TRICORE Martial Arts: A rising force in Kraaifontein's combat sports

Julian Kiewietz|Published

TRICORE Martial Arts and Fitness Gym may not be located in Cape Town’s City Centre or close to the glamorous Atlantic Seaboard like many other well-known brands. ...

Cartmell ‘surprised’ by Machavane decision at EFC 119

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Since the event, EFC fans have taken to social media to vent their frustration, saying Terence Balelo had been robbed, while some were happy for Edson Machavane. ...

Is padel an ‘elite pastime’ or a real sport?

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‘One of my goals is to get sponsors to help reach a broader community – not just the upper-class, high-wealth individuals,’ says Jackie Booth about the growing sport ...

Kiara Fegen ‘overwhelmed with joy’ after turning bronze into gold at IMMAF world championships

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Since claiming a bronze medal in Albania last year, Kiara Fegen has been fixated on making this right – and today, she can proudly ‘tick that golden box’.

Francis Ngannou leads PFL’s major African MMA expansion plans

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Following the recent buzz around the UFC’s first trip to Africa, superstar Francis Ngannou has revealed that PFL Africa is also set to be rolled out next year.

Watch VideoUFC 308: Chimaev's dominance threatens Strickland's title rematch against Du Plessis

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Khamzat Chimaev's spectacular first-round submission victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 has thrown the middleweight title picture into disarray, potentially ...

Francis Ngannou conquers the cage and personal loss in PFL title bout

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In a moving display of resilience, Francis Ngannou’s triumph in the MMA cage stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit, reverberating with deep personal ...

Gorimbo praises coach after dominant victory

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Zimbabwe's Themba Gorimbo dominates Niko Price at UFC Fight Night, attributing his success to coach Eric Nicksick. The rising welterweight star shares insights on ...

Gayton McKenzie hints at FNB Stadium as possible venue for UFC MMA event

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Before Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC title against Israel Adesanya in Perth in August, Dana White said if the South African won his fight, his next title defence ...

Resilience in the cage – Natasha Brits rises above challenges as an MMA official

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As the world of mixed martial arts continues to evolve, Natasha Brits stands as a figure of resilience and determination, demonstrating that setbacks can indeed ...

Padel may be at Olympics, ‘must reach larger demographic’

Julian Kiewietz|Published

While padel has grown exponentially, both locally and internationally, there are a number of factors that are possibly restricting the true heights the popular sport ...

Cape Town pushing hard to host UFC Africa event

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In an exclusive interview with Independent Media and MzansiMMA, executive mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis stated that plans are afoot to try to get the Ultimate ...

Cameron Saaiman ‘hates losing’, will be patient in MMA comeback from injury

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After back-to-back losses, Pretoria-based MMA star Cameron Saaiman has learnt some valuable lessons, and is determined to work his way back into the octagon next ...

Watch VideoDricus willing to step up in weight to fight Pereira

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Dricus du Plessis’ head coach, Morne Visser, echoed his champion’s sentiments surrounding a potential fight with current UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira ...

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

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Israel ‘Stylebender’ Adesanya’s return has also been fuelled by a desire to make Dricus du Plessis pay for his comments about being the first African champion.

Kitoubou leaves Parker sprawled out as wily Hammond outsmarts K1 rival

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After a four-year hiatus, the Professional Fighting Championship returned to the South African combat scene.

Tasty card at Pretoria MMA fight night

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Tomorrow’s Versus Fight Night 10 card kicks off at 5. 30pm, with the main card starting at 10pm, and the show will be available on Versus Promotion’s YouTube channel. ...

‘Cinderella Man’ Gorimbo takes huge step in chase for UFC strap

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When he senses a stumbling block, unhappiness, or a road to mediocrity, he quickly pivots and recalibrates his system to seek the best possible route to his destination, ...

Madge relishing a chance cross-off a Gracie in his ‘magical’ list

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Madge sits atop the PFL welterweight division with six points after earning full points with a submission win over the US’s Brennan Ward via rear-naked choke in ...

Angola bags 37 medals at mixed martial arts event

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Angola entered the largest team in the tournament, walking away with 11 gold and 23 silver and bronze medals.

Youth warrior Cláudio Fontoura dominates at IMMAF African Championships

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The junior and senior leg of the IMMAF African Championships in Windhoek, Namibia kicked off late last night and will continue to run until Saturday.

Angola off to solid start at champs but SA not far behind

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Team Angola stole the show on the opening day of the 2024 IMMAF Africa Championships after dominating the Youth leg of the continental tournament, while Team SA ...

Former EFC champ Lino helps hone young fighters

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Amanda Lino, a former Extreme Fighting Championship fly and bantamweight champion, knows what it will takes to get South Africa’s athletes to reach their full potential ...

Mixed martial arts Africa Champs kick off in Namibia

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Fourteen youth and 18 adult athletes were selected to compete at this year’s competition. It will be the first time Namibia has hosted the continental showpiece, ...

Padel4Good to host first men’s elite event in Paarden Eiland

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Aside from providing a platform and opportunity to compete in sport, Padel4Good also aims to help women and children across the Western Cape.