Thabani "The Doctor" Mndebela
Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
4 - 1 - 0
- Submission : 1 Wins - 1 Losses
- TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 0 Losses
- Decision : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 30
- Height : 1.96 m
- Reach : 201 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : Kyokushin Karate
- Strengths :
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Pinetown , Durban
- Gym : Lion's Den SA
- Trainer : David Verster
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : 10%
- Takedowns : 10%
- Striking : 80%
Fighters Media
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EFC 75 Weigh-In
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EFC 70 Highlights
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EFC 70 Press Conference
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DRAMATIC DOUBLE TITLE VICTORY FOR LINO
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‘MAD DOG’ AND ‘THE LIONESS’, SET FOR DURBAN’S BIGGEST BATTLE
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EFC 70 Engaged Episode 4
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EFC 70 Fight Week Face-Offs
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EFC 70 Fight Week Press Conference
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EFC DURBAN – GUARANTEED TO SELL OUT
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HEAVYWEIGHT COASTAL CLASH
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RELIVE FIRST WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
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CUCCINIELLO STUNS HAWKEY
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EFC 64 Weigh-In
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FIGHT WEEK FAN EVENT
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BIG MONEY TO BE MADE ON EFC DURBAN
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DURBAN LEGEND FACES UNDEFEATED WARRIOR
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HERE COMES ‘THE PAIN TRAIN’ ON SABC 3 THIS SATURDAY
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“DRICUS IS ALREADY DANCING”
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THREE TITLE FIGHTS IN ONE NIGHT
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3 MORE FIGHTS COMPLETE EFC 62
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EFC 60: Post-Event Press Conference
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LINO WRITES HISTORY
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CAMEROONIAN HEAVYWEIGHT YAMDJIE STEPS IN LAST MINUTE
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EFC 60 Engaged: Ep7
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EFC 60 Engaged: Ep6
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LINO, TROSEE, READY TO WRITE HISTORY
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EFC 60: Weigh-In
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ODDS SHIFT – LINO NOW FAVOURITE AND DOUBLE MONEY ON MYNHARDT WITH BETXCHANGE
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LINO AND TROSEE OPEN AS EQUAL MONEY ON BETXCHANGE.COM
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MEDIA DAY THIS SATURDAY
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EFC 59: Post-Event Press Conference
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DU PLESSIS DOES IT FOR SA
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IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS
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EFC 59: Weigh-in
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DU PLESSIS FAVOURITE AS BETXCHANGE REVEALS BIG MONEY MAKING ODDS
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK! GET TO CARNIVAL CITY THIS SATURDAY
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Nico YamdjieEFC 75WinR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Ivan StrydomEFC 70WinR1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)–
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Simon HarleEFC 64WinR2 TKO (Punches)–
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Nico YamdjieEFC 61WinR3 Decision (Split)–
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Ricky MisholasEFC 59LossR3 Submission (North-South Choke)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
When & why did you start martial arts training?
I started in year 2002 because I was bullied.
How did you transition to MMA?
I made the transition to MMA in 2017 because I wanted to compete in EFC.
What ranks & titles have you held?
Undisputed RSA Champion in Kyokushin / LFS 2016
Favoured technique?
Muaythai kicks because they slow down the opponent.
Who is your hero and why?
My coach. He’s not just a coach in the gym, he is also a life coach and changes lives.
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I am a doctor by qualification and a father.
What does it mean for you to fight in the EFC?
This is a dream come true and the only way that I can reach out and change people’s lives through martial arts. It is a great honour indeed to be part of Africa’s toughest athletes. The doctor has arrived to consult in the cage!