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's A-1 8 man eliminator tournament. In his 1st match, Ian set a new world record for the fastest KO in kickboxing history, breaking a record held for 17 years by

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, as Ian Jacobs knocked out The Headhunter in 6 seconds. However, Ian Jacobs then lost to Baris Nezif in the Semi-final via Knockout. Ian's only other 2 losses came from earlier in his career against

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and Alex Tui.

Titles and accomplishments

*WKA World Middleweight Kickboxing Title *WKA World Middleweight Muay Thai Title *ISKA World Super Middleweight Muay Thai Title *2 x Commonwealth Super Middleweight Title *Commonwealth Middleweight Title *Australia Middleweight Title *Australia Super Light Heavyweight Title *Queensland Super Middleweight Title *Queensland Light Heavyweight Title *National hardest hitting champion in both light & heavy weight divisions *Best ever kick Knock Out award *Inducted into the Kickboxing Hall of fame *Best fight ever seen on FOX Sports *Three-time winner of the open "National Martial Arts League". Hardest punch, hardest kick and hardest punch/ kick combination. Winner of both lightweight and heavyweight divisions.

References

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