scheduled to make his first title defense against Jurijs Orlovs at KOK 81: World Series on 26 October 2019. He successfully defended the title through a third-round technical knockout, due to a doctor stoppage.[13] The bout ended because of a broken nose suffered by Orlovs from an accidental headbutt.[14]
Forsberg challenged Chip Moraza-Pollard for the Lion Fight 160 lbs title at Lion Fight 61 on 11 January 2020.[15] Moraza-Pollard won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 46-49, 46-49, 46-49.[16]
Forsberg was scheduled to make his second title defense against Dawid Mirkowski at KOK 83 on 29 February 2020. He later withdrew from the bout due to illness.[17]
Forsberg took part in the Leveli Fight Night openweight tournament on 29 May 2021, being scheduled to face Uku Jürjendal in the semifinals. Although he came into the bout as a favorite, Forsberg struggled to achieve any headway against a larger opponent. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[18]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Professional
[edit]- King of Kings
- KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) Championship
- One successful title defense
- KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) Championship
Amateur
[edit]- Suomen Muay Thai Liitto
- International Federation of Muaythai Associations
2016 IFMA World Championship (-86 kg)[20]
Fight record
[edit]18 Wins (5 (T)KO's), 6 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-06-08 | ![]() |
Leveli Fight Night 5, Tournament Semifinal | Espoo, Finland | |||||
2023-03-25 | Loss | ![]() |
Krwawy Sport 6 | Włocławek, Poland | TKO (Leg injury) | 1 | ||
For the Hardcore Division 100 kg title. | ||||||||
2021-12-20 | Loss | ![]() |
Leveli Fight Night 2: Christmas Mayhem | Espoo, Finland | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-05-29 | Loss | ![]() |
Leveli Fight Night, Tournament Semifinal | Espoo, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2020-01-11 | Loss | ![]() |
Lion Fight 61 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
For the Lion Fight Cruiserweight (-84 kg) title. | ||||||||
2019-10-26 | Win | ![]() |
KOK 81: World Series | Riga, Latvia | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Defends the KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) title. | ||||||||
2019-05-17 | Win | ![]() |
KOK World GP in Helsinki 2019 | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) title. | ||||||||
2019-03-16 | Win | ![]() |
KOK Hero's Series in Vilnius | Vilnius, Lithuania | KO | 3 | ||
2018-12-08 | Win | ![]() |
FIGHTLAND 2018 | Keila, Estonia | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-10-26 | Win | ![]() |
KOK World GP in Riga 2018 | Riga, Latvia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-08-03 | Win | ![]() |
Mõisaküla Fight 3 | Mõisaküla, Estonia | Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-05-27 | Win | ![]() |
NFC 2 | Turku, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-03-17 | Loss | ![]() |
KOK 45, Middleweight Tournament Final | Vilnius, Lithuania | KO (Knee) | 2 | 0:25 | |
2017-03-17 | Win | ![]() |
KOK 45, Middleweight Tournament Semifinal | Vilnius, Lithuania | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2016-03-13 | Loss | ![]() |
Heroes Gate 16 | Prague, Czech Republic | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2016-02-20 | Win | ![]() |
Siam Warriors III | Copenhagen, Denmark | KO (Body shot) | 1 | ||
2015-12-05 | Win | ![]() |
Gibu Fight Night 2 | Prague, Czech Republic | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2015-09-26 | Win | ![]() |
Promotion Showdown vol. 2 | Turku, Finland | KO (Left straight) | 2 | ||
2014-11-07 | Win | ![]() |
Best Fight | Klaipėda, Lithuania | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-08-11 | Win | ![]() |
FKB 7 | Helsinki,Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
FKB 6 | Helsinki,Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-03-07 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Power | Helsinki,Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-02-01 | Win | ![]() |
FMT: Secret Combo | Helsinki,Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-12-15 | Win | ![]() |
FMT | Helsinki,Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-12-08 | Win | ![]() |
FKBF: New Lions | Helsinki,Finland | TKO | 1 |
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36 Wins (6 (T) KO's), 14 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2018-05-14 | Loss | ![]() |
2018 IFMA World Championship, Tournament Quarterfinal | Cancun, Mexico | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
2018-05-12 | Win | ![]() |
2018 IFMA World Championship, Tournament First Round | Cancun, Mexico | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
2018-03-13 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Muay Thai Championship | Joensuu, Finland | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
Wins the 2018 Finnish National Muay Thai Championship. | ||||||||
2015-04-26 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Kickboxing Championship | Finland | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
2015-02-15 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Muay Thai Championship | Cancun, Mexico | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | |
Wins the 2015 Finnish National Muay Thai Championship. | ||||||||
2015-11-14 | Win | ![]() |
Nordic Muay Thai Championships | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | ||
2015-05-16 | Win | ![]() |
Fight Promotion Showdown | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2015-02-13 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Muay Thai Championship | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-05-01 | Loss | ![]() |
World Championship in Malaysia | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2014-01-17 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Championship 2014 | Helsinki, Finland | WO | |||
2013-10-26 | Win | ![]() |
Lucky Punch | Helsinki, Finland | TKO | 1 | ||
2013-09-14 | Win | ![]() |
Turku Fight 5 | Helsinki, Finland | TKO | 4 | ||
2013-07-28 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | ||
2013-04-06 | Win | ![]() |
Fight For Glory | Helsinki, Finland | TKO | 5 | ||
2013-03-16 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Championship Finals 2013 | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2013-03-02 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | ||
2012-02-09 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | ||
2012-11-24 | Loss | ![]() |
Nordic Championship | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 2:00 | |
2012-06-09 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | TKO | 5 | |||
2012-05-26 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | TKO | 4 | |||
2012-03-17 | Win | ![]() |
Combat Academy of Finland Fight Event | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 2:00 | |
2011-09-24 | Loss | ![]() |
Battle of Botnia 4 | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 4 | 2:00 | |
2011-07-30 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 4 | 2:00 | ||
2011-04-17 | Win | ![]() |
2011 Finnish Championships, Tournament Semifinals | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Wins the 2011 Finnish Championships (-81 kg) Bronze Medal. | ||||||||
2011-04-16 | Win | ![]() |
2011 Finnish Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2011-04-16 | Win | ![]() |
2011 Finnish Championships, First Round | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2011-04-09 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | ||
2011-01-29 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 5 | 2:00 | ||
2010-12-04 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | ||
2010-11-27 | Win | ![]() |
Turku Fight | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2010-10-23 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 5 | 2:00 | ||
2010-04-17 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 2:00 | ||
2010-04-03 | Win | ![]() |
Turku Fight Resurrection | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2010-02-06 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | TKO | 2 | |||
2009-12-12 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 5 | 2:00 | ||
2009-11-21 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | ||
2009-10-24 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Youth Championship 2009 | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2009-05-23 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 2:00 | ||
2009-03-28 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 4 | 2:00 | ||
2009-01-31 | Win | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | ||
2008-12-13 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki Thaiboxing Club Fight Event | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2008-11-08 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Championship Qualifiers | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2008-05-24 | Loss | ![]() |
Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | ||
2008-04-12 | Loss | ![]() |
Combat Academy of Finland Fight Event | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2008-02-16 | Win | ![]() |
Finnish Championship Qualifiers | Helsinki, Finland | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Aittama, Zach. "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: July 2021". combatpress.com. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ Aittama, Zach. "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: September 2021". combatpress.com. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Tomaš Hron nokautirao Mighty Moa". croring.com. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Dvořák porazil Forsberga a vydobyl si respekt". ukazka.eu. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Fight Sports (19 March 2017). "Maslobojev Def. Bridgewater, El Ameri Wins GP". fightsports.tv. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Results for FightBox KOK Hero's Series in Vilnius, Lithuania 16.03.2019". fightbox.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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- ^ "KOK-i meister võitles Lion Fighti meistriga". goodfight.ee. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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