Thian de Vries

Thian Kellen de Vries (born 26 April 2001) is a Dutch professional kickboxer. He is the current Colosseum Tournament World Light Heavyweight Champion.

Thian de Vries
BornThian Kellen de Vries
(2001-04-26) April 26, 2001
Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands
Other namesTarzan
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (200 lb; 14 st)
DivisionCruiserweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOostburg, Zeeland
TeamLuc Verheije Fight Club
TrainerLuc Verheije
Kickboxing record
Total22
Wins22
By knockout20
Losses0
Draws0

As of November 2023, he is ranked as the #8 light-heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kick.[1]

Career

A long-time resident of his hometown of Oostburg, from the province of Zeeland, De Vries started kickboxing at the age of 17 at Luc Verheije Fight Club in Aardenburg as a way to control his temper. There he trains under former champion Luc Verheije.[2]

De Vries made his debut for the Enfusion promotion on June 10, 2023 at Enfusion 123. He defeated Chahid Chaquibi by technical knockout in the second round with low kicks.[3]

On June 30, 2023, De Vries travelled to Romania to face Vasile Amariței for the Colosseum Tournament inaugural Light Heavyweght title. He won the fight by knockout in the second round with a spinning back fist.[4]

On October 17, 2023 De Vries headlined a co-promoted event by Enfusion and Battle Arena in Waregem Belgium. He defeated Leo Jefferson by first round technical knockout.[5]

De Vries was scheduled to face Nikita Kozlov on October 28, 2023, at RCC Fair Fight in Yekaterinburg, Russia.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]

De Vries faced Daniel Vítovec at 8TKO #6 in Alkmaar, Netherlands for the inaugural Enfusion Cruiserweight (-88kg) title. He won the fight by first round knockout with a flying knee.[8]

De Vries faced Vasile Amariței at Colosseum Tournament 41 on December 8, 2023. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[9]

De Vries faced Jesse Astill at an Alpha Fight Series "Australia vs The World" event on February 16, 2024.[10] He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[11] De Vries fought again only a week later on February 24, 2024, at Battle Arena in Zwevegem, Belgium where he knocked out Lionel Bady in the first round.[12]

De Vries faced Nabil el Ayyadi for the vacant Enfusion World Light Heavyweight Championship at Enfusion 157 on May 18, 2024. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[13]

De Vries faced Yuri Ceita at Elite Combat League II in Germany on June 15, 2024. He won the fight by technical knockout 52 seconds into the bout.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing
  • Kickboxing Romania Awards
    • 2023 Foreign Fighter of the Year[15]

Kickboxing record
kickboxing record
22 Wins (20 (T)KOs), 0 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2024-07-15 YuyaSpirits of Legend vol.1Chiba, Japan
2024-06-15Win Yuri CeitaElite Combat League IIÜbach-Palenberg, GermanyTKO (Referee stoppage)10:52
2024-05-18Win Nabil el AyyadiEnfusion 157Dordrecht, NetherlandsTKO (4 knockdowns/Low kicks)2
Wins the vacant Enfusion World Light Heavyweight Championship.
2024-04-06NC Jente Nnamadim8TKO #9Zeeland, NetherlandsNo contest (llegal elbow)
For the Enfusion World Middleweight Championship and defending the Enfusion World Cruiserweight Championship.
2024-02-24Win Lionel BadyBattle ArenaZwevegem, BelgiumKO (Right hook)1
2024-02-16Win Jesse AstillAFS: Australia vs The WorldDubai, UAETKO (4 Knockdowns)2
2023-12-08Win Vasile AmarițeiColosseum Tournament 41Ploiești, RomaniaKO (punches)11:10
2023-11-25Win Daniel Vítovec8TKO #6Alkmaar, NetherlandsKO (Flying knee)1
Wins the inaugural Enfusion World Cruiserweight Championship.
2023-10-28Win Nikita KozlovRCC Fair Fight 23Yekaterinburg, RussiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2023-10-07Win Léo JeffersonEnfusion 125Waregem, BelgiumTKO (referee stoppage)11:25
2023-06-30Win Vasile AmarițeiColosseum Tournament 39Suceava, RomaniaKO (spinning back fist)21:22
Won the inaugural Colosseum Tournament World Light Heavyweight Championship.
2023-06-10Win Chahid ChaquibiEnfusion 123Alkmaar, NetherlandsKO (low kick)12:51
2023-04-22WinNetherlandsKO (Right cross)1
2023-03-10Win Selim DumanBattle Arena, FinalZwevegem, BelgiumTKO (Corner stoppage/punches)1
2023-03-10Win Adrien AttiaBattle Arena, SemifinalsZwevegem, BelgiumKO (Right cross)11:33
B-class debut.
2022-12-11WinNetherlandsTKO (3 Knockdowns)1
2022-10-15Win Ismael HasiniGolden Event 2Würselen, GermanyKO (High kick)10:15
2022-10-01Win Hilaie BahjjaBattle ArenaWaregem, BelgiumKO (Right cross)2
2022-06-11Win Ramzi OuladFightnight Top ActionTurnhout, BelgiumKO (High kick)1
2021-10-02Win Zeyd AlbayrakBattle ArenaWaregem, BelgiumKO (Right cross)10:35
2021-08-22Win Irving OlenskyWFL Competition Round 3The Hague, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)32:00
2021-07-18Win Jan Willem HieleAkira FCThe Hague, NetherlandsKO (Spinning back kick)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. "Rankings November 2023". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  2. "'Eten, slapen, werken en trainen', is dé routine voor kickbokser Thian (21) om wereldkampioen te worden". omroepzeeland.nl. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  3. Collet, Bjarne. "8TKO Final 8 -70 KG Results: Matthew Daalman Retains His Bantamweight Title Against Muhammed Simsek". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  4. Emmerink, Ron. "Kickbokser Thian de Vries slaat Roemeen spectaculair knock-out en claimt titel". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  5. "Kickbokser Thian de Vries heeft zijn tweede zege bij Enfusion al na één ronde binnen". ad.nl. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  6. van der Hooft, Barry. "Kickbokser Thian de Vries vecht in Rusland". pzc.nl. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  7. "Zeeuwse (t)rots in de branding Thian de Vries verslaat ook Russische wereldtopper". omroepzeeland.nl. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  8. van der Hooft, Barry. "Kickbokser Thian 'Tarzan' de Vries heeft eerste wereldtitel binnen: 'Dit is pas het begin'". ad.nl. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  9. "Kickbokser De Vries slaat Roemeense revanchepoging razendsnel af". www.omroepzeeland.nl (in Dutch). 9 December 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  10. Emmerink, Ron (20 January 2024). "Kickboks sensatie Thian de Vries: 'klaar om rivaal te slopen in Dubai'". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  11. Emmerink, Ron (16 February 2024). "Knock-out sensatie in Dubai: Thian de Vries stuurt rivaal naar dromenland". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  12. "Thian de Vries rekent snel af met Bady in Zwevegem". omroepzeeland.n. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. "Thian de Vries wint tweede wereldtitel bij kickboksorganisatie Enfusion". www.omroepzeeland.nl (in Dutch). 18 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  14. van Vliet, Roeland. "Thian de Vries slaat tegenstander knock-out binnen 1 minuut". bndestem.nl. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  15. "NL Topkickboksers winnaars op Kickboxing Romania Awards 2023: 'Bekijk alle resultaten'" (in Dutch). vechtsportinfo.nl. 3 January 2023.
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