UFC Fight Pass Recap: LFA 204 & Fury FC 103
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UFC Fight Pass may have outshined the UFC London card this past week. LFA 204 and Fury FC 103 showcased rising prospects, delivering viral knockouts and crafty finishes throughout both events.
LFA 204 Main Card
Hugo Cunha (C) vs. Denzel Freeman (LFA Heavyweight Championship)
The main event delivered an action-packed heavyweight title clash. Brazil’s defending champion, Hugo Cunha (8-3), faced the hard-hitting American Denzel Freeman (6-1).
Freeman set the tone early, landing a sharp left hand while staying light on his feet. Both heavyweights showed patience, respecting each other’s power. Cunha attempted a front kick before closing the distance and securing a single-leg takedown. Freeman quickly scrambled up, reversing the position in the clinch. After breaking apart, Cunha landed a knee and body kick, but Freeman responded with a stiff right hand and a high kick before the round ended.
Cunha opened the second round with a takedown attempt, but Freeman stuffed it, sprawled, and unleashed relentless ground-and-pound. Cunha managed to stand, only to be met with more pressure. Hurt and desperate, he attempted another slow takedown, but Freeman stuffed it with ease, continuing his assault. As Cunha struggled to stay upright, Freeman’s onslaught forced the referee to step in, crowning him the new heavyweight champion.
Result: Denzel Freeman via 2nd-Round TKO (Punches)
Lightweight Co-Main Event Bout
Ednilson Santos vs. Dylan Mantello
In an action-packed heavyweight title fight, Brazil’s defending champion Hugo Cunha (8-3) took on hard-hitting American challenger Denzel Freeman (6-1).
Freeman set the pace early with a sharp left hand, while both fighters showed patience, respecting each other’s power. Cunha secured a takedown, but Freeman quickly scrambled up and reversed the clinch. After breaking apart, Freeman landed a stiff right hand and a high kick to close the round.
Cunha opened the second frame with a takedown attempt, but Freeman stuffed it, sprawled, and unleashed relentless ground-and-pound. A desperate Cunha attempted another shot, but Freeman easily defended and kept up the assault until the referee stepped in, crowning him the new heavyweight champion.
Result: Dylan Mantello via 2nd-Round KO (Punch)
Additional Main Card Results
- Joe Giannetti def. Leonardo Limberger via 1st-Round KO/TKO (Punches & Elbows)
- Luis Henrique Barbosa def. Justin Sumter via 2nd-Round Submission (Kimura)
- An Tuan Ho def. Jimi Natividad via 1st-Round KO/TKO (Front Kick to Punches)
Fury FC 103 Main Card
Kolton Englund vs. Carlton Minus (Lightweight Main Event)
This bout served as the centerpiece of the card. It featured a lightweight showdown between Fury FC veteran Kolton Englund (15-4) and former UFC fighter Carlton Minus (14-6).
The fight began with both men showing patience before engaging in a firefight. Through the first 30 seconds, neither lightweight mounted much offense. Englund, pressing forward, forced Minus onto his back foot. Using his jab primarily as a range finder rather than a weapon, Englund measured the distance. Minus attempted to fire back, throwing a low kick followed by a whiffed right hand. He managed to briefly circle off the cage, putting Englund on the defensive for a moment. Minus flicked out a short jab, but Englund responded with a glancing right hand through his guard. Moments later, Englund landed a hard low kick to Minus’ lead leg, followed by a stiff jab to the face—sending him crashing to the canvas.
Sensing the finish, Englund wasted no time capitalizing. As Minus scrambled back to his feet, Englund caught him with a short punch, dropping him once again. Englund immediately pounced, unleashing vicious hammer fists until the referee stepped in to stop the fight. With the dominant victory secured, Englund took the mic and made his case for a shot at the UFC.
Result: Kolton Englund via 1st-Round TKO (Punches to Hammer fists)
Weltwerweight Co-Main Event
Bruce Whitehead vs. Kenan Jackson
The co-main event continued the streak of main card finishes, as welterweight Bruce Whitehead (6-1) took care of business against Kenan Jackson (5-4).
From the opening bell, the two welterweights met in the center of the cage, immediately exchanging low kicks. Whitehead wasted no time pressing forward, forcing Jackson onto his back foot as he circled the octagon. Both fighters traded heavy punches, with Whitehead briefly catching Jackson with a counter left hand. As the fight progressed, they incorporated knees into their offense, but Whitehead appeared to be the more composed striker.
Measuring Jackson carefully, Whitehead landed a right high kick followed by a hard knee to the face. His striking forced Jackson to backpedal and keep a high guard. Sensing his advantage, Whitehead closed the distance and fired a stinging left hand through Jackson’s defense. Visibly hurt, Jackson shot for a desperation takedown, but Whitehead easily sprawled to defend it.
Jackson eventually worked his way back to his feet against the cage, but Whitehead maintained control. As Jackson turned his back, Whitehead capitalized, throwing a right high kick and following up with a crisp punch combination. A desperate Jackson attempted another takedown, but once again, Whitehead stuffed it with ease—asserting complete dominance.
Result: Bruce Whitehead via 2nd-Round Submission (Kimura)
Additional Main Card Results
- Brett Pastore def. Lester Batres Jr. via Split Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
- Nico Echeverry def. Devon Dixon via 1st-Round KO (Punches)
- Artur Miniev def. Shane Keefe via 1st-Round KO (Punch)
- Sebastian Oyervidez def. Ryan Mondala via 1st-Round Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)
- Marcus Nash def. Felipe Rocha via 1st-Round KO (Punch)
- Anthony Wint def. Omar El-Sahlah via Split Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
- Kyle Todrank def. Cody Freeman via 2nd-Round Submission (Anaconda Choke)
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