Gago Drago
BornGagik Arutyunyan
(1985-03-08) 8 March 1985
Verishen, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union
Native nameԳագո Դրագո
Other namesDrago
NationalityNetherlands Dutch
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAlkmaar, Netherlands
TeamLoeks Gym Alkmaar
TrainerPeter van Os
Years active2001–present
Kickboxing record
Total108
Wins76
By knockout36
Losses26
By knockout6
Draws4
No contests2
Websitewww.gagodrago.com
Last updated on: 26 April 2014

Gagik Harutyunyan (Armenian: Գագիկ Հարությունյան; born 8 March 1985), better known as Gago Drago, is an Armenian-born Dutch welterweight kickboxer from Alkmaar. He is known for his punch combinations and unpredictable kicking techniques and highly aggressive fighting style. Gago competed in K1-MAX and is trained at Loeks Gym, by Edwin van Os.[1]

Biography and career

Gago Drago was born in Verishen, Armenia on 8 March 1985. In 1989, due to the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, he moved, together with his family, to the Netherlands. At the age of 14 he started training kickboxing at Gym Alkmaar. First as a sparring partner of well-known fighters like Sahin Yakut and Dennis "Rus" Sharoykin. By the age of 20, his name Gagik Haroetjunjan, was replaced by "Gago Drago", when he was fighting his way up in the Dutch and Belgian kickboxing circuit.[2][3] Early in his career he was not allowed to travel out of the Benelux because of his visa issues. Finally in 2005 he received his Dutch citizenship and was free to fight anywhere in the world.

Drago is loved by fans of his very aggressive style, always moving forward and pressuring his opponents.[4] From 2002 to February 2006 he went four years unbeaten. This winning streak was stopped against Faldir Chahbari during a WFCA-event in Holland on 5 February 2006.

On 5 April 2006 Gago made his debut at the K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Open. In the final eliminations he fought against Danish Ole Laursen.[5][6] After a nervous start Drago gave his opponent a standing 8-count in the second round and took the three round unanimous decision, placing himself among the top 8 fighters in the K-1 MAX division.[7]

On 13 May 2006 he fought a Superfight against Ray Staring at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Amsterdam. He lost the fight on points.

Almost two months later on the 30 June 2006 Drago fought on his first K-1 World MAX Finals. In the first round he landed a knee on 2002 K-1 World MAX Champion Albert Kraus to score a knockdown and give him an eight-count. The outcome was a point-victory for Drago who advanced to the semi-finals against Buakaw Por. Pramuk. Gago got knocked down in the second round and lost by unanimous decision, ending the night for the young debutant. His opponent Buakaw Por. Pramuk went on to win the World MAX Title.[8]

Drago fought against Naoki Samukawa at the K-1 World MAX 2006 Champions' Challenge in Tokyo, Japan on 4 September 2006. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

On 3 October 2007 at the K-1 World MAX 2007 World Championship Final, Gago Drago fought the 2005 K-1 World Max Champion Andy Souwer in the tournament quarter finals and was defeated by right hook KO.[10]

Drago later entered the 2010 Enfusion Kickboxing Tournament. Drago made his way to the finals, where he fought highly regarded Muay Thai fighter Pajonsuk. Drago won the bout by unanimous decision, handing the Thai his first loss in over two years and becoming the 2010 Enfusion Kickboxing Tournament Champion.[11]

At the K-1 World MAX 2010 World Championship Tournament Final, Drago defeated rising star Mohammed Khamal in the quarter-finals, but lost to Yoshihiro Sato by decision in a competitive bout in the semi-finals. Drago stayed behind however to support his friend, Giorgio Petrosyan, who defeated Sato in the finals.[12][13]

Drago faced Batu Khasikov at Battle of Moscow 8 in Moscow on 3 November 2012 and lost via knockout in round one.[14][15]

He faced Omar Amrani at Mix Fight Gala XV in Darmstadt, Germany on 26 April 2014.[16] Drago won via TKO in round two.[17]

Titles

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record
76 Wins (36 (T)KO's, 40 decisions), 26 Losses, 4 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2014-04-26WinGermany Omar AmraniMix Fight Gala XVDarmstadt, GermanyTKO21:53
2012-11-03LossRussia Batu KhasikovBattle of Moscow 8Moscow, RussiaKO (right cross)1
2012-09-08WinSyria Baker BarakatMerseburger Fight NightMerseburg, GermanyExt. R. Decision43:00
2012-05-27LossSuriname Andy RistieK-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final 16Madrid, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-02-05LossBelarus Yuri BessmertnyThai Boxe ManiaTurin, ItalyKO (right high kick)
2011-11-06LossThailand Bovy Sor UdomsonShoot the Shooto 2011Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-09-24LossUkraine Artur KyshenkoBFN Group & Music Hall presents: It's Showtime "Fast & Furious 70MAX", Quarter-finalsBrussels, BelgiumTKO (Referee stoppage)31:03
2011-06-18LossSpain Abraham RoqueñiIt's Showtime Madrid 2011Madrid, SpainDecision (Split)33:00
2011-03-06LossUkraine Artur KyshenkoIt's Showtime Sporthallen ZuidAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (5-0)33:00
2010-12-11LossTurkey Yavuz KayabasiYiannis Evgenikos presents: It's Showtime AthensAthens, GreeceDecision (4-1)33:00
2010-11-08LossJapan Yoshihiro SatoK-1 World MAX 2010 Final, Semi-finalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-11-08WinMorocco Mohammed KhamalK-1 World MAX 2010 Final, Quarter-finalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-10-03WinSouth Korea Su Hwan LeeK-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 - Part 2Seoul, South KoreaKO (Right High Kick)22:52
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2010 Final.
2010-09-12LossMorocco Mohammed MedharFightingstars presents: It's Showtime 2010Amsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (4-1)33:00
2010-07-10WinThailand PajonsukEnfusion Kickboxing Tournament '10, FinalLisbon, PortugalDecision33:00
Wins Enfusion Kickboxing Final 4 2010 tournament title -70 kg.
2010-07-10WinEngland Rick BarnhillEnfusion Kickboxing Tournament '10, Semi-finalsLisbon, PortugalKO2
2010-05-29LossNetherlands Leroy KaestnerIt's Showtime 2010 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (4-1)33:00
2010-03-06LossPortugal José ReisGala Internacional de KickboxingAlenquer, PortugalDecision53:00
Fight was for W.F.C.A. K-1 Rules (72.5kg) World title.
2010-02-13WinJapan Yutaro YamauchiIt's Showtime 2010 PraguePrague, Czech RepublicDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-01-?WinFinland Pasi LuukkanenEnfusion Kickboxing Tournament '10, 2nd roundKoh Samui, ThailandDecision33:00
Qualifies for Enfusion Kickboxing Tournament, Semi-finals.
2010-01-?WinPortugal Bruno de CarvalhoEnfusion Kickboxing Tournament '10, 1st roundKoh Samui, ThailandDecision33:00
2009-11-20LossSweden Marcus ÖbergK-1 Rumble of the Kings 2009 in StockholmStockholm, SwedenDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-10-26WinJapan Taishin KohiruimakiK-1 World MAX 2009 Final, Super FightYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-08-29WinRomania Barnabas SzücsIt's Showtime 2009 BudapestBudapest, HungaryExt.R TKO (Ref. stop/gave up)40:46
2009-07-13LossJapan Yuya YamamotoK-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Fails to qualify for the K-1 World MAX 2009 Final although will be invited to take part in a Super Fight.
2009-05-16WinNetherlands William DienderIt's Showtime 2009 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doc. stop/cut)3
2009-04-21WinJapan Yoshihiro SatoK-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16Fukuoka, JapanExt. R. Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8.
2009-02-08LossTurkey Murat DirekçiFights at the Border presents: It's Showtime 2009Antwerp, BelgiumTKO (Referee stoppage)12:23
Fight was for vacant It's Showtime 70MAX World title.
2008-11-29LossMorocco Chahid Oulad El HadjIt's Showtime 2008 EindhovenEindhoven, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2008-09-06WinUnited States James MartinezIt's Showtime 2008 AlkmaarAlkmaar, NetherlandsKO (Right high kick)12:03
2008-07-07LossJapan MasatoK-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World MAX 2008 Final.
2008-05-31LossNetherlands William DienderBeast of the EastZutphen, NetherlandsKO (Right hook)21:26
2008-04-26WinSouth Africa Warren StevelmansK-1 World GP 2008 in AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Majority)33:00
2008-04-09WinNorthern Mariana Islands GoriK-1 World MAX 2008 Final 16Hiroshima, JapanKO (Left hook)32:56
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8.
2008-03-15DrawMorocco Chahid Oulad El HadjIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy 2008, Super Fight's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsDecision draw53:00
2008-01-29WinPortugal Luis ReisKickboxing Champions LeagueLisboa, PortugalDecision (Split)33:00
2007-11-30WinPortugal Arnaldo SilvaKickboxing Cup 2007Lisboa, PortugalDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-10-03LossNetherlands Andy SouwerK-1 World MAX 2007 Final, Quarter-finalsTokyo, JapanKO (Right hook)21:43
2007-06-28LossGreece Mike ZambidisK-1 World MAX 2007 World Tournament Final EliminationTokyo, JapanExt. R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Despite losing his fight Drago will be invited to K-1 World MAX 2007 Final.
2007-06-02WinAlgeria Ait NaceurGentleman GalaTilburg, NetherlandsTKO (Corner stoppage)31:05
2007-04-04WinJapan Yutaro YamauchiK-1 World MAX 2007 World Elite ShowcaseYokohama, JapanTKO (Corner stoppage)31:50
2007-02-25WinEngland Rick BarnhillIt's Showtime Trophy 2007 - Manchester, Super FightAltrincham, UKKO (Knee strike)31:26
2007-02-04WinNetherlands Ray StaringIt's Showtime Trophy 2007 - Zwolle, Super FightZwolle, NetherlandsKO (Left high kick)41:34
2006-12-03WinAfghanistan Bejan AhmediIt's Showtime 2006 AlkmaarAlkmaar, NetherlandsKO (Punches)1
2006-09-23WinMorocco Kamal ChabraniIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Final 2006, Super FightRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Ref Stoppage, 3 Knockdowns)12:58
2006-09-04WinJapan Naoki SamukawaK-1 World MAX 2006 Champions' ChallengeTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-06-30LossThailand Buakaw Por. PramukK-1 World MAX 2006 Final, Semi-finalsYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-06-30WinNetherlands Albert KrausK-1 World MAX 2006 Final, Quarter-finalsYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-05-13LossNetherlands Ray StaringK-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-04-05WinPhilippines Ole LaursenK-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament OpenTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2006 Final.
2006-02-04LossMorocco Faldir ChahbariWFCA GalaRoosendaal, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-12-18WinFinland Pasi LuukkanenIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Prague, Super FightPrague, Czech RepublicKO (Punches)21:20
2005-12-10WinBelgium Jan de KeyzerFights at The Border 4Lommel, BelgiumKO (Left high kick)2
2005-10-30WinNetherlands Franklin SemeralIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Alkmaar, Super FightAlkmaar, NetherlandsKO (Right uppercut)1
2005-10-02WinNetherlands Jerry MorrisIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Tilburg, Super FightTilburg, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-06-12WinTurkey Murat DirekçiIt's Showtime 2005 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-04-23WinBelgium Abdoul ToureGala in MaldegemMaldegem, BelgiumKO1
2005-03-19WinTurkey Ali GunyarGentleman's Promotion GalaTilburg, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor stoppage)2
2005-02-19WinBelgium Jan van DenderenTest of Talents GalaMortsel, BelgiumDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2004-11-27WinBelgium Yassin PeriquetTest of Talents Gala "Battle at The Coast"Mortsel, BelgiumTKO (Doctor stoppage)
2004-10-10WinEgypt Amir Zeyada2 Hot 2 HandleRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2004-05-20WinCroatia Stjepan VeselicIt's Showtime 2004 AmsterdamNetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2004-03-20WinThailand KonoratWPKL Muay Thai Champions League XIIRotterdam, NetherlandsKO
2004-02-21WinBelgium Marijn GeuensTest of Talent Reloaded IIIMortsel, BelgiumKO (Liver punch)3
Retains WMTC European title.
2004-01-25WinTurkey Ali GunyarThaiboxing & Freefight event in AlkmaarAlkmaar, NetherlandsTKO2
2004-01-21WinBelgium Marijn GeuensFights at The Border IIILommel, BelgiumKO3
Wins WMTC European title.
2003-11-30DrawCape Verde Alviar LimaKillerdome IVAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision draw53:00
2003-09-28WinBelgium Mohamed OualiWPKL Muay Thai Champions League XIRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor stoppage)4
2003-06-14WinGermany Rene MüllerK-1 Germany 2003Bergheim, GermanyKO (Knee strike)1
2003-06-08WinSuriname Imro MainIt's Showtime 2003 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2003-04-06WinCroatia Stjepan VeselicK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary HollandNetherlandsKO (Right knee strike)32:40
2003-02-15WinFrance Nadier LarechtXena Sport Victory Or Hell 8Amsterdam, NetherlandsKO2
2002-11-30WinSpain Rafi ZouheirWPKL Muay Thai Champions League VIIIRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Corner stoppage)41:03
2002-11-24WinTurkey Murat KumasXena Sport Victory Or HellNetherlandsKO (High kick)1
2002-10-27LossNetherlands William DienderBeast of The EastArnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2002-09-29WinNetherlands Chris van VenrooijIt's Showtime – As Usual / Battle TimeHaarlem, NetherlandsTKO (Corner stoppage)41:28
2002-07-07WinSuriname Marco PiqueBad Boys Day part. 1Utrecht, NetherlandsKO (Right high kick)4
2002-05-25WinBelgium Ludo LasseuThaiboxing GalaDeurne, BelgiumTKO (Corner stoppage)2
Wins Benelux Muaythai title.
2002-04-21WinSuriname Marco PiqueXena Sport Victory Or Hell 7NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2002-01-26WinNetherlands Chris van VenrooijGym Alkmaar Fight GalaAlkmaar, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2001-12-02WinMorocco Youssef AkhnikhMTBN Fight Gala in Sporthal HoltenMarum, NetherlandsTKO
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Over ons | Gym Alkmaar, boksen & kickboksen".
  2. ↑ "Interview with Gago Drago". Bloodyknux.com. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  3. ↑ Trefeu, Serge (2010). "GAGO DRAGO (HOLLAND)". Siam Fight Mag. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  4. ↑ "Marcus Öberg vs Gago Drago". Rumble Of The Kings. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  5. ↑ Hirata, Shu (18 March 2006). "K-1 World MAX – 04/05/2006: 'Four More Opening Round Match-ups!'". ADCC NEWS. Retrieved 18 March 2006.
  6. ↑ Peligro, Kid (3 April 2006). "K-1 World Max 2006 Final Elimination Press Conference". ADCC NEWS. Retrieved 3 April 2006.
  7. ↑ Peligro, Kid (5 April 2006). "Champions Prevail at K-1 World Max '06 Final Elimination". ADCC NEWS. Retrieved 5 April 2006.
  8. ↑ Peligro, Kid (1 July 2006). "K-1: Buakaw Best in World Max Final!". ADCC NEWS. Retrieved 1 July 2006.
  9. ↑ DiPietro, Monty (4 September 2006). "– K-1 WORLD MAX CHAMPIONS' CHALLENGE". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 4 September 2006.
  10. ↑ Archived October 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ↑ "HyeFighter Gago Drago Is Crowned Enfusion Champion". HyeFighters. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  12. ↑ Smith, Michael David (3 October 2010). "K-1 MAX: Giorgio Petrosyan, Gago Drago Advance to Final 8". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
  13. ↑ Herbertson, Daniel (8 November 2010). "Giorgio Petrosyan Dominates K-1 World Max GP". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 8 November 2010.
  14. ↑ Batu Khasikov returns on Saturday, also against Gago Drago in November
  15. ↑ Batu Khasikov Destroys Gago Drago With First Round KO
  16. ↑ Mix Fight Gala XV set for April 26th in Germany, Rico Verhoeven to make Pro Boxing debut Archived 2014-04-19 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ↑ "Mix Fight Gala XV". Muaythaitv. 26 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.