MMA
The recent signing of the DRC’s Josias Musasa (8-0) to the UFC following his #DWCS Season 8 split decision win, should be a concern for the the long-time leading African MMA organisation – the EFC! There are a number of reasons for this statement, so let’s dive right in; New Kid on the Block The […]
With the start of EFC 116, EFC fight fans were officially into the second half of the ‘fight year’. With five fight cards completed, consisting of 63 bouts between 94 fighters, the year was off to a decent start. The question on this writer’s mind was, would the EFC 116 card live up to the […]
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 […]
Let me start this by making one thing very clear: Actions speak louder than words and it is blatantly clear that various stakeholders do not care about the safety of fighters!! Now let me explain. The recent series of events involving MMA athlete Tapiwa Katikati appears to be just the tip of the iceberg, as […]
The historic BRAVE CF 82 event marked the fourth event on the African continent for the middle eastern MMA organization. Host nation Mauritius, was the latest country to host the promotion and became only the second African country to host a Brave CF MMA title fight – following Brave 31 held in South Africa almost 5 […]
Going into EFC 113, who would ever have thought that 26 fighters from 6 countries (2 continents) would put on an event that would result in the most pulsating, yet frustrating, night this writer can remember in the longest time! Unlike the low attendance at EFC 112, there was a far bigger turnout last night […]
In an attempt to keep the EFC Light Heavyweight division active, the EFC have paired an “annual fighter” with an inconsistent figher for the right to strap the EFC gold around their waist! Jailson Souza has fought once a year since 2021 and for that dedicated commitment to the EFC and his craft, he has […]
EFC 112 served up a superb prelim card where the debutants took centre stage while the main card was dissapponting for a number of reasons that will be raised below. However, the events at EFC 112 have raised two rather concerning questions; Is Fighter Safety a real thing? The level of officiatting is steadily getting […]
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 […]
By modern day standards, UFC 281 was one very special event! With seven first round knockouts, two new champions crowned and some outcomes that could define future career paths, it will take some very special match-making to emulate UFC 281! The athletes of today a more well-rounded than those of the previous generations, so when […]
