Ian Entwistle
| Ian Entwistle | |
|---|---|
| Born |
19 November 1986 England |
| Other names | Enty |
| Residence | Accrington, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 136 lb (62 kg; 9.7 st) |
| Division |
Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 64.0 in (163 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Accrington, England |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Ian Entwistle (born 19 November 1986) is an English mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Born and raised in Accrington, Lancashire, Entwistle competed in soccer on various levels as a youngster. Before he began training in martial arts, he briefly owned and operated a nightclub in Accrington.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After the culmination of his soccer career, Enwistle began training in mixed martial arts in 2008. He made his debut as a professional in 2010, competing as a featherweight for various regional promotions across England, including a stint in Cage Warriors. He was able to compile a record along the way of 8-1, and finished all of his opponents in the first round. After his finish of Liam James at in December 2013, Entwistle moved from England to Phuket, Thailand in an attempt to further his career and enhance his Muay Thai skills.[3] He signed with the UFC in May 2014.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Entwistle made his promotional debut on 28 June 2014 as he faced Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night 43.[5] After threatening Hooker with several submission attempts, Entwistle lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[6]
Entwistle faced Anthony Birchak in a bantamweight bout on 13 December 2014 at UFC on Fox 13.[7] Entwistle won the fight via submission in the fight round.[8] He was also awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[9]
Entwistle was expected to face Marcus Brimage on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[10] However, Entwistle pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jimmie Rivera.[11][12]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 8 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–2 | Anthony Birchak | Submission (heel hook) | UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic | December 13, 2014 | 1 | 1:04 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Bantamweight bout: Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 8–2 | Dan Hooker | TKO (elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Te-Huna vs. Marquardt | June 28, 2014 | 1 | 3:34 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 8–1 | Liam James | Submission (heel hook) | CWFC 62 | December 7, 2013 | 1 | 0:24 | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | |
| Win | 7–1 | Will Cairns | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SFF - Fight Ikon 10 | July 20, 2013 | 1 | 1:26 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 6–1 | Michael Bowman | Submission (heel hook) | OMMAC 13 | March 3, 2012 | 1 | 1:56 | Liverpool, England | |
| Win | 5–1 | Andy Green | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Conflict 11 | October 29, 2011 | 1 | 0:31 | Liverpool, Ireland | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Brad Wheeler | Submission (reverse triangle choke) | CWFC 43 | July 9, 2011 | 1 | 3:22 | Kentish Town, England | |
| Win | 4–0 | Brad Wheeler | DQ (punches to back of head) | CWFC 41 | April 24, 2011 | 1 | 4:00 | Kentish Town, England | |
| Win | 3–0 | Patrick Vickers | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | CWFC 40 | February 26, 2011 | 1 | 0:20 | Kentish Town, England | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sebastien Grandin | Submission (triangle choke) | KUMMA: Kings of the North | September 4, 2010 | 1 | 1:37 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 1–0 | Marius Buzinskas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Conflict 6 | July 31, 2010 | 1 | 0:56 | Accrington, England |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Dos Santos vs. Miocic". UFC.com. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ↑ "Ian Entwistle - Official Fighter Profile". ufc.com.
- ↑ "Ian Entwistle, enjoying life at Phuket Top Team". thefightlounge.co.uk.
- ↑ Zane Simon (21 May 2014). "Welcome to the UFC Ian Entwistle". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Staff (28 May 2014). "Ian Entwistle vs. Daniel Hooker booked for UFC Fight Night 43 in New Zealand". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ↑ Matt Eriokson (28 June 2014). "UFC Fight Night 43 results: Daniel Hooker survives subs to TKO Ian Entwistle with elbows". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ↑ Jacob Cooper (2014-09-23). "Ian Entwistle faces Anthony Birchak at UFC on FOX 13". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-12-13). "UFC on FOX 13 results: Ian Entwistle leglock halts Anthony Birchak in 64 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ↑ Staff (2014-12-13). "UFC on FOX 13 bonuses: Entwistle, Mitrione, Dos Santos, Miocic win $50,000". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (2015-06-23). "Marcus Brimage vs. Ian Entwistle added to UFC Fight Night 72 in Glasgow". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
- ↑ John Morgan (2015-06-27). "Ian Entwistle out at UFC Fight Night 72, Marcus Brimage needs new opponent". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-27.
- ↑ Staff (2015-07-01). "Jimmie Rivera replaces Entwistle, meets Marcus Brimage at UFC Fight Night 72". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-01.