Lee Hasdell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Lee Hasdell

British martial artist

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1966

Place of Birth: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Profession: karateka, kickboxer, mixed martial artist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Lee Hasdell (born 13 December 1966) is a British martial artist, promoter and former professional kickboxer and mixed martial artist.
Hasdell is considered by many to be a pioneer of mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom, particularly in the 1990s, when he drove a great deal of innovation in the field.
Hasdell promoted the first professional mixed martial arts events in the United Kingdom and helped develop many of the standards within the British MMA scene of today.He started his professional career in 1989, as a Muay Thai boxer, becoming a three-time British champion in kickboxing and Thai boxing.
In 1995, he became one of the first British fighters to compete in K-1.
By this time, Hasdell had begun transitioning into mixed martial arts as a shootfighter and made his official debut for RINGS Holland in February 1996.
Shortly afterwards, he won the inaugural Oktagon tournament in Milan, Italy.
In 1997, he made his debut for Fighting Network RINGS in Japan and would go on to have the majority of his fights there. Lee Hasdell is a RINGS veteran, fighting for the promotion between 1996-2001, while also promoting RINGS UK.
Throughout his career, Hasdell has fought in organisations and events such as K-1, Fenasco Oktagon, Fighting Network RINGS, IAFC – Absolute Fighting Championships, Cage Rage and has also competed in the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship.