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On July 14th [[2007]] Hasdell made his [[Cage Rage]] [[debut]] against Brazilian Legend [[Mario Sperry]]. Hasdell who hadn’t fought for 3 years was defeated by rear naked choke in round 1. |
On July 14th [[2007]] Hasdell made his [[Cage Rage]] [[debut]] against Brazilian Legend [[Mario Sperry]]. Hasdell who hadn’t fought for 3 years was defeated by rear naked choke in round 1. |
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Lee Hasdell's latest fight fight was be against Italian no.1 Ivan Serati on December 1st at [[cage Rage]] 24: Feel the Pain. |
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Ivan Serati looked set on a ground-based game, with several takedowns in the first round, and a refusal to let Lee Hasdell linger on his feet for long. It proved a winning strategy – a firm armbar at the end of round one saw Hasdell’s elbow hyper extended, with only the bell saving him from tapping. The injury seemed to hamper him in the second round, and in attempting to turn out of a session of ground and pound, Hasdell left himself open to a rear naked choke and handed the Italian a win at 1’34’’. <ref>[http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:eAgjqybu59IJ:www.ironlife.com/forum/showthread.php%3Fp%3D1369975+lee+hasdell+vs+ivan+serati&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=12&gl=uk] Retrieved [[December 5]], [[2007]]</ref> |
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Lee Hasdell is known as the “ God father of Mixed Martial Arts” here in the UK and is a true ambassador for the sport. Lee has experience and a well rounded skill set with the ability to knock you out or submit you quickly. Lee is a formidable foe for any of today’s modern practitioners and one of those is Italian, Ivan Serati, who is a big strong fighter that likes to inflict punishment to any one who dares step in his path. Ivan does not like to go the distance and neither does Lee, so you can expect this war to have a sprint start with a devastating finish.<ref>[http://www.cagerage.tv/] Retrieved [[November 18th]], [[2007]]</ref> |
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==SSJ Studio== |
==SSJ Studio== |
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Revision as of 14:07, 5 December 2007
Lee Hasdell is a professional mixed martial artist. Hasdell is a RINGS veteran and pioneer of British MMA, Hasdell switched from a promising Thai boxing career to the world of Shoot Fighting and mixed martial arts in Japan. Hasdell promoted the first MMA events in the UK under a storm of controversy from the national media, he was even condemn on Trevor McDonald's tonight TV programme in the late 90's. Hasdell is referred to as the Godfather of UK MMA.
Lee Hasdell has fought in many different styles of matches and has fought some of the best fighters in world including Fedor Emelianenko, Volk Han, Renato Sobral, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović, Gilbert Yvel and many more world class fighters
Fight career
Lee Hasdell turned pro in 1989 as a Thai Boxer, Hasdell became a British champion in Thai Boxing and Kickboxing. In 1996 Hasdell had his first MMA fight against Dutch star Andre Mannaart for RINGS Holland, it ended in a draw but two months later Hasdell won the Prestigious Oktagon Challenge, an eight man Shoot boxing tournament to find the best exponent of all martial arts in the world, the event was held in Milan, Italy in front of 12.000 fans. The Tournament featured eight fighters representing eight different martial arts. Hasdell stormed through to the final with two impressive knockouts. In the final he faced Andre Mannaart again, Hasdell won by Decision to become the Oktagon Shoot Boxing world champion. That victory raised his profile and brought him to the attention of Akira Maeda the president of Fighting Network RINGS, a major Japanese promotions company.
While fighting in RINGS, Hasdell promoted the first Mixed Martial Arts events in the UK. Which were all held in Milton Keynes, England. The first event was on October 5th 1997, The show had Thai Boxing, Vale Tudo and RINGS Rule Shoot fighting matches. Hasdell then went on to promote another four shows in the late 90's in which Hasdell himself fought in.
After going on a winning streak in RINGS, Hasdell wanted to prove he could do it in K-1 as well when he decided to fight in a K-1 Special match at the first K-1 event held in England on 16th April 2000. Hasdell won by a spectacular Flying Knee in round 3 against WKA World Kickboxing champion Simon Dore.
Fighting Network RINGS
In 1996 Hasdell was offered a one year contract with RINGS and was invited to train at Akira Maeda’s private Dojo in Yokohama Japan. Hasdell ended up stayed 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. In a memorable match Hasdell lived up to his name when he knocked out UFC Japanese champion Kenichi Yamamoto.
Lee Hasdell's final fight for RINGS was against Fedor Emelianenko on 21st December 2001, The RINGS company collapsed the following year due to the success of Pride fc.
After RINGS
Even though not in RINGS anymore, Hasdell returned to Japan to fight Cyrille Diabate in a Shoot Boxing Match on 1st February 2002. After that match Hasdell decided to take a break from fighting. Hasdell continued to teach at his club SSJ and promoted more shows in Milton Keynes like the U.Z.I events which featured an Octagon Cage.
After 2 years away Hasdell returned to MMA as he fought Japanese opponent Hiroyuki Ito on Pain and Glory 2004, Hasdell was very impressive winning by KO within 32 seconds of round 1. After this match Hasdell decided to retire from fighting and concentrate on teaching.
Cage Rage
2007 saw the return of the UK MMA Legend, as Hasdell was contracted to fight for Europe's biggist MMA promotion Cage Rage.
On July 14th 2007 Hasdell made his Cage Rage debut against Brazilian Legend Mario Sperry. Hasdell who hadn’t fought for 3 years was defeated by rear naked choke in round 1.
Lee Hasdell's latest fight fight was be against Italian no.1 Ivan Serati on December 1st at cage Rage 24: Feel the Pain. Ivan Serati looked set on a ground-based game, with several takedowns in the first round, and a refusal to let Lee Hasdell linger on his feet for long. It proved a winning strategy – a firm armbar at the end of round one saw Hasdell’s elbow hyper extended, with only the bell saving him from tapping. The injury seemed to hamper him in the second round, and in attempting to turn out of a session of ground and pound, Hasdell left himself open to a rear naked choke and handed the Italian a win at 1’34’’. [1]
SSJ Studio
Lee Hasdell runs SSJ studio in Milton Keynes which teaches MMA, Kickboxing and self defence. It is a 1 to 1 and small group training studio with Kick/Boxing Ring and MMA Matted Area.[2] The term SSJ is taken from the full name of Shin-Sen-Jutsu, which is a Japanese term for a Samurai with a new martial art (Budo/Bujutsu). 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's Qualifications: YMCA/REPS Fitness Instructor, Supple Strength Teacher, British Armed Forces Physical Training Instructor, 6th Dan Shin Senjutsu Blackbelt, PPCT Defensive Tactics Intructor USA, Smith & Wesson Defensive Tactics Instructor USA, WCJJO Jujutsu Blackbelt, AMA Karate Blackbelt, AMA Kickboxing Blackbelt, Olympic Wrestling Coach, Reiki & Acupressure Practitioner, and SIA Close Protection Officer. [3]
Cage Rage fighter Roman Webber is also a member of SSJ Studios along with many more MMA Fighters to make up the SSJ team.
Mixed martial arts record
- This (Mixed Martial Arts) Record contains MMA, Shoot Fighting and Shoot Boxing Matches.
| Total | Wins | Losses | |
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| 35 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 |
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| Loss |  Ivan Serati
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Cage Rage 24: Feel the Pain | 01-12-2007 | 2 | 01:34 |  London, England
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| Loss |  Mario Sperry
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Cage Rage 22: Hard as Hell | 14-07-2007 | 1 | 01:39 | London, England
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| Win |  Hiroyuki Ito
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KO (Strikes) | Pain and Glory 2004 | 24-04-2004 | 1 | 00:32 | Birmingham, England
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| Loss |  Cyrille Diabate
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TKO | Shoot Boxing: S Volume 1 | 01-02-2002 | 4 | 02:18 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Loss |  Fedor Emelianenko
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | RINGS: World Title Series 5 | 21-12-2001 | 1 | 04:10 | Kanagawa, Japan
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| Win |  Georgi Tonkov
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KO (Flying Knee) | RINGS: World Title Series 4 | 20-10-2001 | 1 | 04:22 | Tokyo, Japan
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| NC |  Sander Thonhauser
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No Contest | RINGS Holland - Heroes Live Forever | 28-01-2001 | 1 | N/A | Utrecht, Holland
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| Loss | Volk Han
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TKO (Punches) | RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B | 22-12-2000 | 2 | 00:08 | Osaka, Japan
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| Loss | Joop Kasteel
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TKO (Shoulder Injury) | RINGS Holland - King of Kings Holland | 04-06-2000 | 1 | 01:18 | Utrecht, Holland
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| Loss | Mikhail Illoukhine
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Decision | RINGS Russia - Rings Russia | 20-05-2000 | 3 | 05:00 | Ekaterinburg, Russia
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| Loss | Mikhail Avetisyan
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Submission (Strikes) | IAFC - Pankration World Championship 2000 [Day 2] | 29-04-2000 | 1 | N/A | Moscow, Russia
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| Loss | Renato Sobral
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Decision (Unanimous) | RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block A | 28-10-1999 | 2 | 05:00 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Win | Achmed Labasanov
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TKO (Kick) | RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block A | 28-10-1999 | 2 | 03:33 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Win | Dave van der Veen
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Submission (Armbar) | TFKRG 5 - Total Fight KRG 5 | 03-10-1999 | 1 | 01:47 | Milton Keynes, England
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| Draw | Satoshi Honma
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Draw | RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 5 | 15-09-1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Win | Ricardo Fyeet
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Submission (Toe Hold) | RINGS: Rise 5th | 19-08-1999 | 2 | 05:01 | Yokohama, Japan
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| Win | Ryuki Ueyama
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Disqualification (Eye Gouging) | RINGS: Rise 2nd | 23-04-1999 | 1 | 04:18 | Osaka, Japan
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| Win | Yasuhito Namekawa
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KO (Knee) | NOTS 3 - Night of the Samurai 3 | 07-03-1999 | 1 | 05:55 | Milton Keynes, England
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| Loss | Yasuhito Namekawa
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Decision | RINGS: Mega battle Tournament 1998 (Grand Final) | 23-01-1999 | 1 | 20:00 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Draw | Yasuhito Namekawa
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Draw | RINGS: Mega battle Tournament 1998 (Quarter finals) | 20-11-1998 | 1 | 20:00 | Osaka, Japan
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| Loss | Gilbert Yvel
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TKO (Cut) | RINGS Holland - The Thialf Explosion | 24-10-1998 | 1 | N/A | Heerenveen, Holland
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| Loss | Hiromitsu Kanehara
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Decision | NOTS 2 - Night of the Samurai 2 | 11-10-1998 | 1 | 15:00 | Milton Keynes, England
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| Win | Kenichi Yamamoto
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KO (Strikes) | RINGS: Fighting Integration 6th | 21-09-1998 | 1 | 10:56 | Yokohama, Japan
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| Win | Dave van der Veen
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KO (Strikes) | RINGS Holland - Who's The Boss | 07-06-1998 | 2 | 04:50 | Utrecht, Holland
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| Lose | Hiromitsu Kanehara
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Decision | RINGS: Fighting Integration 3rd | 29-05-1998 | 1 | 30:00 | Sapporo, Japan
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| Win | Sander Thonhauser
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Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | NOTS 1 - Night of the Samurai 1 | 07-03-1998 | 1 | 00:55 | Milton Keynes, England
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| Lose | Joop Kasteel
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Submission (Headlock) | RINGS: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 (1st Round) | 25-10-1997 | 1 | 08:55 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Win | Peter Dijkman
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Submission (Choke) | TFF: Total Fight Night | 05-10-1997 | 1 | N/A | Milton Keynes, England
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| Loss | Masayuki Naruse
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Submission (Shoulder neck lock) | RINGS: Fighting Extension Vol.4 | 21-06-1997 | 1 | 12:58 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Win |  Sean McCulley
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 1 | 04-04-1997 | 1 | 03:59 | Tokyo, Japan
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| Loss | Hans Nijman
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | RINGS Holland - The Final Challenge | 02-02-1997 | 1 | 05:35 | Amsterdam, Holland
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| Loss | Cees Bezems
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TKO | IMA - Battle of Styles | 26-10-1996 | 1 | N/A | Amsterdam, Holland
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| Win | Andre Mannaart
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Decision | Shoot boxing: Oktagon Challenge | 20-04-1996 | 5 | 03:00 | Milan, Italy
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| Win | Paulo Di Clemente
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TKO (Knee) | Shoot boxing: Oktagon Challenge | 20-04-1996 | 2 | N/A | Milan, Italy
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| Win | Scott Dobbs
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TKO (Kick) | Shoot boxing: Oktagon Challenge | 20-04-1996 | 1 | N/A | Milan, Italy
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| Draw | Andre Mannaart
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Draw | RINGS Holland - Kings of Martial Arts | 18-02-1996 | 2 | 05:00 | Amsterdam, Holland
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K1 record
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Simon Dore
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KO (Flying Knee) | K-1 World GP 2000 Preliminary UK | 16-04-2000 | 3 | 02:40 | Birmingham, England
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| Loss |  Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović
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TKO (Cut) | K-1 European 8 man Tournament (Prague) | 13-12-1995 | 2 | NA |  Prague, Czech Republic
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| Loss |  Duane Van Der Merwe
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KO (Kick) | K-1: Revenge 2 | 03-09-1995 | 1 | 00:30 | Japan
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References
- ^ [1] Retrieved December 5, 2007
- ^ [2] Retrieved October 22, 2007
- ^ [3] Retrieved October 22, 2007