Rony Sefo (born 10 April 1972 in New Zealand) is a former two-time World Champion New Zealand kickboxer and

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, who fought on

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. As a kickboxer he holds notable wins against Hiriwa Te Rangi and Ricardo Van Den Bos. He is the younger brother of the

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World champion Ray Sefo. Sefo is married to Kara, and they have two children.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

1996 UTC World Heavyweight Champion
1998 ISKA World Heavyweight Champion *

** K-1 Oceania 2000 (3rd) ** K-1 New Zealand Grand Prix 2000 Finalist ** K-1 New Zealand Grand Prix 2001 Finalist ** K-1 Oceania 2001 (5th)

Records

Kickboxing record

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sefo, Rony New Zealand male mixed martial artists New Zealand male kickboxers Living people 1972 births Martial artists from Auckland