1) Hard to call that one. You could probably choose either one and it would be the correct answer. Both were the best of the best.
2) Hoost. He had a successful career before K-1 where Semmy's success was almost entirely in K-1. Hoost held titles in just about every form of kickboxing. K-1, MT, IR, Full Contact, Savate. He was very versatile and like a kickboxing jack of all trades. I can't think of another fighter that had as much success in as many disciplines as Hoost. His career lasted for more than 20 years.
He did compete in Karate before moving into MMA from age 8-23, so 15 years. There was/is literally no division for him in Muay Thai he's way too big, and ya obviously no money in Karate.To be fair Schilt spent years of his youth fighting in MMA (a bit strange considering how much better he turned out to be at kickboxing), plus he got a bit unlucky that K1 folded. He could have had another title in 2011 or 2012 (i guess his 2012 Glory title is closest comparable in value to a K1 belt).
It seems to me Schilt could have been successful in karate (since it was his base) or Muay Thai (with his height and knees), but I don't recall him fighting much in either. I wonder why, maybe money?
How successful is a normal sized version of Schilt ?
how fast and coordinated is a seven foot Hoost?How successful is a normal sized version of Schilt ?
Exactly.how fast and coordinated is a seven foot Hoost?
Roughly 50% of his fights (not wins) resulted in him KOing his opponent. He's done it with his hands, knees, and various types of kicks. He also has the record for the fastest K-1 WGP run.Probably not too succesful. He was quite well-rounded but slow and didn't have much "true" KO power in his hands. He relied a lot on grinding down his opponents with his jabs, front kicks, knees etc. It would not have worked had he not been so long and heavy.
Game plans? You mean game plan. He always fought the same. Jab, jab, push kick, rinse, repeat.His game plans were simple but effective.