WKS Africa 3 took place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Sunningdale Sports Complex in Milnerton, Cape Town, featuring a 13-fight card that spotlighted emerging kickboxers alongside established fighters. The event focused on growing the amateur pool, giving many participants their kickboxing debuts or early career fights.
In the main event, Charnlee Moyo defended his WKS Lightweight Grand Prix title by defeating David Mataswa via split decision. Moyo reflected on the journey, saying, “Losing is not the end, it’s the beginning of something beautiful, it’s a beginning of success.” He also acknowledged the challenges of the sport: “It’s something that you put some work into, some fight camps, some injuries, some finances to the doctors. It’s a journey, it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
The women’s welterweight pro-am bout saw Chloe Assad claim victory over Zoë Klaassen, highlighting the event’s commitment to featuring both male and female fighters across different experience levels.
WKS Africa promoter Wade Hammond told CapeFlats.co.za that the event was intentionally designed to support grassroots growth in the K-1 kickboxing scene. He explained, “My goal has always been to grow the sport of K-1 from day one, so for this event, I’ve decided to focus more on grassroots amateurs, giving fighters starting from zero fights the opportunity to gain experience and showcase their potential.” This approach aims to create pathways for fighters from the Western Cape and beyond.
The 13-fight card demonstrated a balance between nurturing upcoming talent and delivering competitive matchups, with many participants on their first, second, or third professional or amateur fights. This developmental emphasis reflects a broader effort within Cape Town’s combat sports community to expand and diversify the talent pipeline.
While the full fight card beyond the main event and women’s bout is not independently verified in all sources, multiple local reports confirm the overall structure and purpose of the show. The event also points to increasing local interest in kickboxing as a professional sport and a community activity.
WKS Africa 3 not only underscores Cape Town’s growing role as a centre for combat sports but also highlights how dedicated promoters and fighters are building sustainable futures for themselves and the sport. With the success of this edition, the local kickboxing scene can expect more opportunities for emerging fighters to gain exposure and experience in competitive settings.
CapeFlats.co.za will continue to monitor developments in the Western Cape’s kickboxing scene and report on upcoming events and athlete progress.