Nikola Todorović has successfully defended his professional World Kickboxing title in the WAKO Pro UAM organization in the K1 discipline up to 78 kilograms.
In a match held in Abu Dhabi, Todorović defeated Spaniard Jordi Requena Coronado by a knockout in the third round, effectively ending a match that was scheduled to last five rounds.
“I managed to crown an excellent job and top form that I had specifically timed for the end of the year. In the third round, I hit an exceptionally high-quality Spanish kickboxer with a knee in the elbow, which broke his arm, and the match was stopped. The organization of the entire event was really at the highest level, we left a good impression, so we are confident that they will count on us in the future,” said Todorović.
“The Spanish fighter was really exceptionally prepared and determined. Since the match was planned for five rounds, I entered with a bit of calculation, to tactically play the match as best I could.”
“Coronado proved to be a very tough competitor, an excellent technician, but shorter in height, which I used to the best of my ability. I controlled the match and in the first two rounds, the scoring was in my favor, and then in the third, that knockout came which decided the match in my favor,” concluded Todorović, for whom this was the 32nd fight in his professional career and the 28th victory.
Todorović is equally successful in amateur kickboxing, having won the World Championship title in Portugal last year and also won gold at the European Championship in Athens this year.
“As for plans, I want to have a good rest during the holidays. I don’t have any matches scheduled yet, but I’m under contract with the Glory organization, so I’ll consider all options with my coach Zoran Bačulov. As for the national team, next year there is a World Championship in Abu Dhabi, so that will be my main focus,” concluded Todorović.
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