Slamm!! VII “Holland vs Thailand” – 27 may 2011 – Sporthal Stedenwijk, Almere

On Sunday the 27th of May 2012, Almere will once again become the stage for the new edition of “Holland vs Thailand. After a period of absence this concept will once again return to the Dutch soil. In November 2009 part VI was organised in the Top Sport hall of Almere, were the audience was able to enjoy four top fights, and in addition to this the “Best of Holland” programme. Anuwat Kaewsamrit was not able to conquer the role of audience favorite against the upcoming talents Mohamed Khamal and Mosab Amrani, who had a fight against Anuwat one year earlier, surprisingly knocked out Bovy sor Udomsorn in the first round. Finally it all ended in a draw for Thailand. The unapproachable Saiyok Pumphangmuang who fought for the first time on a Slamm!! Event made sure that Warren Stevelmans didn’t have a lot to bring into the fight. One year earlier, during his re-entrée, Fikri Tjarti also had to acknowledge Saiyok as his master, who at the moment still remains undisputed outside Thailand. Also the well-known Yodsaenklai Fartex won an impressive fight on points against Khalid Bourdif.

In the period of absence the organisation was often requested when the next Slamm!! Event would be organised. After a re-organisation the composition changed and behind the scenes the organization has worked very hard to bring back this concept. The goal was and will always be to bring the absolute top from Thailand to the Netherlands and to have them fight on full Muay Thai rules against Dutch opponents. In that same way the Dutch audience was a witness to the fact that Slamm!! was the organization who promoted top fighters such as Buakaw por Pramuk, Saenchai Sor Kingstar, Koaklai Kaennorasing, Saiyok Pumphangmuang, Yodsaenklai Fairtex, Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Bovy sor Udomsorn and Samranchai 96Penang on Dutch soil for the first time. The composition of the Thai delegation changed throughout the years, but the goal remained the same and the audience was treated with absolute top Muay Thai fights. Due to this Slamm!! is being acknowledged by the connoisseurs as the “favorite.” Not only the Thai fights guaranteed this, but also the composition of the remaining fights caused a lot of buzz. Also the hit between Joeri Mes and Andy Souwer has become a classic in the mean time. Due to this way of match-making Slamm!! has become the Dutch promoter of full Muaythai both locally as well as abroad.

For part VII, which is now planned to be held in the Sporthal Stedenwijk in Almere, Slamm!! has a lot in store once again. We are going back to the roots, especially since the first Slamm!! event was also held in this location where Marco Pique fought against Buakaw Por Pramuk. In a sold out hall this huge matchmaking should once again be achievable. Instead of launching the entire matchmaking we have decided that this time the promotion of the event will be combined with a contest. We hereby launch a number of names of the fighters of the “Holland vs Thailand” and the “Best of Holland” programme. The person who is able to put together the entire matchmaking of “Holland vs Thailand”, in else the four fights, will be the winner of two free entrance cards. To prevent any confusions, there are 12 fighters, of which 4 will not fight in the “Holland vs Thailand” programme, but who will participate in the “Best of Holland” programme. Put together the list in this topic and who knows you might be one of the first to win two cards. The remaining fans have the opportunity to buy their entrance cards for the special pre-sale price of Euro 32,50 until the 31st of March. These cards are available at all Free Record Shop branches ,online on the Slamm!! Facebook and Mixfight.nl

The fighters of Slamm!! VII are:

Mootje Khamal (Vos Gym/Real Fighters)
Miles Simon (Vos Gym/Real Fighters)
Pornsane Sitmonchai
Ilias el Hajoui (Team Gunyar)
Bovy Sor Udomsorn
Anthony Kane (Team Slamm!!)
William Diender (Bora Gym)
Nonsai Sor Sanyakorn
Giga Chikadze (Georgie)
Saiyok Pumphangmuang
Nieky Holzken (Golden Glory Helmond)
Faldir Chabari (Team Beast of the East)

For more information (also press) - harmen@slamm.nl

I wonder if this time they'll actually bother to judge it thai style. If, indeed, they ARE capable of judging thai style.

These Thais will come for wars x

thought pornasaneh retired?

Omg Pornsaneh fighting outside of Thailand. He's been on a bad losing streak lately but always comes to war. Just hope they don't match him with some several kilos bigger like they usually do with the Thais.

i was asked to fight on this hope i can...pornsaneh has had 3 come back fights recently win 2 lost 1 think

Id like another crack at el hajoui

wish Bovy would pack it in, as much as Im a fan.

some of the shots he has taken - and then dished out in return are shocking. Like against Yodsanan Sityodthong...fck me!!!

Think pornsaneh has lost a few since his comeback. He's been knocked out at least twice and lost to Tong on points in Dec. He's won at least twice though I think. Not sure of the exact record.

@ Nephilim: What do you mean, the last event where under auspitian of the WMC and there were absolutely no complains about the jury. The Thais normally won the interland only the last show, Slamm!! VI ended in a draw 2-2. So the jury is not pro Dutch at all!

@liam badco: Would love to see the Bad Campany live in action in Holland mate!

Good to see you again Liam ;)

@ Hot Sizzle: The plan is to match Pornsaneh against Ilias el Hajoui in a bout till 61 kilogram.

Where in holland is it Denise v titiana also on I want to go to this for sure : )

Its at Almere - its in the middle of no-where - but well worth a look, Ive been to the last 3 and will defo be going to this one to see Pornsaneh fight again !

I am going I was in almere monday it isn't far from schipol x

didnt watch the last one so i cant comment, but the quality of the judging has, at times, left a lot to be desired.

@ Craig: haha, indead, but it's very close to Shiphol aiport and the connection is good. Also close to Amsterdam, maybe 20 minutes with an car. I will check for a routemap for Britisch fans if they want to visit the event.

For Transportdata, check www.9292.nl (there is a Englisch button)

From Schiphol towards Kampenweg (name of the street in Almere) in one hour. (this is an example from the site)

Sprinter (direction Amsterdam) NS Departure time Station/stop/street Platform
14:09 Station Schiphol Platform 3
14:16 Station Amsterdam Lelylaan
14:20 Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk
14:26 Station Amsterdam Centraal Platform 11a

Intercity (direction Lelystad Centrum) NS Departure time Station/stop/street Platform
14:33 Station Amsterdam Centraal Platform 8b
14:55 Station Almere Centrum Platform 3

Show the route to walk on the map Walk (12 minutes) Departure time Station/stop/street Platform
14:55 Station Almere Centrum
15:07 Kampenweg, Almere

Its defo worth hiring a car, weekend rates are cheap - Ive done both train and car and driving was so easy if you have a sat nav...dodging cyclists and trams in Amsterdam is fun too !!!

Literally the venue is in the middle of nowhere - but its great inside, well organised, good atmos and you get good views from everywhere ! One of the events I went to started around mid-day and went on till midnight with non-stop bouts and entertainment !

(hopefully Ive said enough to get a seating upgrade and vip pass !!!) lol

@ Craig Hanuman: The venue that you mean in the Topsportcentrum Almere, near the A6. Slamm!! hosted the last three shows there. This time we're hosting the show in Sporthal Stedenwijk, it's more in the centre of Almere where Slamm!! I and II in 2006 also took place.

Ah cool...my mistake - I saw Almere and put 2 and 2 together !!! Looking forward to it....seems like ages since the last one !!!

What time will the show run till?

This looks ace I may have to make a trip for this.

Even though Pornsaneh fights between 54-57, 61 should be fine. Has his opponent fought Rungrawee before? Name sounds familiar.

Pornsaneh will lose. His punch heavy style means he'll get dropped against a 5+ kilo heavier farang with good boxing skills.

Bovy shouldn't be allowed to fight anymore. If he's not brain damaged yet he can't be far off. I'll expect him to get knocked out again.

Saiyok will humiliate whoever they put in front of him.

Nonsai will probably win, but lose on the judges cards.

Those are my guesses. Overall though it's a far cry from a top line up thus far though.....

Slamm should organise a Holland vs England and not consistently bring over thais who are well late in their career. One of their shows, 50% of the thais got knocked out and it wasnt ftr. Englands top vs Hollands top ftr and then we will see who is the best in Europe!!

Rungravee destroyed illyas last Sept at Siam Warriors Supershow . Illyas looked like he was throwing up in the corner between rd 2 and 3 was stopped in rd 3 took one Hell of a kicking.

I agree with you Tom.

It will be worth going to see Saiyok though:)

no way on this earth will pornsaneh get stopped against illyas...it wont go 2 rounds

Doesn't Illyas fight between 55-59?

And Pornsaneh now fights 57-59 anyway and sorry but Ilias el Hajoui has not got the power to trouble him either, he is just awkward, doesnt want to fight, wants to run around all over the ring. Pornsaneh will hunt him down and destroy him same as Rungravee did.

On a lighter note people my bday the 29th just been speaking to Liam a little weekend trip over to this may have to be done. Who's up for it??

Just watched Ilias el Hajoui and I agree with you Andy he dpoesnt look to have the power to stop Pornsaneh,usually the Dutch fighters are dangerous punchers and with extra weight and the fact that Pornsaneh is travelling etc etc my first thought was could be a bad night for Pornsaneh(I hoped not as Id like to see him win) as I say after watching el Hajoui I change my mind on that part of my earlier post:)

Khamel is supposed to fight Sittichai for the WBC 67kg world title in March as far as I know, not 100%,

Any notion who you gona fight on this Liam?

Slamm! understand the reactions to the appointment of Ilias on the line-up. On the other hand, we believe that everyone should get a chance, and the concept of the main program is still to place Dutch fighters against fighters from Thailand. We understand the criticism that some Thai fighters we put on the card allready reached their top (like Bovy & Anuwat), but commercially it is often not useful to place an unknown Thai fighter, even when he is really good. Slamm!! is inventing a lot of money and effort to build the Thai names in Holland, so every time a completly other line-up is unfortunately a big issue for us. The Dutch people simply do not wish to buy tickets for unkown fighters. Regarding Ilias, the choice was simple: there are just a few Dutch fighters that can make the weight between -61 kilogram. Indeed he has lost from Rungravee, but a year before he won on points from Paowarit Sasiprapa in Emmen. So it is a fighter with potential and we gladly give him a second chance. Here is the link of the fight;

http://www.fightstartv.com/videos/paowarit-vs-ilias-el-hajioui-muay-thai/

Regards,

Harmen Bakker | SLAMM!!

I wouldn't discount ilias he was having a bad day against rung he has fought and beat Some of the best fighters.

I can definitely see where Slamm is coming from in terms of the Thais they select. While they aren't the top Thais, they are well recognized and extremely exciting to watch. Purely for health reasons I don't think Bovy should be fighting but there's no denying the fact we all love to watch him war it out. Same goes for Pornsaneh. I doubt he'd lose and he will be gunning for a big KO.

To us knowledgable Muaythai fighters and enthusiasts we'd all love to see the likes of Sarm A & Sagetdao etc on the world stage for their technical abilities and amazing skills but to your average fight fan they just want to see war & these are the Thais that can bring it.

Would like to see some british fighters on slamm.

Pornsaneh will destroy lliays in 2-3rds FACT !!!!!

"The goal was and will always be to bring the absolute top from Thailand to the Netherlands and to have them fight on full Muay Thai rules against Dutch opponents"


hmmm........

@ HAWKMAN: That is indead the main concept, its still the only show on Ftr in the Netherlands. But, we've have also been promoting other idea's, like "the best of Holland" Single "Holland vs England" or "Irland vs England" bouts would be an option, and we are working on that wright now. If you have some suggestions, feel free to share them with us.

Regards,

Harmen Bakker | SLAMM!!

Liam Harrison vs Mosab Amrani

yep exactly dean Ford - i made a suggestion above - which is englands best vs hollands best . the bigger shows in holland cater mainly to k1 size and type eg its Showtime never have any 55kg-70kg fighters on it do they?


we always hear about how the dutch are supposedly the best in the world at muay thai cos they organise shows where they have 4 thais , 2 of who are shot and just need a bit of extra dough, and cos Lucien carbin was in Thailand training before they had even invented electricity... you put on a big show with harrison, dicks , watson and either of the wakelings versus the best moroccans oops i mean surinamese oops (lol) i mean Dutch THAIboxers on there and you will have a massive show i reckon. maybe throw in the French?

@HAWKMAN: Good idea, but I dont' understand the assumption that the Dutch find themselfs that they are the best in the world regarding FTR rules, they are simply not. That we (the Dutch) deliver the best heavyweights, who fought under K-1 rules is a fact, given the performance of the last decade. Where the story comes about Carbin is entirely strange to me. The Netherlands, as you may know, is for years a cultural hotbed, and there is much talent among the fighters with an Surinamese or Moroccan origin. But at the end of the day they are Dutch. We all live together in this heavily populated country, we all pay taxes there and with each group together it causes a unique bilateral culture

Nevertheless, a show with a combination of British, Dutch and French fighters would deliver a massive show!

Regards,

Harmen Bakker | SLAMM!!

AndyBC: If Liam gets a fight, I'm in for the trip!!! :-)

slamm and richelieu are getting quite a bit of stick on this thread.I think they doing a good job. Look slike a great show and a good line up.Totally understand why they got fighters like Bovy on, bums on seats, got to make money.seems fair play to me to let whatever dutch fighters regardless of ethnic origin have a crack if they good enough.I think we all just wish we had shows of this size and calibre in the UK!!I know I do.

Well done slamm I say wish I could go!

i didnt mention their ETHNIC origin i mentioned their nationality. Ive seen a lot of fighters in shows in NL who will come into the ring holding a turkish , moroccan or surinam flag. When i went to morroco to watch Kieran vs Fikrit there was no doubt which nation he was fighting for and it werent Netherlands.
I lived in Holland for nearly 3 years and all i heard was Netherlands is the best at Thaiboksen. Disgaree.
k-1 and heavyweights, of course Netherlands dominates.

my point is the dutch dont need to bring over some old jetlagged thais to batter up , 45 minutes away from them is the country that over the past few years has consistently produced guys (and girls) who have fought and won ftr in their own country and outside, its time for the Dutch to stop believing their own hype and get a massive holland vs uk match on.

oh btw bums on seats, i had to stand for about 6 hours at the last slamm show i was at!

peace.

fair play.I definately bow to your superior knowledge.Im certainly no fan of the dutch style personally.I think they are good in the heavy weight k1 thing like he said.

On a show like slamm do you think if there was a holland vs uk or holland versus france card they would get as many spectators?If they'd sell as many tickets and therfore make money this would be brilliant.Defo think some of the French seem to be doing things aswell.Maybe if all the good ones came back from Thailand?!

Couldnt agree more about the jetlagged thais etc, but theres more countries than Holland guilty of this!!

I'm there Andy... try go over on Saturday so we can all go out the night before....

tbh - im trying to stir it up so more people will be up for it!!! lol

@HAWKMAN: Don't know what you mean exacltly with the differene between the Duth fighters ethnic origin or their nationality. There is a big differene between the fact that they (Surinam or Marokkan)are proud of there orgin and show there flag and the fact that they all have an Dutch passport. Its very simple, then you're Dutch. If you lived in the Netherlands you should know the whole pasport issue is a hot item. I don't agree with the assumption that Slamm!! only brought some old jetlagged thais to batter up. I posted the former line-up's.

Matchmakings – Slamm!! Events

Slamm!! I – 19.03.06 – Stedensporthal Almere

Holland vs Thailand

- 65 Kg Jouad Erraji (Ommoord) vs Samranchai 96Penang
- 72 Kg Jan van Denderen (Bulldogs) vs Samkor SKV Gym
- 72 Kg Yoeness (Mousid Gym) vs Panjunsuk SKV Gym
- 70 Kg Marco Pique (Profighters) vs Buakaw Por Pramuk


Slamm!! II – 01.10.06 – Stedensporthal Almere

Holland vs Thailand

- 66 Kg Hoessein Abdelhadi (Team Slamm!!) vs Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung
- 63,5 Kg Robert van Nimwegen (Team Slamm!!) vs Samranchai 96Penang
- 67 Kg Fikri Tyarti (Mousid Gym) vs Chaowarit
- 76 Kg Tyrone Spong (FFC) vs Kaoklai Kaennorsing

Superfights

- 63,5 Kg Germaine de Randamie (Team Slamm!!) vs Jaqueline Fuchs
- 75 Kg Brian Lo-A-Njoe (Team Slamm!!) vs Jesse Bjorn Buckler


Slamm!! III – 06.05.07 – Kennemer Sportcenter Haarlem

Holland vs Thailand

- 63,5 Kg Hassan ait Bassou (Ben Ali/FC Purmerend) vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit
- 69 Kg Ray Staring (KB Arnhem) vs Samranchai 96Penang
- 66 Kg Jimmy Eimers (KB Arnhem) vs Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung
- 68 Kg William Diender (Team Aerts) vs Ornono por Petchpoon
- 68 Kg Chahid Oulad El Hadj vs Saenchainoi por Petchpoon
- 80 Kg Vincent Vielvoye (Team Slamm!!) vs Kaoklai Kaennorsing
- 79 Kg Tyrone Spong (FFC) vs Suriya Sor Ploenchit

Superfights

- 70 Kg Andy Souwer (Team Souwer) vs Joeri Mes (Mike’s Gym)
- 60 Kg Krista Flemming (KB Arnhem) vs Chaima Belkhaid (Siam Gym)



Slamm!! IV – 03.03.08 – Topsportcentum Almere

Holland vs Thailand

- -63,5Kg Hassan ait Bassou (Team Souwer) vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit
- -63,5Kg Rachid Belani (Mike’s Gym) vs Saenchai sor Kingstar
- -69Kg Menno Dijkstra (Pancration) vs Samranchai 96Penang
- -70Kg Fadi Merza (Oostenrijk) vs Nuropol Fairtex
- -70Kg Dennis Schneidmiller (Team Souwer) vs Malaipet Sassiprapa
- -70Kg Andy Souwer (Team Souwer) vs Yodsaenklai Fairtex


Slamm!! V – 30.11.08 – Topsportcentrum Almere

Holland vs Thailand

- 61 Kg Nico Verezen (Team Souwer) vs Saenchai sor Kingstar
- 61 Kg Mosab Amrani (Team Slamm!!/Mousid Gym) vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit
- 66 Kg Rachid Belani (Mike’s Gym) vs Bovy Sor Undomson
- 70 Kg Fikri Tjarti (Mousid Gym) vs Saiyok Pumphangmuang
- 72,5 Kg Rayen Simson (vd Vathorst) vs Lamsongkram Chuwattana

Superfights

- 68 Kg Marvin Sansaar (Team Slamm!!) vs Thanit Im-On (Angelo Gym)
- 70 Kg Dennis Schneidmiller (Team Souwer) vs Illias Ghazout (Team Slamm!!)
- 72,5 Kg Brian Lo-A-Njoen (Team Slamm!!) vs Menno Dijkstra (Pancration)
- 72,5 Kg Marco Pique (Team Slamm!!) vs Nieky Holzeken (Golden Glory)


Slamm!! VI – 29.11.09 – Topsportcentrum Almere

Holland vs Thailand

- 72,5 Kg Khalid Bourdif (Team Slamm!!/KB Arnhem) vs Yodsaenklai Fairtex
- 63,5 Kg Mootje Khamal (Vos Gym) vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit
- 63,5 Kg Mosab Amrani (Team Slamm!!/Mousid Gym) vs Bovy Sor Udomson
- 68 Kg Warren Stevelmans (Vos Gym) vs Saiyok Pumphangmuang

Superfights

- 70 Kg Anthony Kane (Team Slamm!! ) vs Rachid Belani
- +100 Kg Ismael Londt (Team Slamm!!) vs Brian Douwers (Top Team Beverwijk)
- 82,5 Kg Aussie (Top Team Beverwijk) vs Leon Miedema (Team Slamm!!)
- 66 Kg Mohammed Charkaoui (Team Slamm!!) vs Delon Carrilho (Keumgang)
- 54 Kg Jemyma Betrian (Team Slamm!!/KB Arnhem) vs Adi Rotem (Vos Gym)
- 70 Kg Dennis Schneidmiller (Team Souwer) vs Shemsi Beqiri (Diamon Gym)


If there is a country with much better fighters, where is the promoter who consistently puts event that are redanbel. I understand your point very well that there are many top thai around, but the main question is: how heavy are they (normally -60), is there and good Dutch opponent, and is their style attractive. Wil the public but tickets for unkown light fighters?


Even when therer is 45 minutes away from them is the country that over the past few years has consistently produced guys (and girls) who have fought and won ftr in their own country and outside, its time for the Dutch to stop believing their own hype and get a massive holland vs uk match on.

Disregard my last, they were jsut copy/pasts form another reply ;( I personlly think that this feedback from the UK fans can be very usefull to improve our event. So, suggestions are always welcome!!

I think the point people are getting at is you look at all those lineups, great as they WOULD have been a few years earlier, show fighters like: Orono, Kaoklai, Malaipet, Bovy, Samkor, Anuwat even Yodsaenklai could be arguably considered past his best. There's no doubt these are all fighters who were great. Best of the best.

But I think showing all these names in succession clearly illustrates the point without having to say anything else.

I understand you're point Nephilim but there is a big consideration between populair fighters, with multiple belt, stadium ranking and "fighter of the year" trophys and the fighers that are good, but unfortunately unkown to the massive/mainstream public. Those are the fighters who sell tickets, simple as that. And all the fighters you mendioned are just extremelly good show fighters where the public enjoys. If I would have unlimited resources I would place a completly new bread of fighters, to make there debuut on European soil. But I think that we can do that trick only one time ;)

Na i understand, at the end of the day, you need to sell tickets.

I can't see why UK is being mentioned in this thread. Maybe create a new thread "Dutch vs UK" to spark interest and get it going later in the year. But as for this show It's all good as a fan saying you have to have the best Thais possible but im sure it's not that easy.

Thais like Saiyok, Sudsakorn & Khem are the the best of the heavier Thais and can be matched but would still likely win easily, but if you want the best of the best such as Kongsak, Sarm A, F-16, Sagetdao, Singdam, Jomthong, Superbon and of course Saenchai, there is no fighter in Netherlands or even the world that would come remotely close to beating any of these fighters apart from a very select few who may have a slim chance or unless the Thais give up 6 kilos in weight which is ridiculous.

It would be awesome to see these guys out and about but they would be lopsided affairs. In saying this though the Japanese bring out a lot of A Class Thais and love to take beatings lol.

Slamm is a great event there is no question of that in my eye's, and for me i'm really looking forward to going to the show! And i totally see why they do bring fighters like Bovy and Anuwat etc, end of the day whether they are past there best or not there are still a great number who will go to watch the name alone, if it works and you get the numbers in from a promoters point of view then why not?? Plus i no a few people who have been over to see more than 1 of the Slamm events and always had great reviews so good luck with the show Richeliue and the guy's i'm sure it will be great and i cant wait to be there.

Luckybags and Hawkman that's awesome lads :D I'm, (well all of us, so far i've had about 20 odd people saying there defo's for it, going to be sick)are planning on getting there on the Sat afternoon, get out and on it all day grab a nice big meal and get out for the night for my bday night out on that Sat night, the show Sunday eve and if our Liam does end up fighting on the show then a big celebration (and 2nd Bday night) with him the Sunday. Can't wait.

Richilieu i was not the one who mentioned ethnic origin. Anyway people in NL mistake me for a turkish person sometimes, i dont have a problem with that, my parents are irish , i would only wave a british flag though

This weekend we will release the main line-up. Here are the samples of the new Slamm!! VII t-shirt (also in black). They can be bought at the event in Almere, so the fans can obtain a unique collector item. Price: 19.95 E

Richelieu it's a good idea to get UK feedback like you are doing, with us being so close and the cost being around £60-70 return flights sometimes cheaper to get there. The shows are great to watch on the TV so i'm guessing the live event would be amazing. Atmosphere wise and capacity only the UFC in the UK can compete with the big dutch shows, as for the quality of the thais coming over some of the past names on the shows have been in there prime and some at the end of their careers but still dangerous and 75% have beat the european fighter and put on crowd pleasing displays. People go to watch heroes or legends....

not fighting now anthony kane has hurt his hand :(

Boooooooo :-(

Saiyok, Sudsakorn and Khem just humiliate farang. I feel sorry watching farang with a good 5+ kilos of weight still get toyed with by these three. It must be embarrassing.

Stlll, these are top tier international Thais worth bringing over. After 1 or 2 fights everyone in Holland would know them.

I understand you've got to sell tickets, but every Slamm show try and bring over a Top Thai in his weight category who is still young, and then you can get years of promotional use out of them once the Dutch public see how ridiculously talented they are.

Finally, please only match Thais at their natural weights. They have enough of a disadvantage having to travel and endure poor judging, so they could at least get matched at their natural weight.

Announcement: Main program: SLAMM!! VII “Holland vs Thailand”

A while ago it was announced that SLAMM!! would return to Dutch soil and as it can be expected from the organisation, they will return once again with the best that Thailand has to offer. On Sunday the 27th of May 2012 a quota of four Dutch fighters may once again try to prove themselves against the top of Thailand, on full Thai rules, five rounds of three minutes, “Knees and elbows, all the good stuff”. Six times already the audience has had the opportunity to enjoy the biggest heroes, such as Buakaw por Pramuk, Saenchai Sor Kingstar, Koaklai Kaennorasing, Saiyok Pumphangmuang, Yodsaenklai Fairtex, Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Bovy sor Udomsorn and Samranchai 96Penang. For the seventh time SLAMM!! will come out with a top line-up.

FMT 5x3 - 61 Kg Ilias el Hajoui (Team Gunyar) vs Pornsane Sitmonchai

A fight which was received very well internationally was the comeback to Europe of the absolute legend Pornsane Sitmonchai. This fighter is very popular in Thailand, spectacular and an absolute must see fighter. The opponent of Pornsane will be the talented Ilias el Hajoui from Team Gunyar who has caught some experience in fighting full Muay Thai fights in the recent past. This happened through ups and downs, a loss in England against the new sensation of Sansiprapa, but in Emmen he surprised both friend and foe by being victorious over Paowarit, who is also part of the Sansiprapa camp. SLAMM!! Now gives el Hajoui the opportunity to prove himself against a top fighter and we all have big expectations about this. Young and upcoming against the established rank.


FMT 5x3 -70 Kg Faldir Chabari (Team Beast of the East) vs Bovy Sor Udomsorn

One of the best and underestimated fighters in the Netherlands: “Fast” Faldir Chabari will fight against the Thai tank Bovy! Chabari is a multiple Dutch, European and World champion at the W.F.C.A. and has defeated many top fighters. The list is just too long: Orono, Albert Kraus, Chris van Venrooij, Omar Amrani, Anthony Kane, William Diender, Gago Drago, Kieran Keddle, Ali Gunyar and Rayen Simson just to mention a few of the names. Because of his style he is not welcome in Japan, but still an enormously good fighter. Technical wise very complete and opposite to that BOVY! “The New Rambo”, S-1 and Rajadamnern champion, with a number of 130 fights and a “stitch count” of around 250, still one of the hardest fighters of Thailand. This man simply steps forward to destroy. Nevertheless his fight against Fabio Pinca in Paris is on the SLAMM!! all-time favorite list. Although Bovy is now a bit older and also had a few losses during Shoot boxing last year, it is always a spectacle to watch him.

FMT 5x3 -72,5 Kg Nieky Holzken (Golden Glory Helmond) vs Nonsai Sor Sanyakorn

In the past four years, he fought 16 fights of which only three ended in a loss: Nieky “the Natural” Holzken! Often boring and superannuated during interviews, but he simply comes to fight and to destroy his opponent as he states himself, but he is actually a pure fighter. Holtzen has absolute KO power and has been successful in several disciplines. Also when it comes to Full Muay Thai he knows how to defend himself, Marco Pique and Ky Hollenbeck got to experience this. His opponent on the 27th of May will be the strong Thai Nonsai Sor Sanyakorn. A bit heavier for a Thai fighter than his compatriots and although he is still young, he is very experienced. Earlier he had already fought in the Netherlands against Mohamed Medhar, whom he knocked out in the fifth round. Especially in the last year he has been very active in Asia and fought against fighters such as Dzabar Askerov and Wayne “JWP” Parr.

FMT 5x3 -67 Kg Mohamed Khamal (Vos Gym/Real Fighters) vs Saiyok Pumphangmuang

The last fight of the night, the absolute hit and possibly already the Muay Thai fight of the year in the Netherlands: Mohamed Khamal vs Saiyok Pumphangmuang. What is left to say about this fight? Saiyok Pumphangmuang is the only Thai fighter who remains undefeated outside Thailand. With a number of 240 fights on his record, the current Lumpini and former Rajadamnern champion, we are speaking of one of the best Thai boxers in his weight category at this moment. This man is simply the real deal in Muay Thai”! During SLAMM!! V he made his debut on Dutch soil and defeated Fikri Tjari, who had made his comeback. Due to circumstances he had fought in the Netherlands more often, but not against the original authorized opponents. It is a public secret that some managers thought that this man was too strong, and therefore they saw substitutes such as Harry Lodewijks and Edgar N’Zunga losing without any chance of winning. During SLAMM!! VI Saiyok Pumphangmuang fought against Warren Stevelmans, but also this explosive fighter wasn’t successful in winning. During SLAMM!! VII however he will have to fight against Mohamed Khamal, who was previously known as “Mootje” Khamal, however it is stated that now he wants to go by the full name of Mohamed Khamal. The little boy has now grown into a man and his improvements are unbelievable. Whereas in 2007 we witnessed him fighting a B-fight in Osdorp, in 2009 he made a complete break-through by being victorious over Anuwat Kaewsamrit. This former fighter of the year lost on points from the upcoming Amsterdam-native, who was able to call himself the “King of Amsterdam” one year later after his memorable fight against Mosab Amrani. In that year he also became the K-1 MAX West European champion. By the end of 2011 he showed that he definitely belongs in the Muay Thai scene by defeating both the English top fighter Liam “the Hitman” Harrison from the Bad Company Gym and Michael Dicks. Supported by Ivan Hippolyte and the gentlemen of Vos Gym he will get the opportunity on the 3rd of March to fight against Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong for the Lumpini title, where after he will face the biggest challenge of his career: Saiyok Pumphangmuang!

Pictures of the last SLAMM!! (mainprogram)

MT-A-63,5Kg Mosab Amrani (Team Slamm!!) vs Bovy sor Udomsorn

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MT-A-63,5Kg Mohamed Kamal (Vos Gym) vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit

Pictures of the last SLAMM!! (mainprogram)

MT-A-63,5Kg Mohamed Kamal (Vos Gym) vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit
by Harmen Bakker

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MT-A-76Kg Khalid Bourdif (KB Arnhem) vs Yodsaenklai Fairtexby Harmen Bakker

Pictures of the last SLAMM!! (mainprogram)

MT-A-76Kg Khalid Bourdif (KB Arnhem) vs Yodsaenklai Fairtexby Harmen Bakker

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MT-A-70 kg Warren Stevelmans (Vos Gym) vs Saiyok Pumphangmuang
by Harmen Bakker

Pictures of the last SLAMM!! (mainprogram)

MT-A-70 kg Warren Stevelmans (Vos Gym) vs Saiyok Pumphangmuang
by Harmen Bakker

Pictures of the last SLAMM!! (mainprogram)

Overvieuw
by Harmen Bakker

@liam badco: Unfortunately, Anthony Kane broke his arm in his last fight and it has not healed properly, so he certainly will not fight. I had this fight (Anthony Kane vs Liam Harrison) suggested to the organization, because I think it would be a very good and hard fight for the fans to watch. Both fighters are moving forward, can properly handle Thai rules and also from a historical perspective, an Ireland vs England bout is an extra dimension for the atmosphere. I myself have high graded the English fighters, good fighters who come to fight! Hope that in the near future some good matchings between the Dutch and the Englisch fighters will be realised.

We forgot maybe one of the most important things in the announcement: the tickets can be bought online at the SLAMM!! website: http://slamm.nl/tickets.html

For the Dutch: At the Free Record Shops in Holland (more then 300 sellingpoints)

Until 31 march the special presale price: E 32.50

The Slamm!! shirts are available;

http://www.fightscene.nl/

Anthony Kane v Liam Harrison would have been an awesome fight someone get this on in the future!

Great main event!

Wasn't aware that Khamal had fought Michael Dicks.
Anyone have a video link by chance?

Maybe they will be uploaded soon. I heared some possive news regarding the MPL, we just have to wait.

We've just finised with the front of the finalflyer. What do you guys think of it?