Kevin Ross (kickboxer) explained

Kevin Ross
Birth Name:Kevin Michael Ross
Other Names:The Soul Assassin
Birth Date:July 27, 1980
Birth Place:Reading, Pennsylvania, US
Fighting Out Of:Dublin, California, US
Weight:145lb
Weight Class:Featherweight
Reach:72inches
Style:Muay Thai
Stance:Orthodox
Team:Throwdown Training Cente & CSA Gym
Years Active:17 (2003–present)
Kickbox Win:45
Kickbox Kowin:14
Kickbox Loss:14
Kickbox Draw:0
Boxrec:375727
Sherdog:20706
Updated:July 4, 2014

Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross (born July 27, 1980) is an American retired Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He is also a former Bellator Kickboxing Featherweight champion. Among Ross' achievements are the Super light weight (140 pounds) WBC International championship Title, the Welterweight (147 pounds) WBC USA National championship Title, the FIDAM Welterweight championship of Mexico and the United States Muay Thai Federation Welterweight champion.[1] He currently trains at Combat Sports Academy in Dublin, California.

Biography and career

Ross was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. Moving to Las Vegas in 1994, he started training in Muay Thai in 2003 under Muay Thai trainer Thohsaphol Sitiwatjana (aka Master Toddy).[2] Ross trained in Thailand numerous times, most recently with Sitmonchai gym in Thamaka, Thailand, while fighting in the 2010 Toyota Cup 8-man tournament.[3] In December 2010 Ross was Voted Muay Thai North American Fighter of the year.[4] He has fought some of the best Thai boxers in the world and holds a 2–3 record against Thais. With his losses coming to Kongla, Saenchai, and Sitisak, and his wins to Coke and Malaipet.

In December 2012, Ross signed with the Glory promotion.[5]

Returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, he beat Chris Kwiatkowski by unanimous decision at Lion Fight 8 on January 25, 2013, in Las Vegas.[6] [7] [8] [9] Ross defeated UK champion Bernie Mendieta via split decision at Lion Fight 9 in Las Vegas on March 15, 2013.[10] [11] [12] [13] He was expected in the eight-man, 65 kg tournament at Glory 8: Tokyo - 65kg Slam in Tokyo, Japan on May 3, 2013[14] but pulled out due to contractual obligations to Lion Fight.[15]

Ross lost to Matt Embree by unanimous decision at Lion Fight 10 in Las Vegas on July 26, 2013.[16] [17] [18] [19] He lost to Tetsuya Yamato by split decision at Lion Fight 11 in Las Vegas on September 20, 2013.[20] [21] [22] He fought Matt Embree for the second time at Lion Fight 13 in Las Vegas on February 7, 2014, and continued his trend of having never lost a rematch by taking a split decision.[23] [24] Ross beat Chris Mauceri via TKO (cut) in round three at Lion Fight 15 in Ledyard, Connecticut on May 23, 2014.[25] [26] [27] He defeated Michael Thompson via unanimous decision for the inaugural Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship at Lion Fight 16 in Las Vegas on July 4, 2014.[28] [29] [30]

Ross announced his retirement from competition, following a loss to Asa Ten Pow at TRIUMPHANT 11.[31]

Notable fights

Titles

Kickboxing record

|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2021-06-12 || Loss ||align=left| Asa Ten Pow || TRIUMPHANT 11 || Miami, USA || TKO (Doctor Stoppage) || 3 |||- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2019-10-12|| Loss||align=left| Shan Cangelosi|| Bellator Kickboxing 12|| Milan, Italy || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#fbb"| 2018-07-14|| Loss||align=left| Gabriel Varga|| Bellator Kickboxing 10 : Rome|| Rome, Italy || TKO (Ref. Stoppage/Punches) || 1 || 2:08|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"|2017-12-9 || Loss ||align=left| Hamza Imane || Bellator Kickboxing 8 || Florence, Italy || Decision (split) || 3 || 3:00|-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2017-09-23 || Win ||align=left| Domenico Lomurno || Bellator Kickboxing 7 || San Jose, California || Decision (split) || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2016-12-10 || Win ||align=left| Alessio Arduini || Bellator Kickboxing 4[33] || Florence, Italy || KO (head kick) || 2 || 0:42|-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2016-06-24 || Win ||align=left| Justin Houghton || Bellator Kickboxing 2 || St. Louis, MO || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2016-04-15 || Win ||align=left| Matteo Taccini || Bellator Kickboxing 1 || Torino, Italy || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2015-07-31 || Loss ||align=left| Rungrat Sasiprapa || Lion Fight 23 || Temecula, CA || TKO (knee) || 2 || 2:13|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2015-03-27 || Loss ||align=left| Tetsuya Yamato || Lion Fight 21 || Temecula, CA || TKO (Elbows) || 1 || 2:43|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- |- bgcolor="#c5d2ea"| 2014-11-30|| No Contest||align=left| Michihiro Omigawa || SHOOT BOXING WORLD TOURNAMENT S-cup 2014, Quarter Final || Tokyo, Japan || Doctor Stoppage || 2 |||- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2014-07-04 || Win ||align=left| Michael Thompson || Lion Fight 16 || Las Vegas, Nevada, US || Decision (unanimous) || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2014-05-23 || Win ||align=left| Chris Mauceri || Lion Fight 15 || Mashantucket, Connecticut, US || TKO (cut) || 3 || 0:21|-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2014-02-07 || Win ||align=left| Matt Embree || Lion Fight 13 || Las Vegas, NV || Decision (split) || 5 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2013-09-20 || Loss ||align=left| Tetsuya Yamato || Lion Fight 11 || Las Vegas, NV || Decision (split) || 5 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2013-07-26 || Loss ||align=left| Matt Embree || Lion Fight 10 || Las Vegas, NV || Decision (unanimous) || 5 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2013-03-15 || Win ||align=left| Bernie Mendieta || Lion Fight 9 || Las Vegas, NV || Decision (split) || 5 || 3:00 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2013-01-25 || Win ||align=left| Chris Kwiatkowski || Lion Fight 8 || Las Vegas, NV || Decision (unanimous) || 6 || 3:00 |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2011-10-21 ||loss ||align=left| Sagetdao Petpayathai || M1 Grand Muay Thai, Nokia Theatre || Los Angeles, CA || TKO Cut Stoppage || 3 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2011-08-13 ||loss ||align=left| Saenchai Sinbimuaythai || World Class Championship Muay Thai, Anaheim Convention Center[34] || Anaheim, CA ||Decision ||5 || 3.00|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2011-05-14 || Win ||align=left| Mark DeLuca || Battle in the Desert II, Buffalo Bills Casino[35] || Las Vegas, NV, US || TKO (Doctor stoppage/cut) || 2 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- |- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2011-02-12 || Loss ||align=left| Sittisak Por Sirichai || Battle in the Desert, Buffalo Bills Casino[36] || Las Vegas, NV, US || Decision (Split) || 5 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2010-12-05 || Win ||align=left| Malaipet || King's Birthday Celebration, Commerce Casino[37] || Los Angeles, CA || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- style="background:#FFBBBB"| 2010-07-02 || Loss ||align=left| Masoud Izzadi || Toyota Cup 2010 Tournament, semi final || Nakhon Pathom, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2010-07-02 || Win ||align=left| || Toyota Cup 2010 Tournament, quarter final || Nakhon Pathom, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2009-12-05 || Win ||align=left| Chike Lindsay || WCK World Championship Muay Thai, Buffalo Bills Casino[38] || Primm, NV || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2009-10-10 || Win ||align=left| Coke Chunhawat || War of the Heroes IV[39] || Santa Clara, CA || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2009-08-30 || Win ||align=left| Kang En || WCK World Championship Muay Thai, Las Vegas Hilton[40] || Las Vegas, NV || TKO || 4 || 1:03|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2009-07-25 || Win ||align=left| Justin Greskiewicz || WCK World Championship Muay Thai, Las Vegas Hilton[41] || Las Vegas, NV || TKO (High kick) || 3 || 1:49|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2009-01-18 || Loss ||align=left| Kang En || Hero Legends || Beijing, China || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00|-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2008-08-29 || Win ||align=left| Rodolfo Arce || Gladiatores Extremos, Lydo's Showcenter[42] || Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2008-07-19 || Win ||align=left| Freddie Medrano || WCK: Full Rules Muay Thai, Pechanga Resort Casino[43] || Temecula, CA || Decision (Split) || 4 || 3:00 |- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2008-05-31 || Win ||align=left| Travis Garlits || Xtreme Fighting Association II[44] || Las Vegas, NV || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2008-03-22 || Loss ||align=left| Mark Holst || Xtreme Fighting Association[45] || Las Vegas, NV ||TKO || 1 || 0:58|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2005-03-25 || Loss ||align=left| Romie Adanza || || Las Vegas, Nevada, US || Decision || 5 || 3:00|-| colspan=9 | Legend:

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center| 0-1|Angelo Antuna|Submission (Triangle Choke)|Tuff-N-Uff 1||align=center|1|align=center|3:38|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: United States Muaythai Federation - Official War of the Heroes IV Results. 17 September 2014. 27 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180627092147/http://www.usmf.tv/news/news.php?id=91. dead.
  2. Web site: Master Toddy's Muay Thai. MasterToddy. 17 September 2014.
  3. Web site: Toyota Cup 8-man Muay Thai Tournament. FightGeek. 17 September 2014. 31 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105656/http://www.fightgeek.co.uk/muaythai/toyota-cup-8-man-muay-thai-tournament/. dead.
  4. Web site: Muay Thai Authority: Kevin Ross and Miram Nakamoto win 2010 fighter of the year awards . 17 September 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140708002406/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2010/12/kevin-ross-and-miram-nakamoto-win-2010.html . 8 July 2014 .
  5. Web site: GLORY Announces 7 New Fighter Signings, Including Kevin Ross. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  6. Web site: Kevin Ross and Lion Fight Ink a Deal, Ross Fighting at Lion Fight 8. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  7. Web site: Lion Fight 8 Full Fight Card, Tickets On Sale December 14. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  8. Web site: Fights To Watch In January 2013. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  9. Web site: Lion Fight 8 Live Results. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  10. Web site: Lion Fight 9 Preview. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  11. Web site: Lion Fight 9 Live Updates. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  12. Web site: Artem Levin vs. Simon Marcus a year in the making, but well worth the wait. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140707224021/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2013/03/artem-levin-vs-simon-marcus-year-in.html. 7 July 2014.
  13. Web site: Lion Fight 9 Live Play by Play and Results. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140708002236/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2013/03/lion-fight-9-live-play-by-play-and.html. 8 July 2014.
  14. Web site: GLORY 8 Tokyo Featherweight Slam Announced. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  15. Web site: GLORY 8 Tokyo 65kg Tournament Matches Announced. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  16. Web site: Lion Fight 10 Announced for July 26th. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  17. Web site: Lion Fight 10 Results. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  18. Web site: Lion Fight 10 Results and Recap. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150610200851/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2013/07/lion-fight-10-results-and-recap.html. 10 June 2015.
  19. Web site: Lion Fight 10 Full Results: Yodsanklai, Embree Victorious. FSA - FightSport Asia. 17 September 2014. 3 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703075850/http://fightsportasia.com/2013/07/27/lion-fight-10-full-results-yodsanklai-embree-victorious/. dead.
  20. Web site: Muay Thai fights to put Fremont Street Experience in national spotlight. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 17 September 2014.
  21. Web site: Lion Fight 11 Results: Cyborg Crushes, Yamato and Ross Wow, Nampon Blahs.. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  22. Web site: Lion Fight 11 Results and Recap: Yamato and Ross put on a show in co-main event, Cris Cyborg dominates. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140707183238/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2013/09/lion-fight-11-results-and-recap-yamato.html. 7 July 2014.
  23. Web site: Lion Fight 13 Results. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014.
  24. Web site: Lion Fight 13 Results and Recap. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140707182649/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/02/lion-fight-13-results-and-recap.html. 7 July 2014.
  25. Web site: Lion Fight 15 Highlights and Results. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140729104720/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/2938-lion-fight-15-highlights-and-results. 29 July 2014.
  26. Web site: Lion Fight 15 Results. 17 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140626093007/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/05/lion-fight-15-results.html. 26 June 2014.
  27. Web site: Bellator Alum Cosmo Alexandre Outpoints UFC Vet Mark Holst in Lion Fight 15 Headliner. Sherdog. 17 September 2014.
  28. Web site: Lion Fight 16 Live Results. Dave Walsh. 17 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160419040725/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3049-lion-fight-16-live-results. 19 April 2016. dead.
  29. Web site: Lion Fight 16 Results and Recap. 17 September 2014. 14 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150914012146/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2014/07/lion-fight-16-results-and-recap.html. dead.
  30. Web site: Kevin Ross, Tiffany Van Soest Dominate at Lion Fight 16. Sherdog. 17 September 2014.
  31. Web site: U.S. Muay Thai Legend Kevin Ross Retires . kickboxingz.com . 15 June 2021.
  32. News: Cusick. Patrick. Buzz is all about young gun Wancharuam. Bangkok Post. 2012-02-12. S12.
  33. http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/4174-bellator-kickboxing-florence-spoilers Bellator Kickboxing Florence Spoilers
  34. Web site: Kevin Ross vs. Saenchai confirmed.. 2011-04-04. Muaythaiauthority.com.
  35. Web site: Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 2" event recap. 2011-05-16. Muaythaiauthority.com. 2011-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20110519085714/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2011/05/lion-fight-promotions-battle-in-desert.html. dead.
  36. Web site: Recap: Mananquil avenges loss, Ross drops split decision to Sittisak . 2011-03-13 . Muaythaiauthority.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120316122605/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2011/02/recap-mananquil-avenges-loss-ross-drops.html . 2012-03-16 .
  37. Web site: Event Recap: Ross defeats Malaipet, Schilling finishes Mulkey . 2010-12-05 . Muaythaiauthority.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120829170425/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2010/12/event-recap-ross-defeats-malaipet.html . 2012-08-29 .
  38. Web site: Kickboxing results . 2009-12-05 . Boxing.nv.gov . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091229061818/http://boxing.nv.gov/2009%20Results%20Web/12-05-09%20KB.pdf . 2009-12-29 .
  39. Web site: OFFICIAL WAR OF THE HEROES IV RESULTS . 2009-10-12 . Usmf.tv . 2018-06-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180627092147/http://www.usmf.tv/news/news.php?id=91 . dead .
  40. Web site: WCK World Championship Muay Thai results . 2009-08-30 . Thefightgame.tv .
  41. Web site: Kevin Ross celebrates birthday with fight victory . 26 July 2009 . 2009-07-26 . Lasvegassun.com .
  42. Web site: Gladiatores Extremos Results . 2008-08-29 . Thefightgame.tv .
  43. Web site: WCK: Full Rules Muay Thai Results . 2008-07-19 . Thefightgame.tv .
  44. Web site: Kickboxing Results . 2008-05-31 . Boxing.nv.gov .
  45. Web site: Kickboxing Results . 2008-03-22 . Boxing.nv.gov .

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