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'''Lee Hasdell''' (born |
'''Lee Hasdell''' (born July 16, 1966, in [[Northampton]], England) is a British professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. He is a [[RINGS]] veteran and [[pioneer]] of British [[mixed martial arts|MMA]] as he promoted some of the first mixed martial arts events in the UK.<ref name=london-calling>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=4185&zoneid=3|title=- LONDON CALLING: CAGE BOXING IN BRITAIN?|accessdate=28 December 2008}}</ref><br> |
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He has been fighting professionally since 1989, |
He has been fighting professionally since 1989, and has switched from a [[Thai Boxing]] career to the world of [[Shootfighting]] in Japan and eventually [[mixed martial arts]].<ref name=london-calling/> He has been referred to as the Godfather of UK MMA for his commitment to fighting and promoting events in the UK.<ref name=eurosport>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/03122007/58/exclusive-godfather-speaks.html|title=The Godfather Speaks|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=28 December 2008|date=3 December 2007}}</ref> He is a former WKA English Kickboxing Champion,<ref>[http://k-1sport.de/en/database/show_fighter.php?id=507 K-1 Fighter Profile]</ref> a champion in thaiboxing,{{fact}} as well as a world champion in [[Shoot Boxing]].{{fact}} |
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Lee is a former British champion in Thai Boxing and [[Kick Boxing]], as well as a world champion in [[Shoot Boxing]]. He has also fought some of the best fighters in world including [[Fedor Emelianenko]], [[Volk Han]], [[Renato Sobral]], [[Mirko Filipović|Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović]], [[Gilbert Yvel]] and [[Mario Sperry]]. <ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews_02/lee_hasdell.html] Retrieved August 27, 2008</ref> In 2001, Lee was given an award from [[Akira Maeda]] in Japan for his hard work, dedication and contribution to the martial arts world-wide.<ref>[http://www.ssjstudio.net/page3.htm] Retrieved December 20, 2008</ref> |
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⚫ | In 1979 at the age of 12, Hasdell started training [[Taekwondo]], before taking up [[Boxing]] as well. Hasdell later started [[Karate]] as he felt that it was more of a mixed style that suited his stand up. It was not until he was 18 he started weight training seriously and began Kickboxing. In 1987 he moved to [[Milton Keynes]] from [[Northampton]] where he began training under Thai boxing rules.<ref name=sfuk1>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews_02/lee_hasdell.html] Retrieved December 26, 2008</ref> |
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==Biography== |
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⚫ | {{Refimprovesect}}Hasdell began his professional thai boxing career in 1989 at the age of 22. Taught by one of [[Master Toddy]]'s first generation instructors, Hasdell stayed with his instructor for six years. <ref name=sfuk1/> He captured the [[WKA]] British [[Super-Middleweight]] title in 1991 and was undefeated British champion for two years before challenging for the European title. Hasdell also won two more British titles under thai boxing and freestyle rules in 1992. He then later moved up to the [[light-heavyweight]] and [[cruiserweight]] divisions. <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/doctors-want-ban-on-total-fighting-726526.html] Retrieved December 29, 2008</ref> |
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⚫ | In 1979 at the age of 12, Hasdell started training [[Taekwondo]], before taking up [[Boxing]] as well. Hasdell later started [[Karate]] as he felt that it was more of a mixed style that suited his stand up. It was not until he was 18 he started weight training seriously and began Kickboxing. In 1987 he moved to [[Milton Keynes]] from [[Northampton]] where he began training under Thai boxing rules.<ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews_02/lee_hasdell.html] Retrieved December 26, 2008</ref> |
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⚫ | Hasdell began his professional thai boxing career in 1989 at the age of 22. Taught by one of [[Master Toddy]]'s first generation instructors, Hasdell stayed with his instructor for six years. <ref |
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Hasdell's quest for the European title began on May 28, 1993, When he fought Paval Rumas in Poland for the [[ISKA]] European Light-Heavyweight title. Although knocking the Champion down in the second round, Hasdell eventually lost by split decision. On October 2, 1993, Hasdell fought Perry Telgt in [[Arnhem]], [[Holland]]. Hasdell was stopped on a cut in the second round. He then fought for the WKA [[Commonwealth]] title against [[Duncan Airlie James]] the same month.<ref>[https://secure.positive-internet.com/~paul2/acatalog/W_K_A_Catalogue_W_K_A_Videos_Volumes_9_to_12_9.html] Retrieved December 29, 2008</ref> Hasdell lost again by the same cut he received against Telgt, Hasdell was ahead on points in both bouts. |
Hasdell's quest for the European title began on May 28, 1993, When he fought Paval Rumas in Poland for the [[ISKA]] European Light-Heavyweight title. Although knocking the Champion down in the second round, Hasdell eventually lost by split decision. On October 2, 1993, Hasdell fought Perry Telgt in [[Arnhem]], [[Holland]]. Hasdell was stopped on a cut in the second round. He then fought for the WKA [[Commonwealth]] title against [[Duncan Airlie James]] the same month.<ref>[https://secure.positive-internet.com/~paul2/acatalog/W_K_A_Catalogue_W_K_A_Videos_Volumes_9_to_12_9.html] Retrieved December 29, 2008</ref> Hasdell lost again by the same cut he received against Telgt, Hasdell was ahead on points in both bouts. |
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Lee Hasdell's professional Kickboxing record stands at 31 wins (16 KO), 10 losses and 7 draws. |
Lee Hasdell's professional Kickboxing record stands at 31 wins (16 KO), 10 losses and 7 draws. |
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==Mixed martial arts career== |
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Hasdell first got interested in mixed martial arts after watching a no holds barred match at a K-1 event in Japan. He then began cross training in mixed martial arts. Hasdell later promoted and fought in an exhibition [[Shoot fight]] on October 15, 1995. The event was held in [[Milton Keynes]] and was the first Shoot fight in Britain. Hasdell won by knockout in the second round. <ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews_02/lee_hasdell.html] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
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Hasdell first got interested in mixed martial arts after watching a no holds barred match in Japan giving him the incentive to begin cross training for it. |
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⚫ | On February 18, 1996 at the age of 29, Hasdell made his professional mixed martial arts debut at [[RINGS|RINGS Holland]]'s ''Kings of Martial Arts''-event.<ref name=sherdog/> His opponent was Dutch fighter Andre Mannaart,<ref name=sherdog/> a champion in kickboxing and Thai Boxing.{{fact}} The fight ended with a draw, but impressed RINGS' president, [[Akira Maeda]], enough to invited Hasdell to train at his private [[Dojo]] in [[Yokohama]], Japan. |
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[[Image:LeeHasdell.png|thumb|Right|150px|Hasdell at his best (1999)]] |
[[Image:LeeHasdell.png|thumb|Right|150px|Hasdell at his best (1999)]] |
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⚫ | On April 20, 1996, Hasdell won the ''Oktagon Challenge'', an eight man [[Shoot Boxing]] tournament held in [[Milan]], Italy.{{fact}} The tournament featured eight fighters from all over the world, representing eight different martial arts. Hasdell went through to the final with two impressive knockouts over American Scott Dobbs and Italian [[Judo]] champion Paulo Di Clemente. In the final he faced and defeated Andre Mannaart by [[decision]] to become the new World Oktagon Shoot Boxing champion. That victory raised his profile and Akira Maeda offered Hasdell a one year contract with RINGS.{{fact}} |
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Hasdell's then went on to lose to Dutch fighters Cees Bezems and Hans Nijman on October 26, 1996 and February 2, 1997,<ref name=sherdog/> before his first fight in Japan on April 4, 1997, at ''RINGS: Battle Genesis 1'' where he won within four minutes by [[guillotine choke]].<ref>[http://209.85.135.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://kok.s8.xrea.com/rings/1997-44.html Rings BATTLE GENESIS 1 result]</ref> |
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⚫ | On April 20, 1996, Hasdell won the ''Oktagon Challenge'', an eight man [[Shoot Boxing]] tournament held in [[Milan]], Italy. The tournament featured eight fighters from all over the world, representing eight different martial arts. Hasdell went through to the final with two impressive knockouts over American Scott Dobbs and Italian [[Judo]] champion Paulo Di Clemente. In the final he faced and defeated Andre Mannaart by [[decision]] to become the new World Oktagon Shoot Boxing champion. That victory raised his profile and Akira Maeda offered Hasdell a one year contract with RINGS. |
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His next fight was a submission loss to Joop Kasteel at ''Rings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1'' on October 25, 1997,<ref name=sherdog/> before Hasdell returned to England where he fought and defeated Sander Thonhauser at ''Night of the Samurai 1'' on March 7, 1998.<ref name=sherdog/> |
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On April 4, 1997, Hasdell made his mixed martial arts debut in Japan at ''RINGS: Battle Genesis''. Hasdell won within four minutes by [[guillotine choke]]. He ended up staying with RINGS for six years, he was promoted to the Shooter category and was given the nickname ‘The Gatekeeper’, if a fighter from another organisation wanted to join RINGS they had to beat Hasdell first. On September 21, 1998, Hasdell lived up to his name when he knocked out [[UFC]] Japanese champion [[Kenichi Yamamoto]] within eleven minutes. Hasdell became the first British fighter to defeat a Japanese fighter under RINGS rules. |
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Hasdell then went 2-3 in his next five fights while switching between fighting for Rings Holland, Rings Japan and UK-based Night of the Samurai. |
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⚫ | On November 20, 1998, Hasdell began a trilogy of fights with Japanese fighter [[Yasuhito Namekawa]]. Their first confrontation ended in a draw, and their second bout, held on January 23, 1999, ended in a loss for Hasdell due to receiving a yellow card during the match. |
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⚫ | On November 20, 1998, Hasdell began a trilogy of fights with Japanese fighter [[Yasuhito Namekawa]]. Their first confrontation ended in a draw, and their second bout, held on January 23, 1999, ended in a loss for Hasdell due to receiving a yellow card during the match.{{fact}} Their third and final match was held in [[Milton Keynes]], England at ''Night of the Samurai 3'' on March 7, 1999. Hasdell was trailing by two points before knocking Namakawa out with a knee to the face.<ref name=sherdog/> |
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He returned to Japan on April 23, 1999, defeating Ryuki Ueyama due to disqualification and submitting Ricardo Fyeet four months later.<ref name=sherdog/> |
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On March 1, 2000, Hasdell traveled to [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]] to compete in the ''[[ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship]]'', which featured some of the best grapplers in the world. In April he visited Russia where he fought in the ''Absolute Fighting Challenge'', which is one of the toughest no holds barred events in the world. The fight was scheduled for one thirty minute round in an octagon cage. Hasdell lost to IAFC World champion [[Mikhail Avetisyan]]. <ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews/hasdellafc.html] Retrieved December 29, 2008</ref> |
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⚫ | Hasdell then fought twice in Japan, {{fact}} and once in England before entering the ''RINGS: King of Kings'' tournament in October 1999.<ref name=sherdog/> Hasdell was placed in Block A and won his first round match by knockout before losing to Brazilian fighter [[Renato Sobral]] by unanimous decision.<ref name=sherdog/> Sobral ended up becoming the runner up of the tournament.{{fact}} |
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Hasdell began a losing streak upon returning to RINGS in May, starting with a decision loss to [[Mikhail Illoukhine]] in Russia. He then fought [[Joop Kasteel]] for a second time at RINGS Holland in June. Hasdell dominated the fight as he floored Kasteel twice in the opening minute, before ultimately losing due to a [[dislocated shoulder]] in a short but exciting match. <ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/events/ringskok.html] Retrieved August 28, 2008</ref> Hasdell then fought [[Volk Han]] in December at the ''RINGS: King of Kings tournament''. He lost by TKO due to punches in the second round. This was Hasdell's fourth loss in a row under RINGS. <ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/2001/news6feb01.html] Retrieved September 8, 2008</ref> |
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His next fight was in April 2000, when Hasdell fought for the Absolute Fighting Challenge and lost to [[Mikhail Avetisyan]].<ref name=sherdog/> |
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⚫ | Hasdell was then scheduled to face British fighter [[James Zikic]] on March 11 at ''Millennium Brawl 2'', but pulled out due to an eye injury received in training |
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In April 2000 he visited Russia where he fought in the ''International Absolute Fighting Council - Pankration World Championship 2000''-event. The fight was scheduled for one thirty minute round in an octagon cage. Hasdell lost his fight against [[Mikhail Avetisyan]].<ref name=sherdog/> |
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On October 20, 2001, Hasdell returned to winning ways when he fought 130 kg Bulgarian [[Georgi Tonkov]]. Hasdell won the match with a flying knee at four minutes and twenty two seconds of round 1. It was the first round of the prestigious ''World Title Series tournament'' held in Tokyo, Japan. |
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Hasdell then fought and lost twice for Rings Russia and Rings Holland, against [[Mikhail Illoukhine]] and [[Joop Kasteel]] before entering the Rings' 2000 ''King of Kings'' tournament where he was eliminated by [[Volk Han]] after losing by submission in the start of the second round.<ref name=sherdog/> |
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⚫ | On February 1, 2002, Hasdell returned to Japan where he fought French fighter [[Cyrille Diabate]] in a [[Shoot Boxing]] bout. Hasdell lost by technical knock out due to a broken nose. After that match Hasdell decided to take a break from fighting and continued to teach at his club SSJ. Also joining the [[bomb disposal]] unit in the [[Territorial Army]] and becoming a [[British Armed Forces]], [[Physical Training Instructor]]. During this time Hasdell promoted more shows in Milton Keynes. These events featured an [[Octagon]] Cage compared to a ring which was formerly used for Hasdell's earlier shows. |
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⚫ | Hasdell was then scheduled to face British fighter [[James Zikic]] on March 11, 2001,at ''Millennium Brawl 2'', but pulled out due to an eye injury received in training. After this incident Hasdell took some time off. During this time Hasdell appeared in a music video for American singer [[Shea Seger]].<ref>[http://sfuk.tripod.com/2001/news21feb01.html] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
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===Pain and Glory (2004)=== |
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⚫ | On October 20, 2001, Hasdell returned to winning ways when he fought Bulgarian [[Georgi Tonkov]]. Hasdell won the match with a flying knee at four minutes and twenty two seconds of round one in the first round of Rings ''World Title Series'' tournament. In the second round of the tournament, on December 21, 2001, Hasdell fought and lost to [[Fedor Emelianenko]] by [[guillotine choke]] at four minutes and ten seconds of the first round.<ref name=sherdog/> The RINGS company eventually collapsed the following year due to the success of [[Pride FC]], making this Hasdell's final fight for RINGS. |
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⚫ | On February 1, 2002, Hasdell returned to Japan where he fought French fighter [[Cyrille Diabate]] in a [[Shoot Boxing]] bout{{fact}}. Hasdell lost by technical knock out due to a broken nose. After that match Hasdell decided to take a break from fighting and continued to teach at his club SSJ. Also joining the [[bomb disposal]] unit in the [[Territorial Army]] and becoming a [[British Armed Forces]], [[Physical Training Instructor]]. During this time Hasdell promoted more shows in Milton Keynes. These events featured an [[Octagon]] Cage compared to a ring which was formerly used for Hasdell's earlier shows.{{fact}} |
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===Return to MMA=== |
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[[Image:Knee.jpg|thumb|Right|150px|Pain and Glory 2004]] |
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After more than two years away from fighting, Hasdell returned to mixed martial arts on April 24, 2004. Hasdell, now a light heavyweight, fought at 92 kg compared to his former weight of around 102 kg while in RINGS. Hasdell fought Japanese opponent [[Hiroyuki Ito]] at ''Pain and Glory'' held at the [[National Exhibition Centre]] in [[Birmingham]]. Hasdell won by KO within thirty two seconds of round one. <ref>[http://www.sherdog.com/events/P-amp-G-Pain-and-Glory-2301] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
After more than two years away from fighting, Hasdell returned to mixed martial arts on April 24, 2004. Hasdell, now a light heavyweight, fought at 92 kg compared to his former weight of around 102 kg while in RINGS. Hasdell fought Japanese opponent [[Hiroyuki Ito]] at ''Pain and Glory'' held at the [[National Exhibition Centre]] in [[Birmingham]]. Hasdell won by KO within thirty two seconds of round one. <ref>[http://www.sherdog.com/events/P-amp-G-Pain-and-Glory-2301] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
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⚫ | On July 14, 2007, at the age of 40, Hasdell made another return to mixed martial arts as he was contracted to fight for [[Cage Rage]]. He fought Brazilian fighter [[Mario Sperry]] at ''Cage Rage 22: Hard as Hell'', held at [[Wembley arena]]. Hasdell lost by [[rear naked choke]] in the first round.<ref>[http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2517-Cage-Rage-22-%96-Hard-as-Hell.html] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
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===Cage Rage (2007)=== |
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⚫ | On July 14, 2007, at the age of 40, Hasdell made another return to mixed martial arts as he was contracted to fight for [[Cage Rage]]. He fought Brazilian |
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Lee Hasdell's last mixed martial arts fight was against [[Ivan Serati]] on December 1, 2007 at ''Cage Rage 24: Feel the Pain''. Hasdell lost by [[rear naked choke]] in the second round after damaging his elbow in the first.<ref>[http://www.thefightsite.co.uk/cage-rage/cage-rage-24-event-report.html] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
Lee Hasdell's to date last mixed martial arts fight was against [[Ivan Serati]] on December 1, 2007 at ''Cage Rage 24: Feel the Pain''. Hasdell lost by [[rear naked choke]] in the second round after damaging his elbow in the first.<ref>[http://www.thefightsite.co.uk/cage-rage/cage-rage-24-event-report.html] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
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On March 1, 2000, Hasdell traveled to [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]] to compete in the ''[[ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship]]''. |
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On January 21, 2001, Hasdell won the ''Kamon European [[Brazilian Jujitsu]] tournament'' in London. <ref>[http://www.kamonwingchun.com/Jiu-JitsuReportJan2001.asp] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> |
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==Kudo UK (2008)== |
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In 2008, Hasdell began teaching Kudo at his SSJ Studio. Kudo/[[Daido Juku]] is a mixed martial art from Japan, founded by Master Azuma who was one of Sempai Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin students. Master Azuma saw the vision for a well-rounded [[martial arts]] system that included safety, reality and popularity. |
In 2008, Hasdell began teaching Kudo at his SSJ Studio. Kudo/[[Daido Juku]] is a mixed martial art from Japan, founded by Master Azuma who was one of Sempai Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin students. Master Azuma saw the vision for a well-rounded [[martial arts]] system that included safety, reality and popularity. |
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<ref>[http://www.kudo-uk.com/page2.htm] Retrieved March 2, 2008</ref> |
<ref>[http://www.kudo-uk.com/page2.htm] Retrieved March 2, 2008</ref> |
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On November 16, 2008, Lee Hasdell took part in a Kudo Seminar with Grand Master Azuma in London. Hasdell achieved his second Kudo blackbelt under Master Azuma.<ref>[http://www.kudo-uk.com/page11.htm] Retrieved November 26, 2008</ref> |
On November 16, 2008, Lee Hasdell took part in a Kudo Seminar with Grand Master Azuma in London. Hasdell achieved his second Kudo blackbelt under Master Azuma.<ref>[http://www.kudo-uk.com/page11.htm] Retrieved November 26, 2008</ref> |
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⚫ | While fighting in [[RINGS]], Hasdell promoted the first mixed martial arts events in the UK which were all held in [[Milton Keynes]], England. Hasdell promoted and fought in an exhibition [[Shoot fight]] on October 15, 1995. The event was held in [[Milton Keynes]] and was the first Shoot fight in Britain. Hasdell won by knockout in the second round. <ref name=sfuk1/> Another event was in October, 1997. The show featured [[Thai Boxing]], [[Vale Tudo]] and RINGS Rule [[Shoot fighting]] matches. Hasdell then went on to promote another four shows in the late 90s in which Hasdell himself fought in. These were the first mixed martial arts events in [[United Kingdom|Britain]]. |
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===Media criticism=== |
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Criticism of mixed martial arts in the UK began as early as 1995, after Lee Hasdell's martial arts event which took place in [[Milton Keynes]]. The main event featured Lee Hasdell against American free fighter Boston Jones, the match was billed as the first ultimate Shoot fight. It was the first [[Shoot fight]] in [[United Kingdom|Britain]]. Later Hasdell promoted the first mixed martial arts show in Britain, ''Total Fight Night'', on October 5, 1997. More shows followed and after Hasdell's fourth event ''Night of the Samurai 3'' on March 7, 1999, there was even more controversy on whether the sport should be banned or not. |
Criticism of mixed martial arts in the UK began as early as 1995, after Lee Hasdell's martial arts event which took place in [[Milton Keynes]]. The main event featured Lee Hasdell against American free fighter Boston Jones, the match was billed as the first ultimate Shoot fight. It was the first [[Shoot fight]] in [[United Kingdom|Britain]]. Later Hasdell promoted the first mixed martial arts show in Britain, ''Total Fight Night'', on October 5, 1997. More shows followed and after Hasdell's fourth event ''Night of the Samurai 3'' on March 7, 1999, there was even more controversy on whether the sport should be banned or not. |
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Total Fighting was criticised on [[Trevor McDonald]]'s [[Tonight (TV series)]] programme shown on July 22, 1999. During this time Hasdell featured on Nightlife LWT and other News programmes. Total Fighting was often compared to the [[UFC]] which at the time had very few rules compared to Lee Hasdell's Total Fighting, which was based on Hasdell's fighting under [[RINGS]] rules. Criticism continued and on March 15, 2000 as Lee Hasdell and Total Fighting also appeared on [[Johnny Vaughan]]'s [[The Big Breakfast]] .<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20000314/ai_n14296873] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/doctors-want-ban-on-total-fighting-726526.html ] Retrieved December 29, 2008</ref> |
Total Fighting was criticised on [[Trevor McDonald]]'s [[Tonight (TV series)]] programme shown on July 22, 1999. During this time Hasdell featured on Nightlife LWT and other News programmes. Total Fighting was often compared to the [[UFC]] which at the time had very few rules compared to Lee Hasdell's Total Fighting, which was based on Hasdell's fighting under [[RINGS]] rules. Criticism continued and on March 15, 2000 as Lee Hasdell and Total Fighting also appeared on [[Johnny Vaughan]]'s [[The Big Breakfast]] .<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20000314/ai_n14296873] Retrieved December 28, 2008</ref> <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/doctors-want-ban-on-total-fighting-726526.html ] Retrieved December 29, 2008</ref> |
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* This is a list of the professional mixed martial arts events that Hasdell promoted in [[Milton Keynes]]: |
* This is a list of the professional mixed martial arts events that Hasdell promoted in [[Milton Keynes]]: |
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* Total Fight Night - October 5, 1997 |
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* UZI 1: Cage combat Evolution - November 30, 2002 |
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* UZI 2: Combat Evolution - March 8, 2003 |
* UZI 2: Combat Evolution - March 8, 2003 |
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==SSJ Studio== |
==SSJ Studio== |
Revision as of 23:58, 29 December 2008
Lee Hasdell | |
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File:LeeHasdellcr.jpg | |
Nationality | British[1] |
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
Style | Shin-Sen-Juku |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Milton Keynes, England |
Team | SSJ |
Years active | (1989 - present) |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 48 |
Wins | 31 |
By knockout | 16 |
Losses | 10 |
Draws | 7 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 36 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 5 |
Losses | 17 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Children | 3 |
Website | http://www.ssjstudio.co.uk/ |
Lee Hasdell (born July 16, 1966, in Northampton, England) is a British professional mixed martial artist. He is a RINGS veteran and pioneer of British MMA as he promoted some of the first mixed martial arts events in the UK.[2]
He has been fighting professionally since 1989, and has switched from a Thai Boxing career to the world of Shootfighting in Japan and eventually mixed martial arts.[2] He has been referred to as the Godfather of UK MMA for his commitment to fighting and promoting events in the UK.[3] He is a former WKA English Kickboxing Champion,[4] a champion in thaiboxing,[citation needed] as well as a world champion in Shoot Boxing.[citation needed]
Martial arts background
In 1979 at the age of 12, Hasdell started training Taekwondo, before taking up Boxing as well. Hasdell later started Karate as he felt that it was more of a mixed style that suited his stand up. It was not until he was 18 he started weight training seriously and began Kickboxing. In 1987 he moved to Milton Keynes from Northampton where he began training under Thai boxing rules.[5]
Kickboxing career (1989-1995 & 2000)
Hasdell began his professional thai boxing career in 1989 at the age of 22. Taught by one of Master Toddy's first generation instructors, Hasdell stayed with his instructor for six years. [5] He captured the WKA British Super-Middleweight title in 1991 and was undefeated British champion for two years before challenging for the European title. Hasdell also won two more British titles under thai boxing and freestyle rules in 1992. He then later moved up to the light-heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. [6]
Hasdell's quest for the European title began on May 28, 1993, When he fought Paval Rumas in Poland for the ISKA European Light-Heavyweight title. Although knocking the Champion down in the second round, Hasdell eventually lost by split decision. On October 2, 1993, Hasdell fought Perry Telgt in Arnhem, Holland. Hasdell was stopped on a cut in the second round. He then fought for the WKA Commonwealth title against Duncan Airlie James the same month.[7] Hasdell lost again by the same cut he received against Telgt, Hasdell was ahead on points in both bouts.
On January 22, 1994, Hasdell got a shot at the WKA European Thai Boxing title against Bob Schrijber from Holland. The fight was held at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow in front of over 20,000 spectators. After his fight against Bob Schrijber, Hasdell continued to fight in the light heavyweight division and made a winning comeback. On October 17, 1994, Hasdell moved up to the cruiserweight division. Starting with a KO victory before challenging Danny Norton for the WKA Commonwealth title on November 27, 1994.
On September 3, 1995, Hasdell fought at K-1 - Revenge 2, against Duane Van Der Merwe in Tokyo, Japan. Hasdell was defeated in round one by KO. [8] Three months later he fought Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović at the K-1 World Grand Prix 1996 qualification tournament in Prague, which was held on December 13, 1995.
On April 16, 2000, Hasdell returned to Kickboxing as he fought at K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 in Birmingham, England. It was the first K-1 event held in Britain. Hasdell won by a flying knee in round three against WKA World kickboxing champion Simon Dore. [9]
Lee Hasdell's professional Kickboxing record stands at 31 wins (16 KO), 10 losses and 7 draws.
Mixed martial arts career
Rings and UK-events
Hasdell first got interested in mixed martial arts after watching a no holds barred match in Japan giving him the incentive to begin cross training for it.
On February 18, 1996 at the age of 29, Hasdell made his professional mixed martial arts debut at RINGS Holland's Kings of Martial Arts-event.[1] His opponent was Dutch fighter Andre Mannaart,[1] a champion in kickboxing and Thai Boxing.[citation needed] The fight ended with a draw, but impressed RINGS' president, Akira Maeda, enough to invited Hasdell to train at his private Dojo in Yokohama, Japan.
On April 20, 1996, Hasdell won the Oktagon Challenge, an eight man Shoot Boxing tournament held in Milan, Italy.[citation needed] The tournament featured eight fighters from all over the world, representing eight different martial arts. Hasdell went through to the final with two impressive knockouts over American Scott Dobbs and Italian Judo champion Paulo Di Clemente. In the final he faced and defeated Andre Mannaart by decision to become the new World Oktagon Shoot Boxing champion. That victory raised his profile and Akira Maeda offered Hasdell a one year contract with RINGS.[citation needed]
Hasdell's then went on to lose to Dutch fighters Cees Bezems and Hans Nijman on October 26, 1996 and February 2, 1997,[1] before his first fight in Japan on April 4, 1997, at RINGS: Battle Genesis 1 where he won within four minutes by guillotine choke.[10]
His next fight was a submission loss to Joop Kasteel at Rings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1 on October 25, 1997,[1] before Hasdell returned to England where he fought and defeated Sander Thonhauser at Night of the Samurai 1 on March 7, 1998.[1]
Hasdell then went 2-3 in his next five fights while switching between fighting for Rings Holland, Rings Japan and UK-based Night of the Samurai.
On November 20, 1998, Hasdell began a trilogy of fights with Japanese fighter Yasuhito Namekawa. Their first confrontation ended in a draw, and their second bout, held on January 23, 1999, ended in a loss for Hasdell due to receiving a yellow card during the match.[citation needed] Their third and final match was held in Milton Keynes, England at Night of the Samurai 3 on March 7, 1999. Hasdell was trailing by two points before knocking Namakawa out with a knee to the face.[1]
He returned to Japan on April 23, 1999, defeating Ryuki Ueyama due to disqualification and submitting Ricardo Fyeet four months later.[1]
Hasdell then fought twice in Japan, [citation needed] and once in England before entering the RINGS: King of Kings tournament in October 1999.[1] Hasdell was placed in Block A and won his first round match by knockout before losing to Brazilian fighter Renato Sobral by unanimous decision.[1] Sobral ended up becoming the runner up of the tournament.[citation needed]
His next fight was in April 2000, when Hasdell fought for the Absolute Fighting Challenge and lost to Mikhail Avetisyan.[1]
In April 2000 he visited Russia where he fought in the International Absolute Fighting Council - Pankration World Championship 2000-event. The fight was scheduled for one thirty minute round in an octagon cage. Hasdell lost his fight against Mikhail Avetisyan.[1]
Hasdell then fought and lost twice for Rings Russia and Rings Holland, against Mikhail Illoukhine and Joop Kasteel before entering the Rings' 2000 King of Kings tournament where he was eliminated by Volk Han after losing by submission in the start of the second round.[1]
On January 28, 2001, Hasdell traveled to Holland to fight Sander Thonhauser in a rematch. Thonhauser kneed Hasdell clean in the face while Hasdell was still on the floor, an illegal move. Due to the following a retaliation by Hasdell, the fight was declared a no contest.
Hasdell was then scheduled to face British fighter James Zikic on March 11, 2001,at Millennium Brawl 2, but pulled out due to an eye injury received in training. After this incident Hasdell took some time off. During this time Hasdell appeared in a music video for American singer Shea Seger.[11]
On October 20, 2001, Hasdell returned to winning ways when he fought Bulgarian Georgi Tonkov. Hasdell won the match with a flying knee at four minutes and twenty two seconds of round one in the first round of Rings World Title Series tournament. In the second round of the tournament, on December 21, 2001, Hasdell fought and lost to Fedor Emelianenko by guillotine choke at four minutes and ten seconds of the first round.[1] The RINGS company eventually collapsed the following year due to the success of Pride FC, making this Hasdell's final fight for RINGS.
On February 1, 2002, Hasdell returned to Japan where he fought French fighter Cyrille Diabate in a Shoot Boxing bout[citation needed]. Hasdell lost by technical knock out due to a broken nose. After that match Hasdell decided to take a break from fighting and continued to teach at his club SSJ. Also joining the bomb disposal unit in the Territorial Army and becoming a British Armed Forces, Physical Training Instructor. During this time Hasdell promoted more shows in Milton Keynes. These events featured an Octagon Cage compared to a ring which was formerly used for Hasdell's earlier shows.[citation needed]
Return to MMA
After more than two years away from fighting, Hasdell returned to mixed martial arts on April 24, 2004. Hasdell, now a light heavyweight, fought at 92 kg compared to his former weight of around 102 kg while in RINGS. Hasdell fought Japanese opponent Hiroyuki Ito at Pain and Glory held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Hasdell won by KO within thirty two seconds of round one. [12]
On July 14, 2007, at the age of 40, Hasdell made another return to mixed martial arts as he was contracted to fight for Cage Rage. He fought Brazilian fighter Mario Sperry at Cage Rage 22: Hard as Hell, held at Wembley arena. Hasdell lost by rear naked choke in the first round.[13]
Lee Hasdell's to date last mixed martial arts fight was against Ivan Serati on December 1, 2007 at Cage Rage 24: Feel the Pain. Hasdell lost by rear naked choke in the second round after damaging his elbow in the first.[14]
Other
On March 1, 2000, Hasdell traveled to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to compete in the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship.
On January 21, 2001, Hasdell won the Kamon European Brazilian Jujitsu tournament in London. [15]
Kudo UK (2008)
In 2008, Hasdell began teaching Kudo at his SSJ Studio. Kudo/Daido Juku is a mixed martial art from Japan, founded by Master Azuma who was one of Sempai Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin students. Master Azuma saw the vision for a well-rounded martial arts system that included safety, reality and popularity. [16]
In February, 2008, Lee Hasdell became a certified Kudo Blackbelt from Master Azuma. Hasdell is now the first Kudo blackbelt in the UK under Master Azuma and is teaching Kudo Method and Philosophy. [17]
On November 16, 2008, Lee Hasdell took part in a Kudo Seminar with Grand Master Azuma in London. Hasdell achieved his second Kudo blackbelt under Master Azuma.[18]
Promoter
While fighting in RINGS, Hasdell promoted the first mixed martial arts events in the UK which were all held in Milton Keynes, England. Hasdell promoted and fought in an exhibition Shoot fight on October 15, 1995. The event was held in Milton Keynes and was the first Shoot fight in Britain. Hasdell won by knockout in the second round. [5] Another event was in October, 1997. The show featured Thai Boxing, Vale Tudo and RINGS Rule Shoot fighting matches. Hasdell then went on to promote another four shows in the late 90s in which Hasdell himself fought in. These were the first mixed martial arts events in Britain.
Media criticism
Criticism of mixed martial arts in the UK began as early as 1995, after Lee Hasdell's martial arts event which took place in Milton Keynes. The main event featured Lee Hasdell against American free fighter Boston Jones, the match was billed as the first ultimate Shoot fight. It was the first Shoot fight in Britain. Later Hasdell promoted the first mixed martial arts show in Britain, Total Fight Night, on October 5, 1997. More shows followed and after Hasdell's fourth event Night of the Samurai 3 on March 7, 1999, there was even more controversy on whether the sport should be banned or not.
Total Fighting was criticised on Trevor McDonald's Tonight (TV series) programme shown on July 22, 1999. During this time Hasdell featured on Nightlife LWT and other News programmes. Total Fighting was often compared to the UFC which at the time had very few rules compared to Lee Hasdell's Total Fighting, which was based on Hasdell's fighting under RINGS rules. Criticism continued and on March 15, 2000 as Lee Hasdell and Total Fighting also appeared on Johnny Vaughan's The Big Breakfast .[19] [20]
Events promoted
- This is a list of the professional mixed martial arts events that Hasdell promoted in Milton Keynes:
- Total Fight Night - October 5, 1997
- Night Of The Samurai 1 - March 7, 1998
- Night Of The Samurai 2 - October 11, 1998
- Night Of The Samurai 3 - March 7, 1999
- KRG 5 - October 3, 1999
- Ring Of Truth 1 - March 12, 2000
- Ring Of Truth 2 - July 9, 2000
- Ring Of Truth 3 - October 8, 2000
- UZI 1: Cage combat Evolution - November 30, 2002
- UZI 2: Combat Evolution - March 8, 2003
SSJ Studio
Lee Hasdell runs SSJ studio in Milton Keynes which teaches Thai-kickboxing, Kudo and self defence.[21] The term SSJ is taken from the full name of Shin-Sen-Juku. Lee used this name to denote that the martial arts never remains set in its ways, but they are alive and always evolving and developing.
Lee Hasdell lists his qualifications on the SSJ website as:
- YMCA/REPS Fitness Instructor,
- Supple Strength Teacher,
- British Armed Forces Physical Training Instructor,
- PPCT Defensive Tactics Intructor USA,
- Smith & Wesson Defensive Tactics Instructor USA,
- Olympic Wrestling Coach,
- Reiki & Acupressure Practitioner,
- SIA Close Protection Officer.
Mixed martial arts record
- This mixed martial arts record contains all of Lee Hasdell's professional MMA and Hybrid martial arts matches including Shootfighting and Shoot Boxing.
- Lee Hasdell's professional mixed martial arts record stands at 15 wins, 17 losses, 3 draws and 1 no contest.
Total | Wins | Losses | |
---|---|---|---|
36 matches | (T)Knockout | 8 | 5 |
Submission | 5 | 7 | |
Decision | 1 | 5 | |
DQ | 1 | 0 | |
Draw | 3 | ||
No Contest | 1 |
Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | Ivan Serati | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Cage Rage 24: Feel the Pain | Dec 1, 2007 | 2 | 01:34 | London, England |
Loss | Mario Sperry | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Cage Rage 22: Hard as Hell | Jul 14, 2007 | 1 | 01:39 | London, England |
Win | Hiroyuki Ito | KO (Strikes) | Pain and Glory 2004 | Apr 24, 2004 | 1 | 00:32 | Birmingham, England |
Loss | Cyrille Diabate | TKO | Shoot Boxing: S Volume 1 | Feb 1, 2002 | 4 | 02:18 | Tokyo, Japan |
Loss | Fedor Emelianenko | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | RINGS: World Title Series 5 | Dec 21, 2001 | 1 | 04:10 | Kanagawa, Japan |
Win | Georgi Tonkov | KO (Flying Knee) | RINGS: World Title Series 4 | Oct 20, 2001 | 1 | 04:22 | Tokyo, Japan |
NC | Sander Thonhauser | No contest | RINGS Holland - Heroes Live Forever | Jan 28, 2001 | 1 | N/A | Utrecht, Holland |
Loss | Volk Han | TKO (Punches) | RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B | Dec 22, 2000 | 2 | 00:08 | Osaka, Japan |
Loss | Joop Kasteel | TKO (Shoulder Injury) | RINGS Holland - King of Kings Holland | Jun 4, 2000 | 1 | 01:18 | Utrecht, Holland |
Loss | Mikhail Illoukhine | Decision | RINGS Russia - Rings Russia | May 20, 2000 | 3 | 05:00 | Ekaterinburg, Russia |
Loss | Mikhail Avetisyan | Submission (Strikes) | IAFC - Pankration World Championship 2000 (Day 2) | Apr 29, 2000 | 1 | N/A | Moscow, Russia |
Loss | Renato Sobral | Decision (Unanimous) | RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block A | Oct 28, 1999 | 2 | 05:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
Win | Achmed Labasanov | TKO (Kick) | RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block A | Oct 28, 1999 | 2 | 03:33 | Tokyo, Japan |
Win | Dave van der Veen | Submission (Armbar) | Totalfight Forum: Total Fight KRG 5 | Oct 3, 1999 | 1 | 01:47 | Milton Keynes, England |
Draw | Satoshi Honma | Draw | RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 5 | Sep 15, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
Win | Ricardo Fyeet | Submission (Toe Hold) | RINGS: Rise 5th | Aug 19, 1999 | 1 | 15:01 | Yokohama, Japan |
Win | Ryuki Ueyama | Disqualification (Eye-gouging) | RINGS: Rise 2nd | Apr 23, 1999 | 1 | 04:18 | Osaka, Japan |
Win | Yasuhito Namekawa | KO (Knee) | Totalfight Forum: Night of the Samurai 3 | Mar 7, 1999 | 1 | 05:55 | Milton Keynes, England |
Loss | Yasuhito Namekawa | Decision | RINGS: Mega battle Tournament 1998 (Grand Final) | Jan 23, 1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
Draw | Yasuhito Namekawa | Draw | RINGS: Mega battle Tournament 1998 (Quarter finals) | Nov 20, 1998 | 1 | 20:00 | Osaka, Japan |
Loss | Gilbert Yvel | TKO (Cut) | RINGS Holland - The Thialf Explosion | Oct 24, 1998 | 1 | N/A | Heerenveen, Holland |
Loss | Hiromitsu Kanehara | Decision | Totalfight Forum: Night of the Samurai 2 | Oct 11, 1998 | 1 | 15:00 | Milton Keynes, England |
Win | Kenichi Yamamoto | KO (Strikes) | RINGS: Fighting Integration 6th | Sep 21, 1998 | 1 | 10:56 | Yokohama, Japan |
Win | Dave van der Veen | KO (Strikes) | RINGS Holland - Who's The Boss | Jun 7, 1998 | 2 | 04:50 | Utrecht, Holland |
Lose | Hiromitsu Kanehara | Decision | RINGS: Fighting Integration 3rd | May 29, 1998 | 1 | 30:00 | Sapporo, Japan |
Win | Sander Thonhauser | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | Totalfight Forum: Night of the Samurai 1 | Mar 7, 1998 | 1 | 00:55 | Milton Keynes, England |
Lose | Joop Kasteel | Submission (Headlock) | RINGS: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 (1st Round) | Oct 25, 1997 | 1 | 08:55 | Tokyo, Japan |
Win | Peter Dijkman | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Totalfight Forum: Totalfight Night | Oct 5, 1997 | 1 | 04:46 | Milton Keynes, England |
Loss | Masayuki Naruse | Submission (Shoulder Necklock) | RINGS: Fighting Extension Vol. 4 | Jun 21, 1997 | 1 | 12:58 | Tokyo, Japan |
Win | Sean McCulley | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 1 | Apr 4, 1997 | 1 | 03:59 | Tokyo, Japan |
Loss | Hans Nijman | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | RINGS Holland - The Final Challenge | Feb 2, 1997 | 1 | 05:35 | Amsterdam, Holland |
Loss | Cees Bezems | TKO | IMA - Battle of Styles | Oct 26, 1996 | 1 | N/A | Amsterdam, Holland |
Win | Andre Mannaart | Decision | World Oktagon Shoot Boxing Tournament '96 | Apr 20, 1996 | 5 | 03:00 | Milan, Italy |
Win | Paulo Di Clemente | KO (Knee) | World Oktagon Shoot Boxing Tournament '96 | Apr 20, 1996 | 2 | 01:05 | Milan, Italy |
Win | Scott Dobbs | KO (Strikes) | World Oktagon Shoot Boxing Tournament '96 | Apr 20, 1996 | 1 | 01:08 | Milan, Italy |
Draw | Andre Mannaart | Draw | RINGS Holland - Kings of Martial Arts | Feb 18, 1996 | 2 | 05:00 | Amsterdam, Holland |
Accomplishments
- British WKA Kick Boxing champion 1991
- British BIKMA Thai Boxing champion 1992
- British BIKMA Free Style champion 1992
- World Fenasco Shootboxing champion 1996
- UTF RINGS rules Heavyweight Shootfighting champion 1997 & 1999
- UTF Vale Tudo Heavyweight champion 1998
- Kamon European Brazilian Ju Jitsu open winner 2001
- 6th Dan Shin Senjutsu/Combudo Blackbelt
- AMA Karate Blackbelt
- AMA (Thai) kickboxing Blackbelt
- Daidojuku Kudo Blackbelt
- WCJJO Jujutsu Blackbelt
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