EFC Africa 24 brings huge action
One of the biggest EFC Africa fight cards in history has been finalised, and promises massive action at Carnival City.
The evening is headlined by the epic rematch of Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith and Garreth “Soldierboy” McLellan for the middleweight championship, and co-headlined by undefeated champion Demarte “The Wolf” Pena’s record-breaking fifth title defence.
He is up against the most feared striker in the division, Alain “Commander” Ilunga, for the featherweight championship.
Ruan Potts is set for a bout brimming with bad intent against Ricky Misholas.
They were scheduled to face each other at EFC Africa 20, when Misholas pulled out at the 11th hour, a move Potts has yet to forgive.
“The winner of this fight will face Andrew van Zyl for the title,” said EFC Africa president Cairo Howarth.
Brendon Katz returns to the Hexagon, an athlete not seen in action on the continent since 2010, and still remembered as one of the most lethal and exciting competitors the organisation has seen.
His match against Gareth Buirski is an epic prospect.
JC Lamprecht, the man from Potchefstroom responsible for the demolition of Culverwell and the Fight of the Night award versus Sinclair, takes on WAKO K1 world champ Dricus du Plessis.
Du Plessis is yet to be defeated in over 30 encounters.
He has 27 KOs to his name, is only 19 years old and has already put in two blistering performances in the Hexagon.
On the night’s prelim card, currently available for viewing only at the venue and on efcafrica.tv, huge stars will perform.
David Buirski goes head-to-head with acclaimed, gritty veteran Wade Henderson, in a massive test for both at welterweight.
Josh “The Jedi” Muller, fresh from a flawless comeback performance against Jiu Jitsu maestro James Saks, faces Morne Prinsloo.
After only one performance, Prinsloo is already being touted as the next big name in the welterweight division.
“King” Leo Gloss, two times title contender, faces Nkazimulu Zulu, a devastating up and comer.
Zulu has been described as potentially the best pound for pound athlete on the continent and already has a Knockout of the Night award behind him.
This is a pivotal bout for the bantamweight division and will do much to identify one of the inaugural title challengers.
Pierre Botha, identical twin brother of Hanru and flying high on two strong wins, faces debutant Mbulelo Swekile at bantamweight.
The Nigerians will be out in force, with Steven Momah and Victor Anyoagu in action against newcomers Pietie Coxen and Darell Moodley respectively. Momah and Anyoagu are determined to hold their nation’s name high.
Kicking off the evening, Anicet Kanyeba takes the fight to Amos Hlatswayo in a featherweight, make-or-break bout for both.
EFC Africa 24 takes place in Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on October 10.
