In 2018 Supreme Fighting League
(SFL) will host 5 events that pits SA greats against each other for
international recognition and support
of the sport.
Fighters from across South Africa come together on the 2nd of March 2018, to
display their skill and grit in the SFL ring. Fighters who perform well on a
consistent basis at SFL stands a chance to be selected and compete at GLORY
Kickboxing events, which is seen as the largest Kickboxing promotion in the
world.
Expertise, tenacity, and sheer Kickboxing power is on the
fight-cards at our second SFL event on the 2nd of March, with riveting
performances expected right from the start straight through to our Super
Heavyweight K1 headliners, where we will see experienced MMA fighter and
Kickboxer, Ruan Erasmus clash with Justin Clarke for the K1 Title Belt.
SFL Matchmaker, Morné Lotter, has developed this fight card to raise the bar of professional kickboxing in
South Africa: “Kickboxing
on an Amateur level is massive in South Africa, but we need to
grow the professional platform. This event begins our plan to build promotions
which offer international exposure for professional athletes, and grow the
sport throughout Africa and to the international stage” says Lotter
Super Heavyweight K1 Title Fight:
Expect fireworks from these two accomplished
fighters: Justin Clarke hails from Pretoria and has a stellar Kickboxing record
of 12 wins and only 4 losses. Having recently competed in the World
Championships, he is in fine form to give an electrifying performance, with
dynamic kicks and intense power in his arsenal.
Ruan Erasmus is fighting out of Randfontein
with an impressive MMA record of 34 wins and 2 losses, and a K1 record of 6
wins and 1 loss. His tenacity, experience and power makes him a dangerous
opponent for anyone.
The
Super Heavyweight K1 Championship fight will give viewers the experience of
watching the passion and
resolution come to life in an awesome knockout fight.
Pretoria
based Rami “Pitbull” Mungul will clash against
Cape Town’s Karl “Baywatch” Bergemann. Rami is on a
9-fight winning streak having finished all of his opponents in devastating
fashion. He will be making his professional debut against the experienced and
dangerous Karl Bergemann. Karl is multiple time SA Champion and has an
undefeated K1 record of 5 wins with no losses. Having fought internationally,
Karl brings a lot of experience and skills to the SFL ring, this will be Rami’s biggest challenge yet.
We
will also witness the return of Brandon “The Ultimate Warrior” Mashele as he takes on
Thabo “The Natural” Chauke, at the previous SFL
event Brandon put up a dominating performance. Displaying a high
level of skill and an entertaining style of fighting, this fight promises to be
exciting from start to finish!
Kickboxing power in the ladies’ corner: With two fights on the cards between our women’s contingent’s
strongest and most talented, the pace will pick up leading into our title
fight.
Two accomplished South African champions face off in a
fast-paced, aggressively styled fight, with Sozette Du Plessis and Jackie Brits
taking up the challenge. Sozette’s first senior fight at this adrenaline-fueled event will set her up for a
very successful Kickboxing career.
In their full-contact debut, the powerful Mari van der Linde and
SA Champion Catherine Tupling will take their point-fighting and light-contact
experience and grit to the Full Contact arena. Catherine, having won a bronze
medal at the WAKO World Championships last year is known for her speed and
technique. Mari will be a tough match as she brings power and an aggressive
fighting style to the mix.
“I am looking forward to
giving our Kickboxers a platform to level-up on the world stage, and to start
the development of a league that showcases raw talent, allows sponsors to
shine, and gives the public a great show” Maka Maguga,
spokesperson of the SFL said.
Join in the drive to view great kickboxing: Get tickets for this
action-packed night at R200 per person.
Doors open at 6 pm, and the event kicks off at 7 pm. Don’t
miss out – buy your tickets at https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/.
Contact morne.lotter@sflafrica.co.za or marius.lotter@sflafrica.co.za for more information
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