First Buddy Beatdown Event Lauded a Success as it Raises R48 000 for Kayla

 

Tuesday night saw comedians, Siv Ngesi and Brendan Murray step into the ring at Cape Town MMA gym, Pride Fighting Academy (PFA) with limited knowledge of boxing to settle a personal vendetta. All proceeds went to four month old Cystic Fibrosis baby, Kayla Glaser.

Baby Kayla’s parents have been trying to raise R150 000 in order to buy a Klapper vest for their daughter. The vest that would need to be imported from the U.S will help move mucus off Kayla’s lungs and add years to her life. 

                                                              Karl and Kerry Glaser

“Thank you so much for everything that you have done for us and for Kayla, we are so grateful and are in complete awe at how many good people there are in this world,” said Kayla’s mother, Kerry Glaser.

Various sponsored prizes were also auctioned off for charity.  One of which was a signed Springbok Sevens rugby jersey, by captain Kyle Brown, who was also in attendance. The jersey was auctioned off for R2750.00 

                                         Mike Mouneimne & Martin Evans auctioning off the jersey

THE MAIN FIGHT

Murray came into the fight with a 20kg advantage and minimal training while Ngesi was leaner and trained in some Muaythai and boxing. This experience showed with Ngesi dominating the fight. While Murray managed to score a big knockdown, the fight was called in the third round after Ngesi landed a few big shots that bloodied Murray’s nose badly.

The two comedians were in good spirits after the fight and proud to raise the funds for baby Kayla.

"This entire event was all for a special girl fighting for her life. Kayla is the real winner. She has a bigger heart than both Brendan and I combined and we are so happy that we could make a small difference to her life", said Ngesi.

                                                          Siv Ngesi and Brendan Murray
     

Murray challenged Ngesi to a rematch in three months and hopes to make Buddy Beatdown a regular charity drive.

Photos taken by Katya Kim Photography 

First Buddy Beatdown Event Sees Two Comedians Man Up For Charity

First ever Buddy Beatdown event will take place on 30 April at Pride Fighting Academy, Roodehek Road Gardens. 

Two Well Known Local Comedians Plan to Boxing and Fight Mixed Martial Arts in a Bid to Raise R20 000 for a Children’s Charity of their Choice.

Funny Men, Siv Ngesi and Brendan Murray plan to step into the ring at Cape Town MMA gym, Pride Fighting Academy with limited knowledge of the sport to settle a personal vendetta with all proceeds going to charity.

ABOUT THE COMEDIANS

Brendan Murray is a South African comedian, voice artist and actor best known as a frequent stand-up comic on the Cape Town comedy circuit.

He has hosted and performed in many diverse venues around South Africa, from the Baxter Theatre to the Vodacom Amphitheatre in Port Elizabeth to a bar in Coffee Bay on the Transkei Coast.

Siv Ngesi: is a fresh, young, exciting South African actor.

Siv has been very active in multiple areas of the performing arts. With his live performances Siv has taken hit one-man comedy show, Dekaf to the national Arts Festival in Grahamstown for the last 2 years running.

On top of his busy live performance schedule, Siv has a thriving television and movie career, including projects like Leagueof Glory on MNET and the movie Invictus. 

For this event the organizers have chosen to to raise funds for Kayla Glaser, a 4 month old baby with Cystic Fibrosis. Kayla is in need of a Klapper vest. The vibrating vest will help move mucus off her lungs, adding years to her life. The vest costs R150 000.00

The night out will feature comedic sets by a number of comedians and culminate with Ngesi and Murray stepping into the ring to take part in a boxing fight.

Various local sports and entertainment celebrities are also expecting to do their bit for charity and donate towards the cause.

For more info contact Mike: 082 6602129

Or email buddybeatdown@gmail.com 

Something for the ladies:

If fighting is not your thing, that is no excuse to not attend the first ever Buddy Beatdown. 

Other features and possible money makers for the night include- Cosmo's Hottest Barmen behind the bar:

Yes ladies Johnny Bezuidenhout. Cosmopolitans 2013 Hottest Barman will be serving drinks at Buddy Beatdown. 

 AND IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH

Model, come EFC fighter and many say the next Lightweight title holder, Don Madge will be another draw card of the night...

The question is, will these two men be auctioned off on 30 April..well it is for a good cause after all