Nico "The Lion" Yamdjie
Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
2 - 6 - 0
- Submission : 1 Wins - 0 Losses
- TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 1 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 5 Losses
- Age : 35
- Height : 6'0" (1.83 m)
- Reach : 192 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : Wrestling
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Strengths :
Heavy-Handed
Super Tough
Highly Aggressive
- From : Cameroon
- Fighting out of : City Centre, Cape Town
- Gym : Gracie Barra Cape Town
- Trainer : Jaques Portelli
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : 70%
- Takedowns : 10%
- Striking : 20%
Fighters Media
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EFC 79 Fight Card
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KABESA SEES “NO CHALLENGE” IN ‘CROATIAN COWBOY’
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#EFC79 COUNTDOWN BEGINS NOW!
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EFC 75 Weigh-In
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This Sunday on SABC 3!
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EFC 69 Highlights
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EFC 69 Post Event Press Conference
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BUYS SMASHES ‘LE TERRIBLE’ FOR TITLE
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EFC 69 Weigh-In Highlights
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EFC 69 Weigh-In
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“I WILL END HIS CAREER” PROMISES ‘LE TERRIBLE’
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EFC 69 Engaged Episode 3
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JP BUYS VERSUS EVERYONE AT EFC 69
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EFC 69 Press Conference
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EFC 69 Press Conference Highlights
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FIGHT WEEK FEVER
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MAIN CARD PRESS CONFERENCE CONFIRMED
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ULTIMATE OPEN WORKOUT @ EFC GYM SANDTON THIS SATURDAY
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10 DAYS TO EFC 69
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EFC 68 Summer Lovin’ – Open Workout & Beach Volleyball
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RELIVE FIRST WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
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EFC 65 Now Available on Kwesé TV App
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EFC 65 Press Conference
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“EITHER I FINISH HIM, OR HE QUITS”
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EFC 65 Weigh-In
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YAMDJIE STEPS IN TO FACE MOYO
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HEAVYWEIGHT ACTION ON SABC 3
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EFC 62: Highlights
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DOUBLE GOLD FOR DU PLESSIS
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“DRICUS IS ALREADY DANCING”
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EFC 62: Weigh-in
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THREE TITLE FIGHTS IN ONE NIGHT
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EFC 62: Press Conference
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FOUR FIGHTS ADDED TO EFC 62
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EFC 62: Bahati vs Du Plessis, Zulu vs Chipfumbu – Promo
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HEAVYWEIGHT TAKEOVER THIS SATURDAY AHEAD OF EFC
SUN CITY
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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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EFC 60: Weigh-In
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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
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VAN ZYL, BUYS, MOYO AND MORE TEST CLEAN
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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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I WILL KNOCK MOSTERT FLAT ON HIS BACK
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Juan BezuidenhoutEFC 79WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Thabani MndebelaEFC 75LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Kevin KoekemoerEFC 69LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)
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Elvis MoyoEFC 65LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Ricky MisholasEFC 62LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Thabani MndebelaEFC 60LossR3 Decision (Split)–
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Mphatha MukixiEFC 59WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Wessel MostertEFC 54LossR1 TKO (Punches)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
When and why did you start Martial Arts?
I started at a very young age, I enjoy the training and have a passion for the sport.
How did you transition to MMA?
As I grew older, I became more involved in MMA and decided to persue my dreams in becoming an MMA athlete.
What ranks and titles have you held?
CFL Heavyweight Champion
How did you get your fight name?
I am a tough fighter and always ready to fight.
Who is your hero?
Mohammed Ali, I like his style of fighting; a technical boxer.
What is your favourite technique?
The armbar, it is easy to get on my opponents.
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I am a dedicated athlete and I train hard. My life is dedicated to MMA. This is my passion.
What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?
To get exposure and fulfil my dream to become a future heavyweight champion in EFC. It is also a platform to help me be seen all over the world one day.