Antz Nansen

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Antz Nansen
BornAnthony Nansen
(1983-03-12) 12 March 1983 (age 41)
Māngere, New Zealand
Other namesNotorious
Nationality New Zealand
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Style Kickboxing, Boxing
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand
TeamElite Thai Kickboxing Smac Gym
Trainer Jason Suttie
Years active2004–2022
Professional boxing record
Total7
Wins4
By knockout1
Losses3
By knockout1
Draws0
Kickboxing record
Total30
Wins27
By knockout12
Losses3
Draws0
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Notable relatives Ray Sefo, cousin
Fai Falamoe, cousin
Baby Nansen, Sister
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 9 December 2012

Anthony "Antz" Nansen (born 12 March 1983) is a New Zealand professional boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist.

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Career

Nansen practiced Kung Fu as a child and grew up playing rugby league. He began training in kickboxing at the age of 21. He is the cousin of Ray Sefo. [1] He holds a professional kickboxing record of 22 wins and 3 loss, and has been the kickboxing champion of New Zealand in three different weight classes. [2] He defeated Joel Martin in October 2008 to become the World Kickboxing Federation (WKBF) Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion of New Zealand. [3]

On 23 September 2009, he made his mixed martial arts debut against Olympic judoka Hiroshi Izumi at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10 in Saitama, Japan. Nansen was able to control the fight with his striking and won via technical knockout in the first round. [4]

The following year, on 25 April, Nansen took part in his second MMA bout at ASTRA: Yoshida's Farewell against jiu-jitsu fighter Enson Inoue, who was making his return to the ring after six years of retirement. Inoue used his superior grappling skills to win via submission by using an armbar in round 1. [5]

He was then set to face Satoshi Ishii, another of Japan's Olympic judoka, at the K-1 World MAX 2010 . [6] However, Nansen was unable to compete

Titles

Boxing record

4 Wins (1 knockout 2 decisions), 3 Loss, 0 Draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss4-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Sprott UD3 (3)4 June 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Semi Final 1
Win4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Hasim Rahman UD3 (3)4 June 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand Super 8 Heavyweight Tournament - Quarter Final 1
Loss3-2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Junior Maletino IakopoMD4 (4)20 September 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland, New Zealand
Loss3-1 Flag of Samoa.svg Seiaute MailataKO1 (4)16 September 2008 Flag of New Zealand.svg Otara, New Zealand
Win3-0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sean Sullivan MD3, 3:001 December 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ellerslie, New Zealand
Win2-0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Shane OldTKO (corner stoppage)2 (3)5 May 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ellerslie, New Zealand
Win1-0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jeff SeedyUD3, 2:002 December 2006 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ellerslie, New Zealand Professional boxing debut.

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
27 wins, 3 losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeNotes
30 August 2014Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alofa SolituaThe King in the Ring [7] Auckland, New Zealand TKO3
11 November 2013Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Nato LaauliThe King in the Ring 7 Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)33:00Wins King in the Ring 8-man tournament
11 November 2013Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Pane HarakiThe King in the Ring 7 Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)33:00Semi Finals
11 November 2013Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Dan StirlingThe King in the Ring 7 Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)33:00Quarter Finals
13 July 2013Win Flag of Sudan.svg Faisal Zakaria The King in the Ring MAX72 Auckland, New Zealand TKO (corner stoppage)3
17 November 2012Loss Flag of Poland.svg Paul Slowinski Knees of Fury 39 Adelaide, Australia KO (kick to the body)2N/A
2011Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Erik Nosa King in the Ring MAX Auckland, New Zealand TKO4Wins WKBF World Heavyweight Championship.
28 May 2011Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Josh Heta King in the Ring [8] Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)33:00Tournament final.
28 May 2011Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Henry Taani King in the Ring Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)33:00Tournament semi-final.
28 May 2011Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Junior Ioane King in the Ring Auckland, New Zealand TKO (corner stoppage)13:00Tournament quarter-final.
26 February 2011Loss Flag of New Zealand.svg Tony AngelovPhilip Lam Promotions [9] Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)53:00For WMC New Zealand Heavyweight title.
20 November 2010Loss Flag of France.svg Souleimane Konaté Philip Lam Promotions "NZ vs Australia & France" Auckland, New Zealand Decision (unanimous)53:00
18 October 2008Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Joel MartinNew Zealand Kickboxers Auckland, New Zealand KO (knee to the body)10:35Wins WKBF New Zealand Heavyweight title.
23 February 2008Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Jon GalliaPhilip Lam Promotions Auckland, New Zealand KO (right hooks)11:02Wins WKBF New Zealand Super Cruiserweight title.
2004Loss Flag of New Zealand.svg Tony AngelovMain Event Fights New Zealand Decision33:00Professional kickboxing debut.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches1 win1 loss
By knockout10
By submission01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1 Enson Inoue Submission (armbar)Astra25 April 201012:10 Tokyo, Japan
Win1–0 Hiroshi Izumi TKO (punches) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10 23 September 200912:56 Saitama, Saitama, Japan

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References

  1. ↑ Interview with Antz "Notorious" Nansen
  2. ↑ 'Notorious' Nansen vs Satoshi Ishii - MMA Super Fight at K-1 World Max Final
  3. ↑ Fighter Profile: Antz "Notorious" Nansen Archived 4 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ Izumi's Debut Spoiled; Hornbuckle Finishes Thompson at Sengoku 10
  5. ↑ Astra Notebook: Promotion's Future Still Undecided
  6. ↑ "Satoshi Ishii vs. Antz Nansen MMA bout added to Nov. 8 K-1 World MAX 2010 event". mmajunkie.com. 27 October 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  7. ↑ "Israel Adesanya wins King in the Ring Tournament and Video". Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  8. ↑ Rāhoroi Night Is Alright For Fighting: King of the Ring
  9. ↑ NZ Thai Boxers Outclass International Challengers at Phillip Lam Show
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