S-Cup Europe 2008

S-Cup Europe 2008 was a martial arts event co promoted by Shoot Boxing Europe and East Side Promotions. It was a preliminary qualifying tournament for the Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2008, involving ten fighters (two being reservists) with all bouts fought under Shoot Boxing rules (70 kg/154 lbs). All the tournament fighters were invitees selected on the basis of their achievements in kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate (more information on the fighters is provided by the bulleted list below). As well as tournament matches there were also a number of opening fights and super fights (including a retirement fight), and a W.P.K.L. European title fight. One of the opening fights was fought under Shoot Boxing rules while the rest of the matches were fought under Muay Thai rules. In total there were thirty four fighters at the event, representing twelve countries, with weight classes ranging from under 32 kg to over 95 kg.

S-Cup Europe 2008
Information
PromotionShoot Boxing Europe, East Side Promotions
DateSeptember 20, 2008
VenueOosterbliek Sporthal
City Gorinchem, Netherlands
Event chronology
Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2006 S-Cup Europe 2008 Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2008

The S-Cup Europe 2008 tournament was won by Denis Schneidmiller who defeated Dzhabar Askerov in the final by third round split decision. As a result of his victory Schneidmiller would qualify for the Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2008. Other notable results saw Ruben van der Giessen defeat Christian di Paolo to win the W.P.K.L. light heavyweight European title (79 kg/174 lbs), while Gerald Zwane was unable to get a victory in his final bout, losing to Jan van Denderen by decision after three rounds. The event was held at the Oosterbliek Sporthal in Gorinchem, Netherlands on Saturday, 20 September 2008.

Tournament Finalists

  • Dzhabar Askerov - x2 Muay Thai world champion, The Contender Asia last 4
  • Rudolf Durica - W.M.C. intercontinental champion '07, former world and European champion
  • Goran Borovic - W.I.P.U. "King of the Ring" Muay Thai world champion '06, x2 Savate world champion
  • Joakim Karlsson - I.F.M.A. Muay Thai Amateur World Championships '06 silver medalist
  • Malik Mangouchi - x2 kickboxing and Muay Thai world champion
  • Luis Reis - It's Showtime Trophy Portugal '07 champion, K-1 MAX Portugal champion '06
  • Denis Schneidmiller - W.B.C. Muay Thai world champion '06, I.K.B.O. European champion '05
  • Chris van Venrooij - W.F.C.A. world champion '03, W.M.C. intercontinental champion '02, x2 European champion

Tournament Reservists

  • Harut Grigorian - up and coming Belgium based Armenian kickboxer
  • Abdallah Mabel - W.F.C. world champion '07, W.P.K.C. intercontinental champion '05

S-Cup Europe 2008 Tournament

Semi Finals Final Final
Goran Borovic  
Chris van Venrooij DEC Chris van Venrooij  
Dzhabar Askerov DEC Dzhabar Askerov DEC
Rudolf Durica   Dzhabar Askerov  
Joakim Karlsson   Denis Schneidmiller DEC
Luis Reis DEC Luis Reis  
Malik Mangouchi   Denis Schneidmiller DEC
Denis Schneidmiller DEC

Results

See also

References

  1. "Uitslagen EAST-SIDE 7 ft S-CUP EUROPE (Dutch Language)". www.kickbox.nl. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
  2. "Fotoverslag S-Cup Europe 20-09-2008 (Dutch Language)". www.fighttalk.nl. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
  3. "S-Cup Europe". www.taipoks.ee. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
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