Brendan   "Descendant"   Lesar

Middleweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 3 - 1 - 0
  • Submission : 0 Wins - 1 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Decision : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Age : 32
  • Height : 5'9" (1.82 m)
  • Reach : 70,47" (179 cm)
  • Leg Span : 44,09" (112 cm)
  • Stance : Ambidextrous
  • BG Discipline : Boxing, BJJ
  • Strengths :
    Deceptive footwork
    Effective takedown defence
    Big hitter with huge gas tank
  • From : South Africa
  • Fighting out of : Northcliff, Johannesburg
  • Gym : No Mercy Gym
  • Trainer : Gert Strydom
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 10%
  • Takedowns : 10%
  • Striking : 80%

Fighters Media

KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
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EFC 83 Weigh-In
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MEGA BATTLES IN THE CAPITAL CITY
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Countdown to EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar
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LESS THAN 10 DAYS TO EFC 83…FINALLY
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EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo
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Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters
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EFC 83 Lesar: I’m The Guy To Dethrone Him
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EFC 2019 SCHEDULE UPDATED
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TF2 AND EFC 80 A HIT ON TV!
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INSIDE THE HEX HIGHLIGHTS
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EFC 80 Post Event Press Conference
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Dricus du Plessis & Brendan Lesar Face-Off
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LESAR STUNS THE WORLD!
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EFC 80 Weigh-In
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HOO-RAH! SOLDIERBOY READY FOR LESAR
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR EFC 80 FIGHT WEEK
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#TF2 FINALISTS REVEALED IN EFC 80 FIGHT WEEK
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Countdown to EFC 80 Soldierboy vs Lesar
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EFC 80: Can’t Run or Hide
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Countdown to EFC 80: Coming Soon
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Next Time on #TF2 – Semi-Finals
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10 DAYS TO THE BIGGEST EFC EVENT OF 2019
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EFC 80 Press Conference and Face-off Highlights
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Next Time on #TF2
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EFC 80 FAN DAY
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Next time on #TF2 – Episode 7
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Next Time on #TF2
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EFC 80 Free Fight: Lesar vs Merten
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Next Time on #TF2
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THIS WEEK ON #TF2 – QUARTERFINALS BEGIN
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Next time on #TF2 – Ep 4
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THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
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THIS WEEK ON #TF2 – TROSEE VS MARCAL
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EFC 80 #TF2 Finale – Promo
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DRICUS DU PLESSIS RELINQUISHES WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
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TF2 TEAMS SELECTED
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CONSTANTIA INSURANCE PRESENTS THE FIGHTER SEASON 2
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ULTIMATE OPEN WORKOUT THIS SATURDAY
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#TF2 COACH REVEAL
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“LESAR HAS EARNED HIS SHOT”
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BONE BENDER TAKES CENTRE STAGE THIS WEEKEND
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2 DIVISIONS 2 PROMOTIONS, WHAT’S NEXT FOR DU PLESSIS
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PENA, VAN ZYL & LESAR FAVOURITES
TF1 - The Fighter
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TF1 – The Fighter
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TEAMS REVEALED
KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
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KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
EFC 47 - Weigh-in at Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Johannesburg, South Africa on March 04, 2015. (Photo by Anton Geyser/ EFC Worldwide)
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PRIDE AT STAKE

Action Shots

  • EFC – 80 – 29 June 2019
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  • EFC – 66 – 16 December 2017
  • EFC – 47 – 05 March 2016

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Dricus Du Plessis
    EFC 83
    Loss
    R1 Submission( Guillotine)

  • Garreth McLellan
    EFC 80
    Loss
    R1 Knockout (Punch)

  • Ibrahima Mane
    EFC 66
    Win
    R Decision (Unanimous)

  • Jean-Marie Kabeya
    EFC 47
    Loss
    R Unanimous Decision

Exhibition Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
    No fights recorded

Fighters Biography

 

When & why did you start martial arts training?

I started training MMA in 2008 for fitness and I was watching the UFC and enjoyed fighting.

How and why did you transition to MMA?

I did boxing and karate when I was younger, but started training MMA from the beginning when I did Martial Arts.

What ranks & titles have you held?

MFC Welterweight Champion and many medals in various grappling competitions.

How did you get your fight name?

From an old friend of mine who passed away.

Favoured technique?

Anything that I can finish my opponent with from the diversity of Mixed Martial Arts attacks.

Who is your hero, and why?

My old man, for all his support throughout my life.

What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?

I am a father of three children and loving family man. I enjoy camping, most sport and outdoor activities.

What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?

An opportunity to test my Martial Arts’ abilities in competition at the highest level.

Added Detail

Key Opponents

Notable Fights

  • Opponent
    Event
    Result
  • Garreth McLellen
    EFC 80
    Win
  • Ibrahima Mane
    EFC 66
    Win
  • none
  • none
Brendan   Lesar