Norman "Chef" Wessels
Light Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
7 - 2 - 0
- Submission : 4 Wins - 0 Losses
- TKO/KO : 3 Wins - 2 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 34
- Height : 1.88 m
- Reach : 68cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : MMA
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Strengths :
Intense athlete
Massive BMT
Polarising aggression
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Sunninghill, Johannesburg
- Gym : Fight Fit Militia
- Trainer : Richard Quan
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : 30%
- Takedowns : 30%
- Striking : 40%
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EFC 42 Countdown: Wessels vs. Dalcha
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THE MOST INTENSE COUNTDOWN SHOW TO DATE
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The Return Of The Chef
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Champion DalchaEFC 42R2 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Gideon DrotschieEFC 35R4 TKO (Punches)–
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Chris du PontEFC 28WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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JP JoubertEFC 15R2 TKO (Punches)–
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Dain NevelingEFC 13WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Ruan PottsEFC 09R3 TKO (Punches)–
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Bernardo MikixiEFC 05R1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Danie van HeerdenEFC 02WinR2 TKO (Punches)–
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Bertus CoetzeeEFC 01WinR1 KO (Elbows)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Fight preparation?
I believe steel sharpens steel and I have the unbelievable Team Berserker behind me, from pad holders to strength and conditioning coaches as well as sparring partners, all encompassed in what I call Militia Combat Systems developed and executed by Richard Quan.
When and why did you start training for fighting?
As a means to an end, being a broke student in London is never a recipe for anything but desperation, but in that I found a sport that I instantly found was a natural progression for me.
What ranks and titles have you held?
I broke my arm in my first fight. It’s not an accomplishment but taught me the true nature of the beast I was about to tackle in the form of MMA. I became EFC AFRICA’s first heavyweight champion at EFC 05. It was one of the greatest moments of my life. I am not the greatest athlete, boxer or ju-jitsu guy, I work hard at my passion and I can dig very very deep. I realised that it was not about me but all the people who believed in me and pushed me to be my best.
Added Detail
- Former Heavyweight Champion
- Has wins over van Heerden, Mikixi and Drotschie
- All wins have been finishes, 4 of which have been 1st round
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Gideon DrotschieEFC 35Win
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Champion DalchaEFC 42Win
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