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Darren "Hitman" Chan (November 15, 1977) is a Kyokushin Karateka who competes in the Middleweight division -80 kg, previously having fought in the Lightweight division -70 kg. Darren is renowned for his ability to execute numerous KO's along with his kicking techniques and his flexibility rarely seen in high level competition. His trademark kicks included the Jodan Mawashi Geri (Head Kick), Ushiro Mawashi Geri (Spinning Head Kick) and the Ushiro Geri (Back Kick). He also completes in up to -75 kg Max K-1 Rules and Full Contact Kickboxing events.

Kyokushin Karate Career
2013

In preparation for the IFK Kyokushin World Tournament in 2013, he entered the IKKU Scottish Open in February taking first place after defeating both his opponents by Ippon. At the 2013 IFK World Tournament representing Great Britain he came up against David Hitie of France defeating him by judges decision after 2 rounds, then in the 2nd round fought Geza Toth of Hunagry winning by waza-ippon in the first extension. He faced Marek Odzeniak of Poland in the 3rd round gaining a win after the first extension by weight difference. The 2nd day and through to the quarter finals he faced Artem Nazaretyan of Russia, losing by body punches and injury's sustained from the first days fighting. Placing him 6th in the world.

2014 He took 1st place and the best technician award at the Dutch IBK Kamakura Knockdown event in the Hague. Scoring 3 ippons and 2 decisions along the way.

He was placed in 31st position in the top 100 middleweight kyokushin knockdown fighters in the world.