Ryan Sheehan
{{short description|Irish bantamweight Muay Thai kickboxer}}
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| style = Muay Thai
| stance = Orthodox
| team = Siam Warriors
| trainer = Martin Horgan
| years_active = 2014–present
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Ryan Sheehan is an Irish Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WBC Muaythai World Super Bantamweight and ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight champion.
Career
Sheehan was scheduled to face Elias Mahmoudi on 11 December 2015 at Best of Siam VII.{{cite web |last1=Trefeu |first1=Serge |title=Gala Best of Siam VII |url=https://www.siamfightmag.com/gala-best-of-siam-vii/ |website=siamfightmag.com |date=9 November 2015 |access-date=28 April 2022}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Hadj Hassen |first1=Neder |title=YODWICHA et Azize HLALI enflamment le Best Of Siam 7 |url=https://muaythaitv.fr/news/yodwicha-et-azize-hlali-enflamment-le-best-of-siam-7-n4920.html#sthash.ZmgHXQUj.dpbs |website=Muaythaitv.fr |access-date=27 April 2022}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Hadj Hassen |first1=Neder |title=PAKORN battu en Irlande |url=https://muaythaitv.fr/news/pakorn-battu-en-irlande-n5016.html#sthash.h3TUw7LA.dpbs |website=Muaythaitv.fr |access-date=28 April 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Roger |title=Siam Warriors Muay Thai Supershow Cork, Ireland |url=http://themmacorner.com/2016/02/22/siam-warriors-muay-thai-supershow-cork-ireland/ |website=themmacorner.com |access-date=28 April 2022}}
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.{{cite web |title=【新日本キック】志朗、ISKA欧州王者シェーハンのヒジ・ヒザに苦戦 |url=https://efight.jp/result-20160515_238318 |website=efight.jp |date=15 May 2016 |access-date=28 April 2022}}
On 17 February 2017 Sheehan defeated Nestor Rodriguez by unanimous decision at Siam Warriors: Cage Kings.{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Alan |title=Cage Kings Results – Ryan Sheehan victorious over Rodriguez |url=https://combatgear.ie/blogs/news/cage-kings-results-ryan-sheehan-victorious-over-rodriguez |website=combatgear.ie |access-date=28 April 2022}}
Sheehan was scheduled to defend his ISKA Muay Thai European title against Steve Irvine at Power of Scotland 24 on 29 April 2017.{{cite web |last1=Coughan |first1=Jerry |title=World Champion Ryan Sheehan defends European Title in Scotland Tonight |url=https://www.sportsmatters.tv/world-champion-ryan-sheehan-defends-european-title-scotland-tonight/ |website=sportsmatters.tv |access-date=28 April 2022}} He successfully defended his title with a win by unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Alan |title=Ryan Sheehan defends title & Hodgers wins via KO at POS 24 |url=https://combatgear.ie/blogs/news/ryan-sheehan-defends-title-hodgers-wins-via-ko-at-pos-24 |website=combatgear.ie |access-date=28 April 2022}}
Sheehan challenged Tenshin Nasukawa for his ISKA Oriental rules World Bantamweight title during RISE 117 on 20 May 2017.{{cite web |title=Ryan Sheehan: "If I can beat Tenshin then I will be renowned as one of the best fighters of my generation" |url=http://fightstoremedia.ie/ryan-sheehan-can-beat-tenshin-will-renowned-one-best-fighters-generation/ |website=fightstoremedia.ie |access-date=21 October 2020}}{{cite web |title=Ryan Sheehan vs. Tenshin Nasukawa set for May 20th in Japan |url=https://combatgear.ie/blogs/news/ryan-sheehan-vs-tenshin-nasukawa-set-for-may-20th-in-japan |website=combatgear.ie |access-date=21 October 2020}} He was defeated by a body shot KO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://combatpress.com/2017/05/r-i-s-e-117-results/|title= R.I.S.E. 117 Results: Nasukawa Stops Sheehan Early, Remains Unbeaten|publisher= Zach Aittama|date= 2017-05-20|access-date=2017-10-22}}
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.{{cite web |title=Liam HARRISON bat Charles FRANCOIS avant la limite |url=https://muaythaitv.fr/news/liam-harrison-bat-charles-francois-avant-la-limite-n5907.html#sthash.SSWKvMzR.dpbs |website=Muaythaitv.fr |access-date=27 April 2022}}
Sheehan was scheduled to face Thepnimit Sitmonchai on 3 February 2018 at Siam Warriors Superfights.{{cite web |last1=Coughlan |first1=Jerry |title=Ryan Sheehan Vs Thepnimit Sitmonchai at Neptune Stadium |url=https://www.sportsmatters.tv/ryan-sheehan-vs-thepnimit-sitmonchai-neptune-stadium/ |website=sportsmatters.tv |access-date=28 April 2022}} After back and forth action, the fight was declared a draw. Following this result Sheehan stepped away from the sport for a year.{{cite web |last1=Horgan |first1=Andrew |title=Cork fighter Ryan Sheehan battling back to his best after a break from the ring |url=https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40124567.html |website=echolive.ie |date=25 March 2020 |access-date=28 April 2022}}
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.{{cite web |title=SHEEHAN CHALLENGES ROLLAND FOR WBC GLORY |url=http://www.wbcmuaythai.com/previous_news_select.php?id=422 |website=wbcmuaythai.com |accessdate=25 July 2020 |archive-date=25 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725123725/http://www.wbcmuaythai.com/previous_news_select.php?id=422 |url-status=dead }} He lost the fight by TKO in the third round.{{cite web |title=Nanteuil-lès-Meaux ► Daren Rolland, champion du monde de boxe thaï, va affronter l'un des meilleurs de la discipline |url=https://www.magjournal77.fr/vie-locale/item/52504-nanteuil-les-meaux-daren-rolland-champion-du-monde-de-boxe-thai-va-affronter-l-un-des-meilleurs-de-la-discipline |website=magjournal77.fr |accessdate=25 July 2020}}
On October 19, 2019 Sheehan was scheduled to face Andrei Mezentsev for the ISKA Muay Thai World Flyweight title at a Siam Warriors event.{{cite web |last1=Coughlan |first1=Jerry |title=Ryan Sheehan Vs Andrii Mezentsev this Saturday |url=https://www.sportsmatters.tv/ryan-sheehan-vs-andrii-mezentsev-this-saturday/ |website=sportsmatters.tv |access-date=28 April 2022}} 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.{{cite web |title=Ryan Sheehan Enters WBC Muaythai World Top 10 After International Title Win |url=https://fightrecord.co.uk/ryan-sheehan-enters-wbc-muaythai-world-top-10-after-international-title-win/ |website=fightrecord.co.uk |access-date=28 April 2022}}
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.{{cite web |title=Knocka's Muay Thai maestro Ryan Sheehan claims double world champ title with brilliant win over Jomhod Eminentair |url=https://www.corkbeo.ie/sport/knockas-muay-thai-maestro-ryan-23771701 |website=corkbeo.ie |date=24 April 2022 |access-date=28 April 2022}}{{cite web |title=Sheehan takes ISKA & WBC belts |url=https://www.iskaworldhq.com/sheehan-takes-iska-wbc-belts/ |website=iskaworldhq.com |access-date=29 April 2022}}
Sheehan faced Sam-A Gaiyanghadao on March 17, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 9.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ch7.com/one-championship/newsl/623962|title=ONE ลุมพินี : "สามเอ ไก่ย่างห้าดาว" หวนคืนสังเวียน ONE ขอทวงบัลลังก์คืน ศึก ONE ลุมพินี 9|publisher=ch7.com|date=2023-02-13|access-date=2023-02-13}} {{in lang|th}} He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/muay-thai/article/3213971/one-championship-friday-fights-9-sam-gaiyanghadao-posts-bonus-winning-ko-comeback-bout|title=ONE Championship Friday Fights 9: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao posts bonus-winning KO in comeback bout|website=South China Morning Post|author=Tom Taylor|date=2023-03-08|access-date=2023-03-08}}
Titles and accomplishments
- World Boxing Council Muaythai
- 2020 WBC Muay Thai International Super Bantamweight Champion
- 2022 WBC Muay Thai World Super Bantamweight Champion
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2014 ISKA Muay Thai Irish Flyweight Champion
- 2016 ISKA Muay Thai European Bantwamweight Champion (One defense)
- 2022 ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight Champion
- World Kickboxing Association
- 2016 WKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight Champion
Fight record
{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Professional Muay Thai Record|record=26 Wins (8 (T)KOs), 11 Losses, 2 Draws, 0 No Contest}}
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| 2025-06-28|| ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Petchsila Wor.Auracha || TOPKING Europe Series|| London, England|| || ||
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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the vacant WMO World Super Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2024-10-12|| Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Corey Nicholson || Honour Premier League || Fortitude Valley, Australia || KO (Right cross) ||2 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Loses the ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2023-03-17|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Sam-A Gaiyanghadao || ONE Friday Fights 9 || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Left cross) || 2 ||2:52
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2022-04-23|| Win||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Jomhod Eminentair || Siam Warriors || Cork City, Ireland || Decision (Split) ||5 ||3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the vacant ISKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight and WBC Muay Thai World Super Bantamweight titles.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2020-03-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Klairung Sasiprapa || Capital 1 || Dublin, Ireland || KO (Left hook) || 2 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins WBC Muay Thai International Super Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2019-10-19 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|Ukraine}} Andrei Mezentsev || Siam Warriors Superfights || Cork, Ireland || Decision (Split) || 5 ||3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the ISKA Muay Thai World Flyweight title.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2019-07-20 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Ireland}} Jay Counsel || Siam Warriors Superfights: Leeside Revolution || Cork, Ireland || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 ||3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2019-02-16|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Daren Rolland || Rumble at the Rockies || Cork, Ireland || TKO (Punches) || 3 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the WBC Muaythai International Featherweight title.}}
|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"
| 2018-02-03 || Draw ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Thepnimit Sitmonchai || Siam Warriors Superfight || Cork, Ireland || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;"
| 2017-11-24 || Loss || align=left|{{flagicon|England}} Jamie Whelan || Kickboxing Grand Prix || Baghdad, Iraq || TKO || 2 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the KGP World Super Featherweight title.}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2017-08-26 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|England}} Dan McGowan || Muay Thai World Class Action || Birmingham, England || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the ICO World −55kg title.}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;"
| 2017-05-20 || Loss || align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Tenshin Nasukawa || RISE 117 || Tokyo, Japan || KO (left hook to the body) || 1 || 1:12
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the ISKA Oriental rules World Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2017-04-29 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Scotland}} Steve Irvine || Power of Scotland 24 || United Kingdom || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Defends ISKA Muay Thai European Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2017-02-18 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SPA}} Nestor Rodriguez || Siam Warriors: Cage Kings || Cork, Ireland || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
| 2016-10-22 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Hiroyuki || Siam Warriors Superfights: Ireland vs Japan || Ireland|| Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the vacant WKA Muay Thai World Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2016-05-28 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Ukraine}} Vyorel Vintu || Wolf of the Ring || Milan, Italy || Decision || ||
|- style="text-align:center; background:#c5d2ea;"
| 2016-05-15 || Draw ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Shiro || SNKA WINNERS 2016 2nd|| Tokyo, Japan || Decision (Majority) || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2016-02-20 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Tristan Caetano || Siam Warriors Muay Thai Supershow || Cork, Ireland || TKO (Doctor stoppage) || 2 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins ISKA Muay Thai European Bantamweight title.}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2015-12-11 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|ALG}} Elias Mahmoudi || Best Of Siam 7 || Paris, France || Decision (Unanimous)|| 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2015-10-17 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Ireland}} Aaron McGahey || Cage Kings 3 || Cork, Ireland || TKO || 1 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins Cage Kings title.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2015-02-22 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Belgium}} Deniz Demirkapu || Siam Warriors || Cork, Ireland || Decision (Unanimous)|| 5 ||2:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2014-09-06 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|UK}} Kai Laithwaithe || Smash 10 || Liverpool, England || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 1:30
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2014-08-16 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Ireland}} Keith Wall || Siam Warriors || Cork, Ireland || || ||
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2014– || Win ||align=left|Kane Smith || || Cork, Ireland || Decision || 5 || 1:30
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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins ISKA Muay Thai Irish Flyweight title.}}
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See also
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