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Kamal trains [[Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] with [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]] veteran and [[Relson Gracie]] Black Belt [[Phil Cardella]]<ref>{{cite web |
Kamal trains [[Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] with [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]] veteran and [[Relson Gracie]] Black Belt [[Phil Cardella]]<ref>{{cite web |
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|url= http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=38437|title = Jansen to Olympian Shalorus: ‘I’m The Better Wrestler’| author= Frank Currerri|accessdate=April 20, 2010|date= 2010-01-07|publisher= UFC}}</ref>. Kamal also trains in [[catch wrestling]] and mma with Neil Melanson and [[Randy Couture]] at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. <ref>http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-training-with-randy-couture/</ref> |
|url= http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=38437|title = Jansen to Olympian Shalorus: ‘I’m The Better Wrestler’| author= Frank Currerri|accessdate=April 20, 2010|date= 2010-01-07|publisher= UFC}}</ref>. He has also had in-person training with [[Relson Gracie]] in Hawaii, in addition to 5x BJJ World Champ Daniel Moraes <ref>http://www.graciemag.com/en/2010/07/alan-belcher-brushing-up-jj-for-maia-fight-in-brazil/</ref>. Kamal also trains in [[catch wrestling]] and mma with Neil Melanson and [[Randy Couture]] at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. <ref>http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-training-with-randy-couture/</ref> |
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Kamal is a partner in (and official grappling instructor for) the [[American Combat Association]] and he certifies MMA schools in his fighting system SICS through the ACA. <ref>http://www.americancombatassn.com/</ref> |
Kamal is a partner in (and official grappling instructor for) the [[American Combat Association]] and he certifies MMA schools in his fighting system SICS through the ACA. <ref>http://www.americancombatassn.com/</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:10, 29 July 2010
| Kamal Shalorus | |
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 Shalorus, pictured right, on the official promotional poster for WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus | |
| Born | Ahmadabad, Ardabil, Iran |
| Other names | World Class; Prince of Persia |
| Nationality |  Iranian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Freestyle Wrestling, Boxing |
| Fighting out of | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Kamal Shalorus is a British-Iranian professional mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights in WEC's lightweight division.
Early life
Born in a small city named Khalkhal in northern Iran, Shalorus began wrestling as a teenager in Iran before beginning training in Turkey and Russia at the age of 17. During his wrestling career, he was granted British citizenship and then moved to Austin, Texas in 2006 with his American girlfriend. He began training in MMA upon his arrival in the United States.
Wrestling & Grappling Career
Kamal is a decorated wrestler, representing Great Britain in an Olympic Qualification tournament where he placed 19th.[1]
He has also been very competitive in grappling tournaments. He has a notable win over Joachim Hansen in the European Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Qualifiers [2].
Mixed Martial Arts career
Kamal trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with WEC veteran and Relson Gracie Black Belt Phil Cardella[3]. He has also had in-person training with Relson Gracie in Hawaii, in addition to 5x BJJ World Champ Daniel Moraes [4]. Kamal also trains in catch wrestling and mma with Neil Melanson and Randy Couture at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. [5]
Kamal is a partner in (and official grappling instructor for) the American Combat Association and he certifies MMA schools in his fighting system SICS through the ACA. [6]
Kamal captured the welterweight title in the Austin Texas MMA promotion King of Kombat in April 2008, still undefeated[7]. He then won the welterweight title in the Supreme Warrior Challenge [8], preparing his way into the WEC.
World Extreme Cagefighting
He was scheduled to make his WEC debut against Alex Karalexis on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44, but a broken hand forced Karalexis off the card.[9] Karalexis was replaced by WEC newcomer Will Kerr.[10] Shalorus defeated Kerr via TKO in the very first round.[11]
Shalorus defeated previously unbeaten Dave Jansen via unanimous decision on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46. Shalorus showed impressive striking, takedown offense and defense. It was also noted, by Frank Mir, that Shalorus would be a force to be reckoned with in the future.[12]
Shalorus was expected to face former WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48[13], but Shalorus was forced off of the card with an injury.[14] Varner/Shalorus took place on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49.[15] The fight ended in a split draw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28), with Shalorus being deducted one point for multiple groin shots.
Age controversy
Every year, on August 27, Shalorus and his friends celebrate his birthday. But the truth is, Shalorus has no idea on which day, or which year, he was actually born.
“The Government of Iran says I’m 37, but I’m not,” says the former Olympic wrestler, who estimates his actual age is closer to 29. “Maybe I was born in 1978, maybe 1979, maybe 1975. I don’t know. I said, ‘Mom, what happened?’ She said, ‘Oh yeah, we had another son before you and he passed away. We could not go to city (to the hospital) because we had no money and it was snowing, so we just gave his birth certificate to you … It’s very common where I come from.” [16]
Mixed Martial Arts record
| 8 matches | 6 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Draw | 6-0-2 |  Jamie Varner
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Draw (Split) | WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus | June 20, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 |  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Shalorus was deducted one point in the 2nd round for accidental groin strikes. |
| Win | 6-0-1 | Dave Jansen
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Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson | January 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States
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| Win | 5-0-1 | Will Kerr
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TKO (Punches) | WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo | November 18, 2009 | 1 | 1:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 4-0-1 | Justin Miller
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TKO (Punches) | SWC 7: Discountenance | June 20, 2009 | 2 | 0:32 | Frisco, Texas, United States
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| Draw | 3-0-1 | Mikel Bronzoulis
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Draw (Majority) | Fists of Fury | April 25, 2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States
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| Win | 3-0 | Jonathan Evans
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TKO (Punches) | Extreme Challenge: War at the Shore | January 23, 2009 | 1 | 0:35 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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| Win | 2-0 | Edwyn Jones
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Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | SWC 2 - Battlegrounds | November 28, 2008 | 2 | 2:52 | Frisco, Texas, United States
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| Win | 1-0 | Jeff Davis
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TKO (Punches) | KOK 3 - King of Kombat | April 5, 2008 | 1 | 1:06 | Austin, Texas, United States
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References
- ^ http://www.fila-wrestling.com//index.php?option=com_database&Itemid=&act=ficheLutteur&id_lutteur=F7B6C70778904E4497D5B859BF6F3C71&filtre_pays=Great%20Britain&lettre=S&recherche_lutteur=.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.texastestosteronefestival.com/kamal-shalorus-picks-up-joachim-hansen/
- ^ Frank Currerri (2010-01-07). "Jansen to Olympian Shalorus: 'I'm The Better Wrestler'". UFC. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ^ http://www.graciemag.com/en/2010/07/alan-belcher-brushing-up-jj-for-maia-fight-in-brazil/
- ^ http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-training-with-randy-couture/
- ^ http://www.americancombatassn.com/
- ^ http://blog.sweeterscience.net/?p=13
- ^ http://www.americancombatassn.com/bio-s/kamal
- ^ "Broken hand forces lightweight Alex Karalexis out of WEC 44 contest". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-111-05.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "WEC newcomer Will Kerr signed, replaces Alex Karalexis at WEC 44". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ "WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo results". www.wec.tv/index.cfmom. 2009-11-19.
- ^ "WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson results". www.wec.tv/index.cfmom. 2010-01-11.
- ^ "Jamie Varner vs. Kamal Shalorus likely for WEC 48 PPV main card". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
- ^ "Kamal Shalorus Injury". mmarus.com. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ "WEC 49: 'Varner vs Shalorus' official for June 20 in Edmonton". mmamania.com. 2010-04-15.
- ^ The Spectacular Life and Times of Kamal Shalorus | www.wec.tv
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