African Top Team Highlights Video

Just a few weeks before EFC 13, where two of their fighters will be fighting, one of South Africa's rising MMA teams, African Top Team has released a new MMA highlights video. African Top Team, based in Cape Town, was formed late last year and has already made a name for themselves in the MMA world. The video documents some of their top stars in...

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Don Madge vs Wade Groth EFC 11 Fight Video

Don Madge is slated to fight against Leon Mynhardt in a dream lightweight match-up at EFC 13. The fight will likely have its fair share of trading, as both fighters are decorated strikers. In the lead-up to this potential fight of the night, I have taken the liberty of looking through the archives to find some footage of both fighters in action....

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Leon Mynhardt EFC 09 Knockout of the night

Leon Mynhardt vs Francois Kabulu at EFC Africa 09 was a welterweight war. After some fairly even exchanges in the first half of the fight, Mynhardt managed to find his range and pick apart a weary Kabulu. Francois Kabulu showed great resolve in standing, but was not in the fight for the latter parts and it was only a matter of time before Leon...

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Cape Fight League announces CFL 2

The Cape Fight League has announced details for their second MMA event in Cape Town.  The promotions second event will attempt to build on the success of the first event, CFL 01, while correcting some of the shortfalls identified. Today, the Cape Fight League announced two of the main fights for their CFL 2 event. Chris du Pont from Tiger...

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Rise of the Warrior XII - 7 April 2012 in Empangeni

Shido promotions has announced the details for their next MMA event - Rise of the Warrior XII. The event will feature 12 MMA fights, both professional and amateur, and take place at the Umfolozi Casino in Empangeni on 7 April 2012. Rise of the Warrior XII information Date: 7 April 2012 Doors open: 18:00 Event starts: 19:00 Venue: Umfolozi...

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David Buirski vs Sydney Mokgolo - Rise of the Warrior XI

Shido's latest MMA event, Rise of the Warrior XI, took place at the Graceland Casino in Secunda last weekend. The fight card featured a mix of both amateur and professional MMA bouts. One of the big fights of the evening was a professional Middleweight MMA fight between undefeated prospect David Buirski and Sydney Mokgolo. David Buirski...

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Bernardo Mikixi vs Calven Robinson EFC 13 Video

Bernardo Mikixi and Calven Robinson are two of the biggest athletes in South African MMA. Both fighters possess knockout power and will be bringing it to the Hexagon at EFC 13 on 13 April 2012. Here is the latest promo video released by the EFC for the titanic clash between Mikixi and Robinson. Bernardo Mikixi vs Calven Robinson EFC 13 promo...

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What has Ruan Potts been up to?

The EFC has released a short video interview with reigning heavyweight champion Ruan Potts. In the video, Potts discusses his current training regime and his views on the EFC's upcoming event in Cape Town - EFC Africa 13. Potts will be taking a keen interest in EFC 13, as there are three heavyweight bouts slated for the event and one of the participating...

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Dallas Jakobi vs Martin Van Staden

EFC 13 has set the stage for some amazing future Welterweight clashes. As it is, the event will play host to some huge fights, including a Welterweight title fight between reigning champion Dallas Jakobi and Jadyson Costa, and a number one contender bout between Martin van Staden and Michiel Opperman. In fact, 4 out of my Top 5 Welterweights in...

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Lenin Rajgopaul Chokes & Cranks Seminar - 1 April 2012

This Sunday, Lenin Rajgopaul will be hosting a No-Gi seminar focusing on chokes and cranks. The seminar will be open to the public. Cranks & Chokes Seminar details Date: 1 April 2012 Time: 10am - 1pm Venue: World of Warriors, 1st floor, Orion Building, Cnr Boeing and 1st Avenue, Elma Park Cost: R250.00 per person About Lenin...

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Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen 2 at UFC 147

It has been confirmed, UFC Middleweight champion and pound for pound great Anderson Silva will face his nemisis Chael Sonnen at UFC 147 in Brazil. The two fighters last faced each other at UFC 117 in a bout which was controlled by Sonnen for over 23 minutes, only to see Anderson Silva snatch victory with a late triangle choke. The world has waited...

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Dino Bagattin vs Francois Kabulu EFC 13 fight preview

Dino Bagattin vs Francois Kabulu at EFC Africa 13 promises to be a violent affair. Both fighters have vicious stand-up skills and both men have a point to prove... the perfect recipe for an entertaining welterweight fight. Dino “The Lion” Bagattin (8-2) At EFC 12, Dino Bagattin suffered a major setback in his pursuit of the EFC Welterweight...

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Jadyson Costa - EFC 10 Submission of the night

Jadyson Costa made an impressive EFC Africa debut against veteran Wade Henderson. After a brief exchange on the feet, Costa shot for a single and scored a taken down. Henderson quickly reversed the position and ended up in Jadyson's full guard. Costa attempted various submissions unsuccessfully before landing a Kimura which forced Henderson...

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Jadyson Costa EFC 11 Submission of the night

Jadyson Costa earned his second submission of the night award at EFC Africa 11 against James Rennie. The fight spent all of 12 seconds on the feet, before a missed head kick by Costa resorted in a take down for Rennie. Jadyson Costa lost no time in getting to work off his back and managed to sweep Rennie and take command. From there it...

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Jadyson Costa MMA Highlights Video

After two fights and just over 5 minutes in the EFC Hexagon, Jadyson Costa is set to challenge Dallas Jakobi for the EFC Welterweight title. In his brief time on the South African MMA stage, Costa has shown his high BJJ pedigree by submitting both of his opponents. But what of the rest of his game? Jadyson Costa was named "Little Wanderlei" because...

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Jadyson "Little Wanderlei" Costa - Fighter Profile

Jadyson “Little Wanderlei” Costa began his martial arts career with Karate, Boxing and Muay Thai... MMA was the natural progression. Costa was dubbed “Little Wanderlei” because his fighting style resembled that of Wanderlei Silva. Jadyson Costa describes his first MMA fights as “street” fights, with no rules and no gloves. Costa soon progressed...

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Nelspruit Fight Night: NFN 5 - Pride

The Mpumalanga Fight League has announced details for its latest MMA event, Nelspruit Fight Night 5. Nelspruit Fight Night 5 - Event information Date: Friday, 30 March 2012 Time: 6pm - Fighter stare-downs, 7pm fights begin Venue: Old Wetherlys Building, Riverside Lifestyle Centre, Nelspruit Where to buy tickets for Nelspruit...

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El Grande - Ultimate Power Challenge March 2012

Fighting Fit Kensington Every Sunday, the fields opposite the 46 Brigade Army Base in Kensington, Johannesburg are transformed into a community fitness boot camp. Hosted by 46 KSCA (Kensington Spots Club and Academy), Fighting Fit Kensington is a complete workout divided into fifteen 1 minute exercises. The community workout takes place every...

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Most Dominant UFC Champion

After a serious exercise of reducing the UFC champions to numbers and studying these figures, I have a conclusion. Looking at the numbers, a lot made made sense and a lot didn't seem quite right. This was exactly what I had hoped for - to remove all the preconceptions and emotion and learn something new. UFC Champions in order of dominance ...

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Most Dominant UFC Champions - Fighter Comparisons

Best UFC Championship Record Fighter UFC Title Fight Stats Anderson Silva 10-0 Georges St-Pierre 8-1 Jose Aldo 3-0 Jon Jones 3-0 Dominick Cruz 2-0 Junior dos Santos 1-0 Benson Henderson 1-0 Longest UFC Title Win Streak Fighter UFC Title Win Streak Anderson Silva 10 Georges St-Pierre 7 Jose Aldo 3 Jon Jones 3 Dominick Cruz 2 Junior...

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