Ramon Dekkers (born 1969) is a Dutch former professional kickboxer who was famous for being an eight times Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion. From Breda, Netherlands. He was the most famous foreign kickboxer in Thailand in the 1990s. He was also the first foreigner to be bestowed the "Muay Thai Fighter of the Year" award.

Biography

Youth

Dekkers began learning martial arts for the first time at age 12, when he studied Judo for a few months. He then started training in Boxing for a year. After that, Dekkers started practicing Muay Thai under his stepfather and coach, Cor Hammers. He was awarded his first title at age 18, when he won the Dutch National Championship on November 15, 1987.

Fight history (partial)

Rankisoen (15 November 1987) Kevin Morris (14 April 1988) Mungkordum Sitchang (12 February 1989) Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth (18 February 1990) Issara Sakkreerin (27 November 1990) Boon Chai (18 December 1990) Orono Por Muang-Ubol (1991) Saengtiennoi Sor. Rungrot 'The Deadly Kisser' (22 March 1991) (3 September 1991) Coban 'the Crusher' Lookchaomaesithong (21 April 1991) (6 August 1991) (28 February 1992) Sakmongkol Sitthichok (26 November 1991) Joel Cezar (1991) Gilbert Ballantine (1992) Joe Prestia (1992) Chanoi (1993) Decharwin (1993) Taro Minato (2 June 1995) Hector Pena (15 October 1995) Jomhod Kiatisak (1996) Fernando Caelos (16 March 1996) Gerald Mamedeus (1997) Raven Simson (1997) Richard Nam (27 February 1998) Hiroshi Yoshitaka (26 April 1998) Takayuki Kohiruimaki (25 December 1999) Akeomi Nitta (1 November 2000) Marino Deflorin (18 March 2001) Duane 'Bang' Ludwig (20 July 2005).

MMA

In 2005, Dekkers was challenged to fight in K-1 HERO'S, under Mixed Martial Arts rules. He fought the popular Japanese fighter Genki Sudo but lost by a heel-hook submission in the first round.