PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: Fafa Dwama, Democratic Republic of Congo
Nickname: Kilo Yo Mombele
Date of Birth: 1992
Weight: 125LBS/56.7kg
Division: Flyweight
Pro MMA Record: [5-4-0]
EARLY LIFE
Fafa Dwama is a seasoned judo blackbelt fighter who began his transition into MMA in 2010. The athlete is ranked #11 in South Africa’s pro flyweight. He has been in four amateur bouts and nine professional fights.
MMA CAREER
Dwama’s journey in MMA began with the Cape Fight League and African Pride FC during his amateur round, where he showcased his potential. His first amateur fight was a tough battle against Sipho Mode, which he lost following a rear naked choke in the opening round. Undeterred, he faced Shane Daames and persevered despite another loss due to a rear naked choke in round one. His determination paid off when he triumphed over Allesandro Jude Simpson with a TKO in round one. His last recorded amateur match was a testament to his skills, as he emerged victorious against Storm Willis via unanimous decision.
He made his pro debut at EFC Worldwide 69, facing Dansheel Moodley and losing the fight after a unanimous decision. Next, he faced Mzamo Madlopha and won the battle by unanimous decision. Afterwards, he faced Asiashu Tshitamba and defeated his opponent in a unanimous decision. Following this, he won his next battle against Themba Mkhize after a split decision by the judges.
Continuing his MMA journey, Dwama faced Sylvester Chipfumbu in his next fight. The match took an unexpected turn when an illegal kick in round two led to his victory. However, his winning streak was interrupted in his fight against Nkazimulo Zulu, where he lost after a triangle choke led to his submission in round two. Undeterred, he faced Julo Plaatjes and emerged victorious following a split decision. In a rematch against his old rival, Dansheel Moodley, he faced another loss due to a unanimous decision. His most recent fight was against Tumelo Manyamala, where a flurry of punches led to a TKO in round two, resulting in his defeat.
MMA RECORD
| W/L/D[NC] | RECORD AFTER FIGHT | OPPONENT | FIGHT LIBRARY |
| L | 5-4-0 | TUMELO MANYAMALA | |
| L | 5-3-0 | DANSHEEL MOODLEY | |
| W | 5-2-0 | JULIO PLAATJIES | |
| L | 4-2-0 | NKAZIMULO ZULU | |
| W | 4-1-0 | SYLVESTER CHIPFUMBU | |
| W | 3-1-0 | THEMBA MKHIZE | |
| W | 2-1-0 | ASIASHU THSITAMBA | |
| W | 1-1-0 | MZAMO MADLOPHA | |
| L | 0-1-0 | DANSHEEL MOODLEY |
