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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Leon Mynhardt vs Don Madge EFC 13 fight video

Ahead of EFC Africa 15 on Friday, the Extreme Fighting Championship has released a free fight video for the MMA fans. Leon Mynhardt vs Don Madge at EFC 13 was a bloody war, surrounded by controversy. The two lightweight stand-up specialists traded blows for the better part of three rounds. The fight was my EFC 13 fight of the night as well...

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Richie Quan interview on The Octagon

Richie Quan is the head coach at successful South African MMA team Fightfit Militia. Quan has coached many of SA's best fighters, including: Demarte Pena (EFC featherweight champion) Costa Ioannou (EFC lightweight champion) Garreth McLellan (Former EFC Africa middleweight champion) Norman Wessels (Former EFC Africa heavyweight champion) Richie...

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Norman Wessels interview on The Octagon

Two months ago light heavyweight title contender Norman "Chef" Wessels (5-2) was interviewed by Bad Billy from The Octagon on my Telespace. Chef, a former EFC Africa heavyweight champion will face JP Joubert at EFC 15 on Friday, he is currently ranked #1 in my light heavyweight rankings. Norman Wessels interview topics The interview with Norman...

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JP Joubert vs Norman Wessels EFC 15 light heavyweight title preview video

With mere days to go until the EFC's first light heavyweight title fight, the Extreme Fighting Championship has released its final preview video for the bout. Unsurprisingly, both Norman "Chef" Wessels and JP "The Bull" Joubert are extremely confident that they will take the belt home at EFC 15. JP Joubert vs Norman Wessels EFC 15 light heavyweight...

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UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar Preview video

UFC 150 will host the lightweight title rematch between champion Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar. This is Edgar's third title rematch in two years and he will be hoping that history will repeat itself and allow him to reclaim his spot atop the lightweight division. The UFC released a preview video today to promote the upcoming fight. Benson...

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EFC 15 Betting Odds

Keith Ho BetXchange, the official betting partners of the Extreme Fighting Championship have released their betting odds for EFC 15. Having already taken time out to make my EFC 15 fight predictions, it was interesting to see how the bookies saw the fights. Odds aside, the bookies have been quite successful in predicting the winners in 2012. The...

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