Cage Warriors 164: Milad Ahady vs Ville Mankinen

The Cage Warriors Featherweight bout between Milad Ahady and Ville Mankinen is shaping up to be an intriguing contest. Here’s a detailed preview of both fighters:

Milad Ahady

Nickname: “The Baddy“
Height: 5’6″ (167.64 cm)
Weight: 145 lbs (65.77 kg)
Association: South Shields Fighting Fit
Class: Featherweight
Record: 6 wins, 1 loss
- Wins Breakdown:
  - 1 by KO/TKO (17%)
  - 1 by Submission (17%)
  - 4 by Decision (67%)
- Loss Breakdown:
  - 1 by KO/TKO (100%)

Milad Ahady has shown a balanced approach in his fights, with victories coming from both stand-up and ground game. His most recent win was a KO (punch to the body) against Marcondes Bastos at CW 156. He has also secured unanimous decision victories over Tom Mearns at CW 146 and Antonio Sheldon at CW 135. Ahady’s only loss came from TKO (strikes) against Joe Calboutin at Bellator Newcastle.

Ville Mankinen

Nickname: “Goat”
Height: 5’10” (177.8 cm)
Weight: 145 lbs (65.77 kg)
Association: Finnfighters Gym
Class: Featherweight
Record: 5 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw
- Wins Breakdown:
  - 1 by KO/TKO (20%)
  - 3 by Submission (60%)
  - 1 by Decision (20%)
- Loss Breakdown:
  - 1 by KO/TKO (50%)
  - 1 by Decision (50%)

Ville Mankinen, known for his submission skills, has won most of his bouts on the ground. His recent wins include a submission (Kimura) against Lucas Tenorio at CAGE 59 and a draw (split) with Keir Harvie at CAGE 58. He also secured a submission victory (triangle choke) against Giorgi Gogochuri at CAGE 54. Mankinen’s losses are split between a TKO and a unanimous decision.

Fight Analysis

This matchup presents a classic striker vs. grappler scenario. Ahady, with his balanced approach, may look to use his striking to control the fight, while Mankinen will likely aim to take the fight to the ground and secure a submission. Ahady’s ability to keep the fight standing and Mankinen’s effectiveness in ground combat will be key factors in determining the outcome of this exciting featherweight contest. Both fighters bring a strong track record of recent victories, setting the stage for a compelling battle in the Cage Warriors arena.