New Zealand martial artist
Anthony "Antz" Nansen (born 12 March 1983) is a New Zealand professional boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist.
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
- 2013 King in the Ring KickBoxing HeavyWeight 100 kg Class Champion
- 2011 WKBF World Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion
- 2011 King in the Ring KickBoxing HeavyWeight 100 kg Class Champion
- IMF[clarification needed] Heavyweight Muay Thai Champion of New Zealand
- WKBF Super Heavyweight Muay Thai Champion of New Zealand
- WKBF Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion of New Zealand
- WKBF Super Cruiserweight Kickboxing Champion of New Zealand
Boxing record
Kickboxing record
Mixed martial arts record
External links
- Boxing record for Antz Nansen from BoxRec (registration required)
- Professional MMA record for Antz Nansen from Sherdog
References
- ^ Interview with Antz "Notorious" Nansen
- ^ 'Notorious' Nansen vs Satoshi Ishii - MMA Super Fight at K-1 World Max Final
- ^ Fighter Profile: Antz "Notorious" Nansen Archived 4 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Izumi's Debut Spoiled; Hornbuckle Finishes Thompson at Sengoku 10
- ^ Astra Notebook: Promotion's Future Still Undecided
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Israel Adesanya wins King in the Ring Tournament and Video". Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ Rāhoroi Night Is Alright For Fighting: King of the Ring
- ^ NZ Thai Boxers Outclass International Challengers at Phillip Lam Show
