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Learning from Legends, Competing Like Champions
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (594+ words) Another memorable chapter in the EJU Judo Hopes series was written in Gy'r, where 556 young judoka from 24 countries came together to compete, learn and grow. Additionally, there were more than 100 coaches present, all gaining valuable experience and countless memorable moments…...
"Not good enough": 12-year-old karate star Morgan Mentoor dies after tragedy
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (385+ words) A family in George has been left devastated following the tragic death of a 12-year-old karate champion who took his own life after winning two gold medals and a silver medal at a tournament. Morgan Mentoor was found dead shortly…...
Lacey Oakes achieves a jiu-jitsu standard not reached for 11 years at her club
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (743+ words) LACEY Oakes" jiu-jitsu achievement has been hailed by her instructor. The 18-year-old from Winsford has become the first new black belt at her club for 11 years. It is a proud moment for all concerned, with Oakes" quality characteristics shining through…...
Who Is Sergei Pavlovich? Meet the Russian Kung Fu Champ Chasing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall
1+ week, 3+ day ago (942+ words) Sergei Pavlovich has never needed much time to make an impression inside the cage. The Russian heavyweight built his UFC reputation by walking opponents down and knocking them out with frightening speed. Who Is Sergei Pavlovich? Meet the Russian Kung…...
Combat Sports
1+ week, 4+ day ago (351+ words) wwos. nine. com. au Shock stoppage hands Usyk win over Verhoeven Olexandr Usyk retains after a shock stoppage. Joey's plea to Dragons over coaching situation Legends in awe of Arrow after diagnosis Round 12: Sea Eagles v Titans | Match Highlights Phillip…...
Beyond The Ropes: Mai Soliman
1+ week, 4+ day ago (598+ words) Fight Post: Boxing & MMA News Beyond The Ropes: Mai Soliman Mai Soliman is now eleven fights into her professional career. Only one early blemish spoils her resume. But the Egyptian-born super-flyweight contender has recovered quite magnificently from that early reversal…...
Eight Medals for Shuriken Newcastle at South African Kickboxing Nationals
1+ week, 5+ day ago (451+ words) Shuriken Newcastle returned from the National Kickboxing Championships in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, with eight medals, a powerful showing that helped Kwa Zulu-Natal secure third place overall on the national leaderboard. Competing against approximately 1, 400 fighters from across South Africa, the Shuriken…...
Newcastle fighters shine at WAKO Kickboxing Championships
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (141+ words) Five hundred athletes from all nine provinces recently travelled to Oudtshoorn to compete in the WAKO Kickboxing Championships. Of the 500 competitors, 23 represented Kwa Zulu-Natal. Among them were athletes from Newcastle Shuriken, who delivered an impressive performance and returned home with…...
Forge MMA: The KZN academy producing South African MMA champions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (570+ words) Updated May 21, 2026, 12: 16 p. m. | By Stacey & J Sbu / Skyye Ndlovu Forge MMA in Westville, Kwa Zulu-Natal, is making waves across South African MMA after producing multiple national champions at the SA MMA Championships. Tucked away in Westville, Kwa Zulu-Natal, there's a gym…...
Jiu-jitsu athlete Sage Cruz continues perfect NAGA record
1+ week, 6+ day ago (345+ words) Sage Cruz continues his dominance in NAGA competition. Sage Cruz went 4-0 at the recent North American Grappling Association, NAGA, Fighter Championships for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, beating every opponent he faced. He continued his high-level performances, remaining undefeated in all NAGA championship…...