The nearly seven foot tall Dutchman was a four-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, with tournament victories in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight kickboxer of all time.

We wish Mr Schilt's a happy and long retirement - I'm sure we'll hear from him again in the future, perhaps as a commentator or even promoter/manger.