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Local teen set to compete in two international kickboxing tournaments
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (727+ words) Mountain View resident and Ho'rskool Oos-Moot learner, Cihan Geyer (16), is geared up to compete at international combat events in Abu Dhabi and Italy later this year. Geyer qualified to compete at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) MMA Youth…...
African MMA shines as PFL Africa launches with knockouts, submissions and drama
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (612+ words) A packed Big Top Arena at Carnival City witnessed an electrifying night of mixed martial arts on August 9 as eight fighters punched their tickets to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa semifinals. The African debut of the PFL showcased the…...
Coach from Secunda is proud of MMA daughters
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (214+ words) Their dad and coach, Cedric Doyle, said he and his wife, Ilse, are proud of their daughters, and he believes every child should be able to defend themselves, especially in the world we live in today. Two mixed martial arts…...
Young SA MMA fighters bring home medals from world championship in Abu Dhabi
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (447+ words) The South African mixed martial arts (MMA) team made a significant impact at the Home International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Youth World Championships at the Al Ain Convention Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in July. Kobus Stander,…...
MMA fighters practise at a gym in Standerton
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) blends various martial arts, including boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu. Thian van den Berg, the owner and trainer at the Tn T Mixed Martial Arts Club, said the wide range of techniques a fighter can…...