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Clifton Brown (kickboxer)

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Clifton Brown
Born (1976-08-29) August 29, 1976 (age 48)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanada Canada
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight82.55 kg (182.0 lb; 12.999 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StyleMuay Thai
TeamSiam No1
Years active1997- 2010
Kickboxing record
Total55
Wins43
By knockout32
Losses11
By knockout4
No contests1
Last updated on: November 21, 2009

Clifton Brown • ฟ้าใหม่ ส. สุชาติ / New Sky/New Horizons, from Suchart • (born August 29, 1976) is a Canadian retired 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 Muay Thai Premier League (The MPL). He is the first Canadian in History to achieve the level of World Champion in the sport of Muay Thai. Clifton is also the first ever Canadian National team head coach. During his competitive career, Clifton became World Champion five times holding titles with the IMF(1x), WMC(3x), and IKKC(1x).[1]

During Clifton's competitive career, Clifton trained exclusively at Siam No.1 Muay Thai Academy, under the tutelage of Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai. Clifton also trained with Yodtong Senanan, at Sityodtong Muay Thai Camp in Chonburi, Thailand, with Buakaw Banchamek at the Por. Pramuk Camp, in Chacheongsao, Thailand, with Nokweed Devy at the WMC Lamai Camp in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, and with Karuhat Sor. Supawan, in the Soongeela Wat Ket/Chai Yai, in Sunpaliang, Chiang Mai, 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 2009. Clifton is also the creator, producer, and co-writer of the TV series, Into the Fire.

In April 2017, Muay Thai Canada nominated Clifton Brown as Canada's first National team head coach.

Inducted on May 13, 2023, at Centara Grand at CentralWorld Ballroom during the 2023 IFMA 30th anniversary gala and awards in Bangkok, Thailand

Clifton Brown became the first North American Nakmuay, Enshrined into the Muay Thai Hall of Fame.

Titles and Achievements - COMPETITION

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2023 WMC/IFMA Hall of Fame Induction Plaque
  • 2023 | IFMA/WMC | Muay Thai Hall of Fame
  • 2009 | WMC | World Super Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 | WMC | World Super Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2004 | IKKC | World Cruiserweight Champion
  • 2003 | WMC | World Super Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2003 | WMC | Intercontinental Super Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 2001 | IMF | World Super Middleweight Champion
  • 1999 | CMTA | North American Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 1998 | CMTC | Canadian Super Middleweight Amateur Champion

Awards and Achievements - COACHING

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  • | 2024 | Martello Jones - Bronze Medal 86kg Class - Senior Elite | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations World Tournament | Patras, Greece
  • | 2023 | Kayla Taylor - Bronze Medal 67kg Class - Senior Elite | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations World Tournament | Bangkok, Thailand
  • | 2022 | Regan Gowing - Silver Medal 48kg Class - Senior Elite | The World Games (2022) | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
  • | 2022 | Riley Foden - Gold Medal 63.5kg Class - Under 23 | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations World Tournament | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
  • | 2022 | Savannah Foden - Bronze Medal 67kg Class - Senior Elite | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations World Tournament | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
  • | 2022 | Sayed Rohullah Mosawi - Bronze Medal 57kg Class - Senior Elite | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations World Tournament | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
  • | 2022 | Adam Khatib - Class - Under 23 | Nai Khanomtom Association North American Championship 67kg | Coatepec, Mexico
  • | 2022 | Savannah Foden - Class - Under 23 | Nai Khanomtom Association North American Championship 67kg | Coatepec, Mexico
  • | 2022 | Riley Foden Class - Under 23 | Nai Khanomtom Association North American Championship 59kg | Coatepec, Mexico
  • | 2021 | Savannah Foden - Gold Medal 70kg Class - Senior Elite | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations World Tournament | Bangkok, Thailand
  • | 2019 | Charles Chen - MTC Canadian Champion - 59kg Open Class | The Art of 8 Limbs | Kitchener, Canada
  • | 2018 | Hyedie Hashimoto - Gold Medal - 57kg Class - C | Muaythai Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2018 | Hyedie Hashimoto - Best Overall Female Competitor Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2018 | Cory Liu - Silver Medal 67 kg Class A | Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2018 | Howard Nguyen - Bronze Medal 63.5 kg Class C | Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2017 | Timothy Lo - Bronze Medal 86 kg Class A | International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA) World Tournament | Minsk, Belarus
  • | 2017 | Charles Chen - Gold Medal 57kg Class B | Canadian Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Ontario
  • | 2017 | Callum Adams -Silver Medal 67 kg Class B | Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2017 | Andy Tran - Silver Medal 63.5 kg Class C | Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2017 | Kiara Watson - Silver Medal 49 kg Class C | Ontario Provincial Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2016 | Dylan Wharton - Gold Medal 57 kg Class A | Canadian National Tournament | Toronto, Canada | Qualified for Canadian National Team
  • | 2016 | Dylan Wharton - Best Overall Male Competitor Canadian National Tournament | Toronto, Canada
  • | 2009 | Head Coach -Team 1 Contender Asia | Season 2 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kickboxing record

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43 Wins (32 (T)KO's, 10 Decisions), 11 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
2010-03-21 Loss Czech Republic Jiri Zak Gala Night Zilna, Zilna, Slovakia WFCA World Title 82.5 kg Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2009-11-21 Loss Sweden Rickard Nordstrand 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 Thailand Kaoklai Kaennorsing CCGI's "Champion of Champions 2", Montego Bay, Jamaica WMC World Title 82.5 kg Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2008-11-15 Win Jamaica Stephan Richards ShinDo Kumate 15 "Strykerz Showdown", Tampa, Florida 83 kg TKO (Ref. Stop/Elbows) 2
2008-11-08 Loss Czech Republic Ondrej Hutnik Janus Fight Night "The Legend", Padova, Italy 84 kg TKO (Doctor Stop/Cut) 2
2008-08-09 Win United States Crafton Wallace ShinDo Kumate 14 "Ancient Ones", Tampa, Florida 83 kg TKO (Ref. Stop/Elbows) 3
2008-06-20 Loss Thailand Kaoklai Kaennorsing CCGI's "Champion of Champions", Montego Bay, Jamaica 83 kg Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2007-10-27 Win Germany Priest West WMC "The Champions Club", Bamberg, Germany WMC World Title 82.5 kg TKO (Knee Injury) 1
2006-11-11 Loss Australia Nathan Corbett Macau "Xplosion" Super Fights, Macau, China WMC World Title 86 kg KO (Uppercut) 2
2006-03-31 Win United States Anthony Brown Gladiadores Extremos, Guadalajara, Mexico 80 kg TKO (Ref. Stop/Elbows) 3
2005-11-19 Loss BrazilMoises Baptista De Sousa SuperLeague Portugal 2005, Carcavelos, Portugal 76 kg KO (Right Hook) 3
2005-10-22 Win Italy Roberto Cocco SuperLeague Heavy Knockout 2005, Vienna, Austria 76 kg Decision 3 3:00
2005-05-21 Loss Belarus Dmitry Shakuta SuperLeague Germany 2005, Oberhausen, Germany 76 kg Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2004-11-20 Win United StatesManson Gibson Matter of Pride 8, Los Angeles, California IKKC World Title 82 kg TKO (Leg Kicks) 4
2004-10-23 Win AustriaDavid Keclik SuperLeague Germany 2004, Oberhausen, Germany 76 kg KO (Knees) 2
2004-08-28 Win ThailandSlatun WMC Thailand VS The World, Surat Thani, Thailand #2 Ranked 77 kg KO (Uppercut) 3
2004-06-11 Loss Russia Magomed Magomedov WMC Championships, Bangkok, Thailand WMC World Title 79 kg Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2003-12-16 Loss Australia Nathan Corbett "Xplosion" Australia, Gold Coast, Australia WMC World Title 82 kg KO (Right Elbow) 2
2003-10-14 Win ThailandGongdet Sor.Visanu WMC Thailand VS The World, Surat Thani, Thailand 76 kg KO (Kness) 3
2003-07-25 Win SwedenFrederic Rosenberg Thailand vs The World, Bangkok, Thailand WMC World Title 82.5  kg KO (Kicks/Broken arm) 2
2003-06-21 Win United StatesTom Grimmer Michigan Mayhem, Michigan, USA 79 kg Decision 3 3:00
2002-11-30 NC Mali Moussa Sissoko Kickboxing Mondiale 3, Padova, Italy -83 kg [2] (Leg Injury) 1
2002-03-17 Win CanadaShawn Jansen Canada VS Thailand, Vancouver, British Columbia 79 kg KO (Left hook) 1
2001-12-27 Win ThailandYimpitak Sor.Khaitong Chonburi Super 8, Pattaya, Thailand 73 kg KO (Knees) 2
2001-12-27 Win ThailandForeman Sor.Panut Chonburi Super 8, Pattaya, Thailand 73 kg Decision 3 3:00
2001-12-27 Win ThailandThongchailek Tor.Silachai Chonburi Super 8, Pattaya, Thailand 73 kg KO (Knees) 3
2001-12-24 Win ThailandThongchai Sor.Kittichai WMC "Muay Thai Against Drugs", Koh Samui, Thailand 76 kg KO (Left Uppercut) 2
2001-12-05 Loss Albania Azem Maksutaj K-1 Fight, Bangkok, Thailand KO 1 2:15
2001-06-09 Win CanadaLonnie Campbell CMTA Fight Night "Clash of the Champions", Vancouver, British Columbia79kg Decision 3 3:00
2001-02-14 Win ThailandMot-X Sitpholek Therprassit Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand IMTF World Title Defense 75 kg KO (Knees) 5
2001-01-10 Win ThailandWanlop Sor.Sattapand Therprassit Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand IMTF World Title 75 kg Decision 5 3:00
2000-11-12 Win ThailandThongsak B.K.S. Nee Chanpuek, Chiang Mai, Thailand 74 kg TKO (Threw in Towel) 3
2000-08-26 Win CanadaScott Clark Schanks Athletic Club, Calgary, Alberta 80 kg Decision 3 3:00
2000-03-18 Win CanadaMehdi Pouroskoui West Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia 77 kg Decision 5 3:00
2000-01-22 Win United StatesJason Hensen Canada VS America Kickboxing, Marquette, USA 76 kg KO (Left Uppercut) 2

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Clifton Brown Bio". www.cliftonbrown.ca. Archived from the original on 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
  2. ^ Grandi gala CISCO Archived 2006-06-07 at the Wayback Machine(in Italian)