A New Era of Financial Freedom for EFC Fighters and Fans
Africa’s premier combat sports promotion, Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), has announced a landmark partnership with FiveWest, the continent’s most exciting fintech platform. This strategic alliance is set to revolutionize how EFC athletes receive payments and how fans engage financially with the sport.
With operations spanning over 26 countries, FiveWest is an FSP and FIC-regulated financial powerhouse, providing cutting-edge payment solutions that allow users to send, receive, and invest across Africa and beyond. Now, as EFC’s official payment partner, FiveWest will transform athlete remuneration while enhancing the fan experience with seamless financial transactions.
Fighters Get Paid Faster & Smarter
This partnership introduces a game-changing approach to fighter compensation. EFC athletes will now receive their performance bonuses and incentives through FiveWest accounts, enabling instant transfers and reinvestment opportunities throughout Africa. This move empowers fighters to manage their earnings efficiently and plan for financial growth beyond the Hexagon.
To further celebrate elite performances, FiveWest will sponsor the ‘FiveWest Performance Bonuses’ and ‘FiveWest Fight of the Night’ awards. These incentives ensure that fighters are rewarded in real-time for delivering thrilling performances.
FiveWest Expands Its Visibility in the Combat Sports World
FiveWest branding will now feature prominently across EFC television broadcasts, press conferences, and media releases. With EFC’s global reach spanning 120+ countries and over 600 million TV households, FiveWest is poised to connect with a massive, engaged audience.
Leaders in Finance and Fighting Speak Out
“We have been working with FiveWest for a couple of years now and have always been extremely impressed with their professionalism, offerings, and the speed of their transactions. We are thrilled to officially partner with them to bring these same services to EFC athletes and fans.”
EFC President, Cairo Howarth:
“Just as EFC athletes push their limits and redefine greatness, we at FiveWest push the boundaries of financial technology. Together, we are not only supporting the sport but also empowering athletes and businesses to transact, grow, and succeed without limits.”
FiveWest CEO, Omer Iqbal:
2025: The Biggest Year Yet for EFC
Now in its seventeenth year, EFC continues to expand its global footprint, making 2025 its most significant year yet. This FiveWest partnership arrives at the perfect time, offering brands, fighters, and fans a world-class financial ecosystem tailored for combat sports.
With EFC and FiveWest joining forces, the world’s fastest-growing sport now boasts a financial partnership as dynamic and powerful as the action inside the cage.
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