Lourens Botes
- Submission : 3 Wins - 1 Losses
- TKO/KO : 0 Wins - 3 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 4 Losses
- Age : 37
- Height : 1.71m
- Reach : 170cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : Karate & BJJ
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Strengths :
Veteran Campaigner
Tough and Resilient
Good all-rounder
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Gym : Rio Grappling Lowveld
- Trainer : Craig McFadyen
- Submission : 30%
- Takedowns : 20%
- Striking : 50%
Fighters Media
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Gary JoshuaEFC 55LossR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Sylvester ChipfumbuEFC 52LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Martin de BeerEFC 47LossR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Pieter de KlerkEFC 41WinR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Bill ThusiEFC 37WinR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Oumpie SebekoEFC 34LossR3 Decision (Split)–
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Baldwin MdlaloseEFC 31WinR2 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Pierre BothaEFC 28LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Boney NukakaEFC 25LossR2 KO–
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Nkazimulo ZuluEFC 21LossR2 KO–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
Fighters Biography
Background disciplines?
Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
When & why did you start martial arts training?
I started Martial Arts at the age of 10 after watching ‘The Karate Kid’.
How and why did you transition to MMA?
I became bored with Karate and MMA looked like a very challenging sport and that was therefore m next challenge in combat sport.
What ranks & titles have you held?
In Karate I have been selected on two occasions to represent South Africa in international tournaments. In amateur MMA I was the MFL Featherweight Champion.
Favoured technique?
I do not have a specific technique I favour. Basically anything that will give me the win.
Who is your hero, and why?
I do not have a specific hero, but look up to various people from different walks of life.
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I enjoy online gaming, having a braai with friends and spending time with my fiancé and little boy.
What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?
It is a goal I set myself when taking up MMA. At the time there was no EFC, but I always wanted to compete at the top platform that was available. When EFC started I knew it was my calling to fight for EFC.
Added Detail
• Competing as a MMA pro since 2013
• Debuted against flyweight champion Nkazimulo Zulu