The Legend of Ramon Dekkers
Summary
TLDRRamon 'The Diamond' Dekkers, a Dutch kickboxer, revolutionized combat sports by defeating top Muay Thai fighters in their homeland. At 20, he stunned the Lumpini Stadium champion, Nankbon. Despite an initial loss to the formidable Colburn, 'The Crusher', Dekkers avenged this with a strategic victory, marking the first time a Western fighter conquered a Thai champion in their prime stadium. This triumph elevated Muay Thai globally, and Dekkers was honored as an ambassador for foreign fighters in Thailand. His legacy in combat sports remains indelible.
Takeaways
- 🥊 Ramon Dekkers, known as 'The Diamond,' was a groundbreaking figure in the world of kickboxing and combat sports, inspiring future generations with his achievements.
- 🏆 At the young age of 20, Dekkers defeated the Lumpini Stadium champion, showcasing the power of Dutch kickboxing and earning international recognition.
- 🌍 Dekkers' victory in Amsterdam was significant as it was a world title event where elite Muay Thai fighters demonstrated their prowess.
- 💥 Dekkers' fighting style was characterized by relentless pressure, giving his opponents no room to breathe or think, aiming to knock them out.
- 🔄 His innovative approach to switching stances during fights, though risky, demonstrated his adaptability and skill in the ring.
- 🤼♂️ Dekkers faced many challenges, including a rematch against the formidable Colburn, known as 'The Crusher,' who had a reputation for his granite build and powerful left hand counter.
- 🇹🇭 His first match against Colburn ended in defeat due to the latter's legendary left hand counter, which capitalized on Dekkers' stance-switching strategy.
- 🥇 In their second match, Dekkers adjusted his strategy, staying in an orthodox stance and patiently waiting for Colburn, leading to a historic victory.
- 🎉 Dekkers' win over Colburn was the first time a Western fighter had defeated a Lumpini champion in their home stadium, a monumental achievement for the sport.
- 🌐 This iconic fight brought Muay Thai to the international stage and had a profound influence on Western combat sports.
- 🤝 Before his passing, the Thai royal family honored Dekkers as an ambassador for foreign fighters in Thailand, acknowledging his contributions to the sport.
- 📚 The script serves as a reminder of the legend of Ramon 'The Diamond' Dekkers, encouraging viewers to explore more about the golden era of Muay Thai fighters and their impact on the sport.
Q & A
Who is Ramon 'The Diamond' Dekkers and what did he achieve in the world of Muay Thai?
-Ramon 'The Diamond' Dekkers was a Dutch kickboxer who became a legend in the world of Muay Thai by challenging and defeating some of the best fighters under their own rules on their own turf. His achievements inspired future generations of strikers in all combat sports.
At what age did Ramon Dekkers knock down the reigning Lumpini Stadium champion?
-Ramon Dekkers was only 20 years old when he knocked down the reigning Lumpini Stadium champion.
What significant event happened in Amsterdam that involved Ramon Dekkers?
-Ramon Dekkers went to Amsterdam for a world title fight, which was a place where elite Muay Thai fighters went abroad to prove their dominance.
What was unique about Ramon Dekkers' fighting style that made him stand out?
-Ramon Dekkers had a unique fighting style where he gave his opponents no room to breathe, move, or think, constantly pressuring them and trying to knock them out.
Who was Corbin, and how did he fight?
-Corbin, also known as 'The Crusher', was a two-time Lumpini Stadium champion known for his granite build and thunderous power. He often stalked down his opponents and countered their right hand with his famous left hand.
What was the outcome of the first match between Dekkers and Corbin?
-In the first match between Dekkers and Corbin, which took place in France, Corbin won using a powerful left hand counter that utilized the momentum of Dekkers' own attacks.
How did Ramon Dekkers' fighting style evolve after his first fight with Corbin?
-After his first fight with Corbin, Ramon Dekkers stopped switching stances and focused on staying in an orthodox stance, which allowed him to better predict and counter Corbin's attacks.
What was the significance of the second fight between Dekkers and Corbin at the Lumpini Stadium?
-The second fight between Dekkers and Corbin at the Lumpini Stadium was significant because it was the first time a Western fighter had defeated a Thai champion in their most prestigious stadium, bringing Muay Thai to the international stage.
How did Ramon Dekkers' victory over Corbin influence the sport of Muay Thai?
-Ramon Dekkers' victory over Corbin deeply influenced the West in all major combat sports and helped bring Muay Thai to the international stage.
What honor did the Thai royal family bestow upon Ramon Dekkers before his passing?
-Before his passing, the Thai royal family appointed Ramon Dekkers as the ambassador of all foreign fighters in Thailand, thanking him for his contributions to the sport.
Who is the narrator of the video script and what is the purpose of the video?
-The narrator of the video script is Laurence Kenshin, and the purpose of the video is to provide a legendary feature on Ramon Dekkers and his impact on combat sports.
Outlines
🥊 The Rise of Ramon Dekkers: Dutch Kickboxing Legend
Ramon Dekkers, a Dutch kickboxer, revolutionized the world of combat sports in the 1990s. At the young age of 20, he became the first Western fighter to defeat a Lumpini Stadium champion in Thailand, inspiring future generations of strikers. Dekkers' aggressive and relentless fighting style earned him fame and respect, as well as a target on his back in Thailand. His battles against the Thai elite, including a rematch with the formidable 'Crusher' Corbin, showcased his adaptability and prowess. Despite facing adversity and controversial decisions, Dekkers' legacy as a combat sports icon was solidified by his victories and influence on the sport.
🏆 Ramon Dekkers' Iconic Rematch with Corbin
The second paragraph delves into the iconic rematch between Ramon Dekkers and the formidable Thai champion, Corbin. After an initial loss due to Corbin's powerful left-hand counter, Dekkers returned with a strategic change in tactics. He abandoned stance-switching and focused on using his lead hand to predict and counter Corbin's attacks. In a dramatic turn of events, Dekkers managed to land a decisive uppercut and left hook, showcasing his ferocity and skill. This victory not only marked the first time a Western fighter had defeated a Lumpini champion in their home stadium but also brought Muay Thai to the international stage. Dekkers was later honored by the Thai royal family for his contributions to the sport, and his legacy as a combat sports legend endures.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Muay Thai
💡Ramon Dekkers
💡Lumpini Stadium
💡Dutch Kickboxing
💡Colburn
💡Switch Stances
💡Counter
💡National Pride
💡Ambassador
💡Golden Era
💡Striking
Highlights
Ramon Dekkers, known as 'The Diamond,' inspired a generation of strikers in combat sports.
At 20 years old, Dekkers knocked down the reigning Lumpini Stadium champion, Nankbon.
Dekkers went to Amsterdam for a world title, showcasing Dutch kickboxing's prowess.
His undeniable presence in fights, giving opponents no room to breathe or think.
Dekkers became a celebrity and a target in Thailand after his victory.
His next challenge was against Colburn, the 'Crusher,' known for his granite build and power.
Colburn was a two-time Lumpini Stadium champion with devastating power in both hands.
In their first match, Dekkers switched stances, opening himself up to risks.
Colburn's legendary left hand defeated Dekkers in their first encounter.
Dekkers continued to fight in Thailand's Lumpini Stadium against the best Thai fighters.
Despite not dominating, Dekkers often lost decisions due to judging and scoring.
Colburn was matched against Dekkers again at the Lumpini Stadium.
Dekkers stayed orthodox, launching powerful right side attacks in their second fight.
Dekkers used lead hand fights to predict and set up his own counterattacks.
In their rematch, Dekkers borrowed momentum from Colburn's left hand counter to defeat him.
Dekkers became the first Western fighter to defeat a Thai champion in Lumpini Stadium.
His win brought Muay Thai to the international stage and influenced Western combat sports.
The Thai royal family appointed Dekkers as the ambassador of all foreign fighters in Thailand.
Ramon 'The Diamond' Dekkers is remembered as a legend who changed combat sports.
Transcripts
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this man's brutally beautiful striking
inspired the world he challenged some of
the best muay thai fighters
under their own rules on their own turf
he achieved something that no one else
ever had achieved at that time
and in doing so he inspired future
generations of strikers in
all combat sports his name
ramon diamond deckers
in 1990 deckers was only 20 years old
when he knocked down the reigning
lumpini stadium champion
nankbon was highly regarded and he went
to amsterdam for a world title
this was where elite muay thai fighters
went abroad to prove their dominance
but in this nationally televised bout in
thailand
ramon dekkers showcased why so many
people fear dutch kickboxing
against all fighters deck has always had
an
undeniable presence if you watch some of
his bouts you will see what we are
talking about here
he gives them no room to breathe to move
to even think
he is going to be in their face the
whole fight trying to knock them out
with this victory deck has become a
celebrity as well as a target in
thailand
this led to a chain of fights against
thailand's most
elite his next great challenge would be
colburn
a man they called the crusher due to his
granite build and thunderous power
colburn was a two-time lumpini stadium
champion
and like deckers he had devastating
power in both hands
corbin had a monster of a left hand
counter
he would often stalk down his opponent
and invite them to throw a right hand
immediately after his opponent had
thrown coburn would reply with his
famous left
and have his opponents dropping like
flies
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in the first match between decker's and
corbin which took place in france
dekker's came out switching stances
deckers would hit
out of the southpaw and orthodox starts
but in doing so
opening himself up for more risks this
is especially dangerous to do against
the southport
in both stances of the switch hitter the
southpaw
is far more experienced in facing them
than the switch hitter
offensively the constant start switches
come at the cost of the ability to find
timing and rhythm
and like so many fighters before him
deckers fell
victim to the legendary left hand of
colburn
colburn had absorbed and braced decker's
powerful body shot
and when deckers was coming in with a
signature left hook
colburn came in with a powerful left
hand counter
of his own the timing of coleman's
counter
allowed him to borrow the momentum of
decker's own power
and use it against him with this win
colburn restored thailand's national
pride
after the fight with colburn deck has
continued to fight in thailand's
prestigious lumpini stadium
he was matched with thailand's very best
during the golden era of muay thai
the people in thailand watched decker's
fast and exciting style with ore
while wanting their own tie fighters to
prove that they could knock him out
but no one could deckers would defeat
many muay thai champions but also
lose several decisions with any fight
that he did not dominate
the judging and scoring favored against
him
even though many speculators believe he
should have won
these bouts with the thais not being
able to put deckers away
they matched colburn against him and
this time it was at the limpini stadium
the knockout artist was a heavy
favourite to win this iconic fight
and when this event took place the
streets of thailand were
empty with everyone tuning in with this
match televised in both europe and
asia national pride was on the line for
each fighter
at the time colburn had never been
knocked out and was considered
one of the very best knockout artists
but this time deckers no longer switched
stances
he stayed an orthodox dance and launched
his powerful right side attacks
and patiently waited for colburn to come
towards him instead of pressuring
forward
deckers used the lead hand fight to
better predict koban's attacks
better setting up his own rear hand
strikes and his own counter attacks were
also finding his rhythm
and timing like a replay of the last
fight but with a different
outcome they enter a battle of left
hooks again
deckers fakes a right body shot only to
come in with an uppercut and in
combination with his own
money shot left hook this time it was
him who borrowed the momentum of
coleman's left hand counter against
himself
dekker's had wobbled him and like a lion
hunting his wounded prey
deckers went for the finish unleashing a
set of flurries that he is so
famous for with no one having knocked
out cobin before
he was notoriously hard to finish but
deckers was too ferocious
even when coburn was dropping to the
floor he picked him up and kneed him
kobun was out on his feet when dekker's
backed off the corner
colgan stayed there and still displayed
tremendous heart by fighting back
but heart just wasn't enough and the
referee came
in to start counting cobin
in what would be the final exchange of
the bout deckers launched an overhand
elbow against coleman's
overhand left immediately after landing
the elbow
deckers again landed his left hook
followed by a right hand
as coburn bounced back off the ropes and
finished the fight
it just cannot be overstated how iconic
this was
it was the very first time that a
western fighter had eaten a tight
champion
in their most prestigious stadium this
win brought muay thai to the
international stage
deeply influencing the west in all major
combat sports
right before his passing the royal
family of thailand would appoint him as
the ambassador of all foreign fighters
in thailand
thanking him for his contributions to
the sport
there's heroes and then there are
legends heroes get remembered
but legends never die ramon the diamond
deckers
forever changed the landscape of combat
sports
and we should all do our parts to
remember this legend
if you enjoyed this legendary feature of
ramon please do
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this is nice very nice
very special moment
no i cannot describe it but it's very
special believe me
i don't know what to say exactly you
know
but this moment this day was worth
25 years of fighting and
it's good this is a special uh
very special thing for me so i won't
regret all those
injuries i had and everything so this
makes it better
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