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Kicks and punches light up Vereeniging

Sixteen hard-hitting bouts kept Vereeniging fans on the edge of their seats at the Vaal Toyota Kickboxing Cup.

VEREENIGING — The third Vaal Toyota Kickboxing Cup brought plenty of action and adrenaline to the Barnyard in Vereeniging on 6 September.

Spectators were treated to 16 exciting bouts in total — eight amateur fights, including three women’s matches, and eight super-amateur fights.

Travis Cuthbert fights agains Christopher van der Westhuizen. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

Both local and international fighters kept the crowd on their feet throughout the event.

The organisers and sponsors, including Vaal Toyota, were praised for putting together a well-run and thrilling competition that showcased the region’s kickboxing talent.

Faizan Motan lands a punch on Johan Pretorius of Meyerton Fighting Systems during their fight at the Vaal Toyota Kickboxing Cup. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Johan Pretorius of Meyerton Fighting Systems and Faizan Motan displays good sportsmanship after their bout at the Vaal Toyota Kickboxing Cup. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Faizan Motan lands a jab on Johan Pretorius of Meyerton Fighting Systems. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Dylan Pietersen connects with Nathan Price during their bout at the Vaal Toyota Kickboxing Cup. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
A ring girl heralds the start of the second round in the bout between Travis Cuthbert and Christopher van der Westhuizen. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Eduan Swart reacts after being announced the winner, following his bout with Ruben Liebenberg. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Juanita de Necker of Meyerton Fighting Systems in action against Santana Bester. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Vian Singleton announces the winner of one of the bouts. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

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Christiaan Cloete

Christiaan is editor of Ster North and a reporter for Vaalweekblad. Email: christiaan@mooivaal.co.za
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