Luciro Dioshardor

Luciro Dioshardor (born 4 April 1989) is a retired Caphirian professional gladiator, pugură boxer, kickboxer, and martial artist. Often regarded as one of the most prolific combat athletes in the world, he is a former four-time GCL Heavyweight Champion, two-time GCL Ultraweight Champion, 8-time SKL Heavyweight Champion, 11-time Kickboxing Champion, and 5-time GK MASTERS Grand Prix Champion. Dioshardor holds many combat sports records in the heavyweight division, including the most title defenses, most wins, longest win streak, and he holds many records outside of his division including most wins, most wins by knockout, longest win streak, and more.

Luciro Dioshardor
Born	Luciro Naldellone Adesaiane Dioshardor 4 April 1989 (age 44) Atucandica, Pescorto Province
Other names	"Atucandicum Orso Olivo" - The Olive Bear of Atucandica
Residence	Sacard Beach
Nationality	Caphiria
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
Reach	82 in (208 cm)
Style	Caphirian kickboxing; kickboxing; grappling; Caphirian Cane Fighting; Gladiatorial combat
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Prisamarina
Team	Puls-O
Years active	2006-2028
Kickboxing record
Total	205
Wins	187
By knockout	106
Losses	18
By knockout	2

Dioshardor made his professional combat sports debut in 2005 and retired from active competition in 2028. Over his 22-year career, Dioshardor has only lost by knockout twice, having avenged both of those losses in subsequent rematches. With a professional record of 187-18 including 106 wins by knockout, Dioshardor is ranked as the greatest heavyweight combat athlete of all time, and some have him as one of the greatest in modern history. Dioshardor was noted for his physique, normally weighing in at around 260 lbs, but he also had an exciting fighting style and displayed a level of athleticism and precision unheard of for a man of his size. After his retirement, he launched the Dioshardor brand, which sells supplements, fitness programs, athleisure clothing, and more.

Dioshardor is one of the most widely-recognized and popular combat athletes in modern Caphirian history. He was a box office sensation, having competed in some of the bestselling pay-per-view events in combat sports history. He was inducted into the Guild of Gladiators hall of fame in 2026, the Pugură Boxing Hall of Fame in 2028, and will headline the 2034 Combat Sports Hall of Fame.

Early life

Dioshardor was born on 4 April 1989 in Atucandica, a rural city in the mountainous region of the Province of Pescorto in the south-east of Caphiria. He was raised in a working-class family with his sister, who is three years younger. His father, Giano Osvasido (b. 1949), was a veteran of the Imperial Legion, and his mother, Xócharu Adesa (b. 1970), was a champion joaner at the Mendarecara Riding School.

Dioshardor grew up training in track and field, namely the shorter distance events (100m, 200m, and 400m dashes) however when he was 11 years old, his parents divorced after and Giano had an affair, and he moved with his mother and younger sister Imaría to Prisamarina, a city in the Ulunkheria region of Tierrador. As a child, Dioshardor started training martial arts to protect his sister.

When Dioshardor was 15, he learned that his father was suffering from [SOME SERIOUS MEDICAL INJURY] and went back to Atucandica to visit him. Giano's health rapidly decreased and Dioshardor spent approximately 6 weeks with him. On his deathbed, Dioshardor's father is to have replied "I don't think you will be a special soldier such as myself. I failed to pass on the instinct of a true warrior...but I believe you will be a good fighter one day. So you don't have to spend your youth in the Legion, I release you. I want from you: you to train twice a day, longer and harder than any other. And I want you to make your country and your homeland proud one day." Dioshardor has described this as one of the best days of his life. After this, he embarked on a career in professional kickboxing. Initially he did not like the sport, as he was routinely beaten by more experienced students, but he changed his mind when he met Barco Sangherati - a popular Caphirian kickboxer, after which he fully dedicated himself to training.

Kickboxing career

Dioshardor had his first amateur kickboxing fight at the age of 16 while working also as a bartender. He fought 12 times, winning the first 7 matches by knockout, 5 in the first round, and losing his final two fights. (7-2 amateur)

In 2006, at age 17, he had his first professional kickboxing fight, defeating Armete Sancerosiano by first-round KO. Dioshardor fought 18 more times, all first-round stoppages. (18-0).

Etors FC (2006-2013)

Dioshardor signed with Etors FC in early 2007, already gaining attention for his imposing physical presence and highlight-reel knockouts. His debut for the promotion was at Etors FC 652 and was a spectacular 45-second knockout of veteran gatekeeper Gaius Trentasei, which went viral after Dioshardor landed a spinning heel kick that sent his much smaller opponent flying into the cage. This knockout earned him the nickname "Atucandicum Orso Olivo" (The Olive Bear of Atucandica), playing on both his homeland's famous olive groves and his surprisingly nimble movement for such a large fighter.

Throughout 2007-2008, Dioshardor fought an unprecedented 15 times, winning all but one by knockout. His sole decision victory came against decorated striker Marcus Olivarti, a fight that proved Dioshardor could maintain his cardio over five rounds. During this period, he developed his signature combination - a liver shot followed by a high kick that fans dubbed the "Bear Trap." His fighting style was unique for a heavyweight, combining devastating power with acrobatic techniques usually seen in lighter weight classes.

By 2009, at just 20 years old, Dioshardor had become one of Etors FC's biggest draw. His entrances became increasingly elaborate, often featuring traditional Pescortan mountain music and him wearing a bear pelt cloak. His first title shot was at Etors FC 701 against champion Marco Severino ended in controversy when Dioshardor was disqualified for an illegal hip throw in round three while dominating the fight. The rematch at Etors FC 728 in 2010 saw Severino retain his title via split decision in what many considered a robbery, leading to riots in several Pescortan cities.

2010-2011 marked Dioshardor's evolution from prospect to complete fighter. He added sophisticated clinch work to his arsenal, training with Kiravian wrestling champions to improve his close-range fighting. During this period, he fought 22 times, including an iconic trilogy with rival Fabricio Destro. Their third fight, which Dioshardor won via flying knee in round five, broke Etors FC's pay-per-view record and earned him another title shot, against reigning champ Titus Severianus.

The championship bout against Titus Severianus took place at Etors FC 762 in June 2011, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Colosseum Pescorto. Severianus, known for his technical prowess and defensive masterclass, had never been knocked down in his 45-fight career. The first round saw Dioshardor surprisingly employ a patient approach, using his jab to measure distance while avoiding Severianus's counter strikes. In round two, after a brief clinch exchange, Dioshardor executed his now-legendary combination - feinting a low kick to draw Severianus's guard down, then launching a lightning-quick spinning backfist that caught the champion flush. As Severianus staggered backward, Dioshardor unleashed the "Bear Trap", sending his opponent unconscious against the cage. His post-fight celebration, climbing the cage and roaring while beating his chest, became one of kickboxing's most iconic moments.

As Etors Heavyweight champion, he defended the belt nine times in 18 months - all by knockout - including a record-setting 8-second destruction of Gian Pastore.

In December 2011, Dioshardor was selected by fan voting as top pick to win the upcoming Global Kickboxing MASTER (GK MASTER) Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is an invitation-only event that takes place in the spring and Dioshardor was already scheduled to defend his title against Pipio Sushuka at Etors FC 768, however Etors FC President said "if the Bear wants to become a Master, who am I to stop him?". Dioshardor was subsequently invited to the Grand Prix and Sushuka fought Titus Severianus for an interim championship, setting up a massive unification bout in the future.

At the 2012 GK MASTER Grand Prix, Dioshardor shocked the kickboxing world by achieving a huge upset by knocking out legendary three-time MASTERS champion, Honzio Orubelli, in the first round of the qualifiers. Dioshardor then won the quarter-finals match against XYZ, and advancing to the semi-finals to beat XYZ. In the Grand Prix final, Dioshardor fought XYZ in a competitive bout, with Dioshardor winning via unanimous decision. Dioshardor then subsequently competed in the GK MASTERS tournament - consisting of only previous Grand Prix winners and noteable martial arts athletes - but lost to Chelogi Veri, a Gold glove priprečo and elite kickboxer, via knockout in the 8th round. This marked Dioshardor's first-ever professional KO loss. Despite this, Dioshardor was promoted to Platinum glove and was now ranked #7 in the GK heavyweight division.

Dioshardor took about a year-long hiatus from competition, starring in commercials and making cameos in television shows. His success as a widely-recognized athlete translated with success outside of the cage, and Dioshardor quickly signed several lucrative endorsement deals and sponsorships. In 2013, Dioshardor was on the Kinnaird Financial Times Top 10 Highest Paid Athlete's list for the first time ever, with a reported annual income of $80 million. Several weeks after the list was published, Dioshardor signed an endorsement deal with sugar company LeBlanc valued at $35 million. Dioshardor subsequently called the Times editor-in-chief Cole Leavy and requested an update to the list, as it would have bumped himself up. Leavy politely declined, so Dioshardor paid for a full-page ad featuring a graphic of the "updated" list - with every name crossed out and Dioshardor's name written in. The so-called "Dioshardor Takeover" went viral and Dioshardor entered the mainstream media for the first time.

Dioshardor purchased the villa Beyaphum in Oyashima for a reported $8 million, and paid $750,000 for two custom Neschi Sononello's to accommodate his size.

At the Etors FC 773 post-fight press conference in January 2013, interim heavyweight champion Severianus did an interview calling for Dioshardor to be stripped of his title due to inactivity and campaigned for the promotion to either "strip him or promote me". The following week, Dioshardor called into Edon Sports Network (ESN) to confirm his return to the cage and that he would be fighting Severianus in a rematch to unify the heavyweight championship.

Etors FC 799: Dioshardor Vs. Severianus II took place in November 2013 and broke numerous records - the event drew an attendance of 52,034 fans generating a live gate revenue of $47.2 million, and sold 10 million PPV buys. Dioshardor won via knockout in the 8th round, declaring "Who else? Who else is brave enough to wander into the Bear's den?". Dioshardor remained an active champion and defended the Heavyweight Championship a record-breaking 9 times in 3 years. He finally lost his belt against XYZ in a unanimous decision that won Fight of the Year in 2016.

Dioshardor competed and won the 2015 GK MASTER Grand Prix after defeating Vinder Lazarescu in overtime. Dioshardor also competed and won the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 GK MASTER Grand Prix.

CRUDEX (2017-2020)

In late 2017, Dioshardor signed an exclusive 15-fight deal with CRUDEX, a well-known combat sports promotion based in Venceia. His first scheduled fight was on 22 January 2018 against Ivan Rabadán, who he stopped in round 2 via liver shot. His next fight was on 18 April 2018 against rising star Pierandreo Alban. During his fight with Alban, Dioshardor suffered a torn pec injury in the 3rd round and lost via doctor's stoppage. Dioshardor underwent successful surgery in May 2018 and was inactive from combat sports for 14 months.

After a recovery period of approximately 14 months - which saw him tease a Federation Rasslin Yonderre (FRY) debut - Dioshardor returned to CRUDEX in July 2019 with a dramatic first-round knockout of Sabarino Ventre. This victory showcased his evolved striking style, combining his signature power with improved technical precision. Over the next 18 months, Dioshardor would rack up an impressive 7-fight win streak within CRUDEX, including five knockouts and two unanimous decisions. During the Christmas With CRUDEX event in December 2019, it was announced that Dioshardor would get his first title shot opportunity against CRUDEX Heavyweight Champion Marcos "Onyx" Quintarelli.

His most notable CRUDEX performance came against heavyweight champion Marcos "Onyx" Quintarelli in February 2020, dubbed the "Battle of the Titans." Despite being a slight underdog, Dioshardor dominated the fight with his newly refined combination of explosive power and technical prowess. He famously ended the fight in the third round with what became known as the "Atucandican Avalanche" - a devastating combination of a liver kick followed by an overhand right that left Quintarelli unconscious for nearly three minutes.

The final fight of his CRUDEX contract took place in December 2020 where Dioshardor defended his championship against veteran striker Hanno Lazarevic. The fight was particularly significant as it marked Dioshardor's 100th professional victory. He won via second-round TKO after a brutal display of clinch fighting and knee strikes, a technique he had specifically developed during his recovery period. After defending his CRUDEX heavyweight championship against Lazarevic, Dioshardor sought to exit his contract to pursue gladiatorial combat. However, CRUDEX invoked a championship clause that required him to either defend the title until defeated or pay a substantial contract termination fee of ₳50 million. Rather than pay, Dioshardor chose to fight.

What followed was dubbed "The Year of the Bear" as Dioshardor defended his title a record nine times in twelve months between January-December 2021. This grueling schedule helped him become one of Caphiria's highest-paid athletes, securing major sponsorship deals with Electron, Ramyeonba, and Imperial Cola. His most notable defense came against Orzio "Fist Fist" Salvetti at CRUDEX 388, where Dioshardor's iconic entrance in a replica ancient legionary armor garnered over 200 million social media impressions and helped set a new combat sports pay-per-view record.

Following his sixth successful defense, CRUDEX and Dioshardor negotiated a modified exit agreement. Dioshardor would defend twice more before facing rising star Valdasar de San Agarramón (with an optional rematch clause), an undefeated striker from Vallos known for his technical precision. Their fight at CRUDEX 395: "Legacy" became an instant classic, with Agarramón winning a razor-thin split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47). In his post-fight interview, Dioshardor gave an emotional speech announcing his kickboxing retirement and need for rest, though he notably avoided confirming rumors about his FRY signing.

After a year focused on healing and occasional FRY appearances, including a memorable confrontation with World Champion Rodrio Bigni at FRY's Maximum Impact, Dioshardor shocked the combat sports world by announcing his entry into gladiatorial combat. He signed what was reported as the most lucrative rookie contract in Gladiatorial Combat League history, worth an estimated ₳75 million annually with performance incentives.

Gladiatorial career

After a year focused on healing and occasional FRY appearances, including a memorable confrontation with World Champion Rodrio Bigni at FRY's Maximum Impact, Dioshardor shocked the combat sports world by announcing his entry into gladiatorial combat. He signed what was reported as the most lucrative rookie contract in Gladiatorial Combat League history, worth an estimated ₳75 million annually with performance incentives.

Pro wrestling

While recovering from his injury in mid-2018, Dioshardor had several meetings with Arsenne de Manne, an executive of the Federation Rasslin Yonderre (FRY), one of the largest professional wrestling organizations in the world. Photos began circulating of Dioshardor training with FRY Hall of Famer DiMarco and FRY World Heavyweight Champion Rodrio Bigni, which led to Dioshardor making several crowd appearances on Friday Night Heat. This culminated with Dioshardor making his first on-stage appearance at 2019 Total Anarchy where he saved Fulcaire from The Hitman Crew. Dioshardor's surprise appearance generated global media attention, getting over 100 million views across social media in the first 24 hours.

In an interview in July 2019, the 20-year-old Dioshardor stated that he intended to pursue "a serious career" in professional wrestling, acknowledging that pro wrestling fans are some of the most passionate but that his ultimate goal is "to be mentioned without hesitation as one of the greatest combat sports athletes". Dioshardor would make sporadic appearances in FRY but would focus on kickboxing until his contract with CRUDEX expired.

Personal life

Dioshardor is a watch aficionado (with a collection valued at over $40 million), vintage car collector (with over 22 one-one-one vehicles), and owns property in Caphiria, Cartadania, Burgundie, Yonderre, and Oyashima.

Dioshardor owns approximately 95 vehicles (78 cars and 17 motorcycles). He also has a website and a TV program called Working In The Garage with Luciro Dioshardor, which contains video clips and photos of his car collection in detail, as well as other vehicles of interest to him. Among his collection are 6 vintage Hermès cars, a bulletproof Prestige S, a custom-built Due motorcycle, and a Zulavirta X 940.