Michael Wanaka, from Bothell, Washington, has been training at AMC Kickbocking and Pankration for over 4 years. Specializing mainly in kickboxing and Muay Thai, Michael keeps a rigorous workout schedule 4 days a week. With 5 fights under his belt (with an impressive 4 by stoppage) Michael is climbing his way up the amateur ranks, with K-1 his ultimate goal. K-1 is a martial arts promotion that focuses on stand-up combat, combining different disciplines such as Muay Thai, Karate and kickboxing to ultimately find out who is the most skilled stand-up fighter. Regarding fighters that Michael admires, three time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion Peter Aerts is one who he brings up, due to the way he sets up his devastating high kicks. Regarding MMA, Michael looks to Anderson Silva, speaking fondly of his Muay Thai. Although Michael has no fights on his horizon, the two fights below show him in action, bringing some serious pain with high kicks and punches.