MMA fighter Gift Walker walked away victorious from his first pro MMA fight in Johannesburg on Saturday at EFC 89.
Walker took on Zwelibanzi Ngema in the Bantamweight category and won via submission in a mounted guillotine choke hold in the third round of the fight.
Ngema fights out of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is described as having good range backed with a lot of experience in MMA.
Walker trains with JP Kruger at House of Tinkerbell, with other talented fighters, many of whom have also proven their worth in professional fights.
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Walker’s strengths include clean boxing striking and being a groomed, decisive and talented submission wrestler.
“Firstly, I want to thank the Lord for keeping me and my opponent safe and healthy and for blessing me with a spectacular team.
“Secondly, my sponsors, Giant Silverback Kennels, Emura Consulting and Hillmann. Thank you guys for backing me and making sure this camp was awesome.
“Lastly, I want to thank my family and friends. I’m so super blessed to have amazing people in my life and I truly appreciate every message and call,” said Walker.
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