Thian de Vries, the K-1 cruiserweight champion, has announced his transition from kickboxing to mixed martial arts. The fighter described MMA as the future of combat sports.
De Vries made the announcement after his success in K-1. He stated that MMA represents the next step in his career.
The decision comes as one of kickboxing's rising talents seeks new challenges. De Vries highlighted his interest in testing himself in the MMA arena.
No specific timeline or promotion was detailed in the announcement. The move positions him among fighters crossing between striking and full-contact disciplines.
