Amateur
This weekend witnessed the 7th running of the IMMAF African Championships in Namibia – only the 3rd country to ever host the event after South Africa (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022) and Angola (2023). Held at the Hybrid Fitness Center in Windhoek, Namibia, where those in attendance were treated to some great amateur punch-kicky action from […]
In the statement issued by Martial Arts South Africa (MASA), dated 27 January 2023, it made clear the fact that the MMA South Africa (MMASA) Board had not adhered to “all protocols and procedures” despite the fact that they are “well known to all federations”. For those that are still unaware of the shameful actions […]
The recent announcement by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) that it has been awarded WADA Code signatory status by the World Anti-Doping Agency comes as great news for them in their quest to ultimately become an Olympic sport. But behind all the “huffing-&-puffing” of the various governing body’s statements, what does this all […]
The return of Alpha MMA (AMMA) was most certainly a joy to behold, not so much for fans of the sport as the event was mostly “spectatorless”, but more so for the athletes and all those those that work passionately behind the scenes to ensure that Amateur Fight Sports is alive and flourishing. Saturday marked […]
Its no secret that MMA in SA is in turmoil and has been for quite some time. From the days when they felt they needed to justify their existence at the emergence of the now failed Last Fighter Standing initiative, to the multitude of promises and commitments made at the inaugural IMMAF All Africa Open, […]
ADMINISTRATIVE BULLSHIT REIGNS SUPREME. It just does not seem to get an easier for the team at Gauteng Fighting Championship (GFC)! Their original 12-fight card was reduced to 5-fights as a result of gyms, in particular the XKT Gyms, advising GFC that they are no longer allowed to compete anywhere else other than their own […]
It was a night that witnessed a reduced fight card – from 16 fights to 11 fights – due in part to personal issues but also in part to MMASA’s “newly enforced medical suspension rule”! As the story goes, GFC were contacted on the Thursday before the event by MMASA informing them that 2 fighters […]
The build-up to EWC 11 over the past few weeks gave a hint to the fact that the EWC promotion had undergone a bit of a change. Firstly it was the new, cleaner look of their new logo. Next it was the fact that their fight-&-dine format of the past 2 events was no longer […]
It has been more than 6 months since EWC last put on a fight event and what a return the chaps at EWC made in their first event back on the local Amateur circuit. The fight card was littered with a host of debutants among the 15 fights and promised to finish off with a […]
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