June 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Main Event: Zaakir Badat vs Segun Ogunnoki Headlines a Stacked Fight Card
The countdown begins for EFC 124, as the Extreme Fighting Championship returns with a thrilling main event set for June 5, headlined by South Africa’s own Zaakir Badat, the reigning Welterweight Champion, who puts his belt on the line against Segun ‘Machinegun Shegz’ Ogunnoki, a fearsome Nigerian striker from Abuja.
Undefeated on African soil and feared for his devastating power and submission skills, Badat has carved through the welterweight division with precision, making quick work of top contenders in his last three outings. His first-round dominance has become a trademark, earning him a reputation as one of the most dangerous fighters in the Hex.
Originally set to face Ndidi Alonu, who had to decline, and with top contender Peace Nguphane recently active, the EFC matchmakers looked westward and found a worthy challenger in Ogunnoki—a three-time Nigerian national kickboxing champion with five explosive finishes under his belt and an ironclad resistance to submissions. With gold on the line, this clash adds another fiery chapter to the storied South Africa vs Nigeria MMA rivalry.
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The night also features bantamweight sensation Thimna Mhlauli, 2024’s breakout star, who aims to continue his rampage through the division against seasoned former title challenger Sibusiso Sovendle, in what could be a defining moment in both fighters’ careers.
More Main Card Action:
Preliminary Card Features Rising Stars:
With a lineup packed with elite African talent and high-stakes battles from top to bottom, EFC 124 is set to deliver fireworks and fortify its legacy as Africa’s premier MMA event. Tune in on June 5 to witness warriors collide, rivalries ignite, and champions rise in the Hexagon.
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