Fighter Profile: Wentzel “The Animal” Nel
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Place of birth: Uitenheige
Home town: Durban
Age: 33
Height: 1.7
Weight: 71
Record: 6 - 1 - 0
Gym: Combat Coaching
Trainer: Morne Swanepoel
Sponsors: Mongrel FC, Finstate and Muscle Works
Background disciplines: Wrestling and Judo
Style: Dynamic takedown specialist, relentless ground and pound
Training:
I train for every fight as if I'm going up against a world champ. You can never under estimate anybody, working on all aspects - stand up, take down, BJJ, and leaving no room for error.
When and why did you start training for fighting?
Joined an MMA gym for fitness, 3 weeks later did my first amateur fight, and 3 months later did my first pro, and still loving it and going strong.
Favourite technique:
Haven't you seen my fights? Take downs and throws. Also like leg kicks.
Do you have any heroes?
I've got nothing but respect for the guys at the top of the chain.
What does it mean for you to fight in EFC AFRICA?
That I accomplished something big, and that I'm one of the best in the SA.
Your future in MMA:
I want to be the champ, I want the belt. An international fight would be great and EFC AFRICA have big plans for MMA South Africa, so it can only get better from here.





