Completed MMA Bout

Manny Akpan vs. Connor Hitchens

Preliminary Card | Catchweight · 148 lbs | Pro MMA

Manny Akpan defeats Connor Hitchens via KO/TKO at 4:36 of Round 2

Manny "Black Death" Akpan
Connor Hitchens

Akpan
KO/TKO
Round 2

3-1-0   Pro Record At Fight   6-1-0
Climbed to 4-1   Record After Fight   Fell to 6-2
-190 (Slight Favorite)   Betting Odds   +155 (Slight Underdog)
England   Nationality   England
England   Fighting out of   England
  Age at Fight   24 years, 7 months, 2 weeks
148.0 lbs (67.1 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   144.2 lbs (65.4 kgs)
5'10" (178cm)   Height   5'9" (175cm)
SBG Manchester   Gym   North West Fight Academy
Cage Warriors 136
  • Bout Information
  • Event: Cage Warriors 136: Mélan vs. Duncan
  • Date: Saturday 04.02.2022 at 01:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Harry Selby
  • Venue: BEC Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Manchester, England
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 5 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 148 lbs (67.1 kg) (re-scheduled from 145.0)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Akpan Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Hitchens Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Akpan vs. Hitchens Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 190  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Akpan
71%
Hitchens
29%

Event Discussion

Taybazza04
Taybazza04

04.06.2022 | 11:07 AM ET

He has good movement and I’m in the ngl ish I didn’t get the american football reference 
Taybazza04
Taybazza04

04.06.2022 | 11:07 AM ET

I’m english*
theproishiphop
theproishiphop

04.08.2022 | 10:57 AM ET

That's fine.  I just don't think he is going to be a top 15 fighter in the UFC.  That's just me.  I have nothing against him.  I hope I'm wrong!

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