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Support key for Yamile's potential in the ring
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (433+ words) At 22, Benaty Yamile is already writing a story that stretches far beyond his years, one built on risk, ambition, and a willingness to step into the unknown. A year ago, the Crossroads fighter left familiar ground to test himself in…...
Undisputed MMA Championships return with second show at Oakland High
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (303+ words) Zaahir Abrahams taking on Devon Sarkis in the last UMC event. After a successful debut in November last year, the Undisputed MMA Championships (UMC) return this weekend with their second instalment, set for Saturday, April 25, at Oakland High School, where…...
Taine Thorn: Balancing life and combat sport
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (381+ words) Taine Thorn lands a knee during his fight against Qhawe Rhalarhala. For Taine Thorn, the fight game encompasses more than just what happens inside the ring. Sometimes, the bigger battle is the one fought within. The 24-year-old from Strandfontein was…...
Faeez Jacobs retains EFC bantamweight title with thrilling TKO victory
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (357+ words) Faeez Jacobs made a successful defence of his bantamweight title on Thursday night in Grand West Arena. He promised to bring the heat, and he delivered it in full, making sure the sold-out Grand West Grand Arena got every cent's…...
Legion Fitness Academy puts Athlone talent on the national MMA map
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (550+ words) Legion Fitness Academy has 11 fighters on their way to the national cahmpionships. Pictured are some of the fighters from left to right, Iderees Galsoolker, coach Irfaan Gool, Xavier Cornelius and Haseen Gool. Kneeling is Taine Thorne. When asked who his…...