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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Julian Kiewietz

Multimedia journalist

Sandenbergh ‘super proud’ of how Barebones MMA is growing

After launching mid-last year, mixed martial arts promotion Barebones, which focuses on building the foundation of the Western Cape MMA scene, has gone from strength to strength.

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JJ Karagiannidis reaches quarter-finals at the IMMAF Africa Championships

In Thursday’s other fixtures, the Flyweights, Super Lightweights, Lightweights, and Super Welterweights will battle in the quarters for a shot at the next round.

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BREAKING | PFL Africa launches in Cape Town with Inaugural MMA tournament this July

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to launch its inaugural PFL Africa tournament in Cape Town on 26 July 2025. Featuring top fighters from 14 African nations, the event will also include international bouts as part of the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai.

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Watch VideoCaitey and Caleb make their dads proud at IMMAF Africa Champs

South African fighters Caitey Karagiannidis and Caiden Bouwer shine with gold medals at the IMMAF Africa Championships 2024, highlighting Mzansi's rising MMA talent.

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Watch VideoAngola dominate on day one of IMMAF Africa Champs

Team Angola dominated day one of the IMMAF Africa Championships in Luanda, securing 21 medals, while Mauritius celebrated its first gold as South Africa eyes more victories in the Youth A Division.

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Watch VideoHeartbreak for Cameron Saaiman as SA star suffers first-round knockout at UFC fight night

South Africa’s Cameron Saaiman suffered a first-round knockout loss to Malcolm Wellmaker at UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates in Kansas City. After a strong start, Saaiman was caught with a counter right hook, ending his comeback hopes in under two minutes.

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Watch VideoRacket and Ball a new favourite for Peters as Lena-Lisa and Terina continue to dominate

South Africa's rising Padel star Erin Peters celebrates her love for the Racket and Ball Club, while Lena-Lisa Bester and Terina Coetzee continue their winning streak at Padel4Good's latest charity event in Cape Town's vibrant Bree Street.

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Padel4Good returns with women's show at Racket and Ball Club

Cape Town's Racket and Ball Club gears up for an action-packed weekend as Padel4Good hosts its first women's tournament of 2025, following the success of their R275,000 Aston Martin Championship. The venue continues to establish itself as the Mother City's premier padel destination.

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MMA: Wade Hammond claims victory at PFC middleweight championship

Experience the thrilling highlights from PFC Redemption, where Wade Hammond triumphed over Timothy Steenkamp in a dramatic Middleweight Championship bout.

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All-out combat sports action as PFC returns to Camps Bay this weekend

Cape Town is experiencing an unprecedented period as the Mother City has hosted back-to-back fight cards over the last few weeks, and there's another one in Camps Bay this weekend.

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Watch VideoRising stars fight promotion debut show a big success

On Saturday, in Wynberg, more than 40 athletes from across the Western Cape, some from as far as Barrydale and Hermanus, descended upon this schooling institution to participate in a groundbreaking event that will benefit the kickboxing and boxing communities in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

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Watch VideoPadel set to boom in the Mother City once again

Heading into its third year since inception, the sporting charity will break new ground this month kicking off its 2025 season on February 28th at the Racket and Ball Club in Bree Street.

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