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Rising MMA stars make their mark

June 27, 2025

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Cape Argus

TWO Cape Town youngsters are making waves across the country and internationally as they compete in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

Ismaeel Booley, 16, from Ottery, fought in the South African MMA champs held in Durban recently and has been selected to compete in Abu Dhabi next month.

Jiyaad Diedericks, 19, from Strandfontein, competed against Rais Hoosain for the VK1 57kg Pro-AM title two weeks ago and was named the champion.

The MMA champions are under the wing of Fidaah Edries, a Cape Town sensei, head coach, psychologist and founder of Fightertz MMA and Wellness Academy.

"Jiyaad Diedricks competed against Rais Hoosain for the VK1 57kg Pro-AM title. Jiyaad won in spectacular fashion, winning via technical knock-out with a jumping knee.

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