Cameron Saaiman, a 23-year-old South African MMA fighter competing in the UFC bantamweight division (135 lbs), holds a record of 9 wins to 1 loss (9-1-0). Born on December 20, 2000, in Pretoria, South Africa, he stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 135 lbs, with a reach of 67 inches. Of his victories, he has amassed 6 knockout victories, 1 submission, and 2 decisions.
Nicknamed ‘MSP,’ Saaiman hails from Pretoria in South Africa. His journey into kickboxing and mixed martial arts began at the tender age of 12. Prior to delving into MMA, Saaiman achieved success as a K-1 kickboxing champion in South Africa.
In his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza on October 14, 2023, Saaiman was defeated by Christian Rodriguez via a unanimous decision. His last win was a TKO against Terrence Mitchell in the 1st round at UFC 290.
Saaiman's only defeat in professional MMA was against Christian Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza. During the weigh-ins of this fight, Rodriguez did not make weight as he weighed 140 pounds, exceeding the bantamweight non-title fight limit by 4 pounds. Consequently, the bout proceeded at a catchweight, and Rodriguez incurred fines, with a portion of his payout allocated to Saaiman. Despite the penalty, Saaiman was defeated via a unanimous decision during the fight.
Cameron Saaiman’s Nationality
Cameron Saaiman is a South African national. He was born on December 20, 2000, in Pretoria, South Africa. Saaiman is one of the few fighters from South Africa that competes in the UFC.
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Cameron Saaiman and Dricus du Plessis Relationship
Cameron Saaiman and the current UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, had a coach-student relationship at first, but over time, it evolved into a bond of training partners and friends. Both fighters hail from South Africa and were featured together at UFC 282, marking the first time two South Africans participated in the same UFC event.
Recently, Dricus ‘Stillknocks’ du Plessis made an appearance as a guest on Cameron Saaiman’s podcast ‘The MSP Show with Cameron Saaiman. The two discussed about their country, future fights, and more.
Last Updated On March 18, 2024
FAQs
A. Cameron Saaiman is from South Africa.
A. Cameron Saaiman was born in Pretoria, South Africa, on December 20, 2000.
A. Cameron Saaiman is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster at just 23 years old.
A. Yes, Cameron Saaiman and Dricus du Plessis are good friends.
A. For his next fight, Cameron Saaiman will square off against Payton Talbott at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas on March 23, 2024.
