Klerksdorp Fight Night (KFN) is ready for its 5th instalment
A local MMA (mixed martial arts) athlete is ready to get the job done in Klerksdorp this Saturday.
Dustin Wetdewich
Local MMA veteran, Shaun van Tonder will be taking on Potchefstroom fighter Ruben Kruidenier. Kruidenier could pose a difficult customer as his explosiveness and never say die attitude won him a fight of the night award at a previous KFN event. Although Van Tonder has fought at many different events including Gauteng Fighting Championship as well as the ever difficult Fightstar.
He has lost three fight in a row due to submission which might make him keen to end his streak against a grappler like Kruidenier. Previous KFN’s have just proved that no matter who is on what streak, all that matters is what happens on fight night.
A surprise showcase is also on the cards for fight fans who will be attending the event Tiaan Swart and EFC Middleweight, Warren ‘Grizzly Bear’ Allison will be having a grappling match. ‘It’s all about showing the crowd that there is more to MMA than knocking the stuffing out of each other,’ said Swart.
MMA is about combining the beautiful science of boxing with the brutality of Muay Thai and the strategic manoeuvring of grappling. The showcase between Swart and Allison is specifically to show fight fans one of the most under-appreciated aspects of MMA.
Fighters from Vanderbijl, Carletonville, Johannesburg and Pretoria will be taking part in the event, proving that KFN, as an amateur event, has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception a year ago.
Billed as the ‘best in the west’, KFN is right up there with amateur events such as Fightstar, which is known for producing top quality professional EFC athletes. KFN 05 is also ushering in a new era for MMA in the North West province by showcasing two women’s bouts on Saturday.
The women’s MMA scene is another fast-growing aspect of the fastest growing sport in the world.
There can be no doubt that, with 20 fights on the card, there will be no shortage of entertainment for those who attend.
The atmosphere is what makes KFN so popular among fans, as every event brings together all the aspects of MMA in one night of entertainment. There truly is something for everybody at KFN. Hardened MMA fans can dissect the intricate details of every submission while those who just want to see explosive, furious action won’t be disappointed either.
Get your tickets online at Klerksdorpfightnight.co.za or at the door of the Portuguese Hall on the evening. The action begins at 17:30.
Six fights, including the special showcase between Swart and Allison, will also be streamed live on the Potchefstroom Herald Facebook page. Make sure you like the page so you won’t miss out on any of the action. Follow @Potch Herald, @dustinwetdewich or @KlerksdorpFightNight on Twitter to stay up to date with all the action or like Klerksdorp Fight Night on Facebook.
