Dewald "The Beast" Botes
Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
1 - 1 - 0
- Submission : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
- TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 1 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 42
- Height : 1.87 m
- Reach : 67 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : MMA
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Strengths :
Huge strength
Aggressive fighter
KO ability
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Gym : Rio Grappling Lowveld
- Trainer : Craig McFayden
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : %
- Takedowns : %
- Striking : %
Fighters Media
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‘Herculeez’ Tames The ‘Lion’
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“It’s Showtime!”
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The Super Heavy Returns
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Bout By Bout & Blow By Blow
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What a great year, see you in 2012
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EFC AFRICA 09 DVD available
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Meet EFC AFRICA Fighters at Nu Metro Cinemas Tomorrow
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Botes vs Strauss Fight EFC AFRICA 09
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A new champion is crowned at EFC AFRICA 09
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The Evolution of Wentzel “The Animal” Nel
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Terrence “Trigger” Griessel is locked and loaded.
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It’s fight week, limited tickets still available
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Potts bares his Fangz
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Lesch injured, Vapi steps in to face Henderson
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Meet EFC AFRICA Stars at Nu Metro Cinemas this Saturday
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Chef: Cool, Calm and Collected
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EFC AFRICA 09 Full Fight Card Released
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EFC AFRICA 09 main card bouts finalised
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Ricky MisholasEFC 29LossR2 TKO (Punches)–
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Wilhelm StraussEFC 09WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
What do you do for fight preparation?
I’m currently undergoing an extreme 12 week weight cut. First 4 weeks – fitness and strength training followed by 8 weeks of fight prep and drills.
How did you get your fight name?
It came about because of my strength and aggressive fighting style.
When and why did you start martial arts training?
I started martial arts training when 14 years old as it intrigued me.
How did you transition to MMA?
I viewed the sport and decided that my style of fighting would be better suited to it. I made the transition in 2009.
What ranks and titles have you held?
Black Belt in the martial art of Funakoshi Rio.
Added Detail
- Pro since 2010
- Fought Wilhelm Strauss as a super heavyweight and won first round
- Never gone to decision
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Ricky MisholasEFC 29Loss
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