Clifton Brown (kickboxer)
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| Clifton Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1976 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 82.55 kg (182.0 lb; 12.999 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Team | Siam No1 |
| Years active | 1997- 2010 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 55 |
| Wins | 43 |
| By knockout | 32 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
Last updated on: November 21, 2009 | |
Clifton Brown (born August 29, 1976) is a retired Canadian Light Heavyweight Muay Thai Kickboxer of Jamaican descent, who fought out of Toronto, Ontario. Clifton is the President/CEO of Warrior Caste Productions Inc. A production company which focuses on Martial Arts through athlete documentaries, and day-to-day operations of MuayThai Premier League (The MPL). He is the first Canadian in History to achieve the level of World Champion in the sport of MuayThai. During his competitive career, Clifton became World Champion five times holding titles with the IMTF(1x), WMC(3x), and IKKC(1x).[1]
During Clifton's competitive career, he trained exclusively at Siam No.1 Muay Thai Academy, under the tutelage of Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai. Clifton also trained with Professor, and Muay Thai Grandmaster, Kru Yodtong Senanan, at Sityodtong Muay Thai Camp in Chonburi, Thailand.
He is the former host, and one of the recurring fighters, on Champions of Champions Elite on G4TV, and was to also appear as a team coach in season two of Mark Burnett's The Contender Asia "The Challenger" which stopped production after its pilot episode was completed in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia in 2011. Clifton is also the creator, producer and co-writer of the TV series, Into the Fire.
At present Clifton continues his dedication to Muay Thai, by passing on what he has learned at his martial arts and fitness academy, 5 Elements.
Titles and achievements
- 2009 WMC Super Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 2007 WMC Super Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 2004 IKKC World Cruiserweight Champion
- 2003 WMC Super Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 2003 WMC Intercontinental Super Light Heavyweight Champion
- 2001 IMTF Super Middleweight World Champion
- 1999 CMTA North American Light Heavyweight Champion
- 1998 Canadian Amateur Champion
Kickboxing record
| 43 Wins (32 (T)KO's, 10 Decisions), 11 Losses | |||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Round | Time | |
| 2010-03-21 | Loss |  Jiri Zak
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Gala Night Zilna, Zilna, Slovakia WFCA World Title 82.5 kg | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-11-21 | Loss |  Rickard Nordstrand
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K-1 Rumble of the Kings 2009 in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden WMC World Title 82.5 kg | TKO (Dr Stop) | 2 | 1:00 | |
| 2009-06-26 | Win |  Kaoklai Kaennorsing
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CCGI's "Champion of Champions 2", Montego Bay, Jamaica WMC World Title 82.5 kg | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-11-15 | Win |  Stephan Richards
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ShinDo Kumate 15 "Strykerz Showdown", Tampa, Florida 83 kg | TKO (Ref. Stop/Elbows) | 2 | ||
| 2008-11-08 | Loss | Ondrej Hutnik
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Janus Fight Night "The Legend", Padova, Italy 84 kg | TKO (Doctor Stop/Cut) | 2 | ||
| 2008-08-09 | Win |  Crafton Wallace
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ShinDo Kumate 14 "Ancient Ones", Tampa, Florida 83 kg | TKO (Ref. Stop/Elbows) | 3 | ||
| 2008-06-20 | Loss | Kaoklai Kaennorsing
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CCGI's "Champion of Champions", Montego Bay, Jamaica 83 kg | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-10-27 | Win |  Priest West
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WMC "The Champions Club", Bamberg, Germany WMC World Title 82.5 kg | TKO (Knee Injury) | 1 | ||
| 2006-11-11 | Loss |  Nathan Corbett
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Macau "Xplosion" Super Fights, Macau, China WMC World Title 86 kg | KO (Uppercut) | 2 | ||
| 2006-03-31 | Win | Anthony Brown
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Gladiadores Extremos, Guadalajara, Mexico 80 kg | TKO (Ref. Stop/Elbows) | 3 | ||
| 2005-11-19 | Loss |  Moises Baptista De Sousa
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SuperLeague Portugal 2005, Carcavelos, Portugal 76 kg | KO (Right Hook) | 3 | ||
| 2005-10-22 | Win |  Roberto Cocco
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SuperLeague Heavy Knockout 2005, Vienna, Austria 76 kg | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-05-21 | Loss |  Dmitry Shakuta
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SuperLeague Germany 2005, Oberhausen, Germany 76 kg | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-11-20 | Win | Manson Gibson
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Matter of Pride 8, Los Angeles, California IKKC World Title 82 kg | TKO (Leg Kicks) | 4 | ||
| 2004-10-23 | Win |  David Keclik
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SuperLeague Germany 2004, Oberhausen, Germany 76 kg | KO (Knees) | 2 | ||
| 2004-08-28 | Win | Slatun
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WMC Thailand VS The World, Surat Thani, Thailand #2 Ranked 77 kg | KO (Uppercut) | 3 | ||
| 2004-06-11 | Loss |  Magomed Magomedov
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WMC Championships, Bangkok, Thailand WMC World Title 79 kg | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-12-16 | Loss | Nathan Corbett
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"Xplosion" Australia, Gold Coast, Australia WMC World Title 82 kg | KO (Right Elbow) | 2 | ||
| 2003-10-14 | Win | Gongdet Sor.Visanu
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WMC Thailand VS The World, Surat Thani, Thailand 76 kg | KO (Kness) | 3 | ||
| 2003-07-25 | Win | Frederic Rosenberg
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Thailand vs The World, Bangkok, Thailand WMC World Title 82.5 kg | KO (Kicks/Broken arm) | 2 | ||
| 2003-06-21 | Win | Tom Grimmer
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Michigan Mayhem, Michigan, USA 79 kg | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-11-30 | NC |  Moussa Sissoko
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Kickboxing Mondiale 3, Padova, Italy -83 kg [2] | (Leg Injury) | 1 | ||
| 2002-03-17 | Win | Shawn Jansen
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Canada VS Thailand, Vancouver, British Columbia 79 kg | KO (Left hook) | 1 | ||
| 2001-12-27 | Win | Yimpitak Sor.Khaitong
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Chonburi Super 8, Pattaya, Thailand 73 kg | KO (Knees) | 2 | ||
| 2001-12-27 | Win | Foreman Sor.Panut
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Chonburi Super 8, Pattaya, Thailand 73 kg | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-12-27 | Win | Thongchailek Tor.Silachai
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Chonburi Super 8, Pattaya, Thailand 73 kg | KO (Knees) | 3 | ||
| 2001-12-24 | Win | Thongchai Sor.Kittichai
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WMC "Muay Thai Against Drugs", Koh Samui, Thailand 76 kg | KO (Left Uppercut) | 2 | ||
| 2001-06-09 | Win | Lonnie Campbell
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CMTA Fight Night "Clash of the Champions", Vancouver, British Columbia79kg | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-06-11 | Loss |  Azem Maksutaj
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K-1 Fight, Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | 2:15 | |
| 2001-02-14 | Win | Mot-X Sitpholek
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Therprassit Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand IMTF World Title Defense 75 kg | KO (Knees) | 5 | ||
| 2001-01-10 | Win | Wanlop Sor.Sattapand
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Therprassit Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand IMTF World Title 75 kg | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-11-12 | Win | Thongsak B.K.S.
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Nee Chanpuek, Chiang Mai, Thailand 74 kg | TKO (Threw in Towel) | 3 | ||
| 2000-08-26 | Win | Scott Clark
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Schanks Athletic Club, Calgary, Alberta 80 kg | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-03-18 | Win | Mehdi Pouroskoui
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West Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia 77 kg | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-01-22 | Win | Jason Hensen
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Canada VS America Kickboxing, Marquette, USA 76 kg | KO (Left Uppercut) | 2 | ||
See also
External links
- Into the Fire
- The MuayThai Premier League
- Official Clifton Brown site
- Press
- CBC Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing
- 5 Elements
References
- ^ "Clifton Brown Bio". www.cliftonbrown.ca. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
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