Gary Smit
- Submission : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
- TKO/KO : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 29
- Height : 1.83 m
- Reach : 66 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : Kickboxing, Jiu jitsu
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Strengths :
Developed in amateurs,
Exceptionally strong,
High Level ground game
- From : Durban, South Africa
- Fighting out of : Margate, KZN
- Gym : Gorgeous Boyz Hardcore (GBH)
- Trainer : Rhyne Hassan
- Submission : 50%
- Takedowns : 20%
- Striking : 30%
Fighters Media
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Ivan StrydomEFC 45WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Steve NwosuEFC 42WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
Fighters Biography
BACKGROUND DISCIPLINES
Kickboxing, Jiu jitsu
FIGHT PREPERATION:
Powerlifting, sparring, grappling, anaerobic fitness
WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING?
I started about 12 years ago in Margate – I was never good at anything else!
HOW DID YOU TRANSITION INTO MMA?
When I started training, MMA was becoming popular and a lot of kickboxers and grapplers were the main candidates for it
WHAT RANKS AND TITLES HAVE YOU HELD?
ASL light heavyweight title, MFC heavyweight title
TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOST MEMORABLE FIGHT?
My most memorable fight was against Wade Hendrickson
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TECHNIQUE?
Spinning back kick, arm bar from the bottom
WHO ARE YOUR HEROS?
Ronald Dlamini, Wanderlei Silver, Mirko Cro Cop
WHAT OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?
I enjoy the sea, surfing and spear fishing
Added Detail
- Undefeated as an amateur
- Accepted his Debut fight on short notice