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Topic : Mixed Martial Arts

Zim mixed martial arts star raps Sports minister

The United States-based Gorimbo is back in Zimbabwe after recently knocking out his Mexican opponent Pete Rodriguez in 32 seconds of their UFC fight.

By Kennedy Nyavaya Feb. 13, 2024

Zim mixed martial arts star raps Sports minister

Mataya embarks on ambitious Mixed Martial Arts project

It is inspired by the iconic Ireland-based SBG which has produced several Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters, the most notable being Conor McGregor.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Oct. 29, 2023

Mataya embarks on ambitious Mixed Martial Arts project

Hwende revels in EFC title defence. . .as he targets UFC contract

Hwende was at his menacing best on Thursday as he wasted very little time in taking control of the fight early by flooring de Beer.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Mar. 6, 2023

Hwende revels in EFC title defence. . .as he targets UFC contract

Zim athletes tailor-made for MMA Zim athletes tailor-made for MMA

ZMMAA is still in the process of setting up structures, which would help the spread of the sport to every corner of the country, but more work has been done in Harare compared to other areas.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Feb. 26, 2023

Zim athletes tailor-made for MMA Zim athletes tailor-made for MMA

Gorimbo eyes UFC history

Gorimbo, who is the country’s reigning Sportsperson of the Year will be aiming for better fortunes when he makes his own debut on Saturday night against American Ashton Fletcher.

By Sports Reporter Feb. 17, 2023

Mataya eyes IMMAF World Championships

Mataya made history last year when he won the IMMAF Africa Championship in his lightweight category which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Jan. 8, 2023

Gorimbo set to make his UFC debut in February

The Dana White's Contender Series is a non-UFC promotion in which fighters compete to be scouted by the UFC president Dana White.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Dec. 25, 2022

Gorimbo set to make his UFC debut in February

UFC-bound Gorimbo wants to inspire Africa’s future stars

It has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 25, 2022

UFC-bound Gorimbo wants to inspire Africa’s future stars

All set for inaugural job fair

Running under the theme Bridging talent with opportunities, the job fair slated for East End Hall at the Harare Exhibition Centre is being organised by local recruitment agency Victory Milestone in partnership with China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Centre.

By The Independent Jul. 31, 2022