Franci Grajš
{{Short description|Slovenian kickboxer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
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| nationality = Slovene
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|12|15|df=y}}
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| weight_kg = 85
| weight_class = Light Heavyweight
| style = Muay Thai
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| team = Akademija Tajskega Boksa – Muay Thai Gym Scorpion (2004 – 201?)
Nak Muay Gym
| trainer = Iztok Vorkapic
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Franci Grajš (born 15 December 1986){{cite web|url=http://www.scorpion-gym.si/scorpion/2012/01/franci-grajs/|title=Franci Grajš|publisher=scorpion-gym.si|date=|accessdate=20 February 2013|language=sl}} is a Slovene former kickboxer who was named best 85MAX kickboxer in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2097:franci-grajs-stakes-claim-to-being-1-85kg-kickboxer-with-enfusion-win&catid=37:kickboxing|title=franci grajs stakes claim to being 1 85kg kickboxer with enfusion win|publisher=liverkick.com|date=|accessdate=20 February 2013}}
Career
In August 2011, Grajš participated elimination kickboxing reality show called Enfusion: Trial of the Gladiators. 16 fighters went in Ohrid, Macedonia, lived, trained, and fought each other. In the first round Grajš defeated Michael Kongolo and then in the quarter-finals, he enrolled the biggest career win against veteran Wendell Roche. This victory qualified him for the final 4 tournaments that were held in his country Slovenia.
Final 4 was held on 2 December 2012 in Ljubljana. In the semi-finals, Grajš faced It's showtime 85MAX champion and perhaps the best 85MAX fighter at that time Sahak Parparyan. Grajš won in a tough fight, he was more active in the first two rounds, Parparyan woke up in the third round but that wasn't enough to take the victory. He became Enfusion champion and took $30.000 after knocking out Andrew Tate in the final with a jumping knee.
Return and retirement
After two years break and changing gym Grajš made his comeback on 29 November 2014 in Novo Mesto at International Muay Thai League event. Grajš, now member of Nak Muay Gym, lost on points against W.A.K.O. junior world champion, Antonio Plazibat.[http://www.profightstore.hr/novosti/trijumf-karijere-antonio-plazibat-porazio-francija-grajsa/18454.aspx Trijumf karijere! Antonio Plazibat porazio Francija Grajša]{{in lang|hr}}[http://www.profightstore.hr/novosti/mirko-vorkapic-osvojio-imtl-pojas-prvaka/18462.aspx Mirko Vorkapić osvojio IMTL pojas prvaka]{{in lang|hr}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.muaythai-slovenia.com/gallery/the-night-of-champion-29-11-2014-novo-mesto/nggallery/page/1 |title=THE NIGHT OF CHAMPION 29.11.2014, Novo mesto |access-date=1 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141201180035/http://www.muaythai-slovenia.com/gallery/the-night-of-champion-29-11-2014-novo-mesto/nggallery/page/1 |archive-date=1 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}
He had to cancel fight against Mladen Kujunđžić at FFC 18 event, due to a nose injury. After that he decided to finish his career, as he could not focus on the fight enough anymore.[http://fightsite.hr/vijesti-iz-regije/bivsi-enfusion-prvak-franci-grajs-okoncao-karijeru Bivši Enfusion prvak Franci Grajš okončao karijeru!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407032854/http://fightsite.hr/vijesti-iz-regije/bivsi-enfusion-prvak-franci-grajs-okoncao-karijeru |date=7 April 2015 }}{{in lang|hr}}
Achievements/Titles
- 2012 Enfusion: Trial of the Gladiators Tournament Champion{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2093:enfusion-3-trial-of-the-gladiators-live-results&catid=39:europe&Itemid=59|title=enfusion 3 trial of the gladiators live results|publisher=liverkick.com|date=|accessdate=20 February 2013}}
- 2012 IFMA World Cup Champion
- 2011 SMTL - Slovenian Muay Thai League Professional Champion -91 kg
- Best 85 Max Kickboxer In 2012 {{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2097:franci-grajs-stakes-claim-to-being-1-85kg-kickboxer-with-enfusion-win&catid=37:kickboxing|title=franci grajs stakes claim to being 1 85kg kickboxer with enfusion win|publisher=liverkick.com|date=|accessdate=20 February 2013}}
Professional Muai Thai /kickboxing Record
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! colspan=8 style="background:#fff" | 34 Wins(14KO) -8 Losses | |||||||
| Date || Result || Opponent || Event || Location || Method || Round || Time | |||||||
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| 2017-09-16 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|BIH}} Denis Marjanović | W5 Legends Collide | Koper, Slovenia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
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| 2014-11-29 | Loss | align=left|{{flagicon|Croatia}} Antonio Plazibat | International Muai Thai league | Decision (Points) | 3 | N/A | |
| style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Returns To Muay Thai, Moves Up To 91kg.}} | |||||||
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| 2012-12-02 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Andrew Tate | Enfusion 3: Trial of the Gladiators, Final | Ljubljana, Slovenia | KO (Knee) | 1 | N/A |
| style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Wins Enfusion 85kg tournament championship title.}} | |||||||
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| 2012-12-02 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|ARM}} Sahak Parparyan | Enfusion 3: Trial of the Gladiators, Semi Finals | Ljubljana, Slovenia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
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| 2012-08-18 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Ivan Stanić | Admiral Markets Fight Night | Portorož, Slovenia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 |
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| 2011-08-17 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|Curaçao}} Wendell Roche | Enfusion 3: Trial of the Gladiators, Quarter Final | Ohrid, Macedonia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
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| 2011-08-12 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|BEL}} Michael Kongolo | Enfusion 3: Trial of the Gladiators, First round | Ohrid, Macedonia | KO[http://www.enfusion-tv.com/live/k-o-top-5-enfusion-final-december-12th-slovenia/ K.O. TOP 5 Enfusion Final December 12th, Slovenia] | 1 | N/A |
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| 2011-02-05 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Abudar Ahmed | The Night Of Champions | Novo Mesto, Slovenia | TKO (Injury) | 1 | N/A |
| style=background:white colspan=9 | {{small|Wins SMTL Pro. Title -91 kg.}}[http://www.profightstore.hr/novosti/slovenska-liga-tajlandskog-boksa-dobila-nove-prvake/6717.aspx Slovenska liga tajlandskog boksa dobila nove prvake]{{in lang|hr}}[http://www.dolenjskilist.si/2011/02/06/38317/sport/ostali_sporti/Edini_pravi_knockaut_sele_na_koncu/ Edini pravi knockout šele na koncu]{{in lang|sl}} | |||||||
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| 2010-07-09 | Loss | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Agron Preteni | Mega Fight | Umago, Croatia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
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| 2010-03-06 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|SRB}} Luka Stasia | SLTB | Celje, Slovenia | TKO | 3 | N/A |
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| 2009-05-30 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Josip Poplašen | National Championship | Črnomelj, Slovenia | KO | 2 | N/A |
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| 2009-03-07 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Zsolt Svidro | Situla Pokal | Novo Mesto, Slovenia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | N/A |
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| 2008-12-27 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Hrvoje Kišiček | Grand Fight | Varaždin, Croatia | Decision (Split) | 3 | N/A |
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| 2007-10-20 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Josip Božinović | Pokal Situla | Novo Mesto, Slovenia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | N/A |
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| 2007-06-02 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Spomenko Dukić | Slovenija open | Krško, Slovenia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | N/A |
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| 2007-02-24 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|SLO}} Matjaž Kos | Muay thai proti drogi | Novo Mesto, Slovenia | KO | 2 | N/A |
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| 2005 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|SLO}} Teofik Ramčilović | Muay Thai
proti drogi | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | N/A | |
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| 2004 | Loss | align=left|{{flagicon|SLO}} Anže Andrejka | Muai Thai
proti Drogi | Decision (Split) | 3 | N/A | |
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| 2004-11-06 | Win | align=left|{{flagicon|CRO}} Spomenko Dukić | Noč Tigrova | Široki Brijeg, BIH | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | N/A |