Souleimane Konaté

Souleimane Konate (born February 4, 1984) is a French heavyweight kickboxer.

Souleimane Konate
Born (1984-02-04) February 4, 1984
Aulnay-sous-Bois, France
Other namesBlack Grizzly, Grizzly
Nationality French
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight227 lb (103 kg; 16.2 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofVillepinte, France
Years active2005-2013
Kickboxing record
Total25
Wins18
Losses7

Biography and career

Souleimane Konate joined Faucon Gym in 2005.

His first success in K-1 came on August 19, 2007 at K-1 2007 Hungary, when he defeated Ferencz József and Jánosi László and reached the tournament finals, where he was stopped by Dániel Török by unanimous decision.[1]

On December 8, 2007 at K-1 World GP Final in Yokohama, Japan, Konaté was scheduled to fight on a Superfight against Musashi but was forced to pull out due to injuries and was replaced by David Dancrade.[2]

Titles
  • 2012 K-1 rules French Cup Heavyweight Champion
  • 2012 Kickboxing French Cup Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 K-1 Fighting Network Hungary runner up
  • 2006 "Urban Trip" Full Contact tournament Champion, Montelimar, France
  • 2006 Heavy Weights Academy “K-1 rules” Champion, Tournai, Belgium [3]
  • 2005 French Kickboxing Champion

Kickboxing record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2013-07-04Win fr:Yassine BoughanemThailand SuperFight ThepprasitPattaya, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2013-05-10Loss Gaetan SautronFrench Muay Thai Championships FinalsSaint-Denis, RéunionTKO (Corner stoppage)202:18
Fight was for FFSCDA French Heavyweight (+91kg/200lb) Thaiboxing Championship belt.
2013-03-16Win Jeremy DamonFrench K-1 rules Championships Semi Finals [4]L'Île-Rousse, CorsicaKO (Right Cross)500:38
2012-12-02Win Aissam BouallemFrench K-1 rules CupÉvreux, FranceTKO3
Wins K-1 rules French Cup Heavyweight 2012 Title.
2012-10-28Win Jerome BiancamariaFrench Kickboxing CupParis, FranceDecision3
Wins Kickboxing French Cup Heavyweight 2012 Title.
2010-11-20Win Antz NansenPhilip Lam Promotions "NZ vs Australia & France" [5]Auckland, New ZealandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2010-07-17Win Daniel TaiPhilip Lam Promotions "NZ vs Australia & France" [6]Auckland, New ZealandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-11-21Loss Daniel TaiPhilip Lam PromotionsAuckland, New ZealandExt. R. Decision43:00
2009-08-29Loss Daniel TaiClash of the NorthsWhangarei, New ZealandKO2
2007-10-26Win Luboš RaušerKlash III "Show no mercy"Sibiu, RomaniaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-08-19Loss Dániel TörökK-1 Fighting Network Hungary 2007, FinalDebrecen, HungaryDecision33:00
Fight was for K-1 Fighting Network Hungary 2007 title.
2007-08-19Win Jánosi LászlóK-1 Fighting Network Hungary 2007, Semi FinalsDebrecen, HungaryDecision33:00
2007-08-19Win Ferencz JózsefK-1 Fighting Network Hungary 2007, Quarter FinalsDebrecen, HungaryDecision33:00
2007-02-24Loss Rustemi KreshnikK-1 Rules Heavy Weights Academy 2007Tournai, BelgiumTKO (doctor stoppage)
Fight was for WFCA Benelux Heavyweight (−95kg/209lb) Thaiboxing Championship.
2007-01-26Win Jean Marrie CapdevillaK-1 Rules Kick Tournament 2007 in MarseillesMarseilles, FranceKO (Right High Kick)2
2006-12-16Loss Roman KleiblK-1 Fighting Network Prague Round '07, Reserve FightPrague, Czech RepublicTKO
2006-11-04Win Giedrius PranckeviciusK-1 Fighting Network Riga 2006Riga, LatviaDecision (Split)33:00
2006-08-18Loss Benjamin PetitK-1 Hungary 2006Debrecen, HungaryDecision (Split)
2006-05-20Win Karl DubusUrban Trip Tournament 2006, FinalsMontélimar, FranceDecision33:00
Wins Urban Trip Tournament 2006 Title.
2006-05-20Win FarsiUrban Trip Tournament 2006, Semi FinalsMontélimar, FranceKO (Right Cross)10:19
2006-02-25Win Benjey ZimmermanHeavy Weights Academy “K-1 rules” 2006, FinalTournai, BelgiumExt. R. Decision42:00
Wins Heavy Weights Academy “K-1 rules” 2006 Title.
2006-02-25Win Benjamin PetitHeavy Weights Academy “K-1 rules” 2006, Semi FinalsTournai, BelgiumDecision32:00

References
  1. "Results K-1 Hungary". fansofk1.com. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  2. "Reserve Fight GP Final Decided". fansofk1.com. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  3. "HEAVY WEIGHTS ACADEMY "K-1 rules" Résultats du Gala de Tournai (Belgique) du 25 février 2006" (in French). fr.muaythaitv.com. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  4. "Des demi-finales explosives du championnat de France de K1 Rules à L'Ile-Rousse" (in French). fr.corsenetinfos.fr. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  5. "Phillip Lam's Lee Gar Still Ringmasters After 35 Years". en.nzfighters.com. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  6. "Lee Gar 35 Year Anniversary Show Keeps to Tradition & Proves NZ Strength". en.nzfighters.com. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
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