Cape Town’s Undisputed MMA debut wows fans and fighters alike
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Undisputed MMA rolled out its debut event at Oaklands High School - an institution in the Southern Suburbs tucked beside the well-known Chukker Road Sports Complex. Photo: Lee Johnson, MzansiMMA.
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People of Cape Town! People of Mzansi!If one had to check the MMA thermometer after Saturday night’s show in Lansdowne, it would be clear: the sport is heating up fast.
Undisputed MMA rolled out its debut event at Oaklands High School - an institution in the Southern Suburbs tucked beside the well-known Chukker Road Sports Complex. The show was launched to fill the long-standing gap in MMA events in the area, and the turnout inside the High School Hall proved just how hungry Cape Town’s fighters and fans are for competitive platforms.
Helmed by revered coach Fidaah Edries and world-renowned actor Irshaad Ally, the event was a roaring success, selling out as supporters flooded in to back their favourite athletes.
With the support of committed sponsors and investors, the show also took on a deeper purpose: a portion of proceeds was donated to the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children, an organisation central to combating violence against women and children in Cape Town and empowering survivors to reclaim their safety, dignity, and human rights.
The gesture marked an important moment for the Undisputed MMA movement—acknowledging the social fractures within Cape Town while using sport as a vehicle for upliftment, empowerment, and community healing.
The night featured a 14-fight card that practically blew the roof off Oaklands High—Principal Jeffery may very well have to file an insurance claim this week …
On the undercard, brothers Aqib and Ashiq Rhode enjoyed a victorious evening, securing decision wins over Mugammad De Wet and Reagen Petersen, respectively.
Undisputed MMA rolled out its debut event at Oaklands High School - an institution in the Southern Suburbs tucked beside the well-known Chukker Road Sports Complex. Photo: Lee Johnson, MzansiMMA.
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Fighterz Inc’s Zaid Skriker sparked the crowd with a smooth first-round armbar against Legion Fitness’ Mohammad Cassiem.
Young Yaqeen Jacobs demonstrated maturity beyond his years, consoling a heartbroken Qadr Bassadien after submitting him with an armbar in their Youth D bout.
On the main card, Ubaidullah Abrahams edged out Abdu-Raziq in a gritty flyweight contest, earning a unanimous decision through superior grappling and positional control.
Rising combat sports star Frank Ngoka strengthened his growing reputation with a dominant performance over Pietie Lubbe, who showed incredible heart in their welterweight showdown.
In the title fights, Fighterz Inc’s Aayesha Majiet and the Performance Institute’s Jen Bromwich delivered a spirited flyweight battle. Their back-and-forth striking exchange captivated the crowd as both fighters slipped, countered, and adjusted with impressive awareness. Majiet’s power, composure, and precision ultimately sealed the deal, earning her a first-round stoppage.
The final bout saw MADFit MMA’s Devon Sarkis grind out a workmanlike victory over the ever-tough Zaahir Abrahams. Under the guidance of coach Don Madge, Sarkis showcased formidable wrestling and grappling—marking himself as one for the future.
The resilient and durable Abrahams, a respected and talented competitor, will no doubt return stronger; on this night, he was simply outworked.
After the final bell, co-owner and founder Fidaah Edries expressed heartfelt gratitude:
“I just want to say a big thank you from our side. Thank you to everybody who showed up and supported us, our supporters, athletes, and coaching staff.
"Thank you to MzansiMMA and Independent Media. You always rock up, you always show up, and you always market well. It's all about the development of MMA and giving athletes a platform. You guys deliver a great service and interview the athletes as if they’re already pros. Much love and appreciation. You guys are awesome!”
Undercard Results
Youth D: Yaqeen Jacobs (Fighterz Inc.) beat Qadr Bassadien (TroubleMakers) via armbar, first round
Youth B (48kg): Troy Brooks (Elite MMA) beat Haseen Gool (Legion Fitness) via rear-naked choke, first round
Youth B (55kg): Aqib Rhode (House of Warriors) beat Mugammad De Wet (Legion Fitness) via split decision
Youth A (65kg): Ashiq Rhode (House of Warriors) beat Raegan Petersen (Fighterz Inc.) via unanimous decision
Youth A (67kg): Zaid Skriker (Fighterz Inc.) beat Mohammad Cassiem (Legion Fitness) via armbar, first round
Lightweight Youth B (70kg): Zubair Manuel (Fighterz Inc.) beat Viggo Lindorssen Krugel (Legion Fitness) via unanimous decision
Main Card Results
Flyweight: Ubaidullah Abrahams (Fighterz Inc.) beat Abdu-Raziq (Fitness Revolution) via unanimous decision
Bantamweight: Amanu Abdullah (Fighterz Inc.) beat Altaaf Armien (Legion Fitness) via split decision
Welterweight: Buhle Nkalashe (House of Combat) beat Jaydin Clarke (PFC) via unanimous decision
Welterweight: Frank Ngoka (TroubleMakers) beat Pietie Lubbe (Titans Fitness & MMA) via unanimous decision
Title Fights
Flyweight: Aayesha Majiet (Fighterz Inc.) beat Jen Bromwich (PI) via referee stoppage, first round
Flyweight: Reuben Job (Fighterz Inc.) beat Nic Laubscher (PFC) via unanimous decision — failing to make weight does not qualify for a belt
Bantamweight: Yusuf Salie (Fighterz Inc.) beat Nilesh Jessa (House of Combat) via split decision
Featherweight: Devon Sarkis (MADFit) beat Zaahir Abrahams (Fighterz Inc.) via unanimous decision