2012 Submission of the year - Wesley Hawkey - MMASA Awards

Across the seven events this year, the EFC Hexagon saw plenty of submission victories. My submission of the year takes us right back to March 2012 and EFC 12, when Wesley Hawkey and Denzil Wait entered the Hexagon to determine the number one featherweight contender. Hawkey was touted to have the superior standup, while many believed Wait would...

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2012 KO of the year - JP Joubert - MMASA Awards

There were relatively few knock-outs in the Hexagon this year, which made awarding the Knock out of the year simpler in some respects and a lot more difficult in others. However, when looking at 2012, there was one knockout which stood out, as it not only defined a career, but turned an entire division on its head – JP Joubert’s knockout of...

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2012 Fight of the year - McLellan vs Smith - MMASA Awards

The MMA year started with a bang when EFC Africa middleweight champion Garreth “Soldierboy” McLellan and decorated challenger Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith squared off for the middleweight title in a fight which was billed as the biggest fight ever on African soil. The fight didn't disappoint. Both fighters came into the fight after a long training...

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2012 EFC Rookie fighter of the year – JP Kruger – MMASA Awards

Many new faces graced the Hexagon in 2012, some put on great performances, while others struggled against South Africa’s best fighters. The Rookie fighter of the year is awarded to the fighter who, after making his debut in 2012, went on to excel in the cage. This year’s rookie fighter of the year is JP “Tinkerbell” Kruger. At EFC Africa...

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2012 Fighter of the year – Michiel Opperman – MMASA Awards

With 81 fighters stepping into the Hexagon in 2012, it was likely going to be difficult to select one standout fighter. This year, however, it was not difficult at all. At EFC Africa 12, Michiel Opperman, a relatively unknown fighter holding a professional record of 8-6 and on a five fight winning streak as a middleweight, decided to drop...

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2012 MMA South Africa Awards

In 2012, South African MMA took some giant leaps forward. This was spearheaded by the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), who hosted six blockbuster events over the course of the year. These events showcased 76 fights and 81 professional fighters, they also included a debut event in Cape Town and two fights billed as the biggest fights on the...

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EFC 16 Fight Predictions

Following a longer lay-period than usual, both between events and blog posts, EFC Africa 16 is now just around the corner. The event will play host to three title fights from across the weight division spectrum – featherweight, welterweight and heavyweight. The much anticipated sixteenth edition of Africa’s biggest MMA spectacle has had...

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JP Joubert vs Norman Wessels EFC 15 fight video

The Extreme Fighting Championship have released the full fight video from EFC 15's headline fight. JP Joubert and Norman Wessels stepped into the cage to determine the EFC Africa light heavyweight champion and in the end it was JP Joubert who was crowned champion. In case you missed the fight, or just want to relive the action, here is the full...

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Demarte Pena vs Wentzel Nel EFC 16 featherweight title fight

Its official, EFC Africa 16 will host three title fights! A featherweight title fight between reigning champion Demarte Pena and former lightweight champion Wentzel Nel. The event is scheduled for 19 October 2012 at Carnival City. Demarte "The Wolf" Pena Demarte Pena defeated a very dangerous Wesley Hawkey at EFC 14 to defend his EFC featherweight...

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Matches to make after EFC 15

With EFC 15 done and dusted, the EFC finally has full contingent of champions for the first time. The event has created some interesting opportunities for future fights. Here are 5 fights I think the EFC should consider in the near future. 5 future fights to make Costa Ioannou vs Leon Mynhardt (Lightweight title fight) With back to back...

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EFC 15 fighter analysis

EFC Africa 15 was a great event, with many high profile fights. Here are the fighters whom I believe seized the opportunity afforded by EFC 15 to impress. Fighters who impressed at EFC 15 JC Lamprecht JC Lamprecht looked great in his professional debut against Hector Britts. The young welterweight is a great addition to the EFC roster and...

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EFC 15 in retrospect

EFC 15 was another landmark event for the promotion, eventually crowning the first EFC Africa light heavyweight champion. Here was the event as I saw it. My EFC 15 predictions I was not altogether unhappy with my predictions for this event. For a few of the fights, though I did get the winners wrong, the nature of the fight was very much...

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JP Joubert is the new EFC Africa light heavyweight champion

JP Joubert is the new EFC Africa light weight champion!  The Bull defeated Norman Wessels via TKO in the second round of their light heavyweight clash at EFC 15 last night.  JP Joubert vs Norman Wessels at EFC 15 It was not one way traffic however, as Wessels took control of the fight early, taking Joubert to the ground in the first...

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EFC Africa 15 Weigh in video

The EFC 15 weigh in's took place at Carnival City yesterday. The Extreme Fighting Championship released a full video of the weigh in event today for those who missed the live broadcast. Here are the full results from the weigh in: EFC 15 weigh in results EFC 15 Weigh in vid...

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EFC 15 fight results

Here are the full professional MMA fight results from EFC Africa 15, held at Carnival City on 27 July 2012. Fight results will be updated as the action unfolds. EFC 15 fight results Fight Winner Opponent Round Method 1 Lance Ceronio Mahmoud Salama 1 Submission (Rear-naked Choke) 2 JC...

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EFC 15 Weigh in results

The EFC 15 weigh-ins took place at Carnival City this afternoon.  Tensions were high as many of the combatants have made no secret of their intentions over the past few months. Despite some pushing and shoving however, there was nothing noteworthy. Light heavyweight title contender JP Joubert missed weight by 400g, fortunately The Bull...

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