![]() ![]() In Traditional Muay Thai the lead leg is light. This is the hallmark of Dutch Kickboxing or “Dutch Style”. What made Bas Rutten’s fighting style so memorable was his ability to absorb damage and return strikes in devastating nature. Strictly in kickboxing Bas had 16 fights, he won 14 of them and all by knockout. What about the Name Bas Rutten? Bas is a multiple time world champion. Thai boxing is only watched by fans that are in the know, so maybe the name Ramon Dekkers does not ring a bell. His style was ironically Dutch, Hard and fast. Dekker is known as the man who went to Thailand to face their champions. Dekker not only competed in Muay Thai competition, He dominated with his different style. ![]() Ramon Dekkers known in the ring as “The Diamond Dutchman” was the first big star in Thailand. Never heard of Dutch kickboxing before, That is not a surprise although the names that have represented Dutch Kickboxing are legendary. The other being Dutch hailing from its home in the Netherlands. Both identified from their country of origin. In the world of Kickboxing there are only two styles that truly matter.
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