Semmy Schilt

Semmy Schilt
Schilt in 2006
Born (1973-10-27) October 27, 1973 (age 51)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Other namesHightower[1]
Height6’11 (210.82cm)
Weight342 lb (155 kg; 24 st 6 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Super Heavyweight
StyleKarate, Kickboxing, Judo, Submission Wrestling
Fighting out ofZuidlaren, Netherlands
TeamGolden Glory
TrainerDave Jonkers
Horia Rădulescu (part-time)[2][3][4]
Rank  6th Dan Black Belt in Ashihara Karate
Certified Instructor in Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling[5]
Years active1996–2008 (MMA),
2002–2013 (Kickboxing)
Kickboxing record
Total50
Wins43
By knockout20
Losses6
By knockout2
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total41
Wins26
By knockout14
By submission10
By decision2
Losses14
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision6
Draws1
Other information
Websitesemschilt.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 31 December 2012

Sem "Semmy" Schilt[6] (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsɛmi ˈsxɪlt]; born 27 October 1973[7]) is a Dutch actor and former kickboxer, Ashihara karateka and mixed martial artist. He stands 211 cm and weighs 155 kg. Schilt holds the distinction of being the only kickboxer to have won 5 major heavyweight tournaments, being a four-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion and one time Glory Heavyweight Grand Slam Champion. He also held the K-1 Super Heavyweight Championship and the Glory Heavyweight Championship titles. 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 Grands Prix won, with four.[8]

Schilt began his professional career in 1996 as a mixed martial artist competing in Pancrase, where he is a former Openweight King Of Pancrase. He has also competed in Pride Fighting Championship and the UFC. Schilt is one of the most decorated heavyweight kickboxers in history, having won five major tournaments. He is widely regarded as one of the division's all-time greats.[9]

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  2. ^ "Fighter Dies After Golden Glory Sparring Session". Sherdog.
  3. ^ "Semmy Schilt in Romania | Respect Gym". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Horia Rădulescu îl pregăteşte pe Semmy Schilt pentru Glory Series". Luptatorii.ro. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29.
  5. ^ "IBK International Kyokushin Budokai - Blak Belts". International Kyokushin Budokai.
  6. ^ "kickboxing.nl". kickboxing.nl. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  7. ^ "K-1 OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Semmy Schilt | FIGHTERS". Archived from the original on 2011-02-26. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
  8. ^ "K-1 Official Website | セーム・シュルト | 選手データベース". Archived from the original on 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  9. ^ Dave Walsh (5 February 2020). "Semmy Schilt: The Best in the World". liverkick.com.