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SUMMARY:EFC 138: Two Fighters\, One Shot at Redemption
DESCRIPTION:Professional MMA does not offer unlimited chances. \n\n\n\nA fighter can build a reputation\, collect victories and earn a place among Africa’s best. But when the losses begin to pile up\, past achievements can quickly lose their value. \n\n\n\nAt EFC 138\, Allistar “The Menace” Kunene and Bheki “Dog Danger” Ngcobo enter the Hexagon knowing that their next performances could have a significant impact on what comes next. \n\n\n\nBoth men have won inside the promotion. Both have demonstrated the ability to compete at a high level. \n\n\n\nBut neither can afford to rely on what they have already done. \n\n\n\nTwo Losing Streaks\, One Opportunity \n\n\n\nNgcobo’s professional career began with real promise. \n\n\n\nThe South African won three of his first four fights\, including consecutive ankle-lock submissions over Mickey Cloete and Vincent Nakana. Those victories established “Dog Danger” as a dangerous submission specialist. \n\n\n\nSince then\, however\, the momentum has disappeared. \n\n\n\nFive consecutive defeats have followed\, with his most recent loss coming against Namibia’s Veja Hinda at EFC 134. \n\n\n\nThat run has placed Ngcobo in a difficult position. \n\n\n\nEFC 138 is another opportunity to prove that the fighter who once started his career with such promise is still there. \n\n\n\nBut the challenge is not simply about winning a fight. It is about rebuilding confidence\, restoring momentum and showing that the difficult stretch has not defined the rest of his career. \n\n\n\nAcross the Hexagon\, Kunene understands that pressure. \n\n\n\nThe Menace Needs a Reset \n\n\n\nKunene has also experienced the highs of professional MMA. \n\n\n\nHaving represented South Africa in amateur competition\, he has demonstrated versatility in the professional ranks\, with EFC victories coming through both strikes and submissions. \n\n\n\nHis consecutive first-round finishes over Kenan Hornabrook and Jesse Schaper showed what he could do when his game came together. \n\n\n\nBut three straight defeats have followed. \n\n\n\nNow “The Menace” faces a familiar situation: another experienced opponent\, another opportunity and another chance to change the direction of his career. \n\n\n\nNeither fighter is being handed an easy route back to the winner’s circle. \n\n\n\nInstead\, EFC has matched two athletes with similar problems against each other. \n\n\n\nOne of them will leave EFC 138 with a victory. The bigger question is what that victory will mean. \n\n\n\nA Debut Built on Years of Sacrifice \n\n\n\nWhile Kunene and Ngcobo fight to rebuild\, Kheola Godfrey and Thapelo “Rasta” Malatjie will experience the beginning of their professional journeys. \n\n\n\nTheir flyweight contest brings two very different paths into the Hexagon. \n\n\n\nGodfrey began training MMA in 2019 and has spent years competing as an amateur\, developing his grappling and training alongside some of Africa’s most accomplished fighters. \n\n\n\nBut his route to the professional ranks has not been straightforward. \n\n\n\nAfter leaving his village in search of greater opportunities\, financial hardship and periods of homelessness forced him to step away from the sport at different stages. \n\n\n\nEach time circumstances allowed\, he returned. \n\n\n\nNow\, training under former EFC champion Demarte Pena at Fight City in Johannesburg\, Godfrey finally gets the professional opportunity he has worked towards for years. \n\n\n\nRasta Brings a Dangerous Ground Game \n\n\n\nMalatjie arrives with a different kind of momentum. \n\n\n\nThe 23-year-old Johannesburg prospect has compiled a 4-1 amateur record\, with all four victories coming by submission. \n\n\n\nHis amateur wins include finishes by rear-naked choke\, guillotine and Ninja Choke\, establishing a clear threat on the ground. \n\n\n\nAfter suffering the only defeat of his amateur career\, “Rasta” responded with three consecutive submission victories. \n\n\n\nThat run has earned him a chance to test his game at professional level. \n\n\n\nFor Godfrey\, EFC 138 represents the culmination of years of sacrifice. For Malatjie\, it is the next step after an impressive amateur campaign. \n\n\n\nTwo very different journeys. One professional debut. \n\n\n\nA Heavyweight Championship Headlines the Night \n\n\n\nEFC 138 is presented by World Sports Betting and takes place at the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg on Thursday\, 8 October. \n\n\n\nThe event is headlined by the vacant EFC Heavyweight Championship between undefeated number-one contender Terrence “The Mountain” Born and former two-time heavyweight champion Matunga “HHH Power” Djikasa. \n\n\n\nThe main card also features Angola’s unbeaten Clelio “Luffy” Diogo against Johannesburg’s Godfrey “Feralspunky” Mkhwanazi. \n\n\n\nDiogo made an immediate impression at EFC 135\, submitting Nicolaas Vermaak by rear-naked choke in the opening round to extend his professional record to 3-0. \n\n\n\nMkhwanazi brings ten professional bouts of experience and enters following victories over Allistar Kunene and William “Ragnar” Lekana. \n\n\n\nThe matchup gives Diogo a chance to prove he is ready for tougher opposition\, while Mkhwanazi will look to halt the Angolan’s momentum. \n\n\n\nThe event’s fight card also includes Dzikasa vs Born for the heavyweight title\, with additional contests confirmed across the main and preliminary cards. \n\n\n\nWhen Opportunity Becomes Urgency \n\n\n\nEFC 138 is not simply another night of MMA. \n\n\n\nFor Kunene and Ngcobo\, it is about finding a way forward after difficult runs. \n\n\n\nFor Godfrey and Malatjie\, it is the beginning of a new chapter. \n\n\n\nAnd for the fighters across the card\, it is another chance to show that they belong inside the Hexagon. \n\n\n\nOn 8 October\, the opportunity is there. But this time\, simply competing is not enough.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-138-two-fighters-one-shot-at-redemption/
LOCATION:EFC Performance Institute\, UNIT 5 CAMBRIDGE COMERCIAL PARK\, 22 WITKOPPEN RD\, PAULSHOF\, SANDTON\, Gauteng\, 2191\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Obasi Faces Kokaev in EFC 137 Middleweight Test
DESCRIPTION:Obasi Faces Kokaev in EFC 137 Middleweight Test \n\n\n\nThe EFC 137 middleweight picture is getting serious. \n\n\n\nUnbeaten South African prospect Josiah “The Bully” Obasi faces one of the toughest challenges of his young professional career when he meets Russian newcomer German Kokaev on Thursday\, 10 September\, at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in Johannesburg. \n\n\n\nAt 4-0\, Obasi has yet to taste defeat as a professional. But the perfect record is about to face a very different kind of examination. \n\n\n\nKokaev arrives with an 8-4 professional record\, 12 fights of experience and a background forged on Russia’s competitive MMA circuit. \n\n\n\nFor Obasi\, this is no longer simply about protecting an unbeaten record. \n\n\n\nIt is about proving that he belongs among the serious contenders in the EFC middleweight division. \n\n\n\nObasi’s Range Meets Kokaev’s Experience \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 6’2″ with a 79-inch reach\, Obasi has the physical dimensions to create problems at middleweight. \n\n\n\nHis game is built around effective range\, athleticism and powerful boxing\, while his ground-and-pound gives him another dangerous layer once the fight hits the canvas. \n\n\n\nHis professional record tells an interesting story. \n\n\n\nTwo TKO victories show his finishing ability\, while consecutive decision wins demonstrate that he can maintain his effectiveness when opponents survive the early danger. \n\n\n\nThat could prove important against Kokaev. \n\n\n\nThe Russian has already experienced the demands of professional competition across 12 fights\, including appearances in ACA Young Eagles. \n\n\n\nHe has recorded three knockouts\, one submission and four decision victories\, highlighting a fighter capable of winning in multiple phases. \n\n\n\nOne performance particularly stands out: Kokaev stopped Abubakar Temirgereev in just 31 seconds during their rematch. \n\n\n\nNow relocating to Cape Town and training at Pride Fighting Academy\, Kokaev makes his EFC debut with a combination of wrestling\, composure and professional experience. \n\n\n\nThe Technical Battle Inside the Hex \n\n\n\nThe biggest question could be where this fight takes place. \n\n\n\nObasi’s height and reach give him an obvious advantage at striking range. If he can dictate distance\, force Kokaev to reset and land his boxing combinations\, the undefeated South African could make the Russian newcomer work for every entry. \n\n\n\nBut closing that distance could be exactly what Kokaev wants. \n\n\n\nHis wrestling and experience could allow him to disrupt Obasi’s rhythm\, force clinch exchanges and take the fight into areas where reach becomes less important. \n\n\n\nThat creates a fascinating tactical battle. \n\n\n\nCan Obasi keep the fight long and punish Kokaev from range\, or will Kokaev turn experience and wrestling into a pressure game? \n\n\n\nThe answer could determine more than the winner of one fight. \n\n\n\nMiddleweight Contenders Have Plenty to Gain \n\n\n\nThe significance of Obasi versus Kokaev becomes even clearer when the rest of the division is considered. \n\n\n\nFormer two-time EFC middleweight champion Luke Michael also returns at EFC 137 against Botha\, while reigning champion Diego Bandu sits at the top of the division. \n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent number-one contender Siyaku Nomvemve has yet to return to competition\, leaving an opportunity for the next wave of middleweights to force their way into the conversation. \n\n\n\nA win for Obasi would be particularly valuable. \n\n\n\nBeating an experienced 8-4 opponent in only his second EFC appearance would strengthen his reputation and provide evidence that his unbeaten run can withstand a significant increase in opposition. \n\n\n\nFor Kokaev\, the opportunity is equally compelling. \n\n\n\nAn EFC debut victory over an undefeated prospect would immediately establish him as a middleweight worth watching. \n\n\n\nEFC 137 Is Bigger Than One Fight \n\n\n\nThe middleweight clash is only one piece of an increasingly stacked EFC 137 card. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnbeaten lightweight Jason Mackay faces experienced Zimbabwean Guide Moyo\, while flyweights Tebatso Molele and Sisa Jungula collide in another matchup with ranking implications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGodknows Ndlovu meets Lihle Ngamntwini at flyweight\, while featherweights Bruce Mayasi and Ash Zola battle for another important step forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe card also features Takunda Gorimbo versus Philani Mbuyazi\, Stefan Diedericks against professional debutant Johnny Koen\, and the professional renewal of the rivalry between Boyka Botha and Rigo Ntumba. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoberto Miyaba and David Mambo will also meet in a featherweight contest as both look to rebuild momentum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the top of the card\, Faeez Jacobs and Chadrack Yemba will battle for the interim EFC featherweight championship\, adding another layer of championship significance to the night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Night That Could Shift the Rankings \n\n\n\nEFC 137 takes place on Thursday\, 10 September 2026\, at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in Johannesburg. \n\n\n\nFor Obasi\, the mission is straightforward: remain unbeaten while showing that he can handle the most experienced opponent of his professional career. \n\n\n\nFor Kokaev\, it is about making an immediate impact. \n\n\n\nAnd for the middleweight division\, it is another opportunity to discover who is genuinely ready to move towards the champion. \n\n\n\nThe next contender may not simply be the fighter with the biggest name. It could be the fighter who delivers when the pressure is highest at EFC 137.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/obasi-faces-kokaev-in-efc-137-middleweight-test/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 136 Adds Exciting New Fights
DESCRIPTION:Following an action-packed EFC 135\, the spotlight now shifts to EFC 136 as the promotion continues to build an exciting fight card for August 6 at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in Johannesburg. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe latest announcement adds three compelling preliminary bouts featuring seasoned EFC competitors\, highly decorated amateur standouts making their professional debuts\, and rising talents eager to make a statement inside the Hexagon. Fans can also look forward to an intriguing flyweight clash between one of South Africa’s brightest prospects and a battle-tested veteran. \n\n\n\nMajuba and Van Aswegen Set for Striking Battle \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPretoria’s Given “Bonecracker” Majuba returns to action against Johannesburg’s Seth van Aswegen in what promises to be an entertaining stand-up contest. \n\n\n\nA long-serving EFC veteran representing Mamelodi Warriors under coach Moses Manaka\, Majuba has built his reputation through accurate kickboxing\, damaging leg kicks and relentless pressure. His experience inside the Hexagon makes him a difficult challenge for any opponent. \n\n\n\nAcross from him stands 23-year-old Seth van Aswegen\, who finally makes his EFC debut after competing professionally in boxing. Representing Apex MMA South under coach Wilhelm Strauss\, Van Aswegen aims to showcase his developing mixed martial arts skills while relying on his polished boxing combinations and movement. \n\n\n\nWith both athletes preferring to strike\, fans can expect an explosive contest from the opening bell. \n\n\n\nMulumba Faces Decorated Amateur Champion \n\n\n\n\n\nThe welterweight division also welcomes an intriguing matchup between Democratic Republic of Congo fighter Kabongo Peter Mulumba and Cape Town prospect Mutabi Shindano. \n\n\n\nMulumba\, representing Mustang Athletic under coach Wayne Raman\, enters his third EFC appearance searching for his first professional victory after competitive outings against Armando De Crescenzo and Alex Suzuki. Known for his judo background and powerful striking\, he hopes experience will prove decisive. \n\n\n\nStanding opposite him is one of South Africa‘s most accomplished amateur competitors. Training under former EFC lightweight champion Don Madge\, Shindano begins his professional journey after compiling an impressive 8-2 amateur record and capturing the IMMAF African middleweight championship. His boxing pedigree and championship experience make him one of the division’s most exciting newcomers. \n\n\n\nThe contest pits professional experience against elite amateur success in a fascinating welterweight clash. \n\n\n\nVilakazi Looks to Continue Winning Momentum \n\n\n\n\n\nThe preliminary card also features a flyweight showdown between Siyanda “Bhubesi” Vilakazi and Story Mpia Embombe. \n\n\n\nVilakazi\, another representative of Mamelodi Warriors\, returns after earning a significant submission victory at EFC 133. While recognised for his aggressive kickboxing\, he has continued improving his ground game and now aims to build on his recent success. \n\n\n\nEmbombe\, who trains at RAW Combination FTC under coach Rodrique Kena\, is searching for his first professional victory. The 23-year-old possesses an aggressive striking style and will be eager to secure a breakthrough win against an experienced opponent. \n\n\n\nThe matchup also highlights the continued development of talent emerging from Pretoria’s Mamelodi Warriors camp. \n\n\n\nLamprecht Meets Veteran Gumbi \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother standout contest on the EFC 136 card sees teenage sensation Coenie “The Prophecy” Lamprecht take on Zimbabwean veteran Lecture “The Mafia” Gumbi. \n\n\n\nAt only 19 years old\, Lamprecht has already established himself as one of EFC’s brightest flyweight prospects. After winning an EFC Contender Series contract and impressing early in his professional career\, he suffered a narrow split-decision loss to Sisa Jungula at the EFC Knox Series. Now\, he returns determined to get back into the win column. \n\n\n\nRepresenting Valhalla MMA under coach Shane Carr\, Lamprecht is renowned for his elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dangerous submission game\, while continuing to sharpen his boxing and striking arsenal. \n\n\n\nHis opponent\, Lecture Gumbi\, brings valuable experience and resilience into the contest. Fighting out of TopGun MMA under coach Steve Maphosa\, the Zimbabwean veteran is known for his aggressive boxing\, knockout power and improved defensive grappling\, making him a dangerous challenge for any flyweight. \n\n\n\nThe bout presents a classic stylistic battle between Lamprecht’s world-class grappling and Gumbi’s proven striking ability and experience. \n\n\n\nChampionship Main Event Headlines EFC 136 \n\n\n\nEFC 136 will be headlined by the interim lightweight championship clash between Sanchez and Swanepoel\, promising another thrilling night of mixed martial arts action at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in Johannesburg on August 6. \n\n\n\nWith experienced veterans\, talented newcomers and rising stars all sharing the card\, EFC 136 is shaping up to deliver another memorable evening for South African MMA fans.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-136-adds-exciting-new-fights/
LOCATION:EFC Performance Institute\, UNIT 5 CAMBRIDGE COMERCIAL PARK\, 22 WITKOPPEN RD\, PAULSHOF\, SANDTON\, Gauteng\, 2191\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:EFC 135 Set to Ignite Johannesburg with Championship Clashes and Rising Stars
DESCRIPTION:The countdown to EFC 135 is underway\, with one of the most exciting fight cards of the year set to take place on Thursday\, 2 July\, at the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg. Headlined by the bantamweight championship showdown between Faeez Jacobs and Gift Walker\, the event promises a thrilling showcase of elite talent and emerging stars from across the African continent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe title rivals recently came face-to-face inside the Hexagon at EFC 134\, setting the stage for a highly anticipated championship encounter. However\, the action extends far beyond the main event\, with a stacked card featuring experienced contenders\, undefeated prospects\, international talent\, and several professional debuts. \n\n\n\nOne of the standout bouts on the main card sees veteran lightweight contender Kaleka Kabanda face surging prospect Emmanuel Sita. Sita has been unstoppable since moving up in weight\, securing three consecutive first-round finishes and now facing his toughest challenge yet in the battle-hardened Kabanda. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe women’s strawweight division also returns to centre stage as former title challenger Jessica Mouneimne takes on aggressive finisher Nicole van Wyk. Mouneimne is seeking another route back to title contention after previously challenging for EFC gold\, while Van Wyk enters the contest riding momentum following an impressive stoppage victory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElsewhere\, Eduardo Barros and Mlungisi Mbizane meet in a pivotal bantamweight clash with significant implications for the division’s future. Both athletes are determined to bounce back from recent setbacks and reignite their championship ambitions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRounding out the featured bouts is an intriguing catchweight contest between rising prospect Jayden van der Merwe and experienced campaigner Roy Lokolo. Van der Merwe has become one of EFC’s most exciting young talents\, finishing all of his victories in the opening round\, but Lokolo could prove to be his sternest test to date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe preliminary card is equally compelling. South Africa’s Moses Mokhari takes on unbeaten Zimbabwean Bryn Gwavava in a key bantamweight showdown\, while undefeated featherweight Yaseen Adams meets experienced Zimbabwean veteran Guide Moyo. \n\n\n\nThe event will also feature the highly anticipated professional debut of IMMAF World Champion Charmaine Venter\, who faces Nepal’s Anisha Khadka in the women’s featherweight division. Other exciting undercard matchups include Nerik Simoes vs Ayanda Zwane\, Mfanafuthi Ngobese vs Salahuddin Plaatjies\, and the EFC debut of unbeaten Angolan prospect Clelio Diogo against Nicolaas Vermaak. \n\n\n\nWith championship gold on the line\, international rivalries\, undefeated records\, and the next generation of African MMA talent all on display\, EFC 135 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events on the EFC calendar. \n\n\n\nEFC 135 Fight Night – Thursday\, 2 July📍 WSB EFC Arena\, Johannesburg\, South Africa🕒 Preliminary Card: 15:00 (Live on Discovery Sport)🕖 Main Card: 19:00 (Live on SuperSport\, SABC Openview\, DAZN and international broadcast partners) \n\n\n\nBroadcast and ticket information is available at efcworldwide.com.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-135-set-to-ignite-johannesburg-with-championship-clashes-and-rising-stars/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 134 Confirmed for Johannesburg Showdown
DESCRIPTION:The stage is officially set for one of the biggest nights on the African MMA calendar as confirms the televised main card for EFC 134\, taking place on June 4 at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena. \n\n\n\nPacked with championship stakes\, rising contenders\, respected veterans\, and explosive finishers\, the event promises a major showcase of elite mixed martial arts talent from across the continent. \n\n\n\nAmanda Lino Defends Gold Against Juliet Chukwu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadlining EFC 134 is a blockbuster women’s flyweight championship clash between reigning champion Amanda Lino and Nigerian star Juliet Chukwu. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the greatest female athletes in EFC history\, Lino enters the bout with championship experience across two divisions and years spent competing against elite opposition. Known for her toughness\, technical ability\, and championship mentality\, “Mad Dog” remains one of the promotion’s defining names. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStanding opposite her is reigning EFC bantamweight champion Chukwu\, who now looks to achieve two-division champion status while continuing her rapid rise through African MMA ranks. The Nigerian contender has quickly built a reputation for composure\, aggression\, and elite finishing ability\, making this one of the most anticipated women’s fights in EFC history. \n\n\n\nJungula and Seabi Battle for Flyweight Contention \n\n\n\nThe co-main event sees rising flyweight contenders Sisa Jungula and Thapelo Seabi collide in a bout carrying major implications beneath reigning flyweight champion Tumelo Manyamala. \n\n\n\nRepresenting PE Submission Fighting Academy under coach Chris Bright\, Jungula continues to build momentum following an impressive victory over highly regarded prospect Coenie Lambrecht. His calm and disciplined approach inside the Hexagon has positioned him as one of the Eastern Cape’s most promising MMA athletes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcross from him stands Seabi\, who trains under reigning EFC featherweight champion Igue Kabesa at Smiley Academy in Polokwane. Despite being early in his professional career\, Seabi has already developed a reputation for maturity\, discipline\, and composure beyond his years. \n\n\n\nWith the flyweight division becoming increasingly competitive\, victory at EFC 134 could place either athlete firmly within title contention. \n\n\n\nVeterans and Rising Stars Fill Out the Main Card \n\n\n\nElsewhere on the televised card\, respected veteran Vince Bembe faces dangerous lightweight prospect Khanyo Maqam in a classic experience-versus-youth encounter. \n\n\n\nBembe\, representing Dominators Den under Cedric Doyle\, brings years of top-level experience against elite opposition\, while Maqam enters the biggest opportunity of his professional career carrying significant expectations around his future potential. \n\n\n\nThe bantamweight division also delivers fireworks as Godfrey Mkhwanazi takes on William Lekana in a dangerous striking matchup. Both fighters are known for their aggressive styles and finishing instincts\, with Lekana entering the contest following a major knockout victory in his last appearance. \n\n\n\nOpening the televised main card\, Tebatso Molele meets Zimbabwean fighter Lecture Gumbi in what is expected to be a relentless flyweight battle filled with nonstop pressure and heavy exchanges. \n\n\n\nMolele represents Mamelodi Warriors under coach Moses Manaka\, while Gumbi brings explosive boxing power from Zimbabwe’s TopGun MMA camp. \n\n\n\nA Major Night for African MMA \n\n\n\nEFC 134 continues building momentum as one of the promotion’s strongest cards of the year\, combining championship pedigree\, regional rivalries\, and emerging stars across multiple divisions. \n\n\n\nThe preliminary card will stream live globally on Discover Sport before the televised main card airs on SuperSport\, SABC Openview\, Discover Sport\, and EFC broadcast partners worldwide. \n\n\n\nBroadcast details\, ticket information\, and event updates are available via . \n\n\n\nEFC 134: Lino vs Chukwu is presented by and takes place live from Johannesburg on June 4.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-134-confirmed-for-johannesburg-showdown/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 133: Badat vs Makengele Showdown
DESCRIPTION:EFC 133 Countdown Builds Momentum Ahead of Explosive Fight Night \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe official countdown to EFC 133 has dropped\, giving fans an inside look at the fighters set to headline one of the most anticipated mixed martial arts events on the African calendar. With the spotlight firmly on the welterweight division\, the build-up captures the intensity\, discipline\, and personal journeys that define this high-stakes clash. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the centre of it all is reigning South African welterweight champion Zaakir Badat\, who prepares to defend his title against former champion Ziko Makengele. Their collision represents more than just a title fight—it’s a defining moment for the division and a potential turning point for African MMA. \n\n\n\nA Champion Forged Through Discipline \n\n\n\nBadat’s rise has been shaped by relentless dedication and a lifelong commitment to martial arts. Introduced to combat sports by his father\, he quickly developed into one of South Africa’s youngest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. His journey\, as highlighted in the countdown show\, reflects a fighter constantly seeking growth—both mentally and physically. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemaining undefeated in EFC competition\, Badat has built a reputation as a composed and calculated champion. His approach blends technical mastery with a mindset geared toward overcoming adversity\, making him one of the most promising figures in African MMA today. \n\n\n\nMakengele’s Redemption Mission \n\n\n\nStanding opposite him is Ziko Makengele\, a determined challenger with a powerful story of resilience. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo\, Makengele entered the EFC with ambition but faced setbacks that forced him to rebuild from within the organisation. \n\n\n\nNow re-established and sharper than ever\, Makengele returns with a clear objective: reclaim the welterweight crown. His judo background\, combined with experience and renewed focus\, positions him as a dangerous opponent capable of disrupting Badat’s unbeaten run. \n\n\n\nA Stacked Fight Card Promises Fireworks \n\n\n\nBeyond the main event\, EFC 133 delivers a stacked lineup featuring top-tier talent and rising stars across multiple divisions. \n\n\n\nMain Card Highlights \n\n\n\n\nHanru Botha vs Chadrack Yemba (Featherweight)\n\n\n\nBrandon Santos vs Lihle Ngamntwini (Flyweight)\n\n\n\nRoevan De Beer vs Godknows Ndlovu (Bantamweight)\n\n\n\nEmerson Pedro vs Sibusiso Sovendle (Featherweight)\n\n\n\n\nEach bout carries significant implications\, with contenders pushing toward title opportunities and fighters aiming to redefine their divisions. \n\n\n\nPreliminary Card Action \n\n\n\nThe prelims\, airing live on Discovery Sport\, showcase emerging talent and seasoned competitors alike. From technical matchups to explosive striking contests\, the undercard sets the tone for an unforgettable night inside the Hexagon. \n\n\n\nGlobal Stage\, Local Pride \n\n\n\nEFC 133 takes place on May 7 at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in Johannesburg\, South Africa. The event will be broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide via SuperSport\, SABC Open View\, Discovery Sport\, and other international partners. \n\n\n\nWith over 100 million monthly views across its platforms\, EFC continues to expand its global footprint\, elevating African MMA to new heights. \n\n\n\nA Defining Moment for African MMA \n\n\n\nAs anticipation builds\, EFC 133 stands as a milestone event—blending elite competition\, compelling narratives\, and international reach. Whether it’s Badat cementing his legacy or Makengele reclaiming his throne\, the main event promises to shape the future of the welterweight division. \n\n\n\nFans can watch the official countdown and secure tickets through efcworldwide.com as the road to fight night reaches its peak.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-133-badat-vs-makengele-showdown/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 132 Heavyweight Clash Set for Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The EFC continues its explosive momentum into 2026 as EFC 132 heads to Johannesburg on 9 April\, promising a thrilling night of championship action inside the Hexagon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the success of EFC 131\, the promotion returns with a stacked fight card headlined by a blockbuster heavyweight title showdown. Undisputed champion Matunga Djikasa\, famously known as “HHH\,” puts his belt on the line against Senegal’s undefeated contender Adama Diop. \n\n\n\nDjikasa reclaimed the heavyweight crown in dominant fashion and now faces one of the division’s most dangerous challengers. Diop has quickly risen through the ranks with a string of impressive performances\, combining raw power with a formidable wrestling base that could threaten the champion’s reign. \n\n\n\nThe co-main event features a striking battle between JT Botha and Mzwandile Hlongwa. Botha enters the contest riding momentum from a Fight of the Night performance\, showcasing crisp kickboxing and precision. Hlongwa\, known for his knockout power\, is determined to steal the spotlight with another highlight-reel finish. \n\n\n\nAlso on the main card\, rising star Zhane Tannous takes on Siya Nomvemve in a compelling matchup that promises intensity and physicality. Tannous has rapidly built a reputation as one of the promotion’s most exciting prospects\, while Nomvemve brings grit and experience into the contest. \n\n\n\nIn another high-stakes bout\, former bantamweight champion Gift Walker returns to face Angola’s seasoned striker Eduardo Barros. Barros is known for his technical approach and durability\, setting the stage for a tactical battle. \n\n\n\nElsewhere\, Jaco du Plessis meets Christopher Moly in a welterweight clash\, while a host of rising talents look to make their mark across divisions. Fighters such as Mpho Hloka\, Mlungisi Mbizane\, Adei Volker\, Wallace Okosso\, Kelvin Smit\, Mfanufuthi Ngobese\, Lucky Magekha\, and Johannes Rudolph all feature on a card stacked with potential breakout performances. \n\n\n\nAdditional bouts include Rudolf Sekhukhune vs Godfrey Mkhwanazi\, Thapelo Seabi vs Story Mpia Embombe\, and an opening flyweight contest between Obakeng Mahura and Tryford Mwanga\, ensuring action from start to finish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the official countdown underway and the full fight card confirmed\, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be another unforgettable EFC event. Presented by World Sports Betting\, EFC 132 is set to deliver elite competition and high drama as the heavyweight division takes centre stage. \n\n\n\nTickets and broadcast information are available via the official EFC platforms.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-132-heavyweight-clash-set-for-johannesburg/
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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SUMMARY:DDP Brings KNOX Legacy Series to Cape Town in Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:DDP BRINGS KNOX LEGACY SERIES TO CAPE TOWN – A GLOBAL MMA SHOWCASE ARRIVES FEB 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA new era of professional mixed martial arts is set to hit the Mother City. The City of Cape Town\, KNOX Hydrate and the EFC have officially announced the launch of the KNOX Legacy Series\, a major new MMA event that will take place at GrandWest Arena on Thursday\, 26 February 2026. The announcement was made during a special press conference in Cape Town’s Sea Point\, setting the stage for one of the most significant MMA milestones in South African history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA World-Class Spectacle for Cape Town \n\n\n\nThe KNOX Legacy Series will see some of Cape Town’s top MMA athletes take on elite competitors from around the globe\, transforming the city into an international combat sports destination. A short promotional clip released at the conference teased the scale of the event\, with UFC superstar and KNOX co-founder Dricus du Plessis confirmed to be involved in bringing the vision to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity of Cape Town Shows Its Support \n\n\n\nCape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the dedication behind the project\, expressing the city’s enthusiasm for hosting world-class sporting events. He highlighted Dricus du Plessis’ determination in ensuring Cape Town would host a premier MMA event\, even when bringing a UFC-sanctioned card proved too costly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mayor also shared confidence that the success of the KNOX Legacy Series will further strengthen Cape Town’s case to one day host a title bout featuring du Plessis on home soil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDricus du Plessis Shares His Vision \n\n\n\nSouth Africa’s first UFC champion spoke passionately about what the event represents. For him\, the KNOX Legacy Series is not just a fight night—it is a way to give back to the sport that shaped his career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe reflected on starting out with limited opportunities compared to athletes in other countries and praised the EFC for providing a platform that helped develop African MMA talent. Du Plessis hopes this event will inspire a new generation and help MMA gain greater national recognition as a legitimate professional sport. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKNOX Aims to Elevate South African Sport \n\n\n\nKNOX co-founder Ethan Hughes spoke on the company’s commitment to helping South African athletes gain global exposure. He described the KNOX Legacy Series as a celebration of the sport’s growth and the athletes who have carried it forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat began as a mission to create healthier lifestyle products has evolved into a project helping elevate MMA onto the global stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Major Moment for EFC \n\n\n\nEFC President Cairo Howarth confirmed that the KNOX Legacy Series will officially open EFC’s 2026 calendar\, with massive international broadcast plans already in motion. He noted that the event is expected to reach hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal Stars Announced \n\n\n\nFive Cape Town athletes were unveiled during the press conference and will compete on the card: \n\n\n\n\nLuke Michael\n\n\n\nFaeez Jacobs\n\n\n\nTerence Balelo\n\n\n\nTumelo Manyamala\n\n\n\nAdrian Sanchez\n\n\n\n\nTheir international opponents will be announced soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA New Milestone for African MMA \n\n\n\nWith global talent\, world-class production\, and Cape Town’s proven event-hosting capability\, the KNOX Legacy Series is positioned to be one of the most significant MMA events in recent South African history. It represents not only competition at the highest level but also the growth and recognition of MMA as a sport across the continent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther matchups\, broadcast information\, and promotional details will be released in the coming months.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/ddp-brings-knox-legacy-series-to-cape-town-in-feb-2026/
LOCATION:GrandWest Grand Arena\, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr\, Acacia Park\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7460\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Mixed Martial Arts
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SUMMARY:The Punisher Set to Defend Lightweight Title Against The Son of Thunder at EFC 130
DESCRIPTION:The Punisher Confirmed to Defend Title Against The Son of Thunder at Final Card of the Year – EFC 130\n\n\n\nThe stage is set for one of the most anticipated clashes in African mixed martial arts history as EFC Lightweight Champion Martin “The Punisher” Van Staden is confirmed to defend his belt against Adrian “Son of Thunder” Sanchez at EFC 130. The event will take place on Thursday\, 4 December 2025\, live from the World Sports Betting Arena at the EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg\, South Africa. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA true legend of the sport\, Van Staden has competed in 36 professional bouts over sixteen years\, establishing himself as one of the most feared strikers on the continent. Known for his explosive power and technical precision\, he reclaimed the lightweight crown with a stunning second-round stoppage of Igeu “Smiley” Kabesa last year — a reminder of his enduring dominance inside the Hexagon. \n\n\n\n“The Punisher\,” a two-time EFC champion\, has built a career filled with highlight-reel knockouts. From his stand-up masterclass against Gavin Hughes at EFC 68 to his devastating first-round finish of Pietie Coxen at EFC 85\, Van Staden has cemented his status as one of EFC’s greatest showmen. He’s taken on — and often dismantled — names like Leon Mynhardt\, Dino Bagattin\, Jadyson Costa\, Jeremy Smith\, and even pushed current global star Dricus du Plessis to three hard rounds at EFC 50. \n\n\n\nBut this fight is more than just another title defense — it could mark the end of an era. If rumors are true\, this may be Van Staden’s final professional bout\, and he couldn’t have asked for a fiercer opponent to close the chapter against. \n\n\n\nEnter Adrian “Son of Thunder” Sanchez. The Cape Town native has earned his reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the division\, known for his ruthless efficiency inside the cage. Under the mentorship of grappling expert Cameron Pritchard\, Sanchez has finished nearly all of his recent opponents — with only one of his last five fights going past the first round. Fighters like Bobo\, Kanzeko\, Simbowe\, Katikati\, and Ngwalangwala have all fallen to his relentless pace and finishing instinct. \n\n\n\nNow\, Sanchez finally gets the title shot he’s been chasing — but standing in his way is a man whose name is synonymous with EFC greatness. \n\n\n\nVan Staden hasn’t gone to a decision in six years\, racking up an astonishing seventeen knockout victories. Meanwhile\, Sanchez has been carving his own path to glory\, including a Doctor’s stoppage win in Dubai just months ago. Both fighters come armed with dynamite hands\, vicious ground games\, and a point to prove — that they are the rightful king of Africa’s lightweight division. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a fight.It’s legacy.It’s history in the making. \n\n\n\nEFC 130: Van Staden vs Sanchez — the final card of the year — promises fireworks and could very well be the most explosive event in EFC history.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/the-punisher-set-to-defend-lightweight-title-against-the-son-of-thunder-at-efc-130/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 129: Van Rooyen vs Manyamala Title Fight Confirmed
DESCRIPTION:The stage is officially set for one of the biggest nights in African MMA. Willie “The White Lion” Van Rooyen will defend his EFC Flyweight Championship against Tumelo “Bones of Steel” Manyamala in the headline bout of EFC 129\, taking place on Thursday\, 6 November 2025\, at the World Sports Betting Arena inside the EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust two months ago\, Van Rooyen cemented his reputation as South Africa’s brightest MMA star by defending his title against Anatolie Gafin\, forcing a second-round submission. That victory followed his spectacular knockout win over Brazil’s Kleberson Sousa\, which earned him the championship belt. With an undefeated record and highlight-reel finishes\, the Pretoria native has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the sport\, with fans and pundits alike drawing comparisons to UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. \n\n\n\nBut standing across from him at EFC 129 is a formidable challenger. Manyamala\, long considered a top contender in the flyweight division\, recently returned from competing on The Ultimate Fighter\, Season 33 in Las Vegas. While he didn’t secure a UFC contract on the show\, his performances impressed Daniel Cormier and other UFC figures. Now back in South Africa with his coach Mike Mouneimne\, Manyamala has his eyes set firmly on Van Rooyen’s gold. With elite kickboxing and jiu-jitsu skills\, he presents arguably the toughest test of Van Rooyen’s career. \n\n\n\nThe card doesn’t stop there. The co-main event sees the highly anticipated return of Boyd Allen\, who will battle Vince Bembe in a featherweight number-one contender clash. With ten more bouts still to be announced\, EFC 129 is already shaping up to be a historic night for African MMA. \n\n\n\nFor Van Rooyen\, victory would bring him another step closer to international stardom and a possible UFC call-up. For Manyamala\, winning the title would be his ticket back to global recognition. One fighter will rise; the other will have to regroup. \n\n\n\nEFC 129 promises fireworks\, and fight fans won’t want to miss it. \n\n\n\nEvent Info:📺 Broadcast: www.efcworldwide.com
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-129-van-rooyen-vs-manyamala-title-fight-confirmed/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 127 Preview: Moyo vs Djikasa
DESCRIPTION:EFC 127 Preview: 1 Belt\, 1 Rivalry\, 1 Champion \n\n\n\nAfrica’s MMA scene is set for one of the most explosive showdowns in recent history. At EFC 127\, Elvis Moyo\, ‘The Bulawayo Bomber\,’ will defend his hard-earned heavyweight title for the first time\, facing a formidable opponent with a personal vendetta—former champion Matunga ‘HHH’ Djikasa. \n\n\n\nMoyo’s journey to the belt has been long and storied. Eleven years in the EFC heavyweight division\, countless victories\, and memorable performances against top contenders like Ceronio\, Mbuyi\, Tiny\, The Apocalypse\, and Vermeulen cemented his place as one of Africa’s finest. His path\, however\, has not been without setbacks\, including a tough loss to UFC-bound Vanderaa. But persistence paid off on 10 April 2025\, when Moyo defeated Reunion Islands’ Anthony Morel in a fourth-round stoppage\, sparking a three-day celebration in Bulawayo. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow\, the stakes are higher than ever. Djikasa\, a Congolese kickboxing powerhouse\, defeated Moyo’s friend and training partner Vandam Mbuyi at EFC 98\, claiming the belt and igniting a bitter rivalry with Moyo. After vacating the title to compete internationally\, Djikasa returns with one goal: to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 11 September 2025\, at the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg\, two giants will clash in a battle fueled by pride\, revenge\, and ambition. Moyo’s gold\, Djikasa’s fury\, and the anticipation of fans across Africa promise an MMA event that will be talked about for years. \n\n\n\nThis is more than a fight—it’s a defining moment in African MMA history. Don’t miss the drama\, the power\, and the action at EFC 127: Moyo vs Djikasa.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-127-preview-moyo-vs-djikasa/
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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SUMMARY:UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev – A Middleweight Showdown for the Ages
DESCRIPTION:On 16 August 2025\, the United Center in Chicago will host one of the most anticipated UFC events of the year: UFC 319. Headlining the card is a middleweight title clash between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev. This bout not only pits two of the division’s top fighters against each other but also carries significant implications for the future of the middleweight landscape. \n\n\n\nChampion’s Ascent: Dricus Du Plessis \n\n\n\nSouth Africa‘s Dricus Du Plessis has rapidly ascended the UFC ranks\, capturing the middleweight title at UFC 297 in January 2024 with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland. He successfully defended his title against former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August 2024\, securing a fourth-round submission win. In February 2025\, Du Plessis faced Strickland in a rematch at UFC 312\, earning a unanimous decision victory and solidifying his status as the division’s top fighter. \n\n\n\nWith a professional record of 23-2\, Du Plessis is known for his resilience and adaptability inside the octagon. His ability to weather early storms and dominate in later rounds has been a hallmark of his fighting style.  \n\n\n\n\n“Absolutely\, he’ll be able to take me down… But then he has to deal with me on the ground and keep me there.” \nDu Plessis has expressed confidence in his ability to handle Chimaev’s aggressive approach\, stating\, \n\n\n\nThe Undefeated Challenger: Khamzat Chimaev \n\n\n\nKhamzat Chimaev\, boasting a perfect 14-0 record\, has been a force to reckon with since his UFC debut in 2020. His dominant performances include a first-round submission victory over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in October 2024. Chimaev’s relentless pressure and wrestling prowess have overwhelmed many opponents\, making him a formidable challenger for the middleweight crown. \n\n\n\nDespite his impressive record\, Chimaev has faced criticism regarding his endurance in longer bouts.  His majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 in October 2023 highlighted potential stamina issues\, a factor Du Plessis may look to exploit.  \n\n\n\nPre-Fight Tensions and Mind Games \n\n\n\nThe buildup to UFC 319 has been marked by escalating tensions between the two fighters. Chimaev has taken shots at Du Plessis’ coaching team\, prompting speculation about psychological warfare tactics. In response\, Du Plessis has remained composed\, emphasizing his focus on performance over trash talk. \n\n\n\nTheir rivalry intensified after Du Plessis’ victory over Strickland at UFC 312\, with Chimaev expressing disdain for the bout on social media. Du Plessis\, unfazed\, highlighted his consistent activity and success compared to Chimaev’s sporadic fight schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFight Dynamics and Expectations \n\n\n\nAnalysts anticipate a clash of styles in this title bout. Chimaev’s aggressive wrestling and early-round dominance will test Du Plessis’ renowned durability and late-fight effectiveness. While Chimaev may seek an early finish\, Du Plessis could capitalize if the fight extends into the championship rounds. \n\n\n\nBetting odds suggest Chimaev as a slight favorite\, likely due to his undefeated record and finishing ability.  However\, Du Plessis’ experience and proven track record against top-tier opponents make him a live underdog.   \n\n\n\nUFC 319 promises a high-stakes encounter between two elite middleweights with contrasting styles and personalities. As Du Plessis aims to further cement his legacy and Chimaev seeks to claim his first UFC title\, fans can expect a thrilling contest that could redefine the division’s hierarchy. \n\n\n\nThe outcome of this bout will not only determine the middleweight champion but also set the stage for future matchups in one of the UFC’s most competitive divisions.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/ufc-319-dricus-du-plessis-vs-khamzat-chimaev-a-middleweight-showdown-for-the-ages/
LOCATION:United Center\, 1901 W Madison St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:UFC
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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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SUMMARY:EFC 122: The Biggest and Most Violent – Two Explosive Title Fights Set for April 10th
DESCRIPTION:EFC 122: The Biggest and Most Violent – A Night of War Awaits \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, April 10\, 2025\, the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 122 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of high-octane combat at the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg. Headlined by two explosive title fights\, this card is stacked with Africa’s biggest MMA stars\, making it one of the most highly anticipated events in EFC history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Event: Morel vs. Moyo – A Heavyweight Clash for the Ages \n\n\n\nEFC Heavyweight Champion Anthony ‘Big’ Morel is set to make his first title defense against a true African combat sports legend\, Elvis ‘The Bomber’ Moyo. Morel\, a powerhouse from Réunion Island\, captured the title in dominant fashion last year by knocking out Englishman JoEie Houlton in the first round. \n\n\n\nHowever\, his challenger is no ordinary fighter—Moyo is a Zimbabwean boxing icon with a track record of defeating some of the toughest heavyweights in EFC history\, including Strauss\, Mbuyi\, Misholas\, Vermuelen\, and Yamdjie. Known for his iron chin and devastating punching power\, ‘The Bulawayo Bomber’ will test Morel’s limits in what promises to be a heavyweight war. \n\n\n\nCo-Main Event: Jacobs vs. Sovendle – A Battle for Bantamweight Gold \n\n\n\nTwo-time EFC Bantamweight Champion Faeez ‘Troublemaker’ Jacobs is back to defend his title against one of the most dangerous contenders in the division\, Sibusiso ‘Somandla’ Sovendle. \n\n\n\nJacobs\, a fan-favorite from Cape Town\, reclaimed his title last year at EFC 117\, defeating Vince Bembe via second-round submission. Having already avenged his past loss to Sylvester Chipfumbu\, Jacobs has proven his dominance in the 135lb division. \n\n\n\nBut standing in his way is Pretoria’s own wrecking machine\, Sovendle. Fighting out of Brothers in Arms\, the ‘Triple S’ striker has carved his way to a title shot by finishing five top-ranked opponents\, including Roevan de Beer and Ntando Zondi. With his relentless aggression and ironclad durability\, Sovendle poses the biggest threat yet to Jacobs’ reign. \n\n\n\nThe Rest of the Card: A Night of Carnage Awaits \n\n\n\nBeyond these two massive championship fights\, EFC 122 features a 12-fight lineup stacked with elite talent ready to shake the foundations of the sport. Expect knockouts\, submissions\, and all-out wars as Africa’s best fighters clash inside the cage. \n\n\n\nEFC 122 is set to be one of the most violent and unforgettable nights in African MMA history. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-122-the-biggest-and-most-violent-two-explosive-title-fights-set-for-april-10th/
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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SUMMARY:UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 – The Rematch Set to Ignite Sydney
DESCRIPTION:The UFC middleweight championship is on the line as South Africa‘s Dricus Du Plessis (22-2) defends his title against former champion Sean Strickland (29-6) in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 312. The stage is set at the iconic Qudos Bank Arena\, the same venue where Strickland shocked the MMA world by defeating Israel Adesanya to claim the belt last year.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Backstory\n\n\n\n\n\nDricus Du Plessis\, riding high as the reigning middleweight champion\, has been a dominant force in the division. After dethroning Strickland earlier in 2024\, Du Plessis has proven himself as one of the most versatile and resilient fighters in the UFC. His record of 22 wins\, 17 by stoppage\, speaks volumes about his ability to finish fights.\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever\, Sean Strickland is no stranger to adversity or comebacks. With a record of 29 wins and a reputation for his unorthodox fighting style and relentless pressure\, Strickland is determined to reclaim his title. He is motivated not only by revenge but also by the fond memories of his previous triumph in the same arena.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fighters’ Statements\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This time they won’t call it a robbery\, they’ll call it attempted murder. #UFC312 #preparetobeamazed.”\n\nDu Plessis took to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to express his confidence and readiness for the rematch. He posted:\n\n\n\n\n\n“Just for clarification\, I preferred the Khamzat fight\, but the rematch is a fight most wanted before Khamzat vs Whittaker. I’m not unhappy with the UFC’s decision. Like I said\, I’ll fight the man fans think is the next best guy—he was promised the fight\, so Strickland it is.”\n\nHe also clarified his stance on the matchup\, noting:\n\n\n\n\n\n“Time to bring back some freedom to Australia. 🇺🇸🇦🇺👊 Deny\, Depose\, Defend… No idea where this saying is from or who said it\, but I like it. Real catchy… but no idea.”\n\nStrickland\, never one to shy away from bold statements\, posted:\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s at Stake\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Du Plessis\, this is an opportunity to solidify his reign as middleweight champion and continue his legacy as South Africa‘s top MMA fighter. A victory would further establish him as one of the most dominant champions in the division’s history.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Strickland\, this fight is about redemption. A win would not only make him a two-time middleweight champion but also reaffirm his place among the UFC elite.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Venue\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Qudos Bank Arena\, located in Sydney Olympic Park\, holds special significance for Strickland\, as it was the site of his career-defining win against Adesanya. The Australian crowd will once again witness an electrifying night of MMA as two of the best middleweights clash.\n\n\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts\n\n\n\n\n\nWith contrasting styles\, undeniable talent\, and a history of animosity\, Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 promises to deliver fireworks. The rematch is not just a fight for the belt; it’s a battle for pride\, legacy\, and the middleweight division’s future.\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night of action at UFC 312. Will Du Plessis continue his reign\, or will Strickland reclaim the throne? The answer lies in the Octagon on 9 February 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, 9 February 2025\nTime: 5:00 AM (CAT)\nLocation: Qudos Bank Arena\, Sydney Olympic Park\, Australia
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/ufc-312-du-plessis-vs-strickland-2-the-rematch-set-to-ignite-sydney/
LOCATION:Qudos Bank Arena\, 19 Edwin Flack Ave\, Sydney Olympic Park NSW\, 2127\, Australia
CATEGORIES:UFC
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SUMMARY:EFC 120
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-120/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 119
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-119/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 118
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-118/
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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SUMMARY:EFC 117
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-117/
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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SUMMARY:UFC 305
DESCRIPTION:UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his title for the first time against former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. The highly anticipated bout will take place on 18 August 2024\, at the RAC Arena in Perth\, Australia. This fight marks a significant moment in du Plessis’s career\, following his victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January\, where he became the first South African UFC champion.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdesanya\, eager to reclaim his title\, announced the fight on social media\, which came as a surprise to UFC President Dana White.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Apparently he already announced his own fight\,”.\n\nWhite remarked on The Jim Rome Show\n\n\n\n\nThis announcement bypassed the usual UFC protocols\, showcasing Adesanya’s proactive approach to securing his shot at the title.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rivalry between du Plessis and Adesanya has been brewing since UFC 290 in July last year. Du Plessis’s comments about being the first “born\, bred\, and trained African champion” did not sit well with Adesanya\, who is Nigerian-born and now trains in New Zealand. This led to a heated exchange after du Plessis’s fight\, with Adesanya suggesting a DNA test to prove du Plessis’s African heritage\, to which du Plessis responded by calling Adesanya’s behavior unchampion-like and childlike.\n\n\n\n\n\nDu Plessis\, who remains undefeated in the UFC with seven consecutive victories\, has been preparing for this title defense with a focused mindset.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This is just the beginning of the championship reign and the Dricus du Plessis era\,”.\n\nhe stated after his victory over Strickland\n\n\n\n\nAdesanya\, on the other hand\, has optimized his training and nutrition\, declaring his intention to come back stronger after his loss to Strickland in September 2023.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe fight between du Plessis and Adesanya was one of the worst-kept secrets in the UFC\, with both fighters hinting at the matchup in various interviews. The official confirmation of the fight came after UFC CEO Dana White inadvertently revealed UFC 305’s matchmaking board in a social media post\, which fans quickly noticed.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdesanya\, known as “The Last Stylebender\,” aims to make history by becoming the first three-time middleweight champion if he defeats du Plessis. His career\, marked by a reign from 2019 to 2023 and a brief loss and regain of the title against Alex Pereira\, showcases his resilience and determination.\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the fight date approaches\, excitement builds not only for the UFC 305 main event but also for the sporting spectacle in Perth\, with the Springboks facing Australia in a Rugby Championship fixture on the same night. This convergence of major sporting events underscores the significance of August 18 in the world of sports.\n\n\n\n\n\nFans eagerly await the clash between du Plessis and Adesanya\, a fight that promises to be a defining moment in both fighters’ careers and a thrilling addition to the UFC’s storied history.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/ufc-305/
LOCATION:RAC Arena\, 700 Wellington St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:UFC
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SUMMARY:EFC 116
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-116/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240711T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240711T233000
DTSTAMP:20240118T184701Z
CREATED:20240118T184701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T184701Z
UID:10000151-1720706400-1720740600@extremesportsaction.co.za
SUMMARY:EFC 115
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-115/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240606T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240606T233000
DTSTAMP:20240118T184638Z
CREATED:20240118T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T184638Z
UID:10000150-1717682400-1717716600@extremesportsaction.co.za
SUMMARY:EFC 114
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-114/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240509T233000
DTSTAMP:20240118T184627Z
CREATED:20240118T184627Z
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SUMMARY:EFC 113
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-113/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240411T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240411T233000
DTSTAMP:20240118T184612Z
CREATED:20240118T184612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T184612Z
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SUMMARY:EFC 112
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises.\n\n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-112/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T233000
DTSTAMP:20240123T105948Z
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SUMMARY:UFC 299
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tour \n  \nThe most elite fighters in mixed martial arts do battle against each other in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In just over 25 years\, MMA has grown into one of the most popular of combat sports\, and UFC has grown to become the name to know in mixed martial arts. Some of the greatest fighters in history have been associated with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While the brand has continued to grow worldwide\, on pay-per-view\, and with the hit reality series The Ultimate Fighter\, UFC action is best experienced at the dozens of live events produced each year. \n  \nThe Ultimate Fighting Championship originally started with a tournament at Denver\, Colorado’s McNichols Sports Arena on November 12\, 1993. It was an exhibition to determine which of a multitude of combat styles were the most effective\, including kickboxing\, kenpo\, shootfighting\, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.  \n  \nOut of this evolved what is now known as mixed martial arts\, where fighters combine several styles in order to knock out their opponents or drive them into submission. UFC entered the world of women’s mixed martial arts in 2012 with the signing of Ronda Rousey\, and has quickly become the premier organization for women’s MMA as well. \n  \nUFC sanctions titles in nine weight classes\, with women competing in the strawweight\, flyweight\, bantamweight\, and featherweight classes. Men compete in the flyweight classes and beyond as well as lightweight\, welterweight\, middleweight\, light heavyweight\, and heavyweight divisions.  \n  \nUltimate Fighting Championship bouts are fought using the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts\, passed by the New Jersey State Athletic Commission in 2001 and adopted by North America’s other governing bodies over the next decade. UFC fights are judged by the “10-point must system\,” for three to five rounds lasting three minutes each. Fights must end either by submission\, knockout\, technical knockout\, decision\, disqualification\, forfeit\, or in a no contest.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/ufc-299/
LOCATION:Kaseya Center\, 601 Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:UFC
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240307T233000
DTSTAMP:20240118T184607Z
CREATED:20231212T081217Z
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SUMMARY:EFC 111
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fight fan\, get ready to mark your calendars because the highly anticipated 2024 EFC event line-up has just been announced. With a series of thrilling matches set to take place throughout the year\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. From intense main event showdowns to rising stars making their mark\, the EFC 2024 schedule promises to be action-packed and full of surprises. \n\n\n\nEFC 111 – Thursday 7 March 2024\n\n\n\nKicking off the year in style\, EFC 111 promises to set the tone for an exciting season of fights. The main event card features the clash between the talented Gift Walker and the formidable Nkazimulo Zulu. Both fighters have proven themselves in the ring\, and this matchup is sure to deliver a nail-biting encounter. Will Walker’s speed and agility overcome Zulu’s strength and power? Only time will tell. \n\n\n\nThe rest of the EFC calendar look like this: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024 EFC event line-up is set to provide fight fans with a year full of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. From the explosive clashes in the main event cards to the incredible displays of skill and technique from each fighter\, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of non-stop MMA action.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-111/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T233000
DTSTAMP:20240123T105225Z
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SUMMARY:UFC 298
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tour \n  \nThe most elite fighters in mixed martial arts do battle against each other in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In just over 25 years\, MMA has grown into one of the most popular of combat sports\, and UFC has grown to become the name to know in mixed martial arts. Some of the greatest fighters in history have been associated with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While the brand has continued to grow worldwide\, on pay-per-view\, and with the hit reality series The Ultimate Fighter\, UFC action is best experienced at the dozens of live events produced each year. \n  \nThe Ultimate Fighting Championship originally started with a tournament at Denver\, Colorado’s McNichols Sports Arena on November 12\, 1993. It was an exhibition to determine which of a multitude of combat styles were the most effective\, including kickboxing\, kenpo\, shootfighting\, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.  \n  \nOut of this evolved what is now known as mixed martial arts\, where fighters combine several styles in order to knock out their opponents or drive them into submission. UFC entered the world of women’s mixed martial arts in 2012 with the signing of Ronda Rousey\, and has quickly become the premier organization for women’s MMA as well. \n  \nUFC sanctions titles in nine weight classes\, with women competing in the strawweight\, flyweight\, bantamweight\, and featherweight classes. Men compete in the flyweight classes and beyond as well as lightweight\, welterweight\, middleweight\, light heavyweight\, and heavyweight divisions.  \n  \nUltimate Fighting Championship bouts are fought using the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts\, passed by the New Jersey State Athletic Commission in 2001 and adopted by North America’s other governing bodies over the next decade. UFC fights are judged by the “10-point must system\,” for three to five rounds lasting three minutes each. Fights must end either by submission\, knockout\, technical knockout\, decision\, disqualification\, forfeit\, or in a no contest.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/ufc-298/
LOCATION:HONDA CENTER\, 2695 E Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92806\, United States
CATEGORIES:UFC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T220000
DTSTAMP:20231110T081020Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T081020Z
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SUMMARY:EFC 110
DESCRIPTION:EFC 110 is presented by World Sports Betting and takes place on Thursday 7th December 2023\, live from the EFC Performance Institute in JHB\, South Africa.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-110/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T233000
DTSTAMP:20230929T091224Z
CREATED:20230929T091224Z
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SUMMARY:EFC 109
DESCRIPTION:On the 9th of November\, one of the most bitter and acrimonious rivalries in EFC history will reach its final and dramatic conclusion inside the Hexagon\, as veteran middleweights and sworn enemies Conrad ‘Cagewise’ Seabi and Dino ‘The Lion’ Bagattin settle their significant personal differences with their fists.\n\n\n\n\n\nEven though both had hung up the gloves in recent times following lengthy campaigns during truly spectacular and storied careers\, an escalating series of altercations spectacularly boiled-over as tempers eventually erupted at EFC 106 where Bagattin assaulted his archenemy backstage\, requiring Night Guard to urgently intervene to separate the belligerents and prevent serious injury.\n\n\n\n\n\nBagattin was immediately suspended from the EFC for the heinous attack\, prompting Seabi to instantly ask the promotion for the opportunity to settle the score inside the Hex in the only way he knows how\, an offer Bagattin accepted without hesitation.\n\n\n\n\n\nAs former welterweight champion\, ‘The Lion’ ran through a succession of the toughest athletes competing at the time\, with sensational victories over the likes of Tyron Rightford\, Michiel Opperman and Dallas Jakobi whilst his opponent was having his hand raised over Sizwe Mnikathi\, Max Merten and Wade Henderson. Yet through a mixture of fate and divisional differences\, their paths leading to the cage never crossed. Until now.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a superfight that is a true fans delight\, two of the most experienced 185lb’ers looking to legally destroy the other under the auspices of a watchful athletic commission instead of law enforcement. And while EFC pundits and viewers around the world were imploring Bagattin to make one last dance for the fans\, the real irony is that it took a sworn enemy like Seabi to tempt the Lion back into the cage. Whether ‘Cagewise’ will roar with victory or the one to be tamed remains to be seen for all on the 9th of November in Johannesburg\, where bad blood will be spilt and this saga savagely settled.\n\n\n\n\n\nEFC 109 presented by World Sports Betting takes place on Thursday 9 November live from The EFC Performance Institute in JHB\, South Africa.
URL:https://extremesportsaction.co.za/event/efc-109/
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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