Joerie Mes

Joerie "The Shark" Mes (born March 16, 1979) is a Dutch former welterweight kickboxer, fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam. He is a former Dutch and European Muay Thai champion who later competed in K-1 MAX. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest combination specialists in kickboxing history. After his kickboxing career he worked as a history teacher in Amsterdam for several years. He is now a fulltime kickboxing coach at Mike's Gym.[1]

Joerie Mes
Born (1979-03-16) March 16, 1979
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Other namesThe Shark
NationalityNetherlands Dutch
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb; 11.7 st)
DivisionWelterweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamMike's Gym (2005-2009)
Gym Alkmaar (-2005)
TrainerMike Passenier
Edwin van Os
Years active1996–2009
Kickboxing record
Total66
Wins50
By knockout29
Losses12
By knockout5
Draws4
Last updated on: July 14, 2009

Biography and career

Joeri grew up in Amsterdam (Amsterdam Noord). As a kid, he excelled in field hockey, as a goalie. As he felt field hockey was not for him, he tried soccer for a short while, before he got involved in kick boxing.

Titles

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
50 Wins (29 (T)KO's, 21 decisions), 12 Losses, 4 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2009-07-13LossJapan Yoshihiro SatoK-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8, Reserve FightTokyo, JapanExt R. Decision (Split)43:00
2009-06-13WinMorocco Mohammed MedharGentleman PromotionsTilburg, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-05-16WinCanada Shane CampbellIt's Showtime 2009 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Referee stoppage)3
2009-02-09WinBelgium Jan van DenderenFights at the Border presents: It's Showtime 2009Antwerp, BelgiumDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-11-29WinDemocratic Republic of the Congo Chris NgimbiIt's Showtime 2008 EindhovenEindhoven, NetherlandsKO (Left hook)22:08
2008-10-01WinJapan Takayuki KohiruimakiK-1 World MAX 2008 FinalTokyo, JapanKO (Left hook)32:59
2008-04-26LossNetherlands Nieky HolzkenK-1 World GP 2008 in AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Spinning back kick)22:21
2008-03-08LossBelgium Kenneth van EesveldeFights at the Border 6Lommel, BelgiumTKO (Doctor stoppage)3
2008-02-17LossSuriname Marco PiqueK-1 MAX Netherlands 2008Utrecht, NetherlandsDecision (Ext. R)43:00
2007-09-23WinSuriname Imro MainRings "Risky Business"Utrecht, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2007-06-23LossTurkey Murat DirekciK-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor stoppage/cut)11:40
2007-05-06LossNetherlands Andy SouwerSLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand III"Haarlem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-03-24WinBelgium Jan de KeyzerIt's Showtime Trophy 2007Lommel, BelgiumKO (Left hook)11:03
Qualifies for It's Showtime 75MAX Trophy 2008 but later withdraws due to dropping down in weight to -70 kg.
2006-11-12LossSuriname Tyrone SpongPride & Honor Ahoy 2006Rotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Knee strike)51:12
2006-09-23LossCzech Republic Ondrej HutnikIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Final 2006, Semi FinalsRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2006-09-23WinCroatia Emil ZorajIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Final 2006, Quarter FinalsRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2006-05-13WinNetherlands Ramon DekkersK-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-02-12WinNetherlands Ruben van den GiesenMuay Thai Gala in AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-10-02WinTurkey Yücel FidanIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy, 1st Round - Tilburg, Pool A FinalTilburg, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for It's Showtime 75MAX Trophy Final 2006.
2005-10-02WinCuraçao Cedric CopraIt's Showtime 75MAX Trophy, 1st Round - Tilburg, Pool A Semi FinalsTilburg, NetherlandsTKO (Referee stoppage)10:40
2005-06-12WinSuriname Rayen SimsonIt's Showtime 2005 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-02-13WinNetherlands Sem BraanMuaythai in de Hoornse VaartAlkmaar, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2004-12-18WinBrazil Moises Baptista De SousaSuperLeague Netherlands 2004Uden, NetherlandsKO (Left Hook)1
2004-10-10WinNetherlands Vincent Vielvoye2Hot2Handle 17Rotterdam, NetherlandsTKO
2004-05-20LossThailand PajonsukIt's Showtime 2004 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2004-03-20WinHungary Attila NagySuperLeague Italy 2004Padova, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2003-12-06LossBelarus Dmitry ShakutaSuperLeague Netherlands 2003Rotterdam, NetherlandsKO (Right high kick)22:19
2003-09-27WinItaly Roberto CoccoSuperLeague Germany 2003Wuppertal, GermanyKO4
2003-06-08WinNetherlands Perry UbedaIt's Showtime 2003 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2003-04-28WinCzech Republic Jindrich VeleckyTulp Muay Thai GalaAmsterdam, NetherlandsTKO4
2003-03-16WinSuriname Rayen SimsonVictory or HellAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2003-02-15WinNetherlands Perry UbedaXena Sports "Heaven or Hell 8"NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2002-11-24WinMorocco Khalid HanineXena Sports Victory Or HellAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (High kick)1
2002-09-29WinSuriname Rayen SimsonIt's Showtime – As Usual / Battle TimeHaarlem, NetherlandsTKO (Corner stoppage)4
2002-04-27LossTurkey Şahin YakutGala in SchremerhornSchermerhorn, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2002-02-12WinNetherlands Donald BernerWPKL Thaiboks GalaAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2001-10-21WinMorocco Habib Ben-SalahIt's Showtime - OriginalHaarlem, NetherlandsTKO (Corner stoppage)43:00
2001-04-22WinMorocco Fouad TijartiVeni, Vidi, ViciVeenendaal, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2000-12-12WinNetherlands Gerbrand TakensIt's Showtime - Christmas EditionHaarlem, NetherlandsKO (Left body shot)31:30
2000-10-22WinTurkey Şahin YakutIt's Showtime - ExclusiveHaarlem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2000-05-20WinNetherlands Tommy WalravenThaiboxing -Thrill of the YearAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins M.T.B.N. Dutch title -76kg.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. "Profile Joerie Mes". www.fansofk1.com. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
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