Henry   "Herculeez"   Fadipe

Welterweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 9 - 7 - 1
  • Submission : 2 Wins - 2 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 6 Wins - 5 Losses
  • Decision : 2 Wins - 1 Losses
  • Age : 25
  • Height : 1.83m
  • Reach : 196 cm
  • Leg Span :
  • Stance :
  • BG Discipline : MMA
  • Strengths : Internationally developed unorthodox striker
    Natural talent, "X"-factor
    Possesses raw power
  • From : Nigeria
  • Fighting out of : Dublin, Ireland
  • Gym : Kingz COmbat Solutions
  • Trainer : Self
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 60%
  • Takedowns : 20%
  • Striking : 20%

Fighters Media

FADIPE OUT - DU PLESSIS DECLINES HULME & ASKS FOR BIGGER FIGHT
MEGA MATCH-UP ADDED TO ALREADY STACKED CARD
SOME THINGS IN LIFE ARE WORTH WAITING FOR
ONE HERO RETURNS. ONE HERO IS BORN.
MOYO AND BUYS SUPABETS UNDERDOGS
FIREWORKS EXPECTED IN SUN CITY
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Bagattin Crowned King
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SURETY FROM BRAZIL
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Ilunga on fire before EFC 59
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BRAZIL’S DA ROCHA STEPS IN TO CHALLENGE DU PLESSIS
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IRELAND, ENGLAND, WALES & FRANCE HEAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA
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VISIONS OF ‘THE WOLF’
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EFC 59: Du Plessis vs Fadipe – Promo
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EFC 59: IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS
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CONFIRMED: DU PLESSIS TO FIGHT FADIPE AT CARNIVAL CITY ON MAY 13
2017 HERE WE COME!
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2017 HERE WE COME!
FADIPE OUT - DU PLESSIS DECLINES HULME & ASKS FOR BIGGER FIGHT
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FADIPE OUT – DU PLESSIS DECLINES HULME & ASKS FOR BIGGER FIGHT
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EFC 56: Du Plessis vs Fadipe – Tickets on sale
MEGA MATCH-UP ADDED TO ALREADY STACKED CARD
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MEGA MATCH-UP ADDED TO ALREADY STACKED CARD
SOME THINGS IN LIFE ARE WORTH WAITING FOR
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SOME THINGS IN LIFE ARE WORTH WAITING FOR
ONE HERO RETURNS. ONE HERO IS BORN.
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ONE HERO RETURNS. ONE HERO IS BORN.
MOYO AND BUYS SUPABETS UNDERDOGS
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MOYO AND BUYS SUPABETS UNDERDOGS
FIREWORKS EXPECTED IN SUN CITY
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FIREWORKS EXPECTED IN SUN CITY
IT'S FIGHT WEEK - EFC 54
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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Henry Fadipe Is Back
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‘THE MAJOR’ MARCHES IN AS REPLACEMENT TO FACE DU PLESSIS
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IRELAND’S FADIPE FOR DU PLESSIS At EFC 46
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A NEW ERA FOR EFC
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THE ULTIMATE REMATCH TAKES CENTRE STAGE
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FADIPE UNABLE TO TRAVEL
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!
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THE MOST INTENSE COUNTDOWN SHOW TO DATE
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EFC 41 & EFC 42 BREAKING BONES AND BREAKING NEWS
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HOME TOWN HOPEFULS
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‘Herculeez’ VS. ‘The Lion’
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NEW THREAT FOR VAN STADEN, QUEALLY INJURED
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EFC 37’S ADAM SPEECHLY AND THE CURSE OF THE WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
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‘HERCULEEZ’ READY TO TAKE ON THE DIVISION
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BREAKING THE CURSE
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The Cursed Encounter
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Speechly & Allen Claim Gold
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Herculeez gets his Champion’s Ring
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“I Am Herculeez”
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Triple Your Cash On Fadipe KO!
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The Gospel Of MMA
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Fadipe Behind Women’s Month
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“Henry Can’t Match Adam On The Ground”
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EFC 32 Countdown: Fadipe vs Speechly, Allen vs Nienaber
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A Brand For Everyone
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The Will To Fight
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The Fight That Had To Happen
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“I’m Better On The Ground”
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EFC 32: FADIPE vs SPEECHLY
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History In The Making
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The Fights We’ve All Been Waiting For
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“I Don’t Like Easy”
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‘The Punisher’ Aiming For EFC 33 Return
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Fadipe Welcomes Smith To WW
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‘Herculeez’ Tames The ‘Lion’
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The Lion vs. Herculeez: Open Workout
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“It’s Showtime!”
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Dead Even At BetXchange.com
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The Lion’s Road
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“I’m Going To Fight My Fight”
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EFC AFRICA 29: Herculeez at the Lion Park
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EFC AFRICA 29: Where’s Dino?
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EFC AFRICA 26: Fadipe KO’s Opperman
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“We’re Gonna Rock The Snot Out Of Each Other”
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“I‘m Still Gonna Bring The WHOOPING!”
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IT’S ON: THE LION VS. HERCULEEZ
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Fangzz Scores Stunning Victory
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The Trilogy Ends Here
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van Zyl VS. Potts 3 Dead Even
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“I’m Ready For Whoever”
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The Dark Horse Is Back
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“It Was A Freak Accident”
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Speechly Out, Opperman In
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2013’s Biggest Bout To Close Out The Year
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CRUCIAL WELTERWEIGHT CLASH
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Rightford Guns For Bagattin
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The Doctor’s Report
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Warriors Primed For Battle
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It’s Fight Week!
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EFC AFRICA 23: Van Staden vs Fadipe Fight Promo
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3 Weeks To EFC AFRICA 23
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Punisher VS Herculeez Postponed
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BetXchange Expects A Maphutha KO
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It’s Fight Week!
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“I’m Going To Slaughter This Guy”
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Herculeez Calls Out The Punisher
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The Punisher Fired Up
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Punisher Out, The Frenchman To Face Fadipe
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Four Massive Prelim Fights Confirmed For EFC AFRICA 21
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EFC AFRICA 21 Tickets On Sale Monday, 10 June
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Hassan Challenges Pena At EFC AFRICA 21
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EFC AFRICA 19, The Aftermath
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EFC AFRICA 19: Where To Watch
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EFC AFRICA 19 Set To Smash
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“The KO King Is Back”
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Fadipe Versus De Bruyn At EFC AFRICA 19
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EFC AFRICA 19: FADIPE TO FACE DE BRUYN

Action Shots

  • EFC – 54 – 15 October 2016
  • EFC – 32 –  07 August 2014
  • EFC – 29 –  01 May 2014
  • EFC – 26 –  12 December 2013
  • EFC – 23 –  12 September 2013
  • EFC – 19 –  19 April 2013

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Bruno Mukulu
    EFC 54
    Win
    R3 Disqualification (Not engaging)
  • Adam Speechly
    EFC 32
    R5 Decision (Unanimous)
  • Dino Bagattin
    EFC 29
    R1 KO (Punches)
  • Michiel Opperman
    EFC26
    Win
    R3 KO (Punches)
  • Martin van Staden
    EFC 23
    Win
    R1 Submission (Ankle Lock)
  • Danny Roberts
    Loss
    R3 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Tumelo Maphutha
    EFC 19
    Draw
    R3 Draw (Unanimous)
  • Fabio Ferrari
    Loss
    R3 TKO (Punches)
  • Charlie Watts
    Win
    R1 TKO (Punches)
  • Kevin Del
    Win
    R1 TKO (Punches)
  • John Redmond
    Win
    R1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Conor Cooke
    Loss
    R1 KO (Punches)
  • John Michael Shiel
    Loss
    R1 TKO (Punches)
  • John Redmond
    Win
    R1 KO (Punches)
  • Dwayne Hinds
    Loss
    R1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Ryan Kelly
    Loss
    R1 TKO (Elbows)
  • Dominik Oryszack
    Win
    R1 TKO (Punches)

Exhibition Fight History

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  • Method
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Fighters Biography

What do you do for fight preparation?
Eat right, Train right and watch Bruce Lee movies.

When and why did you start martial arts training?
I wrestled a little as a kid but never really took it further. I took up boxing at the age of 13 due to all the racism in my area at the time. A couple of years after that I branched to karate because I wanted to learn to use other parts of my body to fight. I got to green belt and had to stop because of my Leaving cert exams. I started college at 17 and was introduced to MMA, started training before shortly joining Lucan MMA. A year later I turned pro.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Top 5 in the Irish Middleweight division, Former Cage Gods Middleweight Champion, Current ISKA K-1 Champion at 81kg.

Tell us about your most memorable fight.
My most memorable fight would have to be my K-1 title fight against Christian Itchim.
He used to be a k-1 world champion but stopped fighting for a while and aged a bit. That made me sort of underestimate him a little, a mistake I realised as soon as the fight began. In the first round I hit him hard and he hit back just as hard. I punched him so hard in the face and not only did he not drop or even go on the back foot but he just rubbed his face and kept coming at me. I threw a full force body kick which connected with his elbow, damaging the nerves in my chin (this was only half way into the first round). The pain was unreal but I had to fight through that and the ‘Cyborg’ trying to knock me out. I won that fight by decision. I can’t remember if it was unanimous or split, I just remember falling to my knees as soon as my name was called. I couldn’t even celebrate after the fight as I was taken straight to the hospital on a wheelchair.

What is your favourite technique?
The body triangle because it perfect for my build, my skinny long legs. Also the panic face people get when they get caught in it!

What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I pay more attention to putting on good fights and enjoying the 15 minutes I have to myself to try to beat my opponent. I hardly remember any of my amateur fights because most of them where 1st round KO’s and I don’t feel like I was pushed. I’m young now and I’m just looking to gain as much experience as possible while maintaining the interest in my name. Give me about two years or less and the world will know Herculeez.

Added Detail

  • Pro since 2010
  • Born in Nigeria, trains and lives in Ireland
  • Former Welterweight Champion

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Notable Fights

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Henry   Fadipe