Sara-Jayne Makwala King speaks to Umar Edwards from Athlone who’s trying to get to the Youth Mixed Martial Arts World Champs in the United Arab Emirates.
A 16 year old Cape Town mixed martial arts fighter is hoping to step into a cage in the United Arab Emirates, but needs your help to there.
Umar Edwards from Athlone is determined to showcase his skills at the IMMAF’s Youth Mixed Martial Arts World Championships taking place in August.
The passionate and energetic pupil, who attends Pinelands High school, has initiated a funding campaign on Back a Buddy.
Edwards started at his club Fighters Inc in 2020 and since then, has risen up the ranks.
He’s played rugby from a young age and credits wrestling with his brother as the reason for his love of combat sports.
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