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Post by K1power on May 1, 2024 18:22:26 GMT 1
Laidouni has stated he'd like to fight Cookie a couple of times now. Looks like it may happen.
Could be a good fight for both.
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Post by Fox on May 2, 2024 6:22:36 GMT 1
I could see it going well for Sofian. Btw anyone got vids of the quarter finals yet?
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Post by K1power on May 2, 2024 7:02:53 GMT 1
Glory has posted most of them, except Khachab vs. Adegbuyi which probably was the least interesting one to begin with: Edit: ..and it was just added  |
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Post by Shadess on May 2, 2024 21:25:19 GMT 1
Glory seems to have gotten a loan, no idea how big, but they filed some documents listing the content of their video library etc. 299 pages of stuff. Glory got another "loan". So definitely just Andurand funding Glory. No amount in the paperwork this time either. Didn't know it was just 5mil. If that's the case, then yea not enough for 2023 if the old Glory losses are anything to go by and if they planned to hold more events next year. ...but if the last loan was actually 5mil, Glory would have very roughly halved their losses compared to how they ran pre-covid. They used to burn through about 10mil per year, depending on the year. Looks like they did their yearly funding thing again. Different company this time around, but it's got Rudmann as a director so assuming it's Andurand again. And then that company is owned by a company based in the Cayman Islands. Glory was all pretty based in the UK, now if things go to shit think the chain probably ends in Cayman Islands. |
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Post by Fox on May 3, 2024 2:57:08 GMT 1
Wow, I was starting to get hopeful about Laiduni but he looked like an amateur in there. Seriously its surprising he has more than 15 pro fights. How did he ever beat Benny? You would think with a Muay Thai background he would be comfortable in short range but instead he looked like a wet noodle in there. At this point I'm pretty confident Iraj Azizpour is the best HW nak muay which is kinda sad.
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Post by K1power on May 3, 2024 7:04:49 GMT 1
I don't think Laidouni's fight with Rico is representative of what he can do. He said in his post-fight interview that he gave Rico too much respect which seems accurate.
I still think he did okay considering the massive difference in high-level experience. Rico picked him knowing full well he'd get an easier fight than he would against Levi or Bahram.
As for Azizpour, he looked terrible in his most recent fight with Kryklia as well, however he also holds a win over him and other legit names.
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Post by K1power on May 3, 2024 11:55:04 GMT 1
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Post by K1power on May 4, 2024 7:36:29 GMT 1
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Post by K1power on May 4, 2024 16:08:22 GMT 1
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Post by Fox on May 4, 2024 20:04:44 GMT 1
Rungrawee vs Shumarov was a pretty even fight.
Menshikov should be pissed because everyone seems to get a bonus for a KO not sure why he didnt. Especially since it was a come from behind win with an excellent gameplan. Easily the HL of the event.
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Post by K1power on May 6, 2024 7:55:57 GMT 1
Looks like Amansio Paraschiv defeated Chris Wunn by TKO at Fight Clubbing 35 in Italy last weekend. |
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Post by K1power on May 6, 2024 8:00:42 GMT 1
Happening this Weekend: Friday- ONE Friday Fights 62Looks like Jimmy Vienot is fighting, haven't heard from him in a while. |
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Post by larsenator on May 6, 2024 10:12:35 GMT 1
I did an interview with him right before I quit working for FIGHT SPORTS, and it was supposed to be published on Beyondkick. It never was.
I can copy/paste it here, if you guys are interested?
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Post by K1power on May 6, 2024 10:14:44 GMT 1
Absolutely.
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Post by larsenator on May 6, 2024 10:27:01 GMT 1
This interview was conducted in September 2022, and was never published.
Exclusive Interview: Jimmy Vienot
Exclusive: Meet Seven-Time World Champion Jimmy Vienot
France has produced a lot of world class Muay Thai fighters, and even Thailand stadium champions. Jimmy Vienot is one of those fighters, and he recently signed with ONE Championship where he is tearing up the Muay Thai Featherweight division.
Born in 1995, Jimmy Vienot has amassed an incredible fight record of 52 wins (14 KO), 22 losses and one No Contest – as a professional fighter. He has captured the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium title, the WBC Muay Thai and WMC world titles and numerous IFMA titles in Muay Thai.
But the legendary French fighter now has his sight locked and loaded on two specific belts, before he wants to fully focus on dominating in a completely other sport.
Mr. Vienot sat down with Thomas Larsen of Beyond Kickboxing and talked about what motivates and drives him, how his training regimen looks like and much more.
Larsen: Right Jimmy, could you please introduce yourself to the readers of Beyond Kickboxing?
Vienot: sure. I’m Jimmy Vienot, a professional fighter for 10 years now. I come from Montpellier in France and am single.
When I train in France my camp is Star Boxing: I’ve had the same coach since the
beginning (ten years), but since May 2022 we train at the Commando Group in Abu Dhabi.
When I don’t practice my sport, I have a normal life like any man at my age. I enjoy my life with my
family and my friends, they are very important to me.
I don’t work: Muay Thai is all my life since I’m a professional fighter.
I’ve got a very good relationship with my fans. They are very important to me with all of their support. I will always tell them “Thank you.”
Larsen: Awesome.
France has produced a lot of world class and even Thailand stadium champions. What is the secret
to the French success, and how did it all start for you?
Vienot: For the French who practice my sport, they can practice in France or in Thailand. But it’s two different approaches.
In France it’s technical and intense. In Thailand we work more the body hardness with a long
training session. So I can say it’s good for a Muay Thai fighter to do both.
I think the French are very motivated to have success in Muay Thai. It’s their strength.
I always was a fan of fighter movies. Ever since I was little child, I’ve always been a fighter: at school, in
the street, with my friends. So my parents decided to direct me towards the fight sports. I started
with judo, and when I was 13 years old I started in Muay Thai.
Larsen: Judo? I didn’t know that! Cool.
What kind of disciplines do you practice these days? I know you fought in MMA not so long ago?
Vienot: I’m practising Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA. The Muay is my favourite sport, and for two years now, I’ve been practising MMA.
I’m number one in Muay Thai, and Kickboxing is a variant of that style, so I want to become a world champion in both sports.
And MMA is the fight sport which is most famous, and with the most money. So, like for Muay Thai, I want to become the best fighter in MMA in the future. I’m a very ambitious person.
Larsen: A real warrior - I like that.
What does your friends and family think about your chosen career?
Vienot: they are so proud! My parents and my little sister always support me. They are essential in my life.
Larsen: that’s great. Family support can be a major driving force.
What does a regular week for you look like? Training wise.
Vienot: I practice twice a day: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. In the morning we work on my physical
condition, and in the afternoon we work specifically on Muay Thai. Always with my coach Dédé, the big boss, as he is nicknamed.
As I said I recently moved to Abu Dhabi, and we practice at the Commando Group gym, which is a group of fighters. My last week of preparation before a fight is at the Venum Training Camp in Pattaya, Thailand.
Larsen: fantastic.
You’ve got a LOT of world titles and championship belts already! What goals do you have for the near future in the sport?
Vienot: not to sound arrogant, but in Muay Thai I’ve already won everything - I only need one title : the ONE Championship world title, so I obviously want that.
When I’ve captured the ONE Championship Muay Thai title, I want all the titles in Kickboxing and MMA in the ONE Championship.
I want to give everything to win and to keep these titles for some time, and then I want to go to the UFC.
Larsen: you’re setting the bar high! Awesome.
What are the biggest achievements in Muay Thai you’ve experienced so far?
Vienot: my best experience in this sport so far is my world championship title, when I was only 21 years old against Jose Neto of Brazil. It was a fight in Bangkok in front of the king of Thailand for his birthday party.
Larsen: yeah that must have been totally wicked, ha ha.
How do you actually feel, when you win a fight, and what goes through your mind, when you lose?
Vienot: sometimes after a fight I am satisfied with myself, but I cannot wait to achieve the next goal.
When I loose it motivates me to work even harder for my next fight.
Larsen: right.
Have you thought about what you want to do when you retire from fighting?
Vienot: yes, I have actually. I want to become an actor. It’s my second dream ever since I was a little boy.
Larsen: I see. Having goals are great.
Vienot it has been an honour. Is there anything you’d like to say to the readers of Beyond Kickboxing,
the fans around the world and maybe to your future opponents?
Vienot: I would like to thank everyone for the support. It’s very important to me. I love to get in touch with all my fans.
And for people who don’t know me, you can discover me on my social media accounts:
Facebook : Jimmy Vienot
Instagram : jimmy_vienot
TikTok : jimmy_vienot
Snap : jimmyv-34
YouTube : Jimmy Vienot Officiel
Larsen: awesome Jimmy. On behalf of everybody at Beyond Kickboxing I’d like to wish you all the best with all of your goals.
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