Swanepoel determined to prove he belongs in the hexagon
The local fighter is ready for his next bout
Van Dyk Park fighter Robert ‘9mm’ Swanepoel is determined to prove he belongs in the hexagon in his upcoming EFC 100 fight at the Performance Institute on December 1.
The 39-year-old will go head to head against Siswe Mnikathi in the lightweight bout.
Swanepoel said he is feeling good about the fight and preparation has been going well.
“I had a good fight camp so far,” said Swanepoel, whose record is 1-5-1.
However, the local fighter is expecting a tough battle.
“Mnikathi is a veteran with over 20 fights, so it is not going to be an easy fight.”
His message to his opponent: “I’m coming to prove that I belong with the best in the game, so I hope he is ready.”
Swanepoel won his first EFC fight on May 7 after defeating Masefi Ngoma in the EFC 94 welterweight bout at the Performance Institute.
The local fighter defeated Ngoma via TKO (strikes) at 0:39 in round two.
Get to know Swanepoel
When and why did you start training martial arts?
At around seven years of age.
How did you transition to MMA?
MMA attracted me because it’s all the fighting styles put together. There is more competition.
What achievements, ranks and titles have you held?
JKA first dan.
How did you get your fight name?
I like firearms and consider my fists as 9mm bullets.
What is your favourite technique and why?
Double leg takedown. I love slamming my opponent.
Who is your hero and why?
Bruce Lee. I watched all his movies as a child. I am amazed by his hand speed.
Tell us something interesting about yourself?
I love spending time with my family around a braai.
What does it mean for you to fight in the EFC?
It is a dream come true for both myself and my dad who passed away in January 2018. He would have been super proud of me.
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