Nicolas Wamba

Nicolas Wamba-Barzic[1] (born 12 February 1988), is a French heavyweight kickboxer, WKN World Super Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion, managed by WKN Top Team.[2] As of 2017, he is ranked the #17 heavyweight in the world by GLORY.[3]

Nicolas Wamba
Nicolas Wamba
BornNicolas Wamba
(1988-02-12) February 12, 1988
Saint-Brieuc, France
Other namesJunior
NationalityFrench
Height1.92 m (6 ft 3 1⁄2 in)
Weight104.3 kg (230 lb; 16 st 6 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofFrance
TeamTeam Dragole
TrainerChristophe Dragole
Professional boxing record
Total8
Wins6
By knockout1
Losses2
Kickboxing record
Total47
Wins40
Losses7
last updated on: October 10, 2015

Biography and career

He became the first La Nuit des Champions Heavyweight (+100 kg/220 lb) K-1 Rules Champion at La 20ème Nuit des Champions event in Marseille, France on 23 November 2013, defeating Daniel Sam. He took unanimous decision win, Sam was docked one point in first round for grabbing Wamba's leg, and Wamba scored a knockdown in third round when landed a high kick.[4][5]

He challenged Raoumaru for the vacant World Kickboxing Network Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight World Championship on 22 March 2014 in Agde, France at 11th Trophee de l’Ephebe event. Wamba won the title by TKO as the referee stopped the fight in round 2.[6][7][8]

He was knocked out by Jamal Ben Saddik in round two at Glory 16: Denver in Broomfield, Colorado, US on April 3, 2014.[9][10]

He defeated Arnold Oborotov at Fight Night Saint-Tropez II in Saint-Tropez, France on August 4, 2014.[11] Wamba earned a cut above right eye in first round, but defeated Oborotov via a spectacular right head-kick.[12]

Wamba is expected to fight Jhonata Diniz of Brazil at Glory 42 Paris on June 10, 2017 in Paris, France.[13]

Wamba defeated Jhonata Diniz of Brazil by a unanimous decision at Glory 42 Paris on June 10, 2017 in Paris, France.[14]

He retired in February 2018 due to health issues.[15][16][17]

Titles
  • Kickboxing - 28 wins, 7 losses
    • 2017 WKN Intercontinental Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight Champion
    • 2016 WKN European Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight Champion
    • 2015 WKN Intercontinental Oriental Rules Super Heavyweight Champion [18]
    • 2014 WKN Kickboxing Super Heavyweight World Champion +96.600 kg
    • 2013 NDC K-1 Rules Heavyweight +100 kg Champion
    • 2013 WKN Kickboxing Super Heavyweight European Champion[19]
    • 2011 K-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille Tournament Runner-up
    • 2010 K-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille Tournament Champion
    • 2009 Champions League K-1 Rules Tournament Runner up
  • Full Contact - 11 wins, 0 losses
    • 2008 Champion de France 2008 +91 kg Elite classe A
    • 2005, 2006 Junior Champion of France
    • 2004, 2004 Junior Champion of French Cup
    • 2004 W.A.K.O. World junior champion
  • Boxing
    • Professional - 6 wins, 2 losses
    • 2012 Bigger's Better 10 in Moulineaux, France Tournament Semifinalist
    • 2011 Bigger's Better King in Varaždin, Croatia Tournament Semifinalist[20]
    • 2011 Bigger's Better 8 in Lisbon, Portugal Tournament Champion[21]
    • Amateur - 4 wins, 2 losses
    • 2006 Junior French Championship Runner up

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing Record
40 Wins, 8 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location MethodRoundTime
2017-06-10Win Jhonata DinizGlory 42: ParisParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-05-12Win Kocjan LukaszTEKB 14 [22]Cap d'Agde, FranceKO3
Wins WKN Intercontinental Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight Championship.
2016-11-05Win Nordine MahieddineGlory 35: NiceNice, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-06-11Win Michal Reissinger13th Trophee de l’EphebeCap d'Agde, FranceDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the WKN European Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight Championship.
2016-04-16Loss Ondřej HutníkSimply the Best 10 PraguePrague, Czech RepublicKO (Punch)3
For the WKN Intercontinental Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight Championship.
2015-11-07Loss Tarik KhbabezSUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2015 Final, SemifinalsBucharest, RomaniaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-10-10Win Yuksel AyaydinWorld GBC Tour 9 [23]Mazan, FranceDecision33:00
2015-05-23Win Petr VondráčekSimply the Best 4Usti nad Labem, Czech RepublicDecision33:00
Wins the WKN Intercontinental Oriental Rules Super Heavyweight Championship.
2014-11-22Loss Mladen BrestovacLa 21ème Nuit des ChampionsMarseille, FranceTKO (Injury)2
Lost NDC K-1 rules heavyweight +100 kg title.[24][25]
2014-08-04Win Arnold OborotovFight Night Saint-Tropez II [26]Saint-Tropez, FranceKO (Right High Kick)2
2014-05-03Loss Jamal Ben SaddikGlory 16: DenverBroomfield, Colorado, USATKO (left hook)21:24
2014-03-22Win Raoumaru11th Trophee de l’EphebeAgde, FranceTKO (Referee Stop.)2
Wins WKN Kickboxing Super Heavyweight World Championship.
2013-11-23Win Daniel SamLa 20ème Nuit des ChampionsMarseille, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins NDC K-1 rules heavyweight +100 kg title.
2013-10-11Win Pacôme AssiWARRIORS NIGHT 2[27]FranceDecision33:00
2013-08-04Win Stefan LekoFight Night[28]Saint Tropez, FranceKO4 2:00
2013-05-25Win Enver Šljivar10th Nuit des Sports de CombatGeneva, SwitzerlandDecision33:00
2013-03-30Win Sergej Maslobojev[29]Agde, FranceDecision52:00
Wins WKN Kickboxing Super Heavyweight European Championship.
2011-06-11Win Frank Muñoz8e Nuit des Sports de CombatGeneva, SwitzerlandDecision52:00
2011-05-27Loss Fabrice AuriengK-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille, FinalMarseille, FranceDecision33:00
For K-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille tournament title.[30]
2011-05-27Win David Assienne BoyomoK-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille, SemifinalsMarseille, FranceDecision33:00
2011-03-19Win Noredine Mahieddine8e TEKB Vainqueur Trophée de l'EphèbeLe Cap d'Agde, FranceTKO (Doctor Stop.)42:00
2011-05-07Loss Stéphane Susperregui7e Nuit des Sports de Combat, FinalGeneva, SwitzerlandTKO (doctor stoppage)2
For WKN kickboxing GP 2011 –100 kg title.
2011-05-07Win Vjekoslav Bajić7e Nuit des Sports de Combat, SemifinalsGeneva, SwitzerlandTKO (doctor stoppage)2
2010-03-13Win Yan Thomas7e TEKB Vainqueur Trophée de l'Ephèbe [31]Le Cap d'Agde, FranceTKO42:00
2010-01-29Win Fabrice AuriengK-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille, FinalMarseille, FranceDecision33:00
Wins K-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille tournament title.
2010-01-29Win Cyril Nicolas AscencioK-1 Kick Tournament in Marseille, SemifinalsMarseille, FranceDecision33:00
2009-01-29Loss Humberto EvoraChampions League, Final [32]Lisbon, PortugalDecision (Split)33:00
For Champions League Super Heavyweight Tournament title.
2009-01-29Win Ismael LondtChampions League, SemifinalsLisbon, PortugalDecision (Split)33:00
2008-10-30Loss Pavel ZhuravlevWBKF European Tournament (+93 kg) @ Club Arbat, semifinalsMoscow, RussiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Boxing record
6 Wins (1 knockouts, 5 decisions), 2 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 6-2 Evgeny Orlov UD3 (3) 2012-04-13 Salle des sports, Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine Bigger’s Better 10: final.
Win 6-1 Ali Baghouz SD3 (3) 2012-04-13 Salle des sports, Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine Bigger’s Better 10: semifinal.
Win 5-1 Mateusz Malujda SD3 (3) 2012-04-13 Salle des sports, Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine Bigger’s Better 10: quarterfinal.
Loss 4-1 Constantin Bejenaru UD3 (3) 2011-12-16 Sports Hall, Varaždin Bigger’s King: semifinal.
Win 4-0 Marc Adrian TKO2 (3) 2011-12-16 Sports Hall, Varaždin Bigger’s Better King: quarterfinal.
Win 3-0 Tomasz Sarara SD3 (3) 2011-11-04 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo Bigger’s Better 8: final.
Win 2-0 Fernandez Agybane UD3 (3) 2011-11-04 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo Bigger’s Better 8: semifinal.
Win 1-0 Lukasz Zygmunt UD3 (3) 2011-11-04 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo Bigger’s Better 8: quarterfinal.

See also

References
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