Francisco Filho (martial artist)
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Francisco "Chiquinho" Alves Filho (born January 10, 1971) is a Brazilian Kyokushin Karateka and kickboxer. He is one of the few karate-ka to have successfully completed the 100 man kumite more than once.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alves and the second or paternal family name is Filho.
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Francisco Filho | |
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Born | Francisco Alves Filho (1971-01-10) January 10, 1971 (age 53) Souto Soares, Bahia, Brazil |
Other names | Chiquinho |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 108 kg (238 lb; 17.0 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Style | Kyokushin Karate |
Team | Team Ichigeki Liberdade Dojo |
Trainer | Seiji Isobe |
Rank | 7th dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 19 (1985–2004) |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 25 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 9 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Notable students | Nicholas Pettas, Vitor Belfort |
Last updated on: January 16, 2010 |
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He holds notable K-1 wins over Sam Greco, Andy Hug, Remy Bonjasky, Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts and Stefan Leko.[1]