Gago Drago (Armenian: Գագո Դրագո; born March 8, 1985) is an Armenian -Dutch Welterweight kickboxer , fighting out of Alkmaar , Netherlands . He is known for his punch combinations and unpredictable kicking techniques and highly aggressive fighting style. Gago currently competes in K1-MAX and trains at Gym Alkmaar under Edwin van Os.
Biography and career
Gago Drago was born as Gagik Arutyunyan in Verishen , Armenia on March 8, 1985. In 1989, due to Nagorno-Karabakh War , he moved, together with his family, to the Netherlands . At the age of 14 he started training kickboxing at Gym Alkmaar. First as a sparring partner of well-known fighters like Sahin Yakut and Dennis "Rus" Sharoykin. By the age of 20, his name Gagik Haroetjunjan, was replaced by "Gago Drago", when he was fighting his way up in the Dutch and Belgian kickboxing circuit.[ 1] Benelux because of his visa issues. Finally in 2005 he received his Dutch citizenship and was free to fight anywhere in the world.
Drago is loved by fans of his very aggressive style, always moving forward and pressuring his opponents. From 2002 to February 2006 he went four years unbeaten. Faldir Chahbari was the fighter who stopped his winning streak during a WFCA-event in Holland on February 5, 2006.
On April 5, 2006 Gago made his debut at the K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Open . In the final eliminations he fough against Danish Ole Laursen . After a nervous start Drago gave his opponent a standing 8-count in the second round and took the three round unanimous decision, placing himself among the top 8 fighters in the K-1 MAX division.
On the May 13, 2006 he fought a Superfight against Ray Staring at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Amsterdam . He lost the fight on points.
Almost two months later on the June 30, 2006 Drago fought on his first K-1 World MAX Finals . In the first round he landed a knee on 2002 K-1 World MAX Champion Albert Kraus and gave him an eight-count. That was enough to earn the point-victory and advance to the semi-finals against Buakaw Por. Pramuk . Gago got knocked down in the second round and that ended the night for the young debutant. His opponent Buakaw Por. Pramuk went on to win the World MAX Title.
On October 3, 2007 at the K-1 World MAX 2007 World Championship Final , Gago Drago fought the 2005 K-1 World Max Champion Andy Souwer in the tournament quarter finals and was defeated by right hook KO.
Titles
2010 Enfusion Kickboxing tournament champion
2003 WMTC European Muay Thai champion
2002 Benelux Muay Thai champion
Kickboxing record
Kickboxing Record
71 Wins (35 (T)KO's, 36 decisions), 17 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2010-11-08
Loss
Yoshihiro Sato K-1 World MAX 2010 Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2010-11-08
Win
Mohammed Khamal K-1 World MAX 2010 Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2010-10-03
Win
Su Hwan Lee K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 - Part 2 Seoul, South Korea KO (Right High Kick)
2
2:52
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2010 Final .
2010-09-12
Loss
Mohammed Medhar It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam II Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
3
3:00
2010-07-10
Win
Pajonsuk Enfusion Kickboxing Final Tour, Final
Lisbon, Portugal Decision
3
3:00
Wins Enfusion Kickboxing Final Tour tournament title.
2010-07-10
Win
Rick Barnhill Enfusion Kickboxing Final Tour, Semi final
Lisbon, Portugal KO
2
2010-07-?
Win
Bruno Carvalho Enfusion Kickboxing Final Tour
Koh Samui, Thailand Decision
3
2010-05-29
Loss
Leroy Kaestner It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (4-1)
3
3:00
2010-03-06
Loss
Jose Reis Gala Internacional de Kickboxing
Alenquer, Portugal Decision
5
3:00
Fight was WFCA (72.5kg) World title.
2010-02-13
Win
Yutaro Yamauchi It's Showtime 2010 Prague Prague, Czech Republic Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2009-11-20
Loss
Marcus Öberg K-1 Rumble of the Kings 2009 in Stockholm Stockholm, Sweden Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2009-10-26
Win
Taishin Kohiruimaki K-1 World MAX 2009 Final Yokohama, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2009-08-29
Win
Barnabas Szücs It's Showtime 2009 Budapest Budapest , Hungary TKO (Ref. stop/gave up)
4
0:46
2009-07-13
Loss
Yuya Yamamoto K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2009-05-16
Win
William Diender It's Showtime 2009 Amsterdam Amsterdam , Netherlands TKO (Doc. stop/cut)
3
2009-04-21
Win
Yoshihiro Sato K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16 Fukuoka, Japan Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous)
4
3:00
2009-02-08
Loss
Murat Direkci Fights at the Border presents: It's Showtime 2009 Antwerp , Belgium TKO (Ref stop/3 knockdowns)
1
2:23
Fight was It's Showtime 70MAX World title.
2008-11-29
Loss
Chahid Oulad El Hadj It's Showtime 2008 Eindhoven
Eindhoven , Netherlands Decision
3
3:00
2008-09-06
Win
James Martinez It's Showtime 2008 Alkmaar
Alkmaar , Netherlands KO (Right high kick)
1
2:03
2008-07-07
Loss
Masato K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2008-05-31
Loss
William Diender Beast of the East
Zutphen, Netherlands KO (Right hook)
2
1:26
2008-04-26
Win
Warren Stevelmans K-1 World GP 2008 in Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Majority)
3
3:00
2008-04-09
Win
Gori K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 16 Hiroshima, Japan KO (Left hook)
3
2:56
2008-03-15
Draw
Chahid Oulad El Hadj It's Showtime Trophy MAX 75
Den Bosch , Netherlands Decision draw
5
3:00
2008-01-29
Win
Luis Reis Kickboxing Champions League
Lisboa , Portugal Decision (Split)
3
3:00
2007-11-30
Win
Arnaldo Silva Kickboxing Cup 2007
Lisboa , Portugal Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2007-10-03
Loss
Andy Souwer K-1 World MAX 2007 World Championship Final Tokyo, Japan KO (Right hook)
2
1:43
2007-06-28
Loss
Mike Zambidis K-1 World MAX 2007 World Tournament Final Elimination Tokyo, Japan Ext. R Decision (Unanimous)
4
3:00
2007-06-02
Win
Ait Naceur Gentleman Gala
Tilburg, Netherlands TKO (Corner stoppage)
3
1:05
2007-04-04
Win
Yutaro Yamauchi K-1 World MAX 2007 World Elite Showcase Yokohama, Japan TKO (Corner stoppage)
3
1:50
2007-02-25
Win
Rick Barnhill It's Showtime UK Trophy 75 MAX
Manchester, England KO (Knee strike)
3
1:26
2007-02-04
Win
Ray Staring It's Showtime Trophy 75 MAX
Zwolle, Netherlands KO (Left high kick)
4
1:34
2006-12-03
Win
Bejan Ahmedi Thaiboxing Gala
Alkmaar , Netherlands KO (Punches)
1
2006-09-23
Win
Kamal Chabrani It's Showtime Trophy 75 MAX Tournament
Rotterdam, Netherlands KO (Punches)
1
2:58
2006-09-04
Win
Naoki Samukawa K-1 World MAX 2006 Champions' Challenge Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-06-30
Loss
Buakaw Por. Pramuk K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship Final Yokohama, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-06-30
Win
Albert Kraus K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship Final Yokohama, Japan Decision (Majority)
3
3:00
2006-05-13
Loss
Ray Staring K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-04-05
Win
Ole Laursen K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Open Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-02-03
Loss
Faldir Chahbari WFCA Gala
Roosendaal , Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2005-12-18
Win
Pasi Luukanen Heaven or Hell 5
Prague, Czech Republic KO (Punches)
2
1:20
2005-12-10
Win
Jan de Keyzer Fights at The Border 4
Lommel, Belgium KO (Left high kick)
2
2005-10-30
Win
Franklin Semeral Gala Gym Alkmaar
Alkmaar , Netherlands KO (Right uppercut)
1
2005-10-02
Win
Gentleman's Promotion Gala
Tilburg, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2005-06-12
Win
Murat Direkci It's Showtime 8
Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2005-04-23
Win
Abdoul Toure Gala in Maldegem
Maldegem, Belgium KO
1
2005-03-19
Win
Ali Gunyar Gentleman's Promotion Gala
Tilburg, Netherlands TKO (Doctor stoppage)
2
2005-02-19
Win
Jan van Denderen Test of Talents Gala
Mortsel , Belgium Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2004-11-27
Win
Yassin Periquet Test of Talents Gala "Battle at The Coast"
Mortsel , Belgium TKO (Doctor stoppage)
2004-10-10
Win
Amir Zeyada 2 Hot 2 Handle
Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2004-05-20
Win
Stefan Veselic It's Showtime
Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2004-03-20
Win
Konorat WPKL Muay Thai Champions League XII
Rotterdam, Netherlands KO
2004-02-21
Win
Marijn Geuens Test of Talent Reloaded III
Mortsel , Belgium KO (Liver punch)
3
Retains WMTC European title.
2004-01-25
Win
Ali Gunyar Thaiboxing & Freefight event in Alkmaar
Alkmaar , Netherlands TKO
2
2004-01-21
Win
Marijn Geuens Fights at The Border III
Lommel , Belgium KO
3
Wins WMTC European title.
2003-11-30
Draw
Aalviar Lima Killerdome IV
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision draw
5
3:00
2003-09-28
Win
Mohamed Ouali WPKL Muay Thai Champions League XI
Rotterdam, Netherlands TKO (Doctor stoppage)
4
2003-06-14
Win
Rene Müller K-1 Germany 2003 Bergheim , Germany KO (Knee strike)
1
2003-06-08
Win
Imro Main It's Showtime
Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2003-04-06
Win
Stefan Veselic K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Holland Netherlands KO (Right knee strike)
3
2:40
2003-02-15
Win
Nadier Larecht Xena Sport Victory Or Hell 8
Netherlands KO
2
2002-11-30
Win
Rafi Zouheir WPKL Muay Thai Champions League VIII
Rotterdam, Netherlands TKO (Corner stoppage)
4
1:03
2002-11-24
Win
Murat Kumas Xena Sport Victory Or Hell
Netherlands KO (High kick)
1
2002-10-27
Loss
William Diender Beast of The East
Arnhem, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2002-09-29
Win
Chris van Venrooij It's Showtime - As Usual
Haarlem , Netherlands TKO (Corner stoppage)
4
1:28
2002-07-07
Win
Marco Pique Bad Boys Day part. 1
Utrecht, Netherlands KO (Right high kick)
4
2002-05-25
Win
Ludo Lasseu Thaiboxing Gala
Deurne, Belgium TKO (Corner stoppage)
2
Wins Benelux Muaythai title.
2002-04-21
Win
Marco Pique Xena Sport Victory Or Hell 7
Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2002-01-26
Win
Chris van Venrooij Gym Alkmaar Fight Gala
Alkmaar , Netherlands Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2001-12-02
Win
Youssef Akhnikh MTBN Fight Gala in Sporthal Holten
Marum , Netherlands TKO
Legend Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
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