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Italian kickboxer
Mattia Faraoni
Born (1991-11-13) November 13, 1991 (age 33)
Rome, Italy
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 15.0 st)
StyleKickboxing, Karate, Boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofRome, Italy
TeamFight 1 - S. Gabriel
Rank  2nd dan Black belt in Shinseikai Karate
Professional boxing record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout4
Losses1
By knockout1
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total32
Wins28
By knockout13
Losses4
By knockout0
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

Mattia Faraoni (born 13 November 1991) is an Italian kickboxer. He is the reigning ISKA Oriental rules World Super Cruiserweight Champion.

Kickboxing career

On August 7, 2015, Faraoni travelled to France to face Yassine Ahaggan at the West Coiast Fighting event. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On September 23, 2019, Faraoni faced Boubaker El Bakouri at Enfusion 80 in Rome, Italy. He won the fight by unanimous decision,

On April 2, 2022, Faraoni faced Vadim Feger at SuperFights Roma. He won the fight by second round knockout.

On November 26, 2022, Faraoni faced Charles Joyner for the vacant ISKA oriental rules Super-cruiserweight world title. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Faraoni made the first defense of his ISKA world title against Luis Morais at The Arena 5 event. he won the fight by unanimous decision.

Faraoni made the second defense of his ISKA world title on November 18, 2023, against Bogdan Stoica at Oktagon 2023. He won the fight by secnod round technical knockout after Stoica injured his leg and had to retire.

Faraoni faced K-1 veteran K-Jee at The Arena event on March 23, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

On June 29, 2024, Faraoni successfully defended his ISKA oriental rules -95 kg world title for the third time when he defeated Dănuț Hurduc by unanimous decision at Oktagon Tsunami.

Faraoni was announced as part of the eight contestants in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final where he would face Feng Rui in the quarterfinals on December 14, 2024.

Boxing career

Faraoni made his boxing professional debut on June 27, 2015, against Attila Gyen. He won the fight by knockout in the second round.

Faraoni suffered his first professional boxing defeat on March 18, 2017, when he faced Yassine Habachi, losing by technical knockout in the sixth round.

On March 26, 2021, Faraoni challenged Francesco Versaci for the Italian national cruiserweight title. The fight ended in a technical decision draw in the first round after a blow to the back of the head of Versaci left him unable to continue. An immediate rematch was scheduled for July 16, 2021, with the title again at stake. Faraoni won the fight by technical knockout at the end of the fifth round when Versaci didn't came out of his corner making Faraoni the new Italian cruiserweight champion.

Championships and accomplishments

Professional

Amateur

Professional boxing record

10 fights 8 wins 1 loss
By knockout 4 1
By decision 4 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
10 Win 9–1-1 Hamilton Ventura PTS 6 Jul 1, 2023 Palafijlkam, Ostia, Italy
9 Win 8–1-1 Francesco Versaci RTD 5 (10) Jul 16, 2021 Ladispoli, Italy Won the Italian Boxing Federation Cruiserweight title
8 Draw 7–1-1 Francesco Versaci TD 1 (10) Mar 26, 2021 Palaboxe Aurelio Santoro, Rome, Italy For the Italian Boxing Federation Cruiserweight title
7 Win 6–1 Tomislav Rudan PTS 6 Dec 20, 2019 Cinecitta World, Rome, Italy
6 Win 5–1 Radek Geissmann KO 1 (6) Jul 24, 2017 Centrale Live del Foro, Rome, Italy
5 Loss 4–1 Yassine Habachi TKO 5 (6) Mar 18, 2017 PalaVespucci, Rome, Italy
4 Win 4–0 Radovan Radojcin TKO 2 (4) Jul 22, 2016 Barcellona Caffè, Rome, Italy
3 Win 3–0 Francesco Cataldo UD 6 Mar 12, 2016 PalaVespucci, Rome, Italy
2 Win 2–0 Elidon Gaba PTS 4 Oct 3, 2015 Palasport, Fiumicino, Italy
1 Win 1–0 Attila Gyen KO 2 (4) Jun 27, 2015 Rome, Italy

Kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record
28 Wins (13 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2024-12-14 Loss China Feng Rui K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final, Quarterfinal Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2024-06-29 Win Romania Dănuț Hurduc Oktagon Tsunami 2024 Rome, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends the ISKA Oriental rules World Super Cruiserweight (-95kg) title.
2024-03-23 Win Japan K-Jee The Arena Campione d'Italia, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-11-18 Win Romania Bogdan Stoica Oktagon 2023 Turin, Italy TKO (retirement/leg injury) 2
Defends the ISKA Oriental rules World Super Cruiserweight (-95kg) title.
2023-11-18 Win Portugal Luis Morais The Arena 5 Rome, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends the ISKA Oriental rules World Super Cruiserweight (-95kg) title.
2022-11-26 Win Australia Charles Joyner SuperFights Roma Rome, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the vacant the ISKA Oriental rules World Super Cruiserweight (-95kg) title.
2022-04-02 Win Germany Vadim Feger SuperFights Roma Rome, Italy TKO 2
2020-02-01 Win Germany Rinor Latifaj Petrosyanmania Milan, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-05-25 Win Italy Raffaele Vitale Oktagon 2019 Monza, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-03-23 Win Morocco Boubaker El Bakouri Enfusion 80 Rome, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-07-14 Loss Italy Raffaele Vitale Bellator Kickboxing 10 Rome, Italy Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2017-11-13 Win Italy Fabio Gianasi Fight Club Roma Rome, Italy Decision 3 3:00
2017-01-29 Win Croatia Fatmir Deskaj Invictus Arena #22 Rome, Italy TKO 1
2015-08-07 Loss France Yassine Ahaggan West Coast Fighting Lacanau, France Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2015-03-21 Win Netherlands Januot Adrian Mantova, Italy TKO (Doctor stoppage) 2
2014-10-19 Win Slovenia Marko Bohorč Invictus Arena #8 Italy TKO (High kick) 2
2014-03-30 Loss Italy Domenico Deserio Extreme Fight IX Grumo Appula, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2013-02-09 Win Italy Lorenzo Castagna Invictus Arena Rome, Italy TKO (Doctor stoppage) 2
2012-12-08 Win Italy Fabrizio Sacco Grand Prix Roma Rome, Italy KO (Right cross) 1
2012-05-26 Win Italy Fabio Marcassoli Fight Planet Brescia, Italy Decision 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2014-10- Loss Czech Republic Petr Kares W.A.K.O European Championships 2014, K-1 Semi Finals Bilbao, Spain Decision (2:1) 3 2:00
Wins 2014 W.A.K.O. European Championship K-1 -91 kg Bronze Medal.
2014-10- Win Russia Aleksey Sidorenko W.A.K.O European Championships 2014, K-1 Quarter Finals Bilbao, Spain Decision (3:0) 3 2:00
2013-10- Loss Brazil Alex Pereira W.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Semi Finals Guaruja, Brasil Decision (Split) 3 2:00
Wins 2013 W.A.K.O. World Championship K-1 -91 kg Bronze Medal.
2013-10- Win South Africa Karl Bergemann W.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 Quarter Finals Guaruja, Brasil N/A N/A
2013-10- Win Croatia Marko Vidovic W.A.K.O World Championships 2013, K-1 First Round Guaruja, Brasil Decision 3 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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