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EFC Africa Stars’ Predictions For EFC Africa 12 – Win Tickets!

FLUX Mag — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:25:16 +0000

EFC Africa 12 is almost here and opinion is divided on whether Garreth ‘Soldierboy’ McLellan will remain EFC Africa Middleweight Champion when he faces Jeremy ‘Pitbull’ Smith. Some top EFC Africa athletes gave their pro opinions on all four main card bouts; McLellan vs. Smith, Hawkey vs. Wait, Bagattin vs. Opperman and Robinson vs. Maphutha.

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Ruan Potts, EFC Africa Heavyweight Champion
Predictions: Smith, Hawkey, Bagattin and Robinson.

“Garreth and Jeremy both come from good camps so both guys will be in good condition and have good game plans. Jeremy loves to stand and bang and has a great jaw and power and poses a danger to anyone in the division. He never really shows a ground game, but trains with Guerrilla Warfare so I imagine he has an underrated ground game that Garreth should be wary of. He also has a great ability to get to his feet quickly and deliver deadly knees and strikes. Garreth comes in with the belt and with that comes its own pressures. He is a well-rounded fighter, as we have come to expect from all FFM fighters, and you know he will come in with a huge following backed by an endless roar of ‘Hooraas’. I believe, however, that he has yet to face the best in the division, and that Jeremy is the start of a deadly line-up of challengers. I don’t think Garreth will want to stand and bang with Jeremy and will have to resort to his ground game and fitness to try to ‘grind’ a win. Jeremy by TKO in the 3^rd.”

“Once again both guys come from good camps and I see this being war and my clear nominee for Fight of the Night. Both guys have great stand-up and ground games. I believe Wait will rely on his ground game and Wesley will try and finish this standing, so I believe the better game plan may be the key to the win here. Wesley Hawkey by judges’ decision.”

“Well done to EFC Africa for finding Michiel as a replacement when Martin van Staden became injured. We have all been waiting for Dino and Martin for a while and when I heard it was called off again I was really disappointed. But then EFC pulled a rabbit out of the bag and replaced Martin with Opperman! Both guys have exceptional stand-up and this is going to be a no-holds-barred K1 war. This is also another contender for FOTN. It’s really a hard one to call. I will take a guess and say Dino by TKO.”
“Sean and Tumelo is a tough one to call as I have not seen much of them in the cage. Sean has a huge following after only one pro fight and I know his fans will be keen to see him in the hexagon. He is definitely the stronger of the two fighters and could probably throw his opponent out of the cage with ease. The only thing I am sure of is that the Virgin Active management will be glad to have their weights back for a while! Tumelo is coming off a loss and will have a lot to prove and with his striking power he is sure to be a dangerous opponent for any stand-up opponent. This fight will be dominated by Karate, which will be interesting to watch. I will take another guess here and say Sean via TKO in the 2^nd.”

Dallas Jakobi, EFC Africa Welterweight Champion
Predictions: Smith, Hawkey, Bagattin and Robinson

“This is gonna be a tough fight, but I don’t know if Garreth will be able to weather the storm; Jeremy is just a whole other level of angry! Look, Garreth is good, don’t get me wrong, plus he’s a mate so it’s hard to vote against him, but I see Jeremy taking this by second round TKO.”

“Wesley Hawkey takes this one. This is more of a gut decision than based on analysis though. I’ve seen Denzil against my teammate Adbul, but that fight didn’t reveal much. I’ve seen a lot of Wesley, and the guy always comes in conditioned with the heart of a fighter, plus he’s got the skill to pull off a win. Wesley wins by second round TKO, but I wouldn’t rule out KO either.”

“I haven’t seen Dino fight in a while due to his injuries, but Michiel’s been fighting well and showing off a decent ground game. Since they are both strong strikers I think they’ll keep this fight standing, unless Dino wants to try to prove a point. They’re both tough enough to make this last, so I see it going all three rounds to a decision. I think the judges will give it to Dino.”

“Sean was a Durban boy for a long time and from what I saw, he’s got what it takes to get somewhere. I don’t know what he’s been up to since he moved to Joburg, but I’m sure he’s hungry to get back into the cage after sitting out with a broken hand. He’ll have something to prove and, unless he gets hit with an unlucky punch, he will probably get in close and take this by submission in round two.”

Martin Van Staden, EFC Africa Welterweight
Predictions: McLellan, Hawkey, Opperman and Robinson

“I think this is going to be a very tough fight for both guys. Jeremy is extremely durable, but I have to give this fight to my teammate Garreth because of the way I’ve seen him train. He’s put in way too much work and his work-rate is going to be far too high for Jeremy on 2 March. Garreth is in the best shape he’s ever been and the only way Jeremy can win this fight is if Garreth makes a mistake. Garreth takes it by submission in round four.

“Wow, this gonna be interesting! I’ve been following Wesley’s training camp on BBM and Twitter and I know he’s been having a tough weight cut. If he makes weight and comes into the fight as energetically and aggressively as he usually does, he has a very good chance. However, you can’t write Denzil off as he’s skilled and experienced. I really like both these guys but if I have to choose then Wesley, by TKO in round two.”

“I actually want Dino to win this one so that I can get a shot at him. However, if Michiel is fit and not too dehydrated from his drop to welterweight, then I think he will pick Dino apart. Michiel is just physically stronger, a big hitter and Dino doesn’t have the technique to put him away. Third round TKO to Michiel.”

“If Tumelo fights like he fought Chett Meyer in his last fight, then he will lose to Sean on the ground. However, if he applies his stand-up skills properly, then Sean will have his hands full. As they are both fit, well-conditioned guys, I think this will end late in the second round by TKO in favour of Sean.”

Tyron Rightford, EFC Africa Middleweight
Predictions: Smith, Wait, Opperman and Robinson

“This one’s easy; Jeremy will take the win and the title by second round KO. Jeremy’s stand-up is a lot better than Garreth’s and he’s a really good sprawl-and-brawl fighter. No matter how hard Garreth tries to take him down, Jeremy will stay on his feet and be able to deliver that knockout punch.”

“Denzil will win because he has the better skills. Wesley’s not a bad fighter and he’s strong, but not as strong or experienced as Denzil. I see this one ending in round two, with Denzil’s hand raised after a submission victory.”

“Now this should be a good fight, but I’m going with Michiel. This is definitely a three-rounder because Michiel’s got great strikes and much-improved ground skills, and although Dino’s good, he might be suffering from ring rust due to his lack of fights last year. Michiel gets the judges’ decision.”

“Another great fight and a tough prediction. It’s hard to choose, but I think Sean will come out on top. They’re both tough boys and it’ll be good to see some strong light heavyweight strikers, but Sean’s just a bit tougher. This one is touch and go, but maybe another three-rounder with Sean getting the win.”

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Avicii Nationwide DJ Competition

FLUX Mag — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:51:54 +0000

The organisers of the Avicii SA Tour, Anything Goes, H2O and Showtime Management, have announced an Avicii SA Tour DJ competition. In association with 5FM, the competition allows up-and-coming DJs from around South Africa the chance to battle it out, where the winner will get to play on the same stage as Avicii, when he performs here at the end of March.

5FM will run the competition on The Fresh Drive show and three winners will be selected from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, respectively, and then the best mix submission by the DJ in each region will get that chance to play the big stage during the tour.

The winners will be selected by Shaun Duvet from Anything Goes, DJ Fresh and 5FM’s Fresh Drive team; judged on their song selection, mixing skills and originality.

Entrants can go to the Avicii SA Tour site to download the form to enter, and for more information on the DJ competition, the tour and to stand a chance to win tickets to the event also visit the Avicii SA Tour site or the 5FM site.

FLUX Mag will also be running a competition to win a set of double tickets to the event, so keep a close eye on this website, as well as our Facebook Page and on Twitter.

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Feast of the Grape, Durbanville, Cape Town

FLUX Mag — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:33:04 +0000

Durbanville Hills Wines is hosting a day of fine wines and food at the Feast of the Grape on Wednesday, 21 March.Enjoy the laid back vibe of The Jack Mantis Band while chilling under the shady olive grove with family and friends. Or sample some of the most decadent food from chicken burgers for the kids to classic potjie, boerewors rolls and West Coast oysters. Pair your favourite wine with charcuterie and cheese platters or pre-book for braaied snoek, traditional sweet potatoes, home-baked farm bread and korrelkonfyt served with a crisp salad for R60 per person.

Wine tastings and cellar tours will be available throughout the day and Durbanville Hills’ wines will be on sale at special prices.

Date: Wednesday, 21 March, 2012
Time: Gates open at 10h00 and close at 16h00
Cost: Entry is free, but charges apply to wine tastings and food.

Cellar tours take place every hour but due to restricted numbers, pre-booking is essential. For more information and bookings contact Simone Brown on 021 558 1300.

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Doomed Crystal Skull Shot Glass

FLUX Mag — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:23:18 +0000

Anytime is shooter time – whether your team’s lost, or won – whether she said yes to another date, or high-tailed it out the door – chances are you’re going to need a shooter.

Forget the scratched and chipped shot glasses you stole from the bar when you were a student… Or those blinding neon excuse for shooter glasses.What you need is a set of Doomed Crystal Skull Shots – if you’re going to be swigging shooters, nothing says bad-to-the-bone like these double-walled glasses. A Doomed Crystal Skull Shot Glass will hold 2.5 ounces of your favourite beverage – it’s a must-have for your man cave.

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Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit

FLUX Mag — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:22:17 +0000

Many childhood memories are dotted with that one special moment when your paper airplane out-flew the others on the schoolyard. If, however, you were more of a flop than a fighter jet, then do yourself a favour and get the Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit. Ring up the old gang, meet in the park and kick some serious paper plane butt.The kit features a lightweight carbon fiber construction and a rechargeable, motor-driven propeller that can extend your flight time of up to 90 seconds. Simply attach the conversion kit onto the nose of your folded creation and take flight. Pair with the Electric Paper Launcher Kit and get your paper plane wings.

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Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany – The Real Beer Fest!

Charlotte Olivier — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:24:33 +0000

Ironically, the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is not in October, but September. Don’t be fooled, though, time flies and with six-million visitors annually, accommodation, tickets and most importantly, beer tent tables, sell like hot cakes.

This year, Oktoberfest will be taking place from 22 September to 7 October – it’s a non-stop beer and food shovelling meeting of millions. The Oktoberfest, or Wiesn, is a 16-day fest to celebrate traditional Bavarian beer. Almost seven million litres of beer is served during the festival and only beer conforming to the Reinheitsgebot, at a minimum of 12.5% Stammwürze (approximately 6% alcohol) may be served. The beer must also be brewed within the city limits of Munich. And there is plenty to go around. Not to mention the local cuisine, like Schweinebraten (roast pork), Würstl (sausages), Brezn (Pretzel), and, naturally, Sauerkraut or Rotkohl (red cabbage).

Even though the Oktoberfest organisers have fine-tuned the 16-day booze bonanza, there are certain must-dos before you jet off. Book your accommodation as soon as you have your flight number. Munich offers a wide range of hotels, backpackers, hostels, guesthouses and holiday apartments to suit every budget. Choose a hotel close to the central station – the subway is affordable and runs like clockwork whereas cabs will cost you valuable beer money.

Highly recommended hotels include Hotel Torbräu, Inter City Hotel München and Art Hotel Munich – all within walking distance of the station and Marienplatz Square where a lot of the action will be taking place.

Now that you have your accommodation and transport sorted, it’s time to secure your drinking spot. A word of advice: book in advance! There are more than 30 beer tents, each representing a different region and brewery. Officially, tables have to be booked at least an hour in advance. Unofficially, book the tent before you board the plane. Some of the popular tents include Schottenhammel Tent, Hofbräu Beer Tent and if you’re more of a wine connoisseur, consider the Weinzelt or The Wine Tent.

Reservation requirements vary from tent to tent – make sure you know what you’re paying for. For instance, many beer tents require a minimum of 10 people for one table. The reservation will be free-of-charge, but you have to purchase food and drink coupons in advance. Expect to pay between 20 and 80 Euro per person – depending on the tent and time of day.

If you don’t have a reserved table, expect to pay around 8 Euro per liter of beer. Beer guzzling tip: take cash, tents don’t accept credit cards. Wear comfortable gear and familiarise yourself with the festival grounds. The Munich Guide App is very useful for on-the-spot help and tips. For more information on Oktoberfest 2012, visit the Oktoberfest Facebook Page.

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Ericka Underwood

FLUX Mag — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:19:19 +0000

At first glance Ericka Underwood doesn’t look like a small town girl from St. Louis, Michigan – well, she was – that’s until this girl-next-door got her first taste of modelling stardom.

Underwood was only 18 when she applied for a job at Hooters and as she has said herself, “the rest is history.” Shortly after getting the gig, she was scooping up swimsuit pageant titles and friends encouraged her to pursue a career in modelling. Word of Underwood’s picture perfect bod and vivacious energy reached agents and photographers who were eager to capture her unique look.

Eight years later, Underwood sports an impressive portfolio. She’s been an FHM calendar girl, has strutted her stuff for Hustler’s lingerie fashion shows and she’s earned a solid reputation as a bikini catalogue model. It gets better… Underwood loves sports, dogs, clubbing (she’s a sought-after club hostess), good food and all-out belly laughs.

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Nike RunJozi 2012

FLUX Mag — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:12:02 +0000

South African runners have been training, preparing and eagerly awaiting the Joburg runner’s event of the year. Nike Run Jozi 2012 is shaping up to be a great event, and organisers are expecting at least 10 000 runners.

The 10km race through the streets of Joburg will go down in history – the expected 10 000 runners will make it the most epic race South Africa’s seen to date. And in true South African spirit, Run Jozi takes place on 21 March, Human Rights Day bringing together runners from all walks of life in the city of gold. The race starts at 7pm on the Nelson Mandela Bridge and will take runners through the heart of Joburg.

Head sponsor, Nike, has been online and on-hand to help runners prepare and train for the epic race. Nike Run Jozi has been posting route maps, runner and spectator information and hassle-free registration links to streamline the day’s events. For more information check out the Nike Run Jozi Facebook Page where you will find training tips, connect with other runners or follow the event on Twitter @NikeRunningZA.

Date: 21 March, 2012
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bridge, Joburg
Time: 7pm
Cost: R50 to R70

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Steampunk Mechanical USB

FLUX Mag — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:29:36 +0000

Add an artistic twist to your data storage device with designer and innovator Rob Smith’s Steampunk Wooden USB flash drive. It’s technology with sophistication and a must-have for any gadget fanatic.

The handmade USB flash drive by Rob Smith, features a wooden case made from a relatively rare and beautiful exotic wood called “hydeua”. The custom opens showing off intricate gear parts from recycled watches. When plugged into a USB port, the hidden LED light will glow red underneath the gears. The built-in 16GB flash memory is big enough to store documents and other files.

The Steampunk USB flash drive comes with a wooden lid for protection, a pocket watch chain and reserved hole for easy to carry. It will set you back around US$160 (add $18 for shipping costs) and can be ordered online here.

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The 2012 Quicksilver Goodwave Invitational

FLUX Mag — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:23:43 +0000

Quiksilver Goodwave is back in full swing and upping the ante for participants, organisers and fans alike. The Goodwave is set to be one of the highlights on the South African surfing calendar for 2012.

Photo by www.gregewingphoto.com

This year, 32 of South Africa’s best surfers will be selected by a panel of judges to compete for R25 000 between 1 March and 31 August. Durban’s New Pier, North Beach and the Bay of Plenty have been selected as the three possible venues. The final venues will be determined by the swell size and quality of the sand banks on the day.

Four-man 30-minute heats will give surfers ample time to impress the panel of judges who will be expecting skilful tube riding and big, powerful manoeuvres. In addition, jet-ski assistance will be on hand to get participants swiftly back to the take off zone to enable the surfers to ride as many waves as possible. Former winners of the event include: Llewellyn Whittaker, Simon Nicholson, Antonio Bortoletto, Warwick Wright and Shane Thorne.

The panel of judges include Zigzag editor Will Bendix, surf journalist Craig Jarvis, World Tour surfer Travis Logie, ex-pro and ripper Simon Nicholson, Patrick Duff from DC Shoes as well as Dane Patterson from Quiksilver.

The 32 selected surfers and 10 alternates will be announced on 1 March when the event waiting period begins. The event website, www.goodwave.co.za, goes live on 1 March where surf enthusiasts and spectators will be able to sign up for up-to-date alerts and news.

Check out the Quiksilver Goodwave Facebook Page for more information.

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