Ramon Dekker - The Most Dangerous Muay Thai Fighter

Ramon Dekkers is a skilled fighter with powerful punches and kicks, and has a tendency to go head-to-head with his opponents, which makes him a favorite with muay thai fight fans. Today we are going to see the most iconic fights of "Diamant”. Let's honor the memory of an outstanding athlete. Let’s do not hesitate and get started.
#mma #muaythai

[@tomcharles2987]

"Anytime. Anywhere." seems to describe Dekkers well. This guy would march right into a ring, in your country, with a stadium filled with all your fans. And he didn't care.

[@marc2638]

To be honest no fighter should care about any of that,,,, care about the fight and fight alone

[@lumpinee1099]

That s not true. He refused to fight Coban with elbows for their last fights.

[@lumpinee1099]

A légend, but he wasn't so good. He lost his fights vs élite thaï fighters. Look at against Sakmongkol, he wasn't at the same level (the thaï was only 18). But because of him, After him, thaïs learned hand boxing.

[@dajakbrasco7632]

@@lumpinee1099 When you wrote: He wasn't so good". I stopped reading.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@dajakbrasco7632 He wasnt. Face it. You guys know little about muay thai and are just overhyping him bc he's yt and claiming he was always robbed (excuses) bc it hurt your egos

[@kucan8748]

I'm Thai. I watched him every match when I was young. He is a true legend recognized by Thai boxing fans.

[@henriveenstra1003]

Thank you from the netherlands

[@peetanke]

Thank you from the Netherlands 🙏🏼😁

[@JeseSavignon]

My favorite muay thai fighter of all time. He fought like a demon from hell. If he could feel pain he never showed it, if he could feel fear he didn't show it and even in defeat he was victorious. This man lives even after death, a fighter and a legend in every possible way, a true warrior that didn't know the meaning of defeat. May your name live forever champion!!

[@hoaxbusterhodler9676]

Awesome description ;)

[@giorgiogandolfo4191]

This resumes not only his career but his life as well. Best comment ever.

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

❤👏👏

[@blinky6667]

When a athlete is soo obscenely good, and he knows it, all fights are essentially in his control - no anger towards opponents, because there is no environment variable that should effect him.

[@EricvanDorp007]

Awesome!

[@eyessee3962]

Ramon dekkers is still a hero in holland. Willpower,stamina,technical,hardness,speed ,dicipline and being a person that respect the sport is why he is for me a great fighter

[@shirleyvdschoor2237]

Idd en zou wel willen weten hoe hij nu is en terugblikt naar die tijd

[@eyessee3962]

@@shirleyvdschoor2237 hij leeft niet meer shirley

[@bonnobomonkey]

never heard of him, but im glad i found out about him tonight

[@waso778]

​@bonnobomonkeyreally? 😅😅😅

[@1stBowman]

His stamina was incredible. The technique was also exceptional. I was born in Australia but spent all but 3 months of my first eleven years living in Holland. I always barrack for the Dutchman when it comes to combat sports.

[@Transcendence-u2q]

A legend and an Icon that will never be forgotten..

[@garymartin557]

too true

[@xijinping9576]

People throw "legend" around so casually these days smh

[@pgroenable]

@@xijinping9576 U mad Asioon?

[@greengrowlocks566]

He lost 20% of matches over his entire career. His largest win streak was only 5. I wonder if his popularity is because of his skin color in a primarily Asian sport? He looks like a great fighter but he doesn't stand out that much to me. Not like the other Muai Thai legends that have amazing footage to back up their credibility.

[@MusMasi]

damn he passed? :(

[@herlysarmiento9863]

A true pioneer muay thai fighter who suffer the racism of the thai judges( this is a word I dont use lightly since I am latino, but it is beyond doubt here) . Great talent that I never heard of. As a Buakaw fan, I applaud Ramon's amazing talent and discipline! Thank you for sharing this video.

[@EbonyPope]

Goes to show also that with equally good fighters the winner is usually the one who's better at boxing. Legs are much slower to throw and Muay Thai fighter usually neglect their boxing skills and rely too much on their legs.

[@14daroad]

I wouldn't call it racism, I would call it bias, Thais are very proud of their martial art, anyone not being Thai would have had a hard time winning in their own country, especially at that time. I agree with the rest of your comment. I am also a huge Buakaw fan.

[@keyx]

I'm a huge Ramon Dekkers fan. But Thai scoring is different. Kicks and knees score more points than punches. Thats why he lost.

[@r6guy]

@@keyx this 100% people in the comment section not understanding how muay thai scoring works.

[@gregkeller80]

Not racism. All sports are rigged. Even your kids sports! That’s why some kids with real talent are always put on lower teams and not favored. They want kids that can be controlled.

[@ChrisAbbott]

His leg kicks were insane and he could box. True Legend

[@attila2946]

His boxing is still the best, the Thai people had so many problems with it.

[@rewind12354]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s Mate, he would have smashed you in, be quiet.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@attila2946 Please, his boxing was nullified easily. Sangtiennoi and kiatadisak made him look like an amateur. And the Thais were producing boxing champions before Dekkers 💀 After muay thai, western boxing was the most popular at Lumpinee before Dekkers. You dont know what youre talking about

[@scarzandy436]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s yes but he beat Coban on Thailand granted coban knocked dekkers out in Europe

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@scarzandy436 So effing what? Beating one fighter doesnt mean youre automatically a GOAT. Just because Andy Ruiz beat Anthony Joshua doesnt mean he's in the same leagues as Lewis, Tyson, Holyfield, etc.

[@paulcollier421]

I knew him personally, he was a great man and a good friend. Rest in peace my brother 💔💔💔love and respect always from Big p. Xxx

[@danny9905]

Gecondoleerd, hij was vast een bijzonder persoon in het dagelijks leven.

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Sorry for your loss mate. I haven’t lost anyone too close to me yet so I don’t know the feeling. I’m not looking forward to the day I get that phone call tho

[@danny9905]

@@Iswhatitisssss First one is always shit. The more it happens the more you know how to deal with it, still hard ofcourse.

[@Iswhatitisssss]

@@danny9905 for sure mate. Make the most of it eh.

[@dekejustice]

You were a very lucky man to know and had befriended such a legendary fighter!

[@Sven_Goris]

During the 90's, Ramon Dekkers was the most famous foreign fighter in Thailand and the first "farang" with a ranking at the Lumpinee stadium in Bangkok. A true Legend and an ambassador for the sport!!! "Rest In Peace, The diamond is 4ever!"

[@jamespatagueule4599]

Hum... Dida Diafat ?

[@richarddebruijn9260]

He still is

[@rawbbingmysellph7464]

Danny Bill?

[@remcocraane3862]

Peter Smit ,the Hurricane.

[@no1fibersplicer525]

As a boxer now but ex MT practitioner I am so happy to see a tribute to this man. A piece of iron! Would have excelled at whatever he tried. Never quit mindset

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

One of the goat, a true warrior

[@videowatcher83]

Iron? Diamond!

[@anthonyd55]

why did you transition from MT to boxing. im actually doing the opposite

[@no1fibersplicer525]

@@anthonyd55 got old and less and less flexible. The high kick became the low kick. 😞. And gyms closed MT was harder to find and longer drives. Many things actually

[@odelbert]

One of the best fighters I ever seen, a real GOAT !!!

[@bailey_613]

His boxing is what really set him apart from other fighters and gave him a huge advantage! Absolute legend!!!

[@gracie99999]

he look like he hit hard hard..i think I’ve seen one dude take flight with one of em shots.. no joke

[@pgame20]

@@gracie99999 He did. His hooks (shovel hooks specifically) were a big change of pace for muay thai. Plenty of MT guys can box and box well, but he threw his hooks savagely.

[@nofood1]

He was the fighter I watched before my fights.... PURE ENERGY !!!!!!!!

[@dekejustice]

First off, I want to thank you for making this Mini Documentary about this legendary fighter! I had actually forgotten about him, I am now 51 yrs. old, he is the same age as me, I remember seeing him fight before UFC was in existence, and I loved his tenacity, nonstop onslaught, meticulous combos, that absolutely took his opponents apart, piece by piece! I tried to be him in every way when I fought in the streets, I won almost every fight, and the couple I didn't, they respected me afterwards. I can't even tell you how much I respect this man, he was a role model and legend...I can't believe I forgot about him untill you showed this video, he lost many of those fights because of discrimination, and that's a sad fact! He deserves alot more respect and prestige than all these MMA, UFC fighters! I truly hope to see more documentaries on "The Diamond Dutchman"!

[@americanphalanx673]

Hey Derrick ! How are you brother ? I gotta ask you ! I read your comment and I absolutely loved it … Reminded me of this 50 year old from north of Boston… I had great hands once ! Only once … I swear !!! Lol so while reading I’m like …. I wonder where this guys from ? I watch a lot of ufc and the Diaz boys are my favorite … Great words in your comments brother ! Take care man

[@allenlindsey1175]

Nobody ever give you a black eye it seems that you earned all of them. Lolz Congratulations

[@americanphalanx673]

@@allenlindsey1175 Think your comment went to the wrong person ! Congratulations on all your black eyes ! If you don’t like fighting , why you comment on videos that’s aren’t your thing ?

[@allenlindsey1175]

@@americanphalanx673 If anyone ever succeeds in giving you a black eye you ain't a man if you didn't earn it.

[@welfarebeast8576]

«he is the same age as me»….no, he died at age 43.

[@karnkarnkarn]

I remember his surprising appearance in 90’s when I was a boy. . No doubt. He was so talented beyond Thais’ expectations. Looking at him now, Ramon, he has been part of Muay Thai evolution and one of the Muay Thai great warriors. Respect.. ❤

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

No he was not LMAO. Hus record was like 11-33 in Thailand 😂

[@fortitudinemethonorem4088]

This man was special. Truly one of a kind. The Diamond.

[@artpintor7722]

I was unaware of the existence of this fighter, has been very interesting, thank you for your great work.

[@budgetking2591]

he was the first non asian muy thai champion

[@wizardsparky3006]

He should not have lost 90% of the ones that was said to have lost. Epic display of favoritism for the local fighter .

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

He was a true warrior, no matter his lost

[@dupondavignon869]

Probably the same for all foreigners fighting in Thailand. A shame.

[@MrKhankab]

Happens everywhere buakaw got robbed of two championships

[@oyo4959]

@@dupondavignon869 just like foriegn fighters losing in America. A Shame

[@casz7098]

You're right. They didn't like scoring punches either. Absolutely ridiculous considering the damage and control he dished out. Unfortunately that's the way it goes when you fight the hometown boy. I unfortunately never got to fight in my hometown and half of my career was in Japan, so my record is pretty lopsided.

[@travisward8319]

Dude was a beast! Bas Rutten is quoted as saying that Dekkars was his favorite fighter and a GOAT at the weight class.

[@mike2312p]

I was wondering what Bas thought of him. Them being from the same part of the world and competitive fighters around the same time.

[@thecrushers3391]

A legend that we will never forget... His kicks were devastating. RIP Ramon.

[@jh1328]

I never got to train with Ramon but I trained with Coban - this golden era of Muay Thai is unmatched and these legends deserve our respect and reverence. Coban is a master and training with him was one of the highlights of my career.

[@nonon0n0o]

I'm his fan from Thailand, he is easily one of the GOATs in my opinion. RIP Ramon Dekkers

[@sully2350]

A true Warrior. One of the best fighters to ever grace the ring. This man was, is and always will be a Legend. Heart, stamina and strength of a Lion.

[@malorix1164]

Ramon, never forgotten..! Thanks so much for posting...

[@mohdalsharif]

He is a legend

[@BSmoothe805]

Real legend here

[@waynerichardson414]

Pound for pound, there's never been a more formidable fighter than Ramon Dekker. I first watched his fights over 20 years ago when my roommate Joe Lewis gave me some of his fights to watch while I was training for my first-degree black belt. Joe told me when you can fight like that, you never have to worry about sparring with anyone. Great Memories!!

[@ScaredycatG]

I want to take a moment to appreciate the commentary on this video - concise, informative, and brief enough to allow us to enjoy the clips. Great work.

[@outlawjoe3115]

THIS is a fighter!

[@gameplayer5687]

Very true, in his last K1 fight at the end of his career, he had to fight Duane Ludwig as a rising star. But the evening before in the elevator John Wayne Parr (Also a Muay thai champion and a fan of Ramon Dekkers, told Joe Rogan that Dekkers had a torn bicep in his right arm and he couldn't punch with it but Ramon said: "It's ok, I'll win" Here you can hear/see John Wayne Parr telling this story to Joe Rogan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f53EpqOvbZaef6M This was his 1 arm fight against Duane Ludwig. Just his left arm! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqchKd5ocd3ftk So you are very correct when you say: THIS is a fighter!!! Ramon Dekkers, The turbine from hell a.k.a The Diamond. R.I.P Legend!! 🤙❤

[@outlawjoe3115]

@@gameplayer5687 wow! Well said! Definitely a legend and one helluva fighter! Such a bad ass story! They don't make many like this anymore!

[@rawke7279]

amazing. I've not seen his amateur footage at the start of this . thankypu. super interesting seeing his clinch and elbow work develop too. once in a generation fighter

[@ranadrums3174]

A true gladiator that promoted the best and most complete hand to hand combat fighting style. The worst tragedy of all is that he never got the deserved recognition from his countrymen.

[@MichelLinschoten]

Wtf type of crack you're smoking, we dutch know very well who he is and he's well respected and amongst one of the best we have had. The man was a legend ...don't speak for a entire country

[@renehagens4360]

The dutch older men know him. I am dutch and we think about him. But no honor memorials or something which is very sad. Legend

[@jocoolshow]

I would say striking style rather than 'hand to hand' as a broad term

[@folksurvival]

@@jocoolshow Muay Thai includes clinching, sweeps etc.

[@jocoolshow]

@@folksurvival His style isn’t pure Muay Thai but a Dutch Kicboxing and MT Hybrid. And Dutch kickboxing itself is Kyokushin Karate mixed with kickboxing designed for combat sports. Either way, MT has the clinch and sweeps, but not the full variety of throws, takedowns, submissions, and offense/defense from these positions As for the style specifically, punches and combinations with the hands are sort of rare. Which is why Dekkers as an individual had alot of success. He threw on boxing style combinations with Dutch kickboxing aggression and kick combo finishers which most MT fighters weren’t used to Still not ‘complete’ in terms of grappling but very elite striking

[@pnp8849]

Such an honor to have him represent muay Thai outside Thailand. Many Thai fighters are using his styles especially those wanting to pursue mma. Nowadays there's more punching and switching stance training because of him.

[@killroy2014]

This man is a Legend! I admire him! A true inspiration!

[@shabiramin5681]

The stamina of the guy is amazing...the Japan fight omg he was the clearest of winners

[@zeikerd]

a true warrior legend from the netherlands. One of many.

[@jacksonbauer5199]

Diamond’s legs may have contained rebar instead of the usual muscle, tendons, arteries, etc. His leg kicks were absolutely devastating and while the power he displayed was incredible, his timing and ring IQ far surpassed that power. I applaud you for highlighting such a criminally under appreciated fighter! Legends can live forever as long as their legacy isn’t forgotten in the churning of time and you are doing your part to ensure that these absolute legends will never fade into obscurity. Thank you again! Keep making phenomenal content and we’ll keep watching it 👍

[@inezmrodriguez5835]

Amazing heart and Skill! He would've been a Savage in Today's MMA!!

[@danielsan3681]

I've never been familiar with him until now. Thank you for posting this. 🙏

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

He Is such an ispiration for Martial artist

[@ajaxamsterdam3994]

Lol

[@ajaxamsterdam3994]

Look nieky holzken great fighter to, Dekkers is a legend rip Ramon

[@Hetismijmike]

Im dutch, and Ramon Dekker is well known in The Netherlands. I have never seen this collage fights together What a beast. Thank You.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Except for fight fans, nobody knows him.

[@TradeSmart74]

A real legend and a true fighter!!

[@pseudonymBOB]

Love that Superman elbow. Replayed it a few times

[@ryanvranch770]

Damn this guy was a warrior

[@thorkalel2851]

My favorite fighter! Respect from Italy!

[@c0Y0te78]

We Dutch don't need to lean on judges who chose in favor to win a match ! We fight in honesty and that honesty will hit you the hardest for ever even if you win in favor. Ramon is so respectful for the opponent and other team even while losing matches because of the judges, to me he shows he is a true master and a sports man leaving his unwilling mixed emotions out of the ring and still to be able to show his respect, now that is a focused individual on a mission you just don't want to f*** with. Live long and prosper,

[@wudly9195]

Just the way he punches, its so much aggression and power. The dude was a beast

[@TranceGate92]

Yes and unbelievable judges so corrupt and full of shit

[@bobbysaldana1785]

One hell of a fighter! Keep em coming 👍👍

[@codyhewett3890]

I don't think I have ever heard of Ramon Dekker but having watched this , he has certainly earned my respect as a highly skilled, extremely tough professional fighter.

[@YeominAraluen]

Rammon Dekkers was and still is one of a kind. Respect and remember👍💪🏻❤️

[@ededdison8965]

As someone that loves Dekkers as a fighter, has an immense amount of appreciation for his style, and is sad about his death, I don't think most people are familiar with muay thai scoring. It seems like most assume it's like boxing or kickboxing and it really is worlds apart in terms of how scoring is judged. It is a vastly different sport and there's so much of the Thailand culture in the scoring that I don't think most foreigners are familiar with based on many of these comments.

[@ChessJourneyman]

Yes, not many are familiar with racism and corruption.

[@jasonvoorhees5640]

stop making excuses for those scummy thais robbing dekker

[@ededdison8965]

@@jasonvoorhees5640 you're amazing and awesome... in case no one's ever told you that 👍🏼

[@BBeowulf]

They score punches a lot less than elbows, knees and kicks but Dekkers was still robbed many times simply because he was the farang

[@bkk_savateur2437]

To this day, he is still pretty much a household name in Thailand, especially among fight fans. If you ask any Thai Boxing trainer who the best foreign Thai Boxer is, they still will say that it was Ramon Dekkers. There may be better foreign Thai Boxers out there, but no one won the hearts of the Thai fans and Thai Boxing community like Ramon Dekkers. When he fought Issara for the belt back in 1990, it was televised on Thai television for free: there was no traffic on the streets at fight time.

[@HonkeyKong54]

What about Starbosky? Jean Charles.

[@bkk_savateur2437]

@@HonkeyKong54 If you were to ask Thais on the street about them, they wouldn't know them; but if you mention Ramon Dekkers, to this day, they still know his name.

[@vozhdmeister5256]

Ramon Dekker forged its own legend the hard way, starting to fight against thaï champions, the best fighters of Muay thaï boxing. RIP champion, you are a great example

[@gabemclaughlin4171]

Definitely want more of this guy's fights in my life

[@paprikagames]

yeah, shame he died in 2013 from a heart attack

[@theultimatejoost]

A tornado in the ring. Undeniably one of the greats.

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

He hit like a truck

[@theultimatejoost]

@@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks True

[@Dan23_7]

How do these fighters take and keep delivering such beatings ? Superhuman all of them I think

[@Dan23_7]

@The Crazy Amateur Runner Haha yeah true 😂

[@fabrizziolevoni849]

The perfect thaï boxer, absolutly perfect!! Extremely fast with the power of a monster truck, terrible hooks, his kicks were metal bats!! Dekkers was an animal, he was like the Tyson of muay thaï

[@juanloera7624]

RIP Ramon D. grew up watching your videos, it really helped me train harder to see someone dominate a foreign sport, LEGEND.

[@ralphdavies6608]

i had the chance to train with him when i was little and i remember every thing still he was tyson with kicks and punches and unbeaten metality the real Diamond thank you for everything

[@danielstuart2938]

Ramon (the diamond)dekkers,you will never be forgotten!R.I.P.

[@stellar5083]

Everyone's talking about how good he was at MT, but besides that, he has sportsmanship and never let his ego get the best of him, which in my opinion is more important than winning.

[@timothythrash1201]

This guy was a beast would love to see more.

[@iwalkenquicksand]

I remember watching some of his fights in the 90s and I couldn't believe the judges decisions.

[@rewind12354]

A true warrior, I love Muay Thai.

[@richardelushik1177]

Awesome back and forth. One heck of a fighter. Love the videos.

[@torotraveltoz9018]

Ramon Dekkers Great Legend 💥💪🙏 RIP ❤

[@MrFrefontain]

I enjoyed this. More so than all that other crap which just tends to focus on the athlete's highlights. We all love some bumps and bruises on our heroes so this was, again, very enjoyable to sit and watch.

[@vladimircosma7846]

real warrior r.i.p champ thanks for video we need remember this legends

[@seanprahphet]

Amazing... such a great, amazing style, one of the greats, RIP... thanks for sharing PLUS that mullet is super intimidating

[@chaznikias2020]

What an outstanding fighter he was I felt he lost very few of those fights that were given to the other opponents his tenacity to keep going with so many fights every year was just incredible he has earned the respect of many martial arts fans and fighters God bless you Dekkers

[@ivansi1374]

Rest in peace Dekkers,you made kick boxing much greater

[@krishnachaichaiporn1161]

They are great Muay Thai fighters. Sorry for them all that they got so much pain and injury. They are fighters, have great hearts and have respect for the persons they fought with.

[@maxpower9175]

This is my first time seeing or hearing anything about this guy, thanks for the video.

[@niemals9837]

Best euopean thai fighter ever! So tragic that he dies with 43. we will never forget him

[@rmcaudio7041]

Just incredible how many times Dekkers lost because of poor and corrupt decisions.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

Oh please, he lost mostly bc of his head hunting. If he were smart, he'd throw more kicks and kneews which scored higher than punches, which are the lowest points

[@JackNormalMemes]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s Did Dekkars beat you in the 90s or something? Youve replied to literally every comment that praises him with negativity.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@JackNormalMemes When you overhype a fighter just bc he's a yt foreignor, yes I will bring him and all his delusional fanboys down to reality

[@nlamin5384]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s I hope I see you one day, I see you hating on literally every Ramon Dekkers video. Let's see if you have the guts to disrespect a legend in real life. You would get beat up very badly if you talk shit about Ramon Dekkers in Holland, especially in Hemmers Gym.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@nlamin5384 And those fighters would all lose to muay thai fighters. You arent intimiating anyone LMFAO

[@andreasunger1885]

GOAT, no one came ever close to this iconic man. No one. The mindset, the power, the will..... GOAT.

[@patrickr12342]

Great video, about a great fighter. Thanks a lot, 4 the vid.

[@EXTRA300s]

Almost 10 years death now :( RIP LEGEND!

[@manflynil9751]

What an amazing fighting spirit he has!

[@iansoutryer3189]

Well, he's dead now.

[@stevenherberts968]

Great video, true warrior RIP Legend.

[@OrthodoxJourney359]

More, this guy is amazing!

[@photofinish8607]

Goes to show corruption is everywhere, when your local fighter can’t win, just give it to them. Sick of seeing this happen all through out the sport. Such a disgrace.

[@budgetking2591]

A good recent example is when they robbed triple G when he beat Canello and they called it a draw.

[@ROC14088]

His lack of knees and elbows went agianst him, punches score low in thai

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

Please, Dekkers is most overhyped muay thai fighter ever. He had a pronounced weight advantage and still couldnt beat elite fighters

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@budgetking2591 Second fight was won by Canelo by points. Noobs who dont understand boxing scoring system should really stay quiet

[@photofinish8607]

It’s all speculation, since he was never knocked out, and you end the fight with both fighters on their feet. You may say, he won, he lost... but, from a fighters perspective, you can not know, unless there is defeat. And, using excuses to name a winner, while both still stand is a joke. My advice to him, knock your opponent out. Hard to claim victory when you’re laying on the canvas.

[@gerbenschreuders1060]

Legend 🇳🇱💎

[@roybrendersify]

He was a friend of my uncle and got trained by my uncle for a while. Best of the best. I'm proud to have met him.

[@alexbergmann2817]

whats the name of your uncle,Cors ?

[@EricvanDorp007]

For me, the real GOAT in fight sports as so many Dutchmen who followed him ... Strange we have so many real champions in fight sports in my small country, it all started with around Rob Kaman.

[@robertlake7444]

The best kickboxer to ever live. RIP Ramon

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

Best kickboxer?? 😂😂 Nope.

[@xijinping9576]

The best kicboxer is Giorgio Petrosyan

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Benny Urquidez

[@hondamanvtec2894]

@@xijinping9576 Benny Urquidez

[@xijinping9576]

@@hondamanvtec2894 Petrosyan has a better track record.

[@gameplayer5687]

Great video and narrating, I only wished that you also showed the part where he received as the first non asian, the royal award from the Thai Royal family. And especially what he said afterwards outside: "This award was worth 25 years of fighting!" I get chills everytime I see that. He died 1 month later sadly, after receiving this award. Ramon Dekkers, he had his ankle fused to his shin, fought at the end of his career Duane Ludwig with only his left arm because his right arm bicep was torn. Won the fight also on points with 3 or 4 knockdowns. The Diamond he is/was... but I still like his other nickname better: The turbine from hell, due to his non-stop ferocious attacks and combo's R.I.P Muay Farang!! Another legend John Wayne Parr on Joe Rogan podcast telling his story when he met his idol Ramon Dekkers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f53EpqOvbZaef6M This was his 1 arm fight against Duane Ludwig. Just his left arm! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqchKd5ocd3ftk

[@ravurmovie]

Your right about that royal medal. That is sometthing really extraordinary to receive as an foreigner. The Thai gave him the respect the Dutch gouvernement never gave Ramon. This is actually the clip where he received the award. > kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2OVpGaCmJt2hrs

[@russiantroll8346]

Yes sir! worth "25 years of fighting" RIP Turbine from Hell

[@malorix1164]

Game player..Nice words my man..!

[@slickbricknick123]

And Duane Ludwig ain’t no joke either.

[@timverbijtubes]

Legend 4 ever, very mutch power and speed in his moves, always so nice to look back to this great fighter!!!

[@dazone705]

Thanks for the great video. Dates for the fights would really add a lot

[@SerijoschaM]

One of the few European fighters who could win fights in Thailand even without KO. But it is also frightening with what obviousness Ramon was cheated out of victories. Thank you to you for this great compilation, this wonderful memory of an incredible fighter.

[@oyo4959]

@@flowrepins6663 how come no one is trying to learn dutch martial arts?

[@SerijoschaM]

@@oyo4959 Because the name of the sport is Muay Thai? Anyway, you shouldn't ennoble racist bullshit with a comment. Fortunately, someone has already responded. So he did not remember Buakaw Banchamek either. K1 2006 he defeated a higher-weight Dutchman in the final and won the Cup. Other comparisons between such different weight classes - Aerts, Hoost, Bojaski ... - show anyway that he has no idea about martial arts.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

1. KO's are shunned in muay thai, esp back then. When you get an edge, typically you ease off the gas and defend. MT legends finish their careers with few KO's. 2. Even accounting for "robberies," Dekkers had had a crap record in Thailand. Just watch how Sangtiennoi nullified Dekkers combos.

[@20kgdumbell84]

What a man , amazing. R.I.P

[@balls9896]

The fact that loss, some questionable did not deter him makes him the epitome of a force to be reckoned with. 200 with 15 losses. Many of which were in Thailand. Warrior!

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

Majority of his fights we're not in Thailand 😑

[@balls9896]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s oh, by the way, it’s were. Not we’re.

[@balls9896]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s I just thought it’d be suitable as WE’RE having a session of correcting stuff that no one gives a fuck about.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@balls9896 Wow, a spelling error. You totally got me 😂😂

[@balls9896]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s cool story bro 👍

[@buddygunner1871]

True Legend RIP! My Muay Thai IDOL!!! Ramon The Diamond 💎 Dekkers!!!!

[@leonidas4378]

Legend never die

[@Voix_Voice]

Ramon was robbed so many times even I got all pissed 😤 at these judges. I still believe that he was one of the goat at his era specially in his profession. You were the true ☝🏼 of the best of best my brother. We’ll always miss 🫵🏼 RIP 🪦 🙏🏼.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

LMFAO please, he lost to elite fighters all the time.

[@Qrama]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s He lost to the judges more times than he lost to the opponent imo..

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

@@Qrama "imo" I bet you haven't even watched all of Dekkers fights and yet youre over generalizing

[@Qrama]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s You are more than right about that. I just made that comment based on the video I saw and the comments I read. I hope I didn't anger you. It was only a stupid comment. Hugs!

[@publicenemy4102]

Thank you for this one

[@Joker-rd7sx]

Respect ✊

[@andreasreinhardt8753]

He was fearless. RIP.

[@faeto0on]

Please make more videos about Ramon Dekkers!

[@missmorena1049]

Dekkers was just amazing! I can watch him for hours.

[@neintoten6155]

Great video! Very interesting!!

[@frederickgolden6694]

Dekkers was a terror and my pick for pound-for-pound best in the last 50 years, a true evolution in Dutch Muay Thai and the coming of top European or white Muay Thai contenders...👀

[@frederickgolden6694]

@J- Ribosome Dekkers was the most committed to his task and the most dedicated to making his tribe a household name in the Muay Thai universe, that's the doorway through which all European MMA had opened for them to the East, Dekkers was the “Jackie Robinson“ of his chosen sport, THAT'S why in my view his legacy is the greatest of his generation...👍👀