Mohammed Boutasaa

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Mohammed Boutasaa (Berber : ⵎⵓⵃⴰⵎⴻⴷ ⴱⵓⵜⴰⵙⴰⵄ), born 4 August 1999, is a Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division.

Mohammed Boutassaa
Boutasaa in April 2020
Born (1999-08-04) August 4, 1999 (age 25)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Other namesToo Sharp
NationalityDutch
Moroccan
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight70.0 kg (154.3 lb; 11.02 st)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamTeam Bennasser Southpaw Gym
TrainerMohamed Bennasser
Years active2017 - present
Kickboxing record
Total18
Wins16
By knockout4
Losses2
By knockout0

As of June 2022 he was the #8 ranked Lightweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press.[1]

Biography and career

Mohammed Boutasaa grew up in the city of Amsterdam-Oost, in the Transvaalbuurt district. He is from Nador, he was born into a Moroccan family from the Rif mountains, more preciously from the Amazigh tribe of Aït Saïd, established in the province of Driouch.[2] At the age of ten, he began training under Mohamed Ben Nasser.

Enfusion

Boutasaa made his professional debut against Ahmad Chikh Mousa at Enfusion Talents 41 on November 11, 2017. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Boutasaa amassed a 9–0 record during the next two years, with two stoppage victories, before challenging for the Enfusion title.[3]

Boutasaa faced Khalid Elmoukadam for the vacant Enfusion 67 kg World Championship at Enfusion #96 on February 29, 2020.[4] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[5]

After capturing the vacant title, Boutasaa was booked to face Angelo Volpe in a non-title bout at Enfusion #99 on October 17, 2020. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[6][7]

Boutasaa faced Youssef El Haji in a non-title bout at Enfusion #103 on October 23, 2021, following a year-long absence from the sport. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]

Boutassa faced Patryk Radoń in another non-title bout at Enfusion #104 on November 12, 2021.[9] He won the fight by a second-round stoppage, flooring Radoń with a left hook.[10]

ONE Championship

On March 31, 2022, ONE Championship announced that they had signed Boutasaa.[11] Boutasaa made his promotional debut against the former Glory Lightweight Champion and Kunlun Fight 70kg World Max Tournament Champion Davit Kiria at ONE 157 on May 20, 2022.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]

Boutasaa is scheduled to face the former Glory and Kunlun Fight lightweight champion Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong at ONE on Prime Video 3 on October 21, 2022.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Boutassa faced Mohammad Siasarani at ONE Friday Fights 18 on May 26, 2023.[16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17]

Boutassa faced Furkan Karabag at ONE Friday Fights 35 on September 29, 2023.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

On October 23, 2024, Boutassa announced he was leaving ONE Championship.[20]

Personal life

Mohammed Boutasaa speaks Dutch language and the Rifians Tamazight language: Tarifit. He is fluent in English language.

Titles and accomplishments

Fight record

Professional Kickboxing record
16 Wins (4 (T)KO's), 2 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2024-02-09 Win   Dmitry Changelia ONE Friday Fights 51, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2023-09-29 Win   Furkan Karabag ONE Friday Fights 35, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-05-26 Loss   Mohammad Siasarani ONE Friday Fights 18 Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2022-10-22 Loss   Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong ONE on Prime Video 3 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2022-05-20 Win   Davit Kiria ONE 157 Kallang, Singapore Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2021-11-12 Win   Patryk Radoń Enfusion #104 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KO (Left hook) 2
2021-10-23 Win   Youssef El Haji Enfusion #103 Wuppertal, Germany Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-10-17 Win   Angelo Volpe Enfusion #99 Wuppertal, Germany TKO (Referee stoppage) 3 2:48
2020-02-29 Win   Khalid El Moukadam Enfusion #96 Eindhoven, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the Enfusion 67 kg World Championship.
2019-11-02 Win   Ilias Zouggary Enfusion #90 Antwerp, Belgium KO (Right High Kick) 1 0:30
2019-06-30 Win   Ahmad Chikh Mousa Mano a Mano - Return Of The King Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-06-08 Win   Kristian Malocaj Enfusion #85 Groningen, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-02-23 Win   Bahez Khoshnaw Enfusion #79 Eindhoven, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-11-17 Win   Shamil Uvaysov Enfusion #74 Groningen, Netherlands TKO (Low kick) 3 1:21
2018-05-12 Win   Kevin Henneken Enfusion #67 The Hague, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-04-14 Win   Faouzi el Kandousi Bari Gym Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-03-09 Win   Islem Hamech Enfusion Talents 47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-11-11 Win   Ahmad Chikh Mousa Enfusion Talents 41 Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2016-04-09 Win Hafiz Ashikali Bari Gym Kickboks Event 13 Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands Decision 3 2:00
2016-02-07 Win Hamza Hazzar Buurthuis Transvaal Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision 3 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ^ Aittama, Zach. "COMBAT PRESS KICKBOXING RANKINGS: JUNE 2022". combatpress.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. ^ Oussama Zidouhia, « Mohammed Boutasaa, interview », Al Bayane, 19 mai 2022
  3. ^ Richards, Vince (5 May 2022). ""What do you want?" - Mohammed Boutasaa releases hype video ahead of his ONE debut". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Mohammed Boutasaa verloor nooit een kickbokspartij en heeft wereldtitel in zicht". sportnieuws.nl. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Kickbokser Boutasaa pakt wereldtitel". nhnieuws.nl. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Boutasaa Defeats Volpe at Enfusion #99". kickboxingz.com. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  7. ^ Redazione. "Enfusion 99 emette verdetti amari per la kickboxing italiana". fight.theshieldofwrestling.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  8. ^ Dziubicki, Daniel (24 October 2021). "Boutasaa nie zachwycił przed Radoniem, Jermaine Puljhun nowym mistrzem na Enfusion 103 (WYNIKI)". madfight.pl. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  9. ^ Hałada, Rafał (6 November 2021). "Dwóch reprezentantów Polski wystąpi na gali Enfusion 104 w Abu Dhabi". polski-sport.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  10. ^ Dziubicki, Daniel (13 November 2021). "Patryk Radoń znokautowany na Enfusion 104 w Abu Dhabi (WYNIKI) (WIDEO)". madfight.pl. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  11. ^ Furness, Jay (31 March 2022). "Unbeaten kickboxing star Mohammed Boutasaa signs with ONE Super Series". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  12. ^ News (3 May 2022). "Davit Kiria faces Mohammed Boutasaa at ONE 157". asianmma.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ Wheaton, Timothy (21 May 2022). ""It feels amazing, it's like a dream come true" - Mohammed Boutasaa dominates in ONE Championship kickboxing debut". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  14. ^ Pico, Borna (2 October 2022). "Sitthichai takes on undefeated Mohammed Boutasaa, Dutch legend Nieky Holzken vs. Murtazev set for Oct. 21". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  15. ^ van Dinter, Sean (22 October 2022). "Ongeslagen Mohammed Boutasaa loopt tegen verlies aan! Misser [Video]". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  16. ^ Kuhl, Dan (16 May 2023). "Mohammed Boutasaa To Face Mohammed Siasarani At One Friday Fights 18". combatpress.com. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  17. ^ Ketel, Harry (26 May 2023). "Topkickbokser Boutasaa ten onder tegen 'stalen kin' Siasarani in ware ringoorlog". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Mohammed Boutasaa in actie tijdens ONE Friday Fights 35 op 29 september 2023". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). 24 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  19. ^ "🎥 Mohammed Boutasaa doorbreekt verliesreeks met winst op Furkan Karabag in Thailand". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  20. ^ "Topkickboser Boutasaa stopt bij ONE Championship: 'Slaat andere weg in'". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  21. ^ "Enfusion: 2019 Award Winners Announced". kickboxingz.com. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2022.