Greg Maluma
| Greg Maluma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1998/05/05 Lusaka |
| 🏡 Residence | Lusaka |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Zambian |
| Other names | Kyokushin Nerd |
| 🏫 Education | Natural Resources Development college |
| 💼 Occupation | Martial arts instructor |
| 🏢 Organisation | Kyokushin karate Zambia |
| Height | 185 cm |
| 💪 Weight | 90Kgs 90Kgs |
| 🏅 Awards | Most disciplined karateka 2014 |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.gregmaluma.com/ |
Greg Maluma, (born May 5, 1998) is a Zambian Kyokushin karateka, Kickboxer[1] and a mixed martial artist[2]. He did his secondary school at Chongwe Boys school, Chongwe town, Lusaka Province.| He is one of only a handful few Zambian karateka's[1].[2] Greg is the second youngster from the Family of five, he picked combative techniques as a vocation part from a youthful age as he was motivated by the film "King of the kickboxers". He mentioned actor sensation and Martial artist Michael jai white as his idol.[3]
| Gregson Maluma | |
| Born | Gregson Maluma
May 5, 1998 (age 23) |
| Residence | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Occupation | Martial arts instructor |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
| Known for | Founder of Avondale karate club |
| Religion | Christian |
| Parents | [2] |
Martial Arts Career
Gregson Maluma started his martial arts career in Kyokushin Kenbukaikan at the age of 14 and earned his black belt at the age of 18, becoming one of the youngest black belts in Zambia. Maluma now holds a 3rd dan black belt at the age of 23 and he is the youngest 3rd degree black belt in Zambia. His senior student holds a 1st dan black belt.[4]. He made his professional K-1 fighting debut on September 27, 2019 at the Desert[5] storm 3 and won a gold medal.[6]
Kyokushin career
After winning a number of National tournaments Gregson maluma was selected to represent Zambia at the 1st So-Kyokushin world championship in Zimbabwe.
Inspiration
Greg maluma grew up on Fighter in the wind, The king of kickboxers and Michael jai white, his martial arts training inspiration comes from the movies fighter in the wind and The king of kickboxers. He looks up to Michael jai white as his role model and he was encouraged to go further in martial arts by his Mom and friends to stay away from elicit activities.
Titles and accomplishments
- Kickboxing
- battle of Atlanta desert storm 3 champion[7]
- Kyokushin
- 2014
Japanese ambassadors karate tournament[8] - 2015
Zambian kyokushin open(international school) - 2016 Japanese ambassadors karate tournament
- 2016 Kyokushin Open Lusaka
- 2017 appearance 1st So-Kyokushin world tournament
- 2018
Japanese ambassadors karate tournament - 2019 2nd All Africa kyokushin karate Namibia
- 2019 Zambian Open
- 2019 Japanese ambassadors karate tournament
- 2020 3rd All Africa Kyokushin Namibia (kickboxing)
- 2020 Kyokushin international friendly
- 2014
- In 2020 Greg maluma graded to 3rd Dan black belt.
Kickboxing record
| 4 Wins (2 (T)KO's, 2 Decisions), 1 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-30 | Win |  |
Kyokushin and kickboxing all africa | windhoek, Namibia | TKO | 3 | 3:00 | 4-0-0 |
| 2019-09-29 | Win | |
Desert storm 3 | Walvisbay, Namibia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 4-0-0 |
| 2020-03-13 | Loss | Lesley hoeb |
Kyokushin and kickboxing all africa | windhoek, Namibia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 4-0-0 |
| 2021-09-11 | Win |  James Malambo |
Road to moscow fight night | Lusaka, Zambia | K.O (Head Kick) | 1 | 0:40 | 4-1-0 |
| 2018-10-20 | Win |  |
Japanese ambassadors tournament | Lusaka, Zambia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | 1-0-0 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Record
- Youngest 3rd Dan black belt in Zambia (age 22)
- Youngest Open weight Champion 2015 (age 16)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marketing, Intouch Interactive. "Desert Storm champions remain undefeated - Sports - Erongo". www.erongo.com.na. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "MMA Fighters From Zambia". Tapology. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- ↑ Marketing, Intouch Interactive. "Desert Storm champions remain undefeated - Sport - Republikein". www.republikein.com.na. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ↑ www.gregmaluma.com/biography
- ↑ Marketing, Intouch Interactive. "Desert Storm champions remain undefeated - Sports - Namibian Sun". www.namibiansun.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ↑ "Gregson Maluma ("The Salamander") | Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ↑ "SPORT_WRAP_20190930 Pages 1 - 8 - Flip PDF Download | FlipHTML5". fliphtml5.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ↑ "MMA Fighters From Zambia". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- Sources
- Marketing, Intouch Interactive. "Desert Storm champions remain undefeated - Sport - Republikein". www.republikein.com.na. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- "SPORT_WRAP_20190930 Flipbook PDF". dokument.pub. 2015-08-24. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- "SPORT_WRAP_20190930 Pages 1 - 8 - Flip PDF Download | FlipHTML5". fliphtml5.com. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
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