WATCH: Alberton-based fighter wins big at MMA tournament in Abu Dhabi
An athlete from Valhalla MMA Alberton won a medal, while his club mates climbed the worldwide rankings, showing improvement and increasing their overall fight IQ.
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s (IMMAF) Youth World Championships, held from August 6 to 10 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, saw an Alberton-based Valhalla MMA and Fitness athlete win.
Coenie Lamprecht (17), part of team SA at the tournament, won a gold medal in the flyweight world title after putting his opponent to sleep with a rear naked choke in the first round and earned himself the IMMAF performance of the day.
@albertonrecord Coenie Lamprecht – a Valhalla MMA and Fitness Alberton athlete winning a match at the IMMAF tournament in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Video courtesy of @immafed
Josef Moosa and Teagan Snyman placed sixth, while Wayden Wolmarans placed seventh in their respective age and weight divisions, improving their world rankings.
Coach Shane Carr, who accompanied the SA Squad as one of the team coaches in Abu Dhabi, said, “The courage and tenacity shown by these young people is so great to see. They put in so much time and fought through injuries and financial strains to make it to the tournament, and they all pushed themselves to be better. I am super proud of them.”
Carr added that these tournaments showcase the up-and-coming youth athletes who will be the future SA champions.
Carr encourages parents to sign up their children for MMA and fitness training because they teach children discipline and keep them fit.
For more information, call or WhatsApp Carr on 083 7222 704.
