Ian Entwistle

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Ian Entwistle
Born (1986-11-19) 19 November 1986 (age 36)
Accrington, England [1]
Other namesThe Locksmith
Residence Accrington, England
Nationality English
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight136 lb (62 kg; 9.7 st)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach64.0 in (163 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Accrington, England
TeamPhuket Top team [3]
Australian Top Team [4]
England Top Team [4]
RankBlack Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [5]
Black belt in karate [5]
Years active2010–2017, 2020–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins9
By knockout1
By submission7
By disqualification1
Losses5
By knockout4
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 23 June 2015
Ian Entwistle
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE Open Light

Ian Entwistle (born 19 November 1986) is a British mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Born and raised in Accrington, Lancashire, Entwistle competed in football on various levels as a youngster. Before he began training in martial arts, he briefly owned and operated a nightclub in Accrington. [6]

He is supporter of Accrington Stanley Football club.

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 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. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Entwistle made his promotional debut on 28 June 2014 as he faced Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night 43. [8] After threatening Hooker with several submission attempts, Entwistle lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [9]

Entwistle faced Anthony Birchak in a bantamweight bout on 13 December 2014 at UFC on Fox 13. [10] Entwistle won the fight via submission in the first round. [11] He was also awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. [12]

Entwistle was expected to face Marcus Brimage on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. [13] However, Entwistle pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jimmie Rivera. [14] [15]

Entwistle next faced Alejandro Pérez on 10 April 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86. [16] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [17]

Entwistle was scheduled to face Rob Font on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204. [18] However on the day prior to the event, Entwistle fell ill during the weight cutting process and the bout was scrapped. [19]

Entwistle was expected to face Brett Johns on 18 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107. [20] Entwistle missed weight at the weigh ins coming in at 139lbs, 3lbs over the bantamweight limit of 136lbs. He forfeited 20% of his fight purse to his opponent. The following day, Entwistle's medical clearance was revoked following a trip to the hospital and the bout was canceled. [21] Subsequently he was released from the UFC and retired from the sport. [22]

Return from retirement

Over four years removed from his previous bout, Entwistle returned from retirement to face Dumar Roa at Brave CF 45 on November 19, 2020. He lost the fight via first-round technical knockout due to a knee injury. [23]

Entwistle was next expected to face Daguir Imavov at Ares FC 2 on 11 December 2021. [24]

Entwistle faced Arthur Demonceaux on May 20, 2022 at Ares FC 6. He lost by the way of TKO stoppage in the first round. [25]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches9 wins5 losses
By knockout04
By submission81
By disqualification10
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–5Arthur DemonceauxTKO (punches)Ares FC 620 May 202211:21 Paris, FranceReturn to Featherweight.
Loss9–4Dumar RoaTKO (injury) Brave CF 45 19 November 202012:47 Riffa, Bahrain Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss9–3 Alejandro Pérez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos 10 April 201614:04 Zagreb, Croatia
Win9–2 Anthony Birchak Submission (heel hook) UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic 13 December 201411:04 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesBantamweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Loss8–2 Dan Hooker TKO (elbows) UFC Fight Night: Te-Huna vs. Marquardt 28 June 201413:34 Auckland, New Zealand
Win8–1Liam JamesSubmission (heel hook)CWFC 627 December 201310:24 Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandFeatherweight debut.
Win7–1Will CairnsSubmission (rear-naked choke)SFF - Fight Ikon 1020 July 201311:26 Manchester, England
Win6–1Michael BowmanSubmission (heel hook)OMMAC 133 March 201211:56 Liverpool, EnglandCatchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Entwistle missed weight.
Win5–1Andy GreenSubmission (rear-naked choke)CC-Cage Conflict 1129 October 201110:31 Liverpool, England
Loss4–1Brad WheelerSubmission (reverse triangle choke)CWFC 439 July 201113:22 Kentish Town, England
Win4–0Brad WheelerDQ (punches to back of head)CWFC 4124 April 201114:00 Kentish Town, EnglandCatchweight (157 lb) bout.
Win3–0Patrick VickersTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)CWFC 4026 February 201110:20 Kentish Town, England
Win2–0Sebastien GrandinSubmission (triangle choke)KUMMA: Kings of the North4 September 201011:37 Manchester, England
Win1–0Marius BuzinskasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Conflict 631 July 201010:56 Accrington, EnglandLightweight debut.

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