Amir Zeyada
Born (1984-02-15) February 15, 1984
Other namesThe Sphinx
NationalityEgypt Egyptian
Netherlands Dutch
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st)
DivisionCruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Super Middleweight
Middleweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamChakuriki Gym
TrainerThom Harinck
Kickboxing record
Total73
Wins51
By knockout20
Losses20
By knockout7
Draws2
Last updated on: November 12, 2011

Amir "The Sphinx" Zeyada (born February 15, 1984) is an Egyptian-Dutch cruiserweight Muay Thai kickboxer currently fighting out of the Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he is trained by Thom Harinck. He is a former Dutch national champion who originally started fighting as a middleweight. Zeyada holds two notable knockout victories over the highly rated Tyrone Spong. He’s the former runner up for the showtime belt.

Biography/Career

Amir started off fighting at C and B-Klass level in the Netherlands. He got his first major victory when he faced fellow prospect (and future multiple world champion) Tyrone Spong in 2002, defeating the young Spong in somewhat bizarre fashion, with Spong knocking himself out after slamming Zeyada to the floor after a clinch.[1] In 2005 Amir would win his first title, defeating Abder Bechiri in Zaandam to win the World Kickboxing Network (W.K.N.) Dutch title by knockout in the first round.[2]

As Dutch champion, Zeyada was signed to the newly created SuperLeague, a European-based promotion which aimed to bring highly competitive fights to the continent, potentially rivaling K-1, which would give Amir the chance to fight some of the top kickboxers in the world.[3] He won his first match with the organization outclassing French champion Karim Aliouane on his debut at SuperLeague Portugal 2005 to win via decision.[4] Despite the promising opening, Zeyada would have limited success within SuperLeague, finishing with a losing record of two wins and three defeats by the time of the organizations demise in 2006.[5]

After the demise of SuperLeague, Amir made his debut with the blossoming It's Showtime organization at the start of 2007, taking part in an eight-man preliminary tournament in Zwolle, where he made the semi-finals only to lose to eventual winner Karapet Papijan.[6] The next month he had a long-awaited rematch against Tyrone Spong at a Rings event in Utrecht. Amir had defeated Spong back in 2002 at B-Klass level but Spong was now far more experienced fighter, and a European and world champion to boot. Tyrone dominated Amir for the first two rounds of their match getting a knockdown in the second and being far the superior fighter. However, Amir came back in the third knocking Spong down with a huge left hand and swarmed the pre-match favourite, knocking him down again en route to a TKO victory.[7]

Since the second Spong victory Amir's career has failed to really take off, losing a Dutch title fight on his K-1 debut and making an unsuccessful bid for the World Full Contact Association (W.F.C.A.) European title against holder Imro Main in 2008[8] as he has moved up through the divisions. In 2010 he had a shot at the vacant E.M.T.A. European title, losing to Murthel Groenhart by TKO.[9] In 2011 he had arguably his biggest fight to date, showing great heart but ultimately coming up short in a five round battle against Sahak Parparyan for the vacant It's Showtime 85MAX world title.

He lost to Bogdan Stoica by first round knockout at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2013 in Giurgiu, Romania on October 12.[10][11][12]

Titles

  • 2005 World Kickboxing Network Dutch national champion

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record
51 Wins (20 (T)KOs), 20 Losses, 2 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2013-10-12LossRomania Bogdan StoicaSUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2013Giurgiu, RomaniaKO (left hook)1
2011-11-12WinSpain Moises RuibalStreet Culture, Fight Club Group & Canary Kickboxing Federation presents: It’s Showtime 53Tenerife, SpainTKO (referee stoppage)32:53
2011-05-21LossArmenia Sahak ParparyanFightclub presents: It's Showtime 2011Amsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Majority)53:00
Fight was for vacant It's Showtime 85MAX world title -85 kg.
2011-02-3WinMexico Hector OrtizSpanish CombateSpainKO21:33
2010-10-11WinSpain Alejandro PuyolSpanish Kickboxing FederationSpain Decision33:00
2010-08-5WinNetherlands Niko VerhoevenAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO22:21
2010-06-10WinNetherlands Cas JansenAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsKo11:44
2010-04-15WinNetherlands James De LightAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO31:44
2010-02-27LossSuriname Murthel GroenhartAmsterdam Fight Club 3Amsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doc Stop/Cut)1
Fight was for vacant E.M.T.A. K-1 rules European title -76 kg.
2010-01-09LossNetherlands Sem BraanRing Sensation Championship: Uprising 12Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2009-10-25LossMorocco L'houcine OuzgniTop Team Beverwijk GalaBeverwijk, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2009-05-31LossMorocco Khalid BourdifAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2009-04-11WinNetherlands Jamie de VriesAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2009-03-01LossMorocco Khalid ChabraniK-1 World MAX 2009 Europe, Title FightUtrecht, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Fight was for vacant N.K.B.B. Dutch title -76 kg.
2009WinUnited States Elijah WilliamsAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2009WinCanada Sammy BatesAmsterdam Combat LeagueAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2008LossNetherlands Sem BraanIt's Showtime Reality Show '08, Semi-finalKoh Samui, ThailandDecision33:00
2008WinPortugal Florin VintillaIt's Showtime Reality Show '08, Semi-finalKoh Samui, ThailandDecision33:00
2008WinMorocco Issaoui HalimIt's Showtime Reality Show '08, Semi-finalKoh Samui, ThailandDecision33:00
2008-07-05LossSuriname Imro MainAmsterdam Fight ClubAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Knees)2
Fight was for Main's W.F.C.A. light heavyweight European title -79.38 kg.
2007-06-02LossTurkey Yücel FidanGentleman Fight Night TilburgTilburg, NetherlandsKO (Punches)5
2007-04-29LossThailand PajonsukBeatdown GalaAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2007-03-25WinSuriname Tyrone SpongRings Gala, VechtsenbanenUtrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Ref Stop/Punches)31:49
2007-02-02WinArmenia Karapet PapijanIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Zwolle, Semi-finalZwolle, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2007-02-02WinNetherlands Ruben van der GiessenIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Zwolle, Quarter-finalZwolle, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2006-05-13LossPortugal José ReisSuperLeague Elimination 2006, Semi-finalVienna, AustriaDecision33:00
2006-05-13WinMorocco Hamid BoujaoubSuperLeague Elimination 2006, Quarter-finalVienna, AustriaTKO (Corner Stop/Leg Injury)23:00
2006-03-11LossNew Zealand Jordan TaiSuperLeague Apocalypse 2006Paris, FranceTKO (Ref Stop/Punches)2
2006-01-28LossHungary István TóthSuperLeague Hungary 2006Budapest, HungaryDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-12-11LossSuriname Imro MainRings Fight Gala, Semi-finalUtrecht, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2005-11-19WinFrance Karim AliouaneSuperLeague Portugal 2005Carcavelos, PortugalDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-06-26WinMorocco Abder BechiriDay of the PantherZaandam, NetherlandsKO1
Wins W.K.N. Dutch national title.
2005-04-03LossSuriname Rayen SimsonRings Muay Thai GalaUtrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Corner Stop/Towel)5
2005-2-3WinFrance Juan BenoitAmsterdam Fight NightNetherlands(KO)10:11
2004-12-12WinNetherlands Melvin RozenbladFree Fight Event XXUtrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Low Kicks)2
2004-10-10LossArmenia Gago Drago2 Hot 2 HandleRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2004-8-1WinItaly Silvio CacciatoreAmsterdam Fight NightNetherlands(KO)10:20
2004-06-?DrawMorocco Youssef AknikhNetherlandsDecision Draw53:00
2004-04-04LossNetherlands Benito CaupainRings Gala UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsKO (Left Hook)5
2003WinNetherlands Van DirkAFC Pro/ Amateur NetherlandsKO12:52
2003-11-30WinNetherlands Cedric BacunaKillerdome IVAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Ref Stop/2 Knockdowns)1
2003-02-02WinNetherlands Melvin RozenbladKillerdome IIAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Right Punch)2
2002-06-21WinMorocco Karim El AssatiZonnehuis GalaAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Low kick)4
2002-05-19WinSuriname Tyrone SpongItai-Te Promotions, Thaiboksgala Predators IIIAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Slam)40:47
2001-12-2WinNetherlands Melvin VriesAmsterdam Street Combat 3Amsterdam, NetherlandsKO31:00
2001WinNetherlands Van Der JansenAmsterdam Street Combat 2Amsterdam, NetherlandsTKO22:00
2001WinCanada Steve ParkerAmsterdam Street CombatAmsterdam, NetherlandsDECISION33:00
2001WinSlovenia Juan NovakAFC Pro/ Amateur NetherlandsKO3N&A
2001WinAustralia Tai WhittakerAFC Pro/ Amateur NetherlandsKO21:20
2001WinEngland Cedric BatesAC NetherlandsKO32:40
2001WinItaly Marlon VettoriFN NetherlandsSplit Decision33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ↑ "amir versus tyrone #1 (Fight Video)". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  2. ↑ "Amir Zeyada become Dutch Champion - Chakuriki Pancration". pancration.net. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  3. ↑ "AMIR ZEYADA IN SUPERLEAQUE (Dutch language - also mentions early career fights)". www.kickbox.nl. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  4. ↑ "Battlefield Portugal was paved with Land Mines! (Fight Report)". www.superleague.tv. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  5. ↑ "Superleague Fighter details - Amir ZEYADA". www.superleague.tv. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  6. ↑ "Photo Report: It's Showtime Trophy 02/02/2007 Zwolle (Dutch Language)". www.mixfight.nl. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  7. ↑ "for Tyrone spong fans - Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums". www.sherdog.net. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  8. ↑ "Amir Zeyada vs Imro Main (European title fight - Dutch language)". www.kickbox.nl. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  9. ↑ "a.s. Zondag Murthel Groenhart vs Amir Zeyada (Dutch language)". www.mixfight.nl. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  10. ↑ SUPERKOMBAT WGP IV in Giurgiu Card Announced
  11. ↑ Super Kombat Giurgiu set for October 12 Archived 2013-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ Weekend Results: SuperKombat WGP Giurgiu
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