| Şahin Yakut | |
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| Born | Şahin Yakut May 8, 1979 Iğdır, Turkey |
| Other names | Kaas, Ciger |
| Nationality | Turkish Dutch |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (160 lb; 11.3 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Alkmaar, Netherlands |
| Team | It's Showtime |
| Trainer | Edwin van Os |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 96 |
| Wins | 77 |
| By knockout | 49 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 5 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Martial arts instructor |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Şahin "Kaas" Yakut (Dutch pronunciation: [ʃɑhɪən jɑːkuːt]; born 8 May 1979 in Iğdır, Turkey) is a Turkish-Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist, currently living in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands and training in Gym Alkmaar under Edwin van Os. He is a member of the It's Showtime Team and is a training partner of Gago Drago and Joerie Mes. He is known for his in-fighter style which puts massive pressure on his opponents, his flashing kicks and above all, his endurance and ambition.
He has been involved with several organizations such as SuperLeague, It's Showtime and has taken part in special events like Challenge Private Party. He has a 5 and 1 record in his SuperLeague career and is 17 and 3 with It's Showtime as of 29/05/2010. Yakut has fought some of the best fighters in the world and has achieved victories against world champions such as Perry Ubeda, Jomhod Kiatadisak, Ondřej Hutník and Rayen Simson. His brother Metin "Pislik" Yakut is an MMA fighter.
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Fights on Eurosport: Numerous fights of Yakut are broadcasted by Eurosport featuring the highly in-demand fighter. He has been involved on several occasions with the It's Showtime 75MAX Trophy, which he became champion of in 2006. His decision victories against Jiri Zak in the quarters finals, Aalviar Lima in the semis and Ondřej Hutník in the final were all aired by the channel.
His recent fights on TV:
Kickboxing/Muay Thai
Mixed Martial Arts
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77 Wins (49 (T)KO's), 15 Losses, 4 Draws[3]
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| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 3-2 | Chico Martinez | Submission (rear naked choke) | KOE - Tough Is Not Enough | October 5, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Wins W.I.P.U. "King of the Ring" MMA super title -77 kg. |
| Loss | 2-2 | Vincent Latoel | Decision (unanimous) | K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Amsterdam | June 23, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Win | 2-1 | Chico Martinez | Decision | 2 Hot 2 Handle | October 10, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Win | 1-1 | Gilbert Ballentine | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Rings Holland - One Moment In Time | December 1, 2002 | 1 | 0:51 | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Roman Vanicky | Unknown | Night of the Gladiators 12 | February 25, 2001 | N/A | N/A | Prague, Czech Republic |