Amos     Hlatswayo

Featherweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 0 - 6 - 0
  • Submission : 0 Wins - 5 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Decision : 0 Wins - 1 Losses
  • Age : 42
  • Height : 1.73 m
  • Reach : 189 cm
  • Leg Span :
  • Stance :
  • BG Discipline : Kickboxing & K1
  • Strengths : Incredibly Strong & Resilient
    Very Experienced
    Fast Footwork
  • From : South Africa
  • Fighting out of : Pretoria, South Africa
  • Gym : Shoshanguve Fighting Club
  • Trainer : Tumelo Maphutha
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 5%
  • Takedowns : 5%
  • Striking : 90%

Fighters Media

'PAIN TRAIN' TAKES GOLD
SA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
DU PLESSIS BREAKS OPPERMAN'S KNEE
BREAKING NEWS – FIGHT CHANGE!
'PAIN TRAIN' TAKES GOLD
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‘PAIN TRAIN’ TAKES GOLD
SUPABETS OPENS BETTING - EFC 51
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SUPABETS OPENS BETTING
SA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
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SA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
DU PLESSIS BREAKS OPPERMAN'S KNEE
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DU PLESSIS BREAKS OPPERMAN’S KNEE
MAKE RANDS ON KRUGER!
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MAKE RANDS ON KRUGER!
BREAKING NEWS – FIGHT CHANGE!
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BREAKING NEWS – FIGHT CHANGE!
KILLER QUOTES - EFC 49
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KILLER QUOTES
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Pitbull, Soldierboy Headline Huge Card

Action Shots

  • EFC – 51 – 15 July 2016
  • EFC – 24 – 10 October 2013
  • EFC – 22 – 15 August 2013
  • EFC – 17 – 23 November 2012

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Tjaart Henning
    EFC 51
    Loss
    R1 Submission (Triangle Choke)
  • Anicet Kanyeba
    EFC 24
    Loss
    R3 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Barend Nienaber
    EFC 22
    Loss
    R3 Decision (Unanimous)
  • Boyd Allen
    EFC 17
    Loss
    R1 Submission (Armbar)
  • Ryan van Niekerk
    Loss
    R2 Submission(Guillotine Choke)
  • Wesley Hawkey
    Loss
    R1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)

Exhibition Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
    No fights recorded

Fighters Biography

When & why did you start martial arts training?

As a kid, for self-defense.

How and why did you transition to MMA?

To try something different from what I was doing.

What ranks & titles have you held?

K-1 Thai Boxing Champion Title Holder

How did you get your fight name?

Ring announcer couldn’t pronounce my name then he called me Amos.

Favoured technique?

Kicks, I spent most of my time in ATA Taekwondo

Who is your hero, and why?

Marc Dagascos, because he is fast on his legs.

What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?

I’m a dedicated father, spend most of time with my kids.

What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?

Everything, dream come true and I’m enjoying fighting with the best in the organization.

Added Detail

  • Trains with Tumelo Maphutha

Key Opponents

Notable Fights

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    Event
    Result
  • none
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  • none
  • none
Amos   Hlatswayo