SA MMA athlete JJ Karagiannidis shows great composure to reach IMMAF final

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Today marked the official opening of the IMMAF African Championships semi-final leg at the Hybrid Centre in Windhoek, Namibia.

Padel4Good to host first men’s elite event in Paarden Eiland

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Aside from providing a platform and opportunity to compete in sport, Padel4Good also aims to help women and children across the Western Cape.

Themba Gorimbo wants to raise hand in honour of coach’s mom at #UFCVegas92

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Since signing with the UFC, Themba Gorimbo, who was born in the Bikita district of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, has had to fight while struggling with the flu and competed ...

Padel4Good to host first mixed event in Paarden Eiland

Julian Kiewietz|Published

More and more sporting enthusiasts are taking up the racquet sport, and brands such as Padel4Good are right up there in helping to make the game accessible to players ...

Deacon neutralises Chauke to claim title

Julian Kiewietz|Published

The main event was one of the show-stopping bouts on the card, with professional fighters Shane Deacon and Thabo Chauke clashing for the WMO Super-Welterweight African ...

‘Battle Royale’ expected at Cape Muay Thai fight night

Julian Kiewietz|Published

With the lack of Muay Thai events, Thaiholics Fight Promotions has been a saving grace for many Muay Thai practitioners as it offers an elite platform for fighters ...

Eliezer Kubanza hopes ‘brother’ Nkosi Ndebele can make more MMA history in Mauritius

Julian Kiewietz|Published

BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Africa for a fourth time this Saturday, making its debut in St Pierre, Mauritius, at the Cote d’Or stadium.

Lena-Lisa and Terina: padel's sister power rangers

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Lena-Lisa Bester and Terina Coetzee, who have been dominating the Western Cape padel scene, shined yet again as they finished first and second in their respective ...

Playtomic a smash hit in the Padel4Good community

Julian Kiewietz|Published

It will be ‘in with the new’ when players take to the courts for the fourth Padel4Good event of the year on April 27 at the Virgin Active Padel Centre in Paarden ...

Immaf ‘disappointed’ with Gamma at African Games MMA Olympic push

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Mixed martial arts was featured as one of seven demonstration sports among 30 disciplines, while eight of these will be holding qualifiers for the Paris Olympics. ...

Exciting things ahead for Padel Sports in South Africa

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Saturday's tournament at the Virgin Active Padel Centre in Paarden Eiland brought the curtain down on a massively successful season for the sport.

A sea of purple padel players make a big splash in Paarden Eiland

Julian Kiewietz|Published

The Virgin Active Padel Centre in Paarden Eiland hosted a successful all-women’s Padel4Good event this past weekend.

Fight to Fame do their bit for Mandela Day

Julian Kiewietz|Published

?In the grips of the global pandemic most of these noble activities are not possible nor safe to engage under normal circumstances. To honour the Mandela Legacy ...

Forget the full-moon, the Wolfman is ready to howl

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Watching Pieter ?The Wolfman? de Klerk, you?d swear the man was an action movie back-up or stuntman.

'Fight to Fame' to honour Madiba's legacy

Julian Kiewietz|Published

The 'Fight to Fame' which celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela will be aired on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

For fighter Issy, health and safety come first

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Isghaack Ebrahim will have to wait that little bit longer to represent SA at the Fifth Thai and International Martial Arts Festival.

Emmanuel aims to combat struggles in Africa

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Emmanuel Sita is one of the first athletes to register for the exciting Fight to Fame reality show.

Goncalves itching to get back in the cage

Julian Kiewietz|Published

In these trying times MMA fighter Steven ?Guts? Goncalves is living by Albert Einstein?s words: ?In the midst of every crisis, lies a great opportunity. ?

WATCH: "The Viking" praises platform Fight to Fame has given fighters

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Willem "The Viking" Smith applauds the Fight to Fame brain trust for the platform they are providing fighters.

'Stuntman' Gary Joshua eyeing the EFC Bantamweight division

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Gary Joshua is never one to shy away from challenges. You can tell by the way he fights and in his general demeanour.

Qaasim Coetzee fighting his way to fame

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Who knows, perhaps in 2021, we'll see Qaasim Coetzee fighting in the hexagon and on the big screen, writes Julian Kiewietz.

Tian Fick set to fight Joshua Pretorious for SA heavyweight title

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Gym owner and boxing promoter, Matthew Leisching has something special lined-up for boxing fans and fighters across Cape Town.

Maurice Paige to fight AKA in Fight to Fame exhibition bout?

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Popular daytime tv actor Maurice Paige has joined the exciting new Fight to Fame brand that is being launched in South Africa.

I'm ready to get back in the win column - former EFC contender Luke Michael

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Luke Michael lost his title shot against Extreme Fighting Championship's Themba Gorimbo at EFC82.

EFC: Conrad Seabi, Justin Smith fight is just about wrapped and ready

Julian Kiewietz|Published

Conrad Seabi and Justin Smith agreed to fight one another on an Instagram interview with Extreme Fighting Championship vice president, Graeme Cartmell.