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Chad Hanekom

"Superman"
11-4-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5
Amateur MMA 5-0

Last fight: Loss vs Jordan Fongno · Split Decision · Nov 15, 2025

11-4-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Dylan BudkaUD · R3 05:00
UFCDana White's Contender Series 61·September 5, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Chad Hanekom holds a professional MMA record of 11-4-0. Hanekom has 17 professional MMA bouts on record. 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
Apr 20, 1990
Age
36
Nationality
South Africa
Birthplace
South Africa

Career history

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Fight Fit Militia

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power49
Kick power98
Punch speed70
Kick speed97
Accuracy79
Takedowns89
Ground striking75
Submissions94
Chin83
Body strength78
Cardio78

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-4-0 · Source: 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.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1662▼11
Peak
1693Sep 21, 2018
Rated fights
16
15001600170020162018202020222024Dec 12, 2015 · 1548Jun 17, 2016 · 1593Oct 15, 2016 · 1621Aug 5, 2017 · 1650Mar 2, 2018 · 1632Jun 9, 2018 · 1667Sep 21, 2018 · 1693Dec 7, 2019 · 1638Mar 25, 2021 · 1641Jul 7, 2022 · 1621Jul 28, 2022 · 1642Nov 26, 2022 · 1675Sep 5, 2023 · 1651Nov 22, 2024 · 1659Apr 4, 2025 · 1673Nov 15, 2025 · 16621662

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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.

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