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Fight: Van Heerden vs. Pereira
2 DEC FRI '22 9:00 AM
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5 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
Lockjaw
El Pantera Negra
Forms
W
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
L
Nationality
South Africa 
Australia
Age
(1994-02-20) 31
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Weight
(66 kg) 145 lbs
145 lbs (66 kg)
Height
(180 cm) 5′11″
5′5″ (165 cm)
Reach
(185 cm) 6′1″
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
16
1 KO/TKO - 4%
7 submission - 30%
8 decision - 35%
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22% - 4 KO/TKO
11% - 2 submission
28% - 5 decision
Losses
7
3 KO/TKO - 13%
2 submission - 9%
2 decision - 9%
7 (1 DQ)
11% - 2 KO/TKO
6% - 1 submission
17% - 3 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Heerden vs. Pereira
Which event are Justin Van Heerden and Diego Pereira fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Eternal MMA 72.
How many rounds is the Justin Van Heerden vs. Diego Pereira?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 5-round EMMA fight.
Which organization is hosting the Justin Van Heerden vs. Diego Pereira?
The fight is organized by the Eternal MMA (EMMA).
When is the Justin Van Heerden vs. Diego Pereira fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on December 2, 2022
At what time does the Justin Van Heerden vs. Diego Pereira fight start?
The fight is set to start at 09:00 GMT.
Where is the Justin Van Heerden vs. Diego Pereira fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Southport Sharks.
In which weight class are Justin Van Heerden and Diego Pereira competing?
They are competing in the UFC Featherweight.
What are the nationalities of Justin Van Heerden and Diego Pereira?
Justin Van Heerden represents South Africa, and Diego Pereira represents Australia.
What type of fight is the Justin Van Heerden vs. Diego Pereira?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Featherweight.
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