| Mark
Weir Fight Achievements
WORLD CHAMPION
1988
1991
1st Open Tae Kwon Do -
Light Heavy Weight
M.M.A SUPER FIGHT
CHAMPION
1996
EURAM (Europe & America)
(v Buster Reeves - 2 min
10 secs)
CHAMPION
2000
Grapple & Strike II
- Heavy Weight (v John
Andrews - 3 min)
CHAMPION
2001
Grapple & Strike III
- Light Heavy Weight
(v Paul "Stone Monkey"
Jenkins - 18 secs)
SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION
2001
Millennium Brawl III -
Light Heavy Weight
(v C.J Fernandez - 3 min)
FIGHT CHALLENGE CHAMPION
1995
Clash for Cash - Heavy
Weight
(v Wayne "Home Boy"
Turner - 1 min 20 secs)
SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION
1999
Battle of the Celts (v
Alex Reed - 1 min)
CHAMPION
2000
International Pancrase
- Heavy Weight
(v Frank Ledroumaguet
- 1 min 40 secs)
SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION
2001
Switzerlands Grapple &
Strike
(v Conez Christoph - 2
min 30 secs)
SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION
2001
Millennium Brawl IV -
Light Heavy Weight (v
Shannon "The Cannon"
Ritch - 2 min 18 secs)
CHAMPION
UFC -Brawl in the Hall, July 2002
( Eugene Jackson vs Mark Weir ) Quickest K.O. 10 seconds
Achievements
"In the world of mixed martial arts, Mark Weir is one of the most consistent, prolific, and dynamic performers around. Virtually unstoppable, he has earned the respect of his peers and many organisations rate him the number one fighter in the U.K."
COMBAT - August 2001 Number 8
Mark Weir began his martial arts career in 1984. Possessing an exceptional level of natural talent he instantly began entering competitions, and within only 12 months he was classed as 'one of the best up and coming fighters'. This, combined with his respect for the sport and his 'presence' as a fighter, soon led to him becoming a trainer of Tae Kwon Do.
Gaining his Black Belt in 1988 (under Master Hee Il Cho), Mark entered the Senior Ranks of Martial Arts and in July 1988, after 2 days and 14 fights, Mark attained the prestigious level of winning two WORLD titles - Light Heavy Weight and Heavy Weight. Mark was now recognised in Martial Arts - all over the world.
Averaging about 14 competitions a year, Mark has kept his reputation as a formidable and dominant opponent, as well as studying and training in other Martial Arts. As his level of skills, knowledge and strength developed, Mark found one challenge he was struggling to beat - to challenge himself. The sport had a seemingly 'stagnant' point in senior level tournaments, and never one to resist a challenge, Mark set about developing a new style of fighting in mixed martial arts - his Range Fighting Programme. One of Marks secrets to his continuing success is not just the dedication and stamina, but an almost religious training regime. After 13 years of incredible achievements using successful fighting formats, Mark now concentrates on 'realistic combat events' (mixed Martial Arts).
In 1995 Mark issued a challenge to any fighter who believed they could beat him. - "Come forward and set your own rules". Sending him into a realm of some of the toughest fighting known, Mark is still at the top of the mountain, defeating those who climb the peaks to rank alongside him. The Range Fighting Programme has been developing since 1992, and using its programme of maximising an individuals fighting skills in mixed martial arts and combining this with the regime of training, Mark is gaining his returns by the recognition of his Range Fighting Programme, his Championship achievements and his progression as a true fighter.
We have now seen Mark dominating the overseas circuits - fighting and winning in events such as the UFC and Pride. With his own developed fight team behind him, and the continuing commitment and support from his family and friends, Mark Weir will be a formidable whisper around the world of martial arts, breaking all barriers.
Respect for Mark worldwide has grown to such an extent that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell invited Mark over to the States to train with him and help him prepare for a fight in the U.S. He also assisted him at his first seminar in the U.K. See picture on right.
'If ever there was a mark to be made in martial arts history - it will be one made by Mark Weir. |