Chad   "Superman"   Hanekom

Light Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 3 - 0 - 0
  • Submission : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Decision : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Age : 26
  • Height : 1.91m
  • Reach : 192 cm
  • Leg Span :
  • Stance :
  • BG Discipline : MMA
  • Strengths : All round MMA athlete
    Incredibly strong
    Impeccable conditioning and fitness
  • From : South Africa
  • Fighting out of : Sunninghill, Johannesburg
  • Gym : Fight Fit Militia (FFM)
  • Trainer : Richard Quan
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 40%
  • Takedowns : 20%
  • Striking : 40%

Fighters Media

ONE HERO RETURNS. ONE HERO IS BORN.
MOYO AND BUYS SUPABETS UNDERDOGS
A STAR RISES IN SUN CITY
BETTING ON LANDMARK EVENT OPENS WITH SUPABETS
EFC 50 TICKETS ON SALE TONIGHT!
SOUTH AFRICA VS IRELAND AT SUN CITY
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WHO DARES FACE DALCHA?
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CONTROVERSY AFTER INTERVIEW ON ‘THE CLINCH’
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MADGE VS IOANNOU AMONG THE CLASSICS TO AIR
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“OVER TURN IT TO A NO CONTEST”
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OPPERMAN SUSPENDED, DALCHA TO DEFEND LATER IN THE YEAR
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
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EFC 53: Madiba Confronted by Wessels and Hanekom Post Fight
A STAR RISES IN SUN CITY
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A STAR RISES IN SUN CITY
BETTING ON LANDMARK EVENT OPENS WITH SUPABETS
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BETTING ON LANDMARK EVENT OPENS WITH SUPABETS
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EFC 50 Media Getaway: Chad Hanekom
IT'S FIGHT WEEK! - EFC 50
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!
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Countdown to EFC 50: Power vs Di Segni, Hanekom vs Erraught
EFC 50 TICKETS ON SALE TONIGHT!
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EFC 50 TICKETS ON SALE TONIGHT!
SOUTH AFRICA VS IRELAND AT SUN CITY
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SOUTH AFRICA VS IRELAND AT SUN CITY
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THE REASON G-D MADE MMA WAS SO RUGBY PLAYERS COULD HAVE ROLE MODELS TOO
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LIVE BROADCAST FROM FFM AT 11:00 TOMORROW
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LAST MINUTE FIGHT CHANGES
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The Future Of MMA

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Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Wade Henderson
    EFC 54
    Win
    R1 KO (Punches)
  • Cian Erraught
    EFC 50
    Win
    R2 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Ruben Groenewald
    EFC 46
    Win
    R1 Submission (Armbar)

Exhibition Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
    No fights recorded

Fighters Biography

When & why did you start martial arts training?

My dream is to be a professional athlete of the highest level, and I truly believe that MMA is the sport which tests athletes on all levels, mentally, physically, emotionally. When training to expand my rugby skill set, I got more involved in more MMA disciplines. I started off with wrestling and grappling and then transitioned into boxing too. My coach Richard Quan saw that I had some potential as an athlete. After training at FFM for a while my passion for MMA and fighting grew strongly. I was hooked on fighting in a very short space of time and I had lost all interests in pursuing rugby.

What ranks & titles have you held?

None… YET!

How did you get your fight name?

Added Detail

  • Undefeated as an amateur
  • Has trained with multiple EFC champions
  • Called Superman for his incredible strength and speed

Key Opponents

Notable Fights

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    Event
    Result
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Chad   Hanekom