Daniel Forsberg

Daniel Forsberg
Born (1992-01-01) 1 January 1992 (age 32)
Turku, Finland
Other namesThe Finnisher
NationalityFinish
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb; 13 st 8 lb)
StyleKickboxing
Muay Thai
Fighting out ofTurku, Finland
TeamTurku Muay Thai
Years active2008-present
Kickboxing record
Total24
Wins18
By knockout5
Losses6
By knockout2

Daniel Forsberg (born 1 January 1992) is a Finnish Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the current KOK Middleweight Champion. In July and August 2021, Combat Press ranked him as the #10 middleweight in the world.[1][2]

Martial arts career

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Forsberg was scheduled to fight veteran Jiri Zak at Gibu Fight Night 2 on 5 December 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[3]

Forsberg was scheduled to face Lukáš Dvořák at Heroes Gate 16 on 13 March 2016. Dvořák won the bout by split decision.[4]

Forsberg took part in a King of Kings Middleweight tournament, held at KOK 45 on October 26, 2018. Forsberg won the semifinal match against Karolis Liukatis by unanimous decision. Advancing to the tournament finals, he faced Ali Al Ameri. Al Ameri won the final by a second-round knockout, landing a well placed knee 25 seconds into the round.[5]

Forsberg was scheduled to face Tomas Steponkevicius at KOK Hero's Series in Vilnius on 16 March 2019. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[6]

Forsberg was scheduled to face Yuri Orlov at Mõisaküla Fight 3 on 3 August 2018.[7] He won the fight by an extra round unanimous decision.[8]

Forsberg was scheduled to fight Hendrik Themas at FIGHTLAND 2018 on 8 December 2018. He won the fight by majority decision.[9]

Forsberg was scheduled to face Raimonds Aukstikalnis at KOK World GP in Riga 2018 on 26 October 2018. He won the fight by split decision.[10]

Forsberg fought a rematch with Raimonds Aukstikalnis at KOK World GP in Helsinki 2019 on 17 May 2019, for the KOK Middleweight title.[11] Forsberg was more convincing in their second meeting, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Forsberg was scheduled to make his first title defense against Jurijs Orlovs at KOK 81: World Series on 26 October 2019. He successfully defended the title through a third-round technical knockout, due to a doctor stoppage.[13] The bout ended because of a broken nose suffered by Orlovs from an accidental headbutt.[14]

Forsberg challenged Chip Moraza-Pollard for the Lion Fight 160 lbs title at Lion Fight 61 on 11 January 2020.[15] Moraza-Pollard won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 46-49, 46-49, 46-49.[16]

Forsberg was scheduled to make his second title defense against Dawid Mirkowski at KOK 83 on 29 February 2020. He later withdrew from the bout due to illness.[17]

Forsberg took part in the Leveli Fight Night openweight tournament on 29 May 2021, being scheduled to face Uku Jürjendal in the semifinals. Although he came into the bout as a favorite, Forsberg struggled to achieve any headway against a larger opponent. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

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Professional

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  • King of Kings
    • KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) Championship
      • One successful title defense

Amateur

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Fight record

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Kickboxing record
18 Wins (5 (T)KO's), 6 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2023-03-25 Loss Poland Jakub Szmajda Krwawy Sport 6 Włocławek, Poland TKO (Leg injury) 1
For the Hardcore Division 100 kg title.
2021-12-20 Loss Russia Aleksei Dimitriev Leveli Fight Night 2: Christmas Mayhem Espoo, Finland Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2021-05-29 Loss Estonia Uku Jürjendal Leveli Fight Night, Tournament Semifinal Espoo, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-01-11 Loss United States Chip Moraza-Pollard Lion Fight 61 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
For the Lion Fight Cruiserweight (-84 kg) title.
2019-10-26 Win Latvia Yuri Orlov KOK 81: World Series Riga, Latvia TKO (Doctor stoppage) 3 3:00
Defends the KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) title.
2019-05-17 Win Latvia Raimonds Aukstikalnis KOK World GP in Helsinki 2019 Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the KOK Middleweight (-85 kg) title.
2019-03-16 Win Lithuania Tomas Steponkevicius KOK Hero's Series in Vilnius Vilnius, Lithuania KO 3
2018-12-08 Win Estonia Hendrik Themas FIGHTLAND 2018 Keila, Estonia Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2018-10-26 Win Latvia Raimonds Aukstikalnis KOK World GP in Riga 2018 Riga, Latvia Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2018-08-03 Win Latvia Yuri Orlov Mõisaküla Fight 3 Mõisaküla, Estonia Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-03-17 Loss Spain Ali El Ameri KOK 45, Middleweight Tournament Final Vilnius, Lithuania KO (Knee) 2 0:25
2017-03-17 Win Lithuania Karolis Liukatis KOK 45, Middleweight Tournament Semifinal Vilnius, Lithuania Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-03-13 Loss Czech Republic Lukáš Dvořák Heroes Gate 16 Prague, Czech Republic Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2016-02-20 Win Denmark Kim Nielsen Siam Warriors III Copenhagen, Denmark KO (Body shot) 1
2015-12-05 Win Czech Republic Jiri Zak Gibu Fight Night 2 Prague, Czech Republic Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2015-09-26 Win Sweden Jafar Mukri Promotion Showdown vol. 2 Turku, Finland KO (Left straight) 2
2014-11-07 Win Lithuania Mantas Stankis Best Fight Klaipėda, Lithuania Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-08-11 Win United Kingdom Liam Walsh FKB 7 Helsinki,Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-07-23 Win New Zealand Danny Ulberg FKB 6 Helsinki,Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-03-07 Win Finland Johan Verta Finnish Power Helsinki,Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-02-01 Win United Kingdom Christian Tate FMT: Secret Combo Helsinki,Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2013-12-08 Win Finland Joaquin Peterson FKBF: New Lions Helsinki,Finland TKO 1
Amateur Kickboxing and Muay Thai record (Incomplete)
36 Wins (6 (T) KO's), 14 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2018-05-14 Loss Turkey Ali Dogan 2018 IFMA World Championship, Tournament Quarterfinal Cancun, Mexico Decision 3 2:00
2018-05-12 Win Spain Victor Monfort Fernandez 2018 IFMA World Championship, Tournament First Round Cancun, Mexico Decision 3 2:00
2018-03-13 Win Finland Antti Ikonen Finnish Muay Thai Championship Joensuu, Finland Decision 3 2:00
Wins the 2018 Finnish National Muay Thai Championship.
2015-04-26 Win Finland Olli Leppänen Finnish Kickboxing Championship Finland Decision 3 2:00
2015-02-15 Win Finland Jussi Pirttikangas Finnish Muay Thai Championship Cancun, Mexico Decision 3 2:00
Wins the 2015 Finnish National Muay Thai Championship.
2015-11-14 Win Finland Joakim Siljuberg Nordic Muay Thai Championships Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2015-05-16 Win Russia Nadir Iskhakov Fight Promotion Showdown Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2015-02-13 Win Finland Jussi Pirttikangas Finnish Muay Thai Championship Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-05-01 Loss Turkey Aygun Mehmet World Championship in Malaysia Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2014-01-17 Win Finland Johan Vänttinen Finnish Championship 2014 Helsinki, Finland WO
2013-10-26 Win Finland Rickard Pettersson Lucky Punch Helsinki, Finland TKO 1
2013-09-14 Win Finland Mikko Soikkeli Turku Fight 5 Helsinki, Finland TKO 4
2013-07-28 Win Finland Bruno Sabtis Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2013-04-06 Win Finland Jani Toivonen Fight For Glory Helsinki, Finland TKO 5
2013-03-16 Win Finland Panu Korpivaara Finnish Championship Finals 2013 Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2013-03-02 Win Finland Mikko Soikkeli Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2012-02-09 Win Finland Timo Suhonen Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2012-11-24 Loss Finland Yassin Bensenouci Nordic Championship Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 4 2:00
2012-06-09 Win Finland Aldo Reinla Helsinki, Finland TKO 5
2012-05-26 Win Finland Juha Vanhalakka Helsinki, Finland TKO 4
2012-03-17 Win Finland Aldo Reinla Combat Academy of Finland Fight Event Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 4 2:00
2011-09-24 Loss Finland Petter Wallin Battle of Botnia 4 Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 4 2:00
2011-07-30 Loss Finland Filipia Kulawinski Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 4 2:00
2011-04-17 Win Finland Jones Hassandor 2011 Finnish Championships, Tournament Semifinals Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
Wins the 2011 Finnish Championships (-81 kg) Bronze Medal.
2011-04-16 Win Finland Artem Semen 2011 Finnish Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2011-04-16 Win Finland Deni Denisenko 2011 Finnish Championships, First Round Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2011-04-09 Loss Finland Ville Aalto Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2011-01-29 Loss Finland Panu Korpivaara Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 5 2:00
2010-12-04 Win Finland Olli Leppänen Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2010-11-27 Win Finland Jarno Laitinen Turku Fight Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2010-10-23 Win Finland Panu Korpivaara Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 5 2:00
2010-04-17 Win Finland Jani Majander Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 4 2:00
2010-04-03 Win Finland Janne Ollonen Turku Fight Resurrection Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2010-02-06 Loss Finland Jani Toivonen Helsinki, Finland TKO 2
2009-12-12 Loss Finland Simo Ukkonen Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 5 2:00
2009-11-21 Win Greece Nikolaos Dimitriadis Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2009-10-24 Win Finland Jussi Pirttikangas Finnish Youth Championship 2009 Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2009-05-23 Win Finland Simo Ukkonen Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 4 2:00
2009-03-28 Win Finland Tatu Verta Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 4 2:00
2009-01-31 Win Finland Jouni Ahonen Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2008-12-13 Loss Finland Janne Herpola Helsinki Thaiboxing Club Fight Event Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2008-11-08 Win Finland Pekka Österberg Finnish Championship Qualifiers Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 3 2:00
2008-05-24 Loss Finland Mikko Tirronen Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 3 2:00
2008-04-12 Loss Finland Oskar Gruner Combat Academy of Finland Fight Event Helsinki, Finland Decision (Split) 3 2:00
2008-02-16 Win Finland Johan Korlin Finnish Championship Qualifiers Helsinki, Finland Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Aittama, Zach. "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: September 2021". combatpress.com. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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  5. ^ Fight Sports (19 March 2017). "Maslobojev Def. Bridgewater, El Ameri Wins GP". fightsports.tv. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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