Bailey Sugden

Bailey Sugden
Born (1997-11-10) 10 November 1997 (age 28)
England
Other namesBritish Bulldog
Badboy
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out of
Newark-on-Trent, England
TeamSuggy's Gym
TrainerDean Sugden
Years active2015 - present
Kickboxing record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout3
Losses7
No contests1
Other information
Notable relativesChad Sugden (brother)

Bailey Sugden is a British kickboxer. He is the current ISKA K-1 World 63.5 kg Champion.

Biography and career

Bailey Sugden started kickboxing training at the age of 4 under the teaching of his father Dean Sugden, a former WKA Kickboxing world champion.

Sugden had 22 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw as an amateur kickboxer. He turned professional on 21 March 2015, at the Future Stars League event in Harrow, England. He won a 4-man tournament, defeating Luke Portrainer by unanimous decision in the semi-final and Joe Himsworth in the final by unanimous decision.

On 11 March 2017 Sugden took part in the 2017 Road to Glory UK Tournament. He defeated Andrew Liddell by third-round technical knockout. In the semi-final he defeated Adrian Maxim by majority decision. In the final he lost to Mo Abdurahman by unanimous decision. Despite the loss he received a Glory contract.

On 14 July 2017 Sugden made his Glory promotional debut at Glory 43: New York against Arthur Sorsor. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

On 9 December 2017 Sugden was scheduled to face Zhang Chenglong at Glory 49: Rotterdam. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Sugden faced Zakaria Zouggary at Glory 52: Los Angeles on 31 March 2018. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On 28 September 2019 Sugden faced Asa Ten Pow at Glory 68: Miami. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

On 22 January 2021 it was announced that Sugden would face Václav Sivák at Oktagon Underground: Last Man Standing on 27 February 2021, in the quarterfinals of the Oktagon 70 kg tournament. He lost the fight by majority decision.

On 18 March 2022 Sugden faced Ibrahim Madi from France for the vacant ISKA K-1 World 63.5 kg title in Grantham, England. He won the fight by unanimous decision after five rounds.

Sugden made his first ISKA K-1 title defense against Pedro Ruiz on 11 March 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Titles and achievements

Professional

Amateur

Fight record

Professional Kickboxing record
15 Wins (3 (T)KO's), 7 Losses, 0 draw, 1 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-06-24LossJapan TakeruMTGP Impact in ParisParis, FranceKO (Head kick)52:58
For the vacant ISKA K-1 and KGP World Lightweight (−61.2 kg) titles.
2023-03-11WinSpain Pedro RuizFIGHT MAX Superstar Fight LeagueGrantham, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the ISKA K-1 World −63.5kg title.
2022-03-18WinFrance Ibrahim MadiFIGHT MAX Superstar Fight LeagueGrantham, EnglandDecision (unanimous)53:00
Wins the vacant ISKA K-1 World −63.5kg title.
2021-10-09WinFrance Matthieu GuevaraRoad to ONE: Muay Thai Grand PrixLondon, United KingdomDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-02-27LossCzech Republic Václav SivákOktagon Underground – Last Man Standing, Quarter-finalPrague, Czech RepublicDecision (majority)33:00
2019-11-23WinUnited States John MorehouseGlory 72: ChicagoChicago, USATKO (Referee stoppage)12:12
2019-09-28LossUnited States Asa Ten PowGlory 68: MiamiMiami, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-05-17LossThailand Thong FairtexGlory 65: UtrechtUtrecht, NetherlandsDecision (Split)33:00
2019-02-01WinNew Zealand Quade TaranakiGlory 63: HoustonHouston, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-09-14LossUzbekistan Anvar BoynazarovGlory 58:ChicagoChicago, USADecision (Split)33:00
2018-06-02NCRussia Aleksei UlianovGlory 54: BirminghamBirmingham, United KingdomNo Contest (head clash)21:10
2018-03-31LossNetherlands Zakaria ZouggaryGlory 52: Los AngelesLos Angeles, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-12-09 Win China Zhang Chenglong Glory 49: Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-10-07 Win Spain Jorge Rodríguez Dávila Road to Glory UK 70 kg Tournament Grantham, England Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2017-07-14 Win United States Arthur Sorsor Glory 43: New York New York City, United States Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-03-11 Loss United Kingdom Mo Abdurahman Road to Glory UK 65 kg Tournament, Final Grantham, England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-03-11 Win Romania Adrian Maxim Road to Glory UK 65 kg Tournament, Semi-finals Grantham, England Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2017-03-11 Win United Kingdom Andrew Liddell Road to Glory UK 65 kg Tournament, Quarter-finals Grantham, England TKO (Knee to the body) 3 1:40
2016-10-01 Win United Kingdom Irtaza Haider Rookies Rumble Newark-on-Trent, England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-07-02 Win United Kingdom Robert Barry Home Show Blyth, England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2015-04-11 Win United Kingdom Vinny Baldwin Superstar Fight League 2 Newark-on-Trent, England TKO 1
2015-03-21 Win United Kingdom Joe Himsworth Future Stars League, Final Harrow, London, England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2015-03-21 Win United Kingdom Luke Portrainer Future Stars League, Semi-final Harrow, London, England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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