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Leading up to the October 2016 South African Championship that will pit local super-amateur and professional fighters from various martial arts styles against one another, Last Fighter Standing (LFS) is proud to announce that it will be starting its city-wide prelims in Durban in June.
LFS Durban( #LFSKZN) will host an 8 – man and 4 – woman elimination tournament. The winner in each weight division will qualify to compete for their share of 1 million rand in prize money at the South African Championship in October at the Ticket Pro Dome.
The Durban Fight Card Below:
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Last Fighter Standing Partnership with eTV
South Africa’s second largest broadcaster, eTV has partnered with this new big budget Martial Arts and Combat Sport fights promotions company to broadcast a 12-part reality TV show as well as the finale being held on 15 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg which will be a two-hour live broadcast starting at 9:30pm.
“I’m extremely excited to bring another world class production to local television. We aren’t holding back on any costs for the production of the reality show or the live entertainment on the actual fight nights. I believe there has been a lack in entertainment and production value in MMA and we plan to rectify the matter by grabbing the bull by the horns and giving viewers something that they have never seen before. This is the first stage of an international roll out and are currently in talks with global territories to air their versions of LFS which will ultimately end up with the best fighters from around the world battling it out to announce the greatest fighter in the world. This is a product that will allow for nations to unite and stand behind their respective fighters as there will be a contender from every corner of the globe. We understand that UFC currently holds the market but we aren’t scared to go up against them as we know that what we have is far superior in entertainment quality.” Stated LFS CEO Quinton Van Der Burgh.
The 12-part reality show which premieres on Monday 25 July at 22:30 follows fighters from various martial art disciplines around the country in their quest to be crowned the Last Fighter Standing South African Champion 2016 and thereby winning their share of R1 million.
Save the Date: Last Fighter Standing invites all media, fighters, managers and fans
The Durban Press Conference: Date TBA
Durban Fight Night: 5th June at Greyville Events Arena, address 150 Avondale Road, Morningside, Durban.
The Fight Structure
With the 3 x 2 minute rounds, and only 20 Seconds on the Ground rule, fans are ensured more energetic fights and fighters are discouraged from using stalling tactics. An elimination structure rather than match making is the foundation of the event which is geared up for high impact non-stop action and maximizes spectator entertainment. The first-of-its-kind hexagon-shaped ring allows for better spectator visuals.
South African Championship
2016 will culminate with the winners from the four qualifying city events facing off against each other in their particular weight divisions on 15 October where a winner in each division will be crowned the South African Champion.
Last Fighter Standing and Generosity Water
LFS is incredibly proud to have Generosity Water as a sponsor because of what the company’s core values are. Generosity has helped provide clean drinking water to over 415 000 people around the world with 727 wells funded in over 19 countries.
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