MMA Fitness Much ground work needs to be done in order to achieve elite athletic status. I previously talked about how to begin planning a sports conditioning regime and one of the points was identifying the physical demands of your sport. MMA demands that athletes are capable of performing a variety of physical tasks in [...]

The June issue of Fighters Only is now on the shelves.  It is available in thousands of locations across SA – even at gas stations so there are no excuses to not get a copy! Hurry though, the mags are selling exceptionally well and are moving off shelves faster than Cro Cop head kick!  Below is [...]

While the music at Seasons Wither 4 was heavy, powerful and aggressive, it was beaten in all three categories by NHBSA’s amateur MMA spectacular. 1 amateur kickboxing match and 8 amateur MMA matches had crowds packed into the amphitheatre, eager to see SA’s rising cage fighting talent.  Kickboxing Frans Morele beat Darren Joyce (unanimous decision). [...]

We all have a significant idea of what the partner of a professional fighter endures during the months of preparation but what if you’re the girlfriend of a professional fighter and you’re a fighter?  Female fights have always been controversial, some agree with it and some don’t.   Who is  better to comment than a female [...]

In the first of our “Uncut” specials we spend some with Wentzel and Jackie Nel, at their Durban home, discussing the recent EFC Africa title victory and the life of MMA’s nicest couple. Look out for the second instalment of this interview next week

Mention the word wrestling in any conversation with an MMA enthusiast and there is a distinct chance the name Attila will come up.  Attila Barna is one of South Africa’s premier wrestling and grappling coaches and has helped many professional fighters climb the ranking ladder to its highest rung.  He has a reputation for being [...]

Dino Bagattin, perhaps EFC Africa’s best welterweight striker, recently took a break from the Quantum Tribe pads to tell Smacktalk how his martial arts journey turned a frustrated weekend warrior into one of the most relaxed and respected fighters SA has ever seen, and why we can expect an even more deadly Bagattin at EFC [...]

If as people we can be judged by the friends we keep;  a sport, and its stellar growth, can be judged by the mainstream Captains of Industry that have crossed over and now proudly promote, stock and distribute MMA related apparel and gear. Full Throttle was a purist motorcycle apparel retailer until owner and founder [...]

Fight Force Redemption was another world-class event.  The fights were incredible, the venue sold out and the battles of epic proportions.  Here is what the fighters had to say. pro am-