former force recon you don have and always will be one of greatest strengths to pull on in times of need watching u mid 90s come out retirement and destroy all comers wow looking in your eyes with a black eye from full contact training i have to say i honestly didnt beleive in the mind over mater
Hi guys, I always had great respect for Ray McCallum, Rick Roufus, and Stan "the Man". I was a mercenary so despite the friendships, we would have fought if some promoter would have made a decent offer. However, I did fight Alexio, Theriault, Waring, Smith, Edwards, and many, many, other great fighters. Rob Kamen would have also been a great opponent for me because he was great at many aspects of the fight game.....Thanks for all your good wishes and support my friends in the martial arts...
Don is a legend, he fought everyone they put in front of him and Beat the Vast Majority of them, He was in fact a pioneer and deserves credit as an all time great!
Don The Dragon!!!!! Saw jim towards the end of his career fighting Dick Kimber in Lowell Mass. Dragon won by tko if i remember correctly. Would have loved to see him fight Rick Rufous or Stan the Man! Go Dragon!
Well I can't argue the fact that some people may think I am a "cheesy" actor. However, I did win 72 Pro fights as a kickboxer and was considered one of the best in my prime which was 1984. My last fight was in 2002 at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City and I won by KO in the tenth and final round with 4 seconds on the clock. So, you might say I am also one of the "luckiest" fighters.
Bull that he's not a natural HW? You're right, I guess two KO wins over Hoost would make him better qualified for a lower weight class - and he did not look good at all.
If you have a chance to watch the 1st Cikatic/Hoost fight, you will see the Cikatic in that fight did not look so differently than the Cikatic in the Wilson fight. Cikatic was never a natural HW, and as a matter of fact, he even fought Ray McCallum for the WAKO middleweight championship. Face the fact straight. Even the Dutch legend Rob Kaman had long considered Cikatic as his rival. And Kaman was middle/light heavyweight as well.
This fight was a farce - with all respect to Mr. Wilson Branko was a natural HW and he lost WAY too much weight for this fight....he didn't look good at all.
That's bull. Cikatck had been rated as a light heavyweight for years. A couple of months before this fight, Cikatic won the EMTA title in the weight category.
I have been well aware of Cikatic's background since he explained it in detail for the Japanese media. Cikatic started to work with Harink in 1980 and won the EMTA light heavyweight title in 84. When he fought Wilson in 87, he had already been a muay thai stylist. Besides, this fight was an international rules bout, not full-contact karate which prohibits the use of leg kicks.
This is the bout under the international kickboxing rules which allowed the use of leg kicks, but not knees, elbows, and clinches. Besides, Cikatic was muay thai stylist. No single style has a monopoly of the world, "kickboxing" since the very word has been used as an umbrella word for practically every style which has the boxing gloves and kicks thrown in.
For the record....I was offered a fight with Rob Kamen for $10,000 US dollars to take place in his backyard, Amsterdam. I was making $6,000 per fight at that time in my home town of Cocoa Beach, Florida. The promoions were televised on ESPN. While Rob and I did a film together, trained together once and were friends, I would have fought him if the money was right. It is a business-sport and friendship would not have stopped a lucrative deal. I'm a mercenary. later guys, your friend, Don
Thank you very much for sharing us the true story behind what would have been the greatest kickboxing fight in the history of the sport. There are others, like me who enjoy reading your stories.
10-4. Don hits the nail on the head. He fought for money and against whoever offered the most. He and Urquidez are in a class by themselves. With the exception of Pete Cunningham, few have matched their feats.
Kaman said he could be the best in the heavy division if he defeat Wilson, Cikatic, and the Thai legend,Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn. He gave Wilson lots of credit for, especially him being the first American to defeat Thai fighters, a feat even Benny Urquidez failed to achieve. I think for the same reasons, others, like the late Peter Smit of Holland, and Dale Apollo Cook of Tulsa, OK wanted to fight Wilson as well.
Rob Kaman was the No.1 challenger for Wilson's WKA lightheavy crown. In the end of 88, Wilson worked the corner of Gabe Carmichael, who was stopped by Kaman in 3 rounds, the possible title fight between Wilson and Kaman was announced and well reported by the Japanese press. However, for some reason the fight was never materialized and the WKA decided to create another weight class, the junior lightheavy for Kaman. I believe, for the sake of the sport, the two should have fought.
Don how come you stopped commentating for the UFc?You were really good at that. funny thing at the (UFC 9) shultz/Goodridge fight when Bruce Beck said that shultz shouldnt celebrate the victory, your asskicking response whas:Quote Well Shultz should celebrate the victory unless he doesnt slip on a banana peel..Man that made me laugh a couple of times=D.
aa, I have known Chuck since 1978 and, while I never watched him compete "live", I have seen footage of him in competition. He fought without pads, weight divisions, etc. and was a fierce fighter. He rarely won with the same technique. He could kick and punch to score a point. I suspect that he would have been a great kickboxer or MMA fighter. (he studies with the Machado brothers) He is a very spiritual man and lives with integrity and honor. your friend, Don
Waring was undefeated when we fought in Japan. He was a former All-American football player, 6' 5' and in great shape. We fought a very even fight for about 10 rounds, then I landed a couple of punches for 2 "flash" knockdowns and won on decision because of the 2 Ten to Eight rounds...He fought Maurice Smith to a 10 rd draw, beat Klitshko in a kickboxing bout, and became the IBF Cruiserweight World Champion...Styles make fights and his "puzzle-style" was difficult for me to solve. Dragon
Wilson defended his cruiser title against the very inexperienced Maurice Smith, who had not yet adopted muay thai yet. Smith was heavier for the crown, and was forced to drop a couple of pounds. Still Smith was more powerful,but Wilson was at least 5 times technically superior. They fought with the 6oz Casanova gloves. If my memory is correct, the fight was the last prime time broadcast for the sport until K-1 came into the picture.
Hello Mr. Wilson. In your film out for blood you were using interception techniques in the final battle like obstructing the opponents arm before rapidly attacking on his advance. I have noticed you have spoken highly of Bruce Lee before, do you have any experience in jeet kune do? Regards...
I don't think Wilson has ever spoken highly of or given any credit to those who never stepped into the ring. Don't confuse what he did in his movies with what he would do in real fights. Those who taught Wilson are Bill Wallace, Benny Urquidez, Chuck Talhami, Pat Goosen, Michael Nunn, Bill Slayton, and Prince "Charles" Williams. There's no jeet kune do or any other traditional style in his fighting arsenal.
Wilson may have given credit to Lee for being an innovator in MA, but not as a fighter. He believes Chuck Norris might have beaten Lee had they fought for real. My definition of traditional style is one which claims to be deadly without being tested in actual competition.
I truly believe that MMA is nothing more than grappling and street fighting-It is barbaric. Western kickboxing wouldn't have lost all the fighters to K-1 and mma if they would have just paid them decently. watching Roufus at 215 pounds fighting K-1 was pretty sad.
I attended the 3rd UFC because although they had asked me to announce their fights earlier, I felt the event was too dangerous for the fighters. However, after sitting ringside and watching fighters just "quit" or "submit" without any booing, I realized why it was safe. If things go south just quit. This is the only contact sport that allows one to quit...with honor. I immediately offered to fight Gracie. They asked me to announce a few fights and they would "set it up", they didn't. Don
Yes, Chuck Norris asked me to go to dinner with him the night before and I was too sick to get out of bed. It was my only "network" TV bout and I didn't want to cancel. I was weak and could not breath very well. I just relaxed and used leg kicks to weaken and finally beat him by decision. your friend, Dragon
Without knowledgeble fans like you guys my history of kickboxing would be lost like "tear drops in the rain" (Bladerunner) I was a wrestler in college before kickboxing and have always felt more comfortable on the ground than on my feet. I was the MVP of both my high school football and basketball teans. MMA came too late for me but I am a mercenary and would gladly fight if the money was "right". Have fun guys and thanks for your support, your friend, Don
Hey Don I heard you were offered to fight Royce Gracie like 10 years ago in the UFC and yo were gonan do it bt they only wanted to pay you like 500$ to do it ? is that true?
yeah, guilty as charged...I am the Dragon. I had already retired in Dec '84 after the draw with Theriault and had moved to LA to pursue acting (May of "85) After running out of money in a few months, I took another bout in Montreal in Dec '85, and decided to continue fighting until 1990 when I retired again. The $60,000 for Cikatic was my biggest pay day until I came out of retirement again for $150,000 for Kimber. I am now retired once again, thanks for your support, your friend, Don
My favorite bout was against Curtis -Cowboy-Crandall when he tried to hit you with a double flying matrix style front-kick and fell on his ass.
Ray McCallum was my instructor in the 80's and I always thought a match between ya'll would be stellar. Two of the greatest kickers in the game and both smart technicians in the ring!!
@dragondon Hi Don, it's so great you personally communicate with your fans here. As far as i know you are the only celebrity to do that :))))) ! It's great you're such a down to earth guy. Best wishes from Serbia buddy!
I broke my right hand and dislocated my thumb one week before this fight, and, in about the 4th round, broke my left hand. I do not feel Branko was ever as confident after this fight, and that is a tremendously positive element for a fighter to possess. Dragon
Cikatic was real green compared to Wilson at this point in their careers. Wilson was already in his prime and a certified champ. Cikatic didn't start getting monstrous until much later in his career but he eventually descended into madness everything from death threats to his former protege Cro Cop and unsportsmanlike conduct in the ring sealed his insanity. If they fought in '93 Cikatic would've destroyed Don.
Cikatic began his kickboxing career in the 70s, and made a transition to muay thai in the early 80s. He had been STAR rated for several years before facing Wilson in 87. There is no way Cikatic was green when he fought Wilson. That is why at one time (when he won the K-1 GP in 93), he acknowledged Wilson being the toughest opponent of his career at that time. The Cikatic in 93 was heavier than the Wilson of 93(when he already retired).
I didn't mean green as in rookie fodder. I meant compared to the career experience Wilson had already built up at that point. wilson edged him on experience. The 90's era Cikatic is the same one who KO'd a greener Ernesto Hoost, a legend who in his prime would've run circles around a prime Wilson. My point being that sometimes fighters can ripen and tap that old man strength later in their careers like how Peter Aerts did in the last GP.
Now I understand what you are trying to say. And I agree with you to a certain degree. Because you have to remember that the Dutch legend Rob Kaman already considered Cikatic as a worthy rival in 87. Kaman actually believed that he could claim he would be the best in the heavy division if he defeat Wilson, Cikatic, and the Thai legend Dieselnoi. I still think comparing the Cikatic of 93 to the Wilson of 93 is pointless since Cikatic was heavier and Wilson had retired.
don´t act like you like women, little dickless internet-homo. why do you get angry...just because i wrote my opinion about your cicatic-bitch? someone told me he´s good in double-penetrations...was it you ?
Even though the fight was under the international rule, Cikatic later (when he just won the first K-1 GP in '93), said Don Wilson was the toughest opponent in his career because of Wilson's ring generalship and ability to outthink his opponent.
former force recon you don have and always will be one of greatest strengths to pull on in times of need watching u mid 90s come out retirement and destroy all comers wow looking in your eyes with a black eye from full contact training i have to say i honestly didnt beleive in the mind over mater
77bgood 2 months ago
Hi guys, I always had great respect for Ray McCallum, Rick Roufus, and Stan "the Man". I was a mercenary so despite the friendships, we would have fought if some promoter would have made a decent offer. However, I did fight Alexio, Theriault, Waring, Smith, Edwards, and many, many, other great fighters. Rob Kamen would have also been a great opponent for me because he was great at many aspects of the fight game.....Thanks for all your good wishes and support my friends in the martial arts...
dragondon 6 months ago
Don is a legend, he fought everyone they put in front of him and Beat the Vast Majority of them, He was in fact a pioneer and deserves credit as an all time great!
pellrexx 10 months ago
"Saw him"
minicopilot 10 months ago
Don The Dragon!!!!! Saw jim towards the end of his career fighting Dick Kimber in Lowell Mass. Dragon won by tko if i remember correctly. Would have loved to see him fight Rick Rufous or Stan the Man! Go Dragon!
minicopilot 10 months ago
my favorite fighters from old times , i love see both fighters always
wushunikolas 10 months ago
Well I can't argue the fact that some people may think I am a "cheesy" actor. However, I did win 72 Pro fights as a kickboxer and was considered one of the best in my prime which was 1984. My last fight was in 2002 at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City and I won by KO in the tenth and final round with 4 seconds on the clock. So, you might say I am also one of the "luckiest" fighters.
dragondon 11 months ago
wilson is the best kickboxer ever, bruce lee, jackie chan doesn exist :S
totto210 1 year ago
Bull that he's not a natural HW? You're right, I guess two KO wins over Hoost would make him better qualified for a lower weight class - and he did not look good at all.
trav02852 1 year ago
If you have a chance to watch the 1st Cikatic/Hoost fight, you will see the Cikatic in that fight did not look so differently than the Cikatic in the Wilson fight. Cikatic was never a natural HW, and as a matter of fact, he even fought Ray McCallum for the WAKO middleweight championship. Face the fact straight. Even the Dutch legend Rob Kaman had long considered Cikatic as his rival. And Kaman was middle/light heavyweight as well.
legkicker01 1 year ago
This fight was a farce - with all respect to Mr. Wilson Branko was a natural HW and he lost WAY too much weight for this fight....he didn't look good at all.
trav02852 1 year ago
That's bull. Cikatck had been rated as a light heavyweight for years. A couple of months before this fight, Cikatic won the EMTA title in the weight category.
legkicker01 1 year ago
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trav02852 1 year ago
awesome fight and nice ko , cikatic became a muay thai european champion defeating adrian thompson at the same year.
don s both hands wherebadly injured in this match but stil he was able to knock branko out .
lawman1971b 2 years ago 2
I have been well aware of Cikatic's background since he explained it in detail for the Japanese media. Cikatic started to work with Harink in 1980 and won the EMTA light heavyweight title in 84. When he fought Wilson in 87, he had already been a muay thai stylist. Besides, this fight was an international rules bout, not full-contact karate which prohibits the use of leg kicks.
legkicker01 2 years ago 3
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full contact karate not kickboxing,junk
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full contact karate not kickboxing.made up words
yimmiytube 3 years ago
This is the bout under the international kickboxing rules which allowed the use of leg kicks, but not knees, elbows, and clinches. Besides, Cikatic was muay thai stylist. No single style has a monopoly of the world, "kickboxing" since the very word has been used as an umbrella word for practically every style which has the boxing gloves and kicks thrown in.
legkicker01 3 years ago 2
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igorishka 2 years ago
For the record....I was offered a fight with Rob Kamen for $10,000 US dollars to take place in his backyard, Amsterdam. I was making $6,000 per fight at that time in my home town of Cocoa Beach, Florida. The promoions were televised on ESPN. While Rob and I did a film together, trained together once and were friends, I would have fought him if the money was right. It is a business-sport and friendship would not have stopped a lucrative deal. I'm a mercenary. later guys, your friend, Don
dragondon 3 years ago 2
Thank you very much for sharing us the true story behind what would have been the greatest kickboxing fight in the history of the sport. There are others, like me who enjoy reading your stories.
legkicker01 3 years ago
Cool, thanks Don it really made my day hearing this from you.
backstabba101 3 years ago 3
10-4. Don hits the nail on the head. He fought for money and against whoever offered the most. He and Urquidez are in a class by themselves. With the exception of Pete Cunningham, few have matched their feats.
catfacee 2 years ago
Great Job Mr.Wilson.
You cost me 150 bucks with this Win. i have say...Wilson loss by KO. The World of Kickboxing has see a great Fight. Power vs Technique !
BdragonW64 3 years ago
Thanks Legkicker01.
Although I'd like to hear if Rob himself wanted to fight Don, this really gives that impression.
Well anyway Don hope we see you again since your knowledge is in abundance and you're real champ.
backstabba101 3 years ago
Kaman said he could be the best in the heavy division if he defeat Wilson, Cikatic, and the Thai legend,Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn. He gave Wilson lots of credit for, especially him being the first American to defeat Thai fighters, a feat even Benny Urquidez failed to achieve. I think for the same reasons, others, like the late Peter Smit of Holland, and Dale Apollo Cook of Tulsa, OK wanted to fight Wilson as well.
legkicker01 3 years ago 2
I don't have anything else to do so I just felt like giving up a response.
He was stating a fact, just like if I said if I had been 9 foot tall I'd be the tallest man in the world.
I know the quote and all but I just wanted to hear from Don if Rob ever went up to him and asked for a title fight.
Well either way.
Life isn't always like a movie with good and bad guys with showdowns and all...
you do have a lot of knowledge, and I enjoy your desire to enlighten MA fans like myself.
See ya Leg.
backstabba101 3 years ago
aa401888, Yeah it was, but it's also the progress of martial artists that led to K1.
And MMA isn't barbaric at all but I do agree that some of the fighters in it are.
BTW Don, I've wondered if you ever were confronted by Rob Kaman during BF for a real fight?
backstabba101 3 years ago
Rob Kaman was the No.1 challenger for Wilson's WKA lightheavy crown. In the end of 88, Wilson worked the corner of Gabe Carmichael, who was stopped by Kaman in 3 rounds, the possible title fight between Wilson and Kaman was announced and well reported by the Japanese press. However, for some reason the fight was never materialized and the WKA decided to create another weight class, the junior lightheavy for Kaman. I believe, for the sake of the sport, the two should have fought.
legkicker01 3 years ago 2
My most recent film was a SCI-FI Channel Premiere last year May 12, '07..."The Last Sentinel"...Dragon
dragondon 3 years ago
What are u up to these days? What type of workouts do you do?
aa401888 3 years ago
Don how come you stopped commentating for the UFc?You were really good at that. funny thing at the (UFC 9) shultz/Goodridge fight when Bruce Beck said that shultz shouldnt celebrate the victory, your asskicking response whas:Quote Well Shultz should celebrate the victory unless he doesnt slip on a banana peel..Man that made me laugh a couple of times=D.
morgall 3 years ago
is there going to be a bloodfist 10 :D?
slasher2010 3 years ago
aa, I have known Chuck since 1978 and, while I never watched him compete "live", I have seen footage of him in competition. He fought without pads, weight divisions, etc. and was a fierce fighter. He rarely won with the same technique. He could kick and punch to score a point. I suspect that he would have been a great kickboxer or MMA fighter. (he studies with the Machado brothers) He is a very spiritual man and lives with integrity and honor. your friend, Don
dragondon 3 years ago
Thx Don-u have any new movies coming out?
aa401888 3 years ago
One last question: you once said I believe that james Warring was your toughest fight?
aa401888 3 years ago
Waring was undefeated when we fought in Japan. He was a former All-American football player, 6' 5' and in great shape. We fought a very even fight for about 10 rounds, then I landed a couple of punches for 2 "flash" knockdowns and won on decision because of the 2 Ten to Eight rounds...He fought Maurice Smith to a 10 rd draw, beat Klitshko in a kickboxing bout, and became the IBF Cruiserweight World Champion...Styles make fights and his "puzzle-style" was difficult for me to solve. Dragon
dragondon 3 years ago
You never fought Roufus did you? Would have been a good one-two great kickers
aa401888 3 years ago
Did u ever fight Smith?
aa401888 3 years ago
Wilson defended his cruiser title against the very inexperienced Maurice Smith, who had not yet adopted muay thai yet. Smith was heavier for the crown, and was forced to drop a couple of pounds. Still Smith was more powerful,but Wilson was at least 5 times technically superior. They fought with the 6oz Casanova gloves. If my memory is correct, the fight was the last prime time broadcast for the sport until K-1 came into the picture.
legkicker01 3 years ago 2
Hello Mr. Wilson. In your film out for blood you were using interception techniques in the final battle like obstructing the opponents arm before rapidly attacking on his advance. I have noticed you have spoken highly of Bruce Lee before, do you have any experience in jeet kune do? Regards...
jkdkidisbk 3 years ago
I don't think Wilson has ever spoken highly of or given any credit to those who never stepped into the ring. Don't confuse what he did in his movies with what he would do in real fights. Those who taught Wilson are Bill Wallace, Benny Urquidez, Chuck Talhami, Pat Goosen, Michael Nunn, Bill Slayton, and Prince "Charles" Williams. There's no jeet kune do or any other traditional style in his fighting arsenal.
legkicker01 3 years ago 2
Interesting then that Wilson referred to Lee as the "martial arts einstein". JKD is not a traditional style either my friend.
jkdkidisbk 3 years ago
Wilson may have given credit to Lee for being an innovator in MA, but not as a fighter. He believes Chuck Norris might have beaten Lee had they fought for real. My definition of traditional style is one which claims to be deadly without being tested in actual competition.
legkicker01 3 years ago 2
If you say so mate.
jkdkidisbk 3 years ago
I truly believe that MMA is nothing more than grappling and street fighting-It is barbaric. Western kickboxing wouldn't have lost all the fighters to K-1 and mma if they would have just paid them decently. watching Roufus at 215 pounds fighting K-1 was pretty sad.
aa401888 3 years ago
Oh yeah, and, I had 48 "lucky" punches against highly trained professinaly fighters...Dragon out
dragondon 3 years ago 3
lucky punch :S
watch video : gurkan ozkan. he is best
GameCompere24 3 years ago
I attended the 3rd UFC because although they had asked me to announce their fights earlier, I felt the event was too dangerous for the fighters. However, after sitting ringside and watching fighters just "quit" or "submit" without any booing, I realized why it was safe. If things go south just quit. This is the only contact sport that allows one to quit...with honor. I immediately offered to fight Gracie. They asked me to announce a few fights and they would "set it up", they didn't. Don
dragondon 3 years ago
Is it true you had a high fever and were quite sick when u fought Alexio back in the early 80s?
aa401888 3 years ago
Yes, Chuck Norris asked me to go to dinner with him the night before and I was too sick to get out of bed. It was my only "network" TV bout and I didn't want to cancel. I was weak and could not breath very well. I just relaxed and used leg kicks to weaken and finally beat him by decision. your friend, Dragon
dragondon 3 years ago
You were the best-without question. To have beaten a great great fighter like him, being so sick --is amazing to me.
Thanks for the memories Don-i was at a lot of your fights and u never backed down from anyone.
aa401888 3 years ago
Speking of Norris-I know he never really kickboxed, but it seems to me he always has had very sound technique-do u agree?
aa401888 3 years ago
Without knowledgeble fans like you guys my history of kickboxing would be lost like "tear drops in the rain" (Bladerunner) I was a wrestler in college before kickboxing and have always felt more comfortable on the ground than on my feet. I was the MVP of both my high school football and basketball teans. MMA came too late for me but I am a mercenary and would gladly fight if the money was "right". Have fun guys and thanks for your support, your friend, Don
dragondon 3 years ago 3
Hey Don I heard you were offered to fight Royce Gracie like 10 years ago in the UFC and yo were gonan do it bt they only wanted to pay you like 500$ to do it ? is that true?
churuscan 3 years ago
you're a beast Don! CyberTracker is the greatest movie of all time!
jhh489 4 years ago
Respect to you!
ninjaboy1984 4 years ago
Wow it's Don!
Well I can hardly believe he would be amongst us common people.
I know it's not the idea to ask this of you but we'd like to hear more about your opinions.
There are so many fighters from K-1 to MMA and also so many martial arts movies to talk over.
We know you're not all about martial arts but we really look up to you Mr. Don and hope to see your thoughts on old and new matches.
backstabba101 4 years ago
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jet lee can fuck your mother
adibeh 4 years ago
how nice of him,cause she's and old hag
leiefilm 4 years ago
yeah, guilty as charged...I am the Dragon. I had already retired in Dec '84 after the draw with Theriault and had moved to LA to pursue acting (May of "85) After running out of money in a few months, I took another bout in Montreal in Dec '85, and decided to continue fighting until 1990 when I retired again. The $60,000 for Cikatic was my biggest pay day until I came out of retirement again for $150,000 for Kimber. I am now retired once again, thanks for your support, your friend, Don
dragondon 4 years ago 11
Thanks for commenting on my post of this video Don. You're still one of my favorites.
-Liu
LiuJin 4 years ago
@dragondon
I didn know you knocked out cikatic?! i thought you were a cheesy actor martial artist like jean claude...
thats crazy, dude. WAR DRAGON.
sprackles 11 months ago
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TEXASFENDERBENDER 6 months ago
@dragondon
My favorite bout was against Curtis -Cowboy-Crandall when he tried to hit you with a double flying matrix style front-kick and fell on his ass.
Ray McCallum was my instructor in the 80's and I always thought a match between ya'll would be stellar. Two of the greatest kickers in the game and both smart technicians in the ring!!
TEXASFENDERBENDER 6 months ago
@dragondon Hi Don, it's so great you personally communicate with your fans here. As far as i know you are the only celebrity to do that :))))) ! It's great you're such a down to earth guy. Best wishes from Serbia buddy!
igorishka 6 months ago
I broke my right hand and dislocated my thumb one week before this fight, and, in about the 4th round, broke my left hand. I do not feel Branko was ever as confident after this fight, and that is a tremendously positive element for a fighter to possess. Dragon
dragondon 4 years ago
Your fantastic and pave the way for up and coming martialartists. Duane
DEMZLY 4 years ago 2
damn!!r u really don Dragon??
Tino1245 4 years ago
Branko had around 200 bouts at this point, many of the three round WAKO type amateur fights.
trueronin 4 years ago
Cikatic was real green compared to Wilson at this point in their careers. Wilson was already in his prime and a certified champ. Cikatic didn't start getting monstrous until much later in his career but he eventually descended into madness everything from death threats to his former protege Cro Cop and unsportsmanlike conduct in the ring sealed his insanity. If they fought in '93 Cikatic would've destroyed Don.
slingstone 5 years ago
Cikatic began his kickboxing career in the 70s, and made a transition to muay thai in the early 80s. He had been STAR rated for several years before facing Wilson in 87. There is no way Cikatic was green when he fought Wilson. That is why at one time (when he won the K-1 GP in 93), he acknowledged Wilson being the toughest opponent of his career at that time. The Cikatic in 93 was heavier than the Wilson of 93(when he already retired).
wing0120022000 5 years ago
I didn't mean green as in rookie fodder. I meant compared to the career experience Wilson had already built up at that point. wilson edged him on experience. The 90's era Cikatic is the same one who KO'd a greener Ernesto Hoost, a legend who in his prime would've run circles around a prime Wilson. My point being that sometimes fighters can ripen and tap that old man strength later in their careers like how Peter Aerts did in the last GP.
slingstone 5 years ago
Now I understand what you are trying to say. And I agree with you to a certain degree. Because you have to remember that the Dutch legend Rob Kaman already considered Cikatic as a worthy rival in 87. Kaman actually believed that he could claim he would be the best in the heavy division if he defeat Wilson, Cikatic, and the Thai legend Dieselnoi. I still think comparing the Cikatic of 93 to the Wilson of 93 is pointless since Cikatic was heavier and Wilson had retired.
wing0120022000 5 years ago
point taken.
slingstone 5 years ago
amazing
Jlindmma 5 years ago
cikatic=cock sucking son of a bitch
jabajaw98 5 years ago
But a beast of a kickboxer
jshoup 5 years ago
jabajaw98 go fuck yourself you dumb serb and get a fucken life
Solidstryker 5 years ago
i´d rather fuck you, if you got some tits, solidfucker.
jabajaw98 5 years ago
Yeah im a Solidfucker because i fuck your mama bitch
Solidstryker 5 years ago
you need a dick to do so pussy, internet-bitch.
jabajaw98 5 years ago
are you stupid? just ask your mom how big my dick is?
Im serious, ask her!
Solidstryker 5 years ago
don´t act like you like women, little dickless internet-homo. why do you get angry...just because i wrote my opinion about your cicatic-bitch? someone told me he´s good in double-penetrations...was it you ?
jabajaw98 5 years ago
Even though the fight was under the international rule, Cikatic later (when he just won the first K-1 GP in '93), said Don Wilson was the toughest opponent in his career because of Wilson's ring generalship and ability to outthink his opponent.
wing0120022000 5 years ago 10