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, Iftimoaie has fought for a number of other promotions including the Local Kombat and SUPERKOMBAT. He defeated names such as

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or Jorge Loren. As of 28 September 2016, he was ranked the #7 light heavyweight in the world by LiverKick.com.

Personal life

He is married and has four children.

Kickboxing career

Iftimoaie faced Milan Dašić at K-1 ColliZion 2010 Croatia on March 27, 2010. Dašić won the fight by a first-round knockout. Iftimoaie was scheduled to fight the

veteran

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on May 21, 2010. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Iftimoaie was scheduled to face

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at SUPERKOMBAT The Pilot Show on March 18, 2011. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Iftimoaie was scheduled to face Luca Panto at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2011 on October 15, 2011. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Iftimoaie was scheduled to face James Wilson at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012 on November 10, 2012, following a year long absence from the sport. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Iftimoaie was scheduled to challenge the reigning Superkombat and WKN Super Cruiserweight champion Jorge Loren at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2016 on August 6, 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and awards

Kickboxing

*2016 Combat Press Comeback Fighter of the Year *2016 WKN Diamond Super Cruiserweight Title *2016 SUPERKOMBAT Super Cruiserweight (-95 kg/209 lb) Championship (one time) *2005 Fight.ro Fighter of the Year *2005 Fight.ro Most Popular Fighter

Kickboxing record

References