Peter Graham (kickboxer)
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| Realname | Peter Graham |
| Nickname | The Chief |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lb) |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Birth date | August 5, 1975 |
| Birth place | Sydney, Australia |
| Style | Karate, kickboxing |
| Team | Redfern Gym |
| Kickboxing Record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 5 |
Peter "The Chief" Graham (born August 5, 1975) is an Australian kickboxer and a former Australian bare knuckle Karate Champion. He jogs to the ring to AC/DC's Thunderstruck and has trademarked his special moves like his somersault kick, The Rolling Thunder.
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[edit] Biography & Career
Before turning pro Graham captured the WKBF World Amateur Heavyweight title from New Zealand's Shane Wijohn, finishing his amateur career undefeated.
Peter Graham turned pro in 2000 and attained instant success. He defeated a lackluster Clay Aumitagi with ease, and then Ben Hamilton in K-1 Oceania Revenge by TKO.
On November 19, 2000 he became the first Australian to go ten rounds with the legendary Stan "The Man" Longinidis. Though losing by decision, Graham learnt more from that fight than any other of his young career.
On December 31, 2006 at K-1 PREMIUM 2006 Dynamite!! Peter Graham fought against the two time K-1 heavyweight champion Semmy Schilt in 5 rounds and lost by unanimous decision (3-0).
[edit] Titles
- WKB Amateur Heavyweight Champion
- K-1 WORLD GP 2001 Oceania Elimination Tournament Finalist
- K-1 WORLD GP 2001 in Osaka 3rd Place
- K-1 WORLD GP 2003 in Melbourne Champion
