Combat Sports in Africa
Highlighting the vibrant landscape of grassroots to international level combat sports in Africa. Contact info: combatsportsinafrica@gmail.com
Episodes
53 episodes
Unyielding fire: Team Angola's triumph at the 2024 World Judo Veterans Championships
In this episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast, we delve into the inspiring stories from the 2024 World Judo Championships Veterans held in Las Vegas. Over 1,100 athletes from 67 countries, aged 30 to over 70, showcased the unify...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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23:58
Kiara Fegen: 2024 IMMAF Lightweight World Champion
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we talk with South Africa’s Kiara Fegen, the newly crowned 2024 IMMAF Lightweight World Champion. Kiara takes us through her journey at the World Championships in Uzbekistan, sharing the key ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:18
Virtual Combat Sports: The Future of Sports?
This episode of Combat Sports in Africa explores the debut of the World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore, where 120 athletes, including competitors from Rwanda and Lesotho, will test the limits of virtual combat. With VR te...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:58
Oumar "Reug Reug" Kane's historic win: Africa's first ONE heavyweight Champion
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we celebrate a historic victory as Senegal's Oumar "Reug Reug" Kane becomes Africa's first ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion. He defeated the undefeated Russian three-division champion Anatoly "Sladk...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:36
Francis Ngannou’s Triumphant Return at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants – A Knockout Victory
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we recap Francis Ngannou’s explosive return to mixed martial arts at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou delivered a deva...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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2:43
Coach Ebe Ghansah: Insights from his Ghana MMA and grappling training seminar
In this episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast, we feature Ebe Ghansah, a lifelong martial artist, combat sports athlete, and coach with an interesting sports journey. Ebe is a Gracie Ba...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:13:51
TRIBE Combat Sports: Pioneering MMA's future in West Africa with William Zalo Werenskiold
In this episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast, we sit down with William Zalo Werenskiold, the CEO and founder of TRIBE Combat Sports—an Afro-Scandinavian MMA promotion based in West Africa. W...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:03:32
Reflections on Paris 2024: André Rosa evaluates African Judo's Olympic Journey
Join us on the Combat Sports in Africa podcast as we reconnect with André Rosa, President of Judo Global São Tomé and Príncipe. In this insightful episode, we reflect on the Paris 2024 Olympic ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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47:09
WADA Releases 2025 Prohibited Substances List
A quick news update on the World Anti-Doping Agency's release of the 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, effective January 1, 2025."WADA’s pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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0:59
Spotlight on Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi: Tunisia's Bronze Medal Triumph at Paris 2024
In this follow-up to our previous episode, "African Combat Sports Triumphs at Paris 2024: Celebrating the Olympic Medalists," we spotlight Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi, who secured a bronze medal in the men's taekwondo -58kg category at Pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:37
Lewis 'Porcupine' Mataya's Professional MMA Debut - UAE WARRIORS 53
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, host Garmamie interviews Zimbabwe's own Lewis "Porcupine" Mataya, a two-time African International Mixed Martial Arts Federation champion!Mataya is set to make his highly anticipated
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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12:27
Exploring the Book 'Bow Before No Man: The Rise of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ethiopia'
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we hear from Colin Stewart and Johnny Sileshi Nigussie about their new book, Bow Before No Man: The Origin of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ethiopia. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:01:57
African Combat Sports Triumphs at Paris 2024: Celebrating the Olympic Medalists
Join us in this special episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of African combat sports athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We highlight the inspiring stories of Imane Khelif, David d...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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5:50
Paris 2024 and African Judo: Insights with Andre Rosa
Join us for a insightful conversation with Andre Rosa, President of Judo Global Sao Tome and Principe, as we discuss the prospects for African judokas at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Highlighting the challenges, future, and key athletes...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:05:36
African Athletes Prepare for Paris 2024: ANOCA Insights
In this episode, we explore the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Magazine Paris 2024 edition, highlighting African athletes' preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games. With the games starting on July 26, 2024, we c...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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5:17
Combat Sports in Africa: PFL Africa launch and new media rights deal with CANAL+
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we bring you the latest updates on the Professional Fighters League (PFL) as they announce the launch of PFL Africa and a multi-year media rights deal with CANAL+. Hear about the new league featuring ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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4:37
Paris 2024 Greco-Roman Wrestling Entries: African Wrestlers Announced
In this short update episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we highlight the newly released entries for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Greco-Roman wrestling.Learn about the eleven African wrestlers set to compete and get key dates for the...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:57
African taekwondo stars set for Paris 2024!
In this episode, we highlight the African athletes competing in taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. With 16 athletes from 10 countries, including Egypt, Tunisia, and Nigeria, we delve into their preparation and hopes for the ga...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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3:25
African wrestlers set to compete in Paris 2024!
In this episode, we focus on the wrestling competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, featuring 33 wrestlers from Africa. We highlight the achievements of African wrestlers in previous Olympic games, including the impressive perfor...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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3:56
African judokas gear up for glory in Paris 2024!
Join us as we explore the upcoming judo competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, where 32 judokas from 24 African countries will compete. We reflect on the historical performances of African judokas and discuss the long history o...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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4:37
African boxers aim for success in Paris 2024
Tune in as we discuss the boxing competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, where 25 boxers from 10 African countries will compete. We celebrate the achievements of African boxers, including Ghana’s Samuel Takyi's bronze medal at T...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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4:48
Exploring the excitement of Paris 2024 - African athletes in boxing, judo, wrestling, and taekwondo!
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we delve into the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games*. From July 26 to August 11, Paris will host the Thirty-third Olympiad, featuring billions of viewers, milli...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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3:03
MMA at the African Games: A Conversation with Jeff Taylor, President of Ghana's MMA Association
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we delve into the exciting world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the 13th African Games, which took place in Accra, Ghana, from March 8th to March 23rd. This year's games were not just about traditiona...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:15
IMMAF Africa Championships Insight: Veja Hinda on Team Spirit, Triumphs, and the Ascent of African MMA
In this riveting episode of the "Combat Sports in Africa" podcast, we connect with the formidable Veja Hinda, the pride of Team Namibia, fresh from his recent silver medal victory at the IMMAF Africa Championships in Luanda, Angola. Join us as ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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33:52
Judo Global: Spearheading São Tomé and Príncipe's Judo Journey
In this latest episode, we ventured into the heart of São Tomé and Príncipe, a picturesque island nation nestled in the Gulf of Guinea, to explore the emerging judo scene under the guidance and leadership of André Rosa, the fervent pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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57:41