Fighter

Chad Hanekom

"Superman"

11-4-0

South AfricaLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-0

11-4-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

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Chad Hanekom holds a professional MMA record of 11-4-0. Chad Hanekom has 17 professional MMA bouts on record. Chad Hanekom has won 12 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: September 5, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, BRAVE CF.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1990-04-20
Age: 36
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: South Africa

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Fight Fit Militia · South Africa

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.53per min

26% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.14per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.45per 15 min

7% success

Takedowns stuffed71%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chad Hanekom sits in the top 25.

BRAVE CF

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Jordan Fongno
AKO 11: Fongno vs Hanekom· Nov 15, 2025· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 4-1
SD
WIN
vs Memom Kone
AKO 8: Road to the Finals· Apr 4, 2025· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 1-2
TKO
R3 · 2:37
WIN
vs Cherif Drame
AKO 6: Final Eliminator· Nov 22, 2024· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 8-5
SUB
R1 · 1:39
LOSS
vs Dylan Budka
UFCDana White's Contender Series 61· Sep 5, 2023· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 7-2
UD
R3 · 05:00
WIN
vs In Jae La
BRAVE CFBrave 66· Nov 26, 2022· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 11-2-1
TKO
R1 · 01:36
WIN
vs Mateusz Janur
BRAVE CF 61· Aug 6, 2022· Catchweight· 8-2 vs 5-5
DEC
WIN
vs Dominic McConnell
BRAVE CFBrave CF 13: European Evolution· Jul 28, 2022· Middleweight
SUB
R1 · 01:36
LOSS
vs Ikram Aliskerov
BRAVE CFBrave CF 22· Jul 7, 2022· Middleweight
SD
R3 · 05:00
WIN
vs Dominic Schober
BRAVE CFBRAVE CF 49: Super Fights· Mar 25, 2021· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 11-10
TKO
R2
LOSS
vs Daniel Souza Pereira
Brave CF 31· Dec 7, 2019· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 9-2
TKO
R2 · 2:14
WIN
vs Leon Aliu
BRAVE CFBrave CF 16· Sep 21, 2018· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 8-1
UD
R3
WIN
vs Dominic McConnell
Brave CF 13· Jun 9, 2018· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 8-11
SUB
R1 · 1:31
LOSS
vs Ikram Aliskerov
Brave CF 10· Mar 2, 2018· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 6-0
SD
WIN
vs Eric Smith
GKO 10· Aug 5, 2017· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 4:42
WIN
vs Wade Henderson
EFC Worldwide 54· Oct 15, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 11-18
TKO
R1 · 0:36
WIN
vs Cian Erraught
EFC Worldwide 50· Jun 17, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R2 · 3:26
WIN
vs Ruben Groenewald
EFC Worldwide 46· Dec 12, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:32

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1674▼11
Peak: 1694Sep 21, 2018
Rated fights: 17

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chad Hanekom fight next?

Chad Hanekom has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chad Hanekom's record?

Chad Hanekom's professional MMA record is 11-4-0.

Who is Chad Hanekom fighting next?

Chad Hanekom's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chad Hanekom fight last?

Chad Hanekom most recently fought Dylan Budka at Dana White's Contender Series 61 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Chad Hanekom fight in?

Chad Hanekom fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Chad Hanekom have?

Chad Hanekom has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Chad Hanekom?

Chad Hanekom is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Chad Hanekom weigh?

Chad Hanekom weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Chad Hanekom's reach?

Chad Hanekom has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Chad Hanekom?

Chad Hanekom is 36 years old (born Apr 20, 1990).

Where is Chad Hanekom from?

Chad Hanekom is from South Africa.

CAREER SUMMARY