Ryan Sheehan

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Ryan Sheehan
Born (1997-05-30) 30 May 1997 (age 28)
Cork, Ireland
Other namesThe Avenger
Height1.69 m (5 ft 6+12 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb; 8 st 9 lb)
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Cork, Ireland
TeamSiam Warriors
TrainerMartin Horgan
Years active2014–present
Kickboxing record
Total39
Wins26
By knockout8
Losses11
By knockout5
Draws2

Ryan Sheehan is an Irish Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WBC Muaythai World Super Bantamweight and ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight champion.

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Career

Sheehan was scheduled to face Elias Mahmoudi on 11 December 2015 at Best of Siam VII. [1] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [2]

On 20 February 2016 Sheehan faced Tristan Caetano at Siam Warriors for the ISKA Muay Thai European Bantamweight title. He won the fight by doctor stoppage in the third round to capture the title. [3] [4]

On 15 June 2016 Sheehan travelled to Japan to face the reigning ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight champion Shiro at the Shin Nihon Kickboxing Association "WINNERS 2016 2nd" event. The fight was declared a majority draw after 3 rounds. [5]

On 17 February 2017 Sheehan defeated Nestor Rodriguez by unanimous decision at Siam Warriors: Cage Kings. [6]

Sheehan was scheduled to defend his ISKA Muay Thai European title against Steve Irvine at Power of Scotland 24 on 29 April 2017. [7] He successfully defended his title with a win by unanimous decision. [8]

Sheehan challenged Tenshin Nasukawa for his ISKA Oriental rules World Bantamweight title during RISE 117 on 20 May 2017. [9] [10] He was defeated by a body shot KO in the first round. [11]

On 26 August 2017 Sheehan faced Dan McGowan for the vacant ICO World 55 kg title. After a very back and forth fight Sheehan was declared the loser by unanimous decision. [12]

Sheehan was scheduled to face Thepnimit Sitmonchai on 3 February 2018 at Siam Warriors Superfights. [13] After back and forth action, the fight was declared a draw. Following this result Sheehan stepped away from the sport for a year. [14]

Sheehan was scheduled to face future WBC Muay Thai World Featherweight champion Daren Rolland for the WBC Muaythai International Featherweight title on 16 February 2019. [15] He lost the fight by TKO in the third round. [16]

On October 19, 2019 Sheehan was scheduled to face Andrei Mezentsev for the ISKA Muay Thai World Flyweight title at a Siam Warriors event. [17] Sheehan lost the fight by split decision.

On March 8, 2020 Sheehan faced Klairung Sasiprapa at Capital 1 for the WBC Muay Thai International Super Bantamweight title. He won the fight by knockout in the third round. [18]

On April 23, 2022 Sheehan faced Jomhod Eminentair at Siam Warriors for the ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight title and the WBC Muay Thai World Super Bantamweight title. He won the fight by split decision and captured both titles. [19] [20]

Sheehan faced Sam-A Gaiyanghadao on March 17, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 9. [21] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [22]

Titles and accomplishments

International Sport Kickboxing Association

Fight record

Professional Muay Thai Record
26 Wins (8 (T)KOs), 11 Losses, 2 Draws, 0 No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2025-06-28Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Petchsila Wor.Auracha TOPKING Europe Series London, EnglandKO (Left cross)2
For the vacant WMO World Super Bantamweight title.
2024-10-12Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Corey NicholsonHonour Premier League Fortitude Valley, AustraliaKO (Right cross)2
Loses the ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight title.
2023-03-17Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sam-A Gaiyanghadao ONE Friday Fights 9 Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left cross)22:52
2022-04-23Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jomhod Eminentair Siam Warriors Cork City, IrelandDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the vacant ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight and WBC Muay Thai World Super Bantamweight titles.
2020-03-08Win Flag of Thailand.svg Klairung SasiprapaCapital 1 Dublin, IrelandKO (Left hook)2
Wins WBC Muay Thai International Super Bantamweight title.
2019-10-19Loss Flag of Ukraine.svg Andrei MezentsevSiam Warriors Superfights Cork, Ireland Decision (Split)53:00
For the ISKA Muay Thai World Flyweight title.
2019-07-20Win Flag of Ireland.svg Jay CounselSiam Warriors Superfights: Leeside Revolution Cork, Ireland Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2019-02-16Loss Flag of France.svg Daren Rolland Rumble at the Rockies Cork, IrelandTKO (Punches)3
For the WBC Muaythai International Featherweight title.
2018-02-03Draw Flag of Thailand.svg Thepnimit SitmonchaiSiam Warriors Superfight Cork, Ireland Decision53:00
2017-11-24Loss Flag of England.svg Jamie WhelanKickboxing Grand Prix Baghdad, Iraq TKO2
For the KGP World Super Featherweight title.
2017-08-26Loss Flag of England.svg Dan McGowan Muay Thai World Class Action Birmingham, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ICO World −55kg title.
2017-05-20Loss Flag of Japan.svg Tenshin Nasukawa RISE 117Tokyo, JapanKO (left hook to the body)11:12
For the ISKA Oriental rules World Bantamweight title.
2017-04-29Win Flag of Scotland.svg Steve IrvinePower of Scotland 24United KingdomDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends ISKA Muay Thai European Bantamweight title.
2017-02-18Win Flag of Spain.svg Nestor RodriguezSiam Warriors: Cage Kings Cork, Ireland Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-10-22Win Flag of Japan.svg Hiroyuki Siam Warriors Superfights: Ireland vs JapanIrelandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the vacant WKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight title.
2016-05-28Win Flag of Ukraine.svg Vyorel VintuWolf of the Ring Milan, ItalyDecision
2016-05-15Draw Flag of Japan.svg Shiro SNKA WINNERS 2016 2ndTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
2016-02-20Win Flag of France.svg Tristan CaetanoSiam Warriors Muay Thai Supershow Cork, Ireland TKO (Doctor stoppage)2
Wins ISKA Muay Thai European Bantamweight title.
2015-12-11Loss Flag of Algeria.svg Elias Mahmoudi Best Of Siam 7Paris, FranceDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2015-10-17Win Flag of Ireland.svg Aaron McGaheyCage Kings 3 Cork, Ireland TKO1
Wins Cage Kings title.
2015-02-22Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Deniz DemirkapuSiam Warriors Cork, Ireland Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2014-09-06Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kai LaithwaitheSmash 10 Liverpool, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)51:30
2014-08-16Win Flag of Ireland.svg Keith WallSiam Warriors Cork, Ireland
2014–WinKane Smith Cork, Ireland Decision51:30
Wins ISKA Muay Thai Irish Flyweight title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

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