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SUMMARY:EFC 124: BADAT BOOKS BRAWL WITH BRUISER FROM ABUJA
DESCRIPTION:Main Event: Zaakir Badat vs Segun Ogunnoki Headlines a Stacked Fight Card \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUndefeated 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. \n\n\n\nOriginally 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Main Event Spotlight: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Main Card Action: \n\n\n\n\nFeatherweight phenom Steven “Guts” Goncalves takes on the undefeated Congolese talent Chadrack “Baba Yaga” Yemba in a thrilling test of wills.\n\n\n\nIn the lightweight division\, Gqeberha’s own Kevin “Snakes” Pretorius meets Angolan Top Team’s Osvaldo Benedito in a striker’s delight.\n\n\n\nFlyweight firecracker Lihle “Rush Hour” Ngamntwini battles grappling wizard Kelvin Smit in a clash of styles that will kick off the main card.\n\n\n\n\nPreliminary Card Features Rising Stars: \n\n\n\n\nNtando Zondi vs Godknows Ndlovu\n\n\n\nMusa Sethwape vs Vince Bembe\n\n\n\nSisa Jungula vs Teboho Ntene\n\n\n\nMfanafuthi Ngobese vs Godfrey Mkhwanazi\n\n\n\nMlungisi Mbizane vs Vincent Nakana\n\n\n\nThapelo Seabi vs Coenie Lamprecht\n\n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\nStay tuned to EFCworldwide.com and @EFCworldwide for fight week content\, weigh-ins\, and live coverage.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-124-badat-books-brawl-with-bruiser-from-abuja/
LOCATION:EFC Performance Institute\, UNIT 5 CAMBRIDGE COMERCIAL PARK\, 22 WITKOPPEN RD\, PAULSHOF\, SANDTON\, Gauteng\, 2191\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Extreme Fighting Championship
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ORGANIZER;CN="EFC":MAILTO:graeme@efcafrica.com
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