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Murat Direkci

Nickname --	Birthdate 7/17/79
Height / Weight 5'9" - 150 lbs.	Place of Birth Antwerp, Belgium

Murat Direkci is a Turkish/Belgian kickboxer. He is a veteran of both K-1 MAX and It's Showtime, where he is the first ever It's Showtime 70kg champion. Direkci holds notable wins over Albert Kraus and Gago Drago among others. He trains at Universal Gym in Belgium, and is managed by It's Showtime.

Murat Direkci Coverage

It's Showtime 55 results recap from Leeuwarden: Badr Hari knocks out Gokhan Saki

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Jan 29, 2012 3:30 PM EST

Complete results and a full recap of the Its Showtime 55 event that took place yesterday in Leeuwarden and featured Badr Hari knocking out Gokhan Saki.

It's Showtime Live Discussion Thread: Badr Hari Vs. Gokhan Saki

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Jan 28, 2012 11:26 AM EST

Join us today to discuss It's Showtime's 2012 debut, as Badr Hari fights Gokhan Saki in Hari's retirement fight.

It's Showtime Announces Giorgio Petrosyan vs. Chris Ngimbi, December 17th

by Brent Ducharme from Head Kick Legend on Sep 28, 2011 1:21 AM EDT

Its Showtime has announced that Giorgio Petrosyan and Chris Ngimbi will square off in Amsterdam on December 17th.

Robin van Roosmalen Wins It's Showtime Fast and Furious Tournament

by Fraser Coffeen from Head Kick Legend on Sep 25, 2011 2:00 AM EDT

Results are in from the It's Showtime Fast and Furious 70kg tournament.

It's Showtime Fast and Furious Preview: Chris Ngimbi vs. Murat Direkci

by Brent Ducharme from Head Kick Legend on Sep 24, 2011 10:27 AM EDT

Fans will see a rematch of an It's Showtime title bout when Chris Ngimbi and Murat Direkci meet in the opening round of the It's Showtime Fast and Furious Tournament on Saturday.

September 2011: Five Kickboxing and Muay Thai Bouts to Watch

by Brent Ducharme from Head Kick Legend on Sep 1, 2011 1:00 PM EDT

Here are five fights to watch in a month including tournaments from K-1 MAX and It's Showtime, as well as the debut of the Muaythai Premier League.

It's Showtime Lyon Fight Card: Staff Predictions

by Matthew Roth from Head Kick Legend on May 14, 2011 12:05 PM EDT

Head Kick Legend staff predicts the outcomes of today's It's Showtime Lyon card featuring the return of Badr Hari. Do you agree or disagree?

Chris Ngimbi Takes Home Gold at It's Showtime

by Fraser Coffeen from Head Kick Legend on Dec 12, 2010 4:53 PM EST

Results in from It's Showtime, including a new champion plus Souwer v. Pajonsuk.

More Fights You Want To Watch This Week!

by Jackie Maden from Gals Guide To MMA on Dec 10, 2010 9:28 AM EST

More events you don't want to miss!

It's Showtime Unveils Big 2011 Plans

by Fraser Coffeen from Head Kick Legend on Dec 7, 2010 9:42 AM EST

Big news on It's Shwotime's expansion plans in 2011 with a ton of great fights announced.