It takes months, even years of sacrifice and preparation to build a fighter up to the point where they are ready to step into the spotlight and put their body on the line for a pay cheque.
With his first title defence this weekend, a Gqeberha mixed martial arts (MMA) champion received an unexpected message of encouragement from a fellow Zwide-born champion this past week.
It’s like an electrical current runs up and down your body. It emanates from your stomach the moment you hear the bang. Then your breath is gone and you are left gasping for air.
It’s like an electrical current runs up and down your body. It emanates from your stomach the moment you hear the bang. Then your breath is gone and you are left gasping for air.
MMA campaigners struggle to make a living and stay fit during lockdown Fighters on the ropes By Riaan Marais - 19 January 2021
Professional fighters from Port Elizabeth have lost thousands of rand in potential earnings since competitive mixed martial arts (MMA) ground to a halt last year due to Covid-19.
Two stablemates from the PE Submission Fighting Academy have had to make ends meet while staying fighting fit waiting for the call from fight promoters to get back in the ring.
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