Jan Nortje

Martial Artist

1975 –

94

Who is Jan Nortje?

Johannes "Jan" Nortje is a South African professional kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and undefeated pro boxer who has fought for Strikeforce, DREAM, K-1, Inoki Genome Federation, PRIDE Fighting Championship and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

He has fought the likes of Jérôme Le Banner, Gary Goodridge, and K-1 Champions Mirko Cro Cop, Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts and Semmy Schilt. His last MMA fight was a loss against Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at DREAM.9.

He lost to Lechi Kurbanov by way of an extension round split decision on June 29, 2013 in Grozny, Chechnya.

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Born
Apr 11, 1975
Cape Town
Lived in
  • Cape Town

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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