Andrew "One Gear" Van Zyl
Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
19 - 5 - 0
- Submission : 5 Wins - 3 Losses
- TKO/KO : 12 Wins - 1 Losses
- Decision : 2 Wins - 1 Losses
- Age : 35
- Height : 1.89 m
- Reach : 199 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : MMA
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Strengths :
Iron Jaw,
High Level Grappler,
Heavy Hands
- From : Johannesburg
- Fighting out of : Randpark Ridge
- Gym : BJMMA
- Trainer : Bobby Karagiannidis
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : 40%
- Takedowns : 20%
- Striking : 40%
Fighters Media
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The End of an Era – Andrew van Zyl Retires
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EFC 76 Post-Event Press Conference
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WÓJCIK DETHRONES ‘BEASTIE BARBIE’
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EFC 76 Engaged Episode2
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EFC 76 Weigh-in Highlights
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EFC 76 Weigh-In
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‘BEASTIE BARBIE’ READY FOR WÓJCIK
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POLISH ASSASSIN FAVOURED OVER BEASTY BARBIE
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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FIGHT WEEK PRESSER WEDNESDAY
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VAN ZYL PICKS VANDERAA OVER POTTS
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‘1 GEAR’ 2 SABC 3
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EFC 76 Penco vs Vlismas, Potts vs Vanderaa – Promo
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EFC 71 Highlights
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DALCHA IS THE KING OF THE WORLD
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SUPERFIGHT ON! DALCHA READY FOR VAN ZYL
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EFC 71 Weigh-In
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MASSIVE ODDS FOR ALVES ON BETXCHANGE
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EFC 71 Press Conference Highlights
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EFC 71 Fight Week Press Conference
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EFC 71 Engaged Episode 2
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SUPER SUPPORTER WINS ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE
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EFC 71 Engaged Episode 1
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EFC 71 Can Not Wait
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OPEN WORKOUT SATURDAY
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Countdown to EFC 71 Van Zyl vs Dalcha, Zulu vs BK
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10 DAYS TO #EFC71
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EFC 71 Extended Preview
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EFC 71 Knuckle-Up and Throw-Down
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EFC 71 Van Zyl vs Dalcha, Zulu vs BK – Promo
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HEAVYWEIGHT SUPER FIGHT CONFIRMED
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Van Zyl Responds to Dalcha’s Call Out
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Champion Dalcha Calls Out Van Zyl
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Bagattin Crowned King
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EFC 2017 Awards: Athlete of the Year
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EFC 2017 Awards: Fight of the Year
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VOTING OPEN FOR EFC 2017 AWARDS
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PENA / VAN ZYL UNDISPUTED AT EFC 66
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PENA, VAN ZYL & LESAR FAVOURITES
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Countdown to EFC 66 Van Zyl vs Vanderaa
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SAYED WANTS PENA TESTED
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10 DAYS TO THE BIGGEST REMATCH IN EFC HISTORY
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EFC 66 Van Zyl vs Vanderaa
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HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ADDED TO EFC 66
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ANDREW VAN ZYL LOOKING FOR A FIGHT
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TF1 – The Fighter
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DURBAN LEGEND FACES UNDEFEATED WARRIOR
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EFC 61: Post-Event Press Conference
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#ANDSTILL AT THE SUPERBOWL
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SUPERBOWL READY TO RUMBLE
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EFC 61 Engaged: Episode 8
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep 7
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EFC 61: Weigh-In
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ODDS ON SUN CITY CHAMPIONS
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SUN CITY FACE-OFFS
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep4
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep 5
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep1
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THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
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Countdown to EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert
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IT DOESN’T GET BIGGER THAN THIS
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HEAVYWEIGHT TAKEOVER THIS SATURDAY AHEAD OF EFC
SUN CITY
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EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert, Dalcha vs Baudot – Promo
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WHO DARES FACE DALCHA?
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MAIN CARD EXCITEMENT FOR FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR
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VAN ZYL, BUYS, MOYO AND MORE TEST CLEAN
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SUPACRUSH Moment of EFC 54
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EFC 54: Post-Event Press Conference
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ONE HERO RETURNS. ONE HERO IS BORN.
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MOYO AND BUYS SUPABETS UNDERDOGS
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FIREWORKS EXPECTED IN SUN CITY
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EFC 54: Weigh In
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EFC 54: Amanda Lino Media Interview
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EFC 54: Mike Vermeulen
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EFC 54: Wessel Mostert
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EFC 54: Wade Henderson
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Countdown EFC 54: Van Zyl vs Moyo
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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GHOST WRITER ON THE HEAVYWEIGHTS
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE COUNTDOWN SHOOT
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VAN ZYL VERSUS MOYO FOR GOLD IN SUN CITY
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EFC 54: Van Zyl vs Moyo, Power vs Lino, Buys vs Mdlalose Promo
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EFC 53: Post-Event Press Conference
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TWELVE SECONDS OF GLORY
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TEAM UK OR TEAM RSA PLACE YOUR BETS WITH SUPABETS
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PRIDE ON THE LINE
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EFC 53 Media Day: Andrew van Zyl
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!
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THE PROFESSIONAL’S PERSPECTIVE – VAN ZYL VS MUSTARD
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TEAM UK VERSUS TEAM RSA
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BAHATI TAKES GOLD BACK TO BIRMINGHAM
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ADAMANT HE’S BETTER THAN MCLELLAN
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ENCA REPORTS ON EFC 49
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UNIVERSAL WARFARE LOOMS
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MAKE RANDS ON KRUGER!
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1 DAY TO GO!
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VAN ZYL FACES THE POLISH GIANT!
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WIN 2 NIGHTS STAY AT SUN CITY AND HEX-SIDE TICKETS TO EFC 50!
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KILLER QUOTES
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Stuart AustinEFC 76LossR1 KO (Punch)
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Champion DalchaEFC 71R5 Decision (Majority)–
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Jared VanderaaEFC 66R5 Decision (Split)–
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Wessel MostertEFC 61R3 TKO (Punches)–
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Elvis MoyoEFC 54R4 TKO (Punches)–
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Tony MustardEFC 53WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Tomasz KowalkwskiEFC 49WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Cyril AskerEFC 44R1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)–
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Brendon GroenewaldEFC 39WinR1 KO (Punches)–
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Vandam MbuyiEFC 34WinR2 Submission (Punches)–
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Elvis MoyoEFC 31WinR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Ruan PottsEFC 26R1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Sors GrobbelaarEFC 23R2 TKO (Retirement)–
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Ruan PottsEFC 18R5 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Ian VisserEFC 16WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Mohamed KarimEFC 15WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Ruan PottsEFC 11R1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)–
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Bernardo MikixiEFC 09WinR2 TKO (Punches)–
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Raymond AhanaEFC 06WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Ryan de Vasconcellos–WinR1 TKO (Doctor Stoppage)–
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Cecil Smith–WinR2 Submission–
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Shaheid Anif–WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Kobus Huishamin–WinR2 Submission–
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Rhyne Hassan–WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Fight preparation?
Strength and conditioning training, ground work with Bobby Karagiannidis & Marc Hebert, stand up with Colin Nathan & Vusi Mtolo.
When and why did you start training for fighting?
I’d always wanted to try something besides the rugby and water polo I did during high school, and when an old school friend, Neil Diesel, suggested I try martial arts I gave it a bash. At that time MMA in SA was pretty much unheard of and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was in its infancy with Rodney King one of the few pioneers. It was pretty much a case of you went in, got thrown in the deep end, and if you could hack it, Rodney was prepared to work with you. The classes were tough and we had a high drop-out rate, but the guys that stuck around are now some of the country’s best fighters and instructors.
What ranks & titles have you held?
My record speaks for itself…
2X EFC heavyweight champion
Who are your heroes?
Dad – Carl van Zyl
Added Detail
- Competed in professional MMA since 2001
- Teaches at Parktown Boys High
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Bernardo MikixiEFC 09none
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Ruan PottsEFC 11none
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Sors GrobbelaarEFC 23none
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