Pietie "Thunder" Coxen
Welterweight


Fighter's record
[W L D] :
7 - 16 - 0
- Submission : 2 Wins - 8 Losses
- TKO/KO : 4 Wins - 6 Losses
- Decision : 1 Wins - 2 Losses
- Age : 40
- Height : 6'0" (1.83 m)
- Reach : 74,80" (190 cm)
- Leg Span : 43,68" (112 cm)
- Stance : Orthodox
- BG Discipline : Boxing
- Strengths : Technical Boxing Power puncher
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Gym : Junkyard MMA
- Trainer : Ferdi Basson
Fighter's Skills Breakdown

- Submission : 10%
- Takedowns : 10%
- Striking : 80%
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Action Shots
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EFC – 79 – 04 May 2019
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EFC – 74 – 6 October 2018
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EFC – 71 – 23 June 2018
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EFC – 69 – 28 April 2018
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EFC – 67 – 10 March 2018
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EFC – 61 – 08 July 2017
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EFC – 52 – 05 August 2016
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EFC – 51 – 15 July 2016
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EFC – 44 – 03 October 2015
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EFC – 40 – 06 June 2015
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EFC – 36 – 11 December 2014
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EFC – 29 – 01 May 2014
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EFC – 26 – 12 December 2013
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EFC – 24 – 10 October 2013
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Dino BagattinEFC 109LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)
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Jeremie TshibalaEFC 105LossR1 TKO (KO)
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Jailson SousaEFC 100[Loss][/Loss]R1 TKO (Strikes)–
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Tom TheocharisEFC 97[Loss][/Loss]R1 TKO (Strikes)–
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Wade HendersonEFC Fight Night 2WinR2 Submission (strikes)–
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Peace NguphaneEFC 91[Loss][/Loss]R1 Submission (Von Flu Choke)–
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JT BothaEFC 89LossR1 KO (Body Kick)
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Robert SwanepoelEFC 87WinR1 TKO (Strikes)
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Dino BagattinEFC 82[No Contest][/No Contest]R1 No Contest (Headbut)–
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Anicet KanybeaEFC 79LossR1 TKO (Punches)
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Justin SmithEFC 76LossR1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)
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Armand ScheepersEFC 74LossR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Conrad SeabiEFC 71LossR3 Decision (Split)–
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HP van StadenEFC 69WinR1 TKO (Punches)
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Gunther KalundaEFC 67LossR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Tresor BoluwaEFC 61WinR2 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Pupanga TresorEFC 52LossR1 KO (Punches)–
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Robo AmbambaEFC 51WinR3 Decision (Split)–
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Horatius AlonuEFC 44LossR2 TKO–
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Gorilla OssokoEFC 40WinR2 TKO–
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Cameron PritchardEFC 36LossR1 Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)–
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Saxon DelafieldEFC 29LossR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Sibusiso MdokoEFC 26LossR1 TKO–
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Steven MomahEFC 24WinR1 KO–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Background disciplines?
Boxing
When & why did you start martial arts training?
2013, I went to see a gym and just loved the sport
How and why did you transition to MMA?
Having a solid boxing background made it easy.
What ranks & titles have you held?
SA Boxing Champ 2004 under 21
How did you get your fight name?
My friend told me I hit like thunder.
Favoured technique?
Stand-up and trade
Who is your hero, and why?
Chuck Liddell, one of the best stand-up fighters; always goes for the knock-out
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I am a very big sports fan and love my rubgy.
What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?
It means the world to me, just to get in the Hexagon is an honour.
Added Detail
- Professional Since 2013
- Won KO of the Night on his EFC Debut
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Gorilla OssokoEFC 40Win
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Steven MomahEFC 24Win
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Pietie
Coxen