Thabani "The Doctor" Mndebela


- Submission : 1 Wins - 1 Losses
- TKO/KO : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
- Decision : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 34
- Height : 6.43" (1.96 m)
- Reach : 79.13" (201 cm)
- Leg Span : 45.67 (116 cm)
- Stance : Orthdox
- BG Discipline : Kyokushin Karate
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Strengths :
High speed striking karate
Submission defence drilled
Exceptionally strong
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Pinetown , Durban
- Gym : Novagen
- Trainer : Badat Brothers

- Submission : 10%
- Takedowns : 10%
- Striking : 80%
Fighters Media
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
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- Event
- Result
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Matunga DjikasaEFC 88R2 TKO (Punches)–
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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 60WinR3 Decision (Split)–
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Ricky MisholasEFC 59LossR3 Submission (North-South Choke)–
Exhibition Fight History
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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?
I fought in Kyokushin world tournament in Japan in 2007, 2011 and 2015. I fought in Russia in 2008. I am an undisputed Kyokushin SA and All Africa heavyweight Champion since 2008. I won the Last Fighter Standing heavyweight Championship in 2016.
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!
JOB BEYOND MMA
I am full time medical doctor running a private surgery.
FAVOURITE STYLE
Mawashi gedan(low kicks) Mawashi Chudan (liver kicks) and Hiza Geri (knee strikes)
COVID
Covid has been crazy for me as a doctor at work. It also affected training as gyms were closed initially, limited numbers and social distancing yet we are doing a contact sport.
HEROS
I admire my late father Mr Mndebela, I am where I am today because of him. We lost him on the 4th of August 2021 and laid him to rest on the 8th of August 2021. I will fight for his honor. I also admire MrT hence the haircut and beared
ABOUT ME
I am a father of 2. My Son is 6 years old and he has Autism (love him so much) daughter is 4 years old. Since my father is late I have been honored to be the head of the house. I have a pravite general medical practice that I open in 2017.