THE Congo’s Champion Dalcha Lungiambula stunned the world when he pulled off an epic comeback in his Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) light heavyweight title defence at EFC 65.
EFC 65 was held at Carnival City on November 4.
Facing the betting favourite, England’s Stuart Austin, Dalcha was very nearly finished in the first round after Austin dismantled him with a takedown, top control, and hard ground-and-pound moves.
Going into the second round, Dalcha sported a shattered face and came up against seemingly insurmountable odds, but instead, smashed Austin to the canvas with a massive takedown. He bloodied the Englishman with ground-and -pound moves of his own, forcing the referee to call off the fight.
A heaving Carnival City Big Top Arena audience was screaming and on its feet, cheering a man who truly has owned his moniker of ‘Champion’, and flew the flag of the African continent high against a gifted opponent.
Austin, who was totally dismissive of the champion in the build-up, will be heading back to London licking his wounds, and ruing his blind confidence.
In the penultimate fight, local hero Boyd Allen returned after a year’s absence. He received roars of appreciation and did not disappoint.
Over three rounds he dismantled Scotland’s Calum Murrie, a man who had spoken extremely confidently of a win, while Allen had said little in the lead up.
Allen is most definitely back, and almost certainly in line for a title shot against former teammate, Igeu Kabesa.
The official EFC 65 results were:
Guy Mongambi defeated Wade Kerspuy via TKO (Punches) 4:27 in round 3.
Francois Cundari defeated Serge Kasanda via submission (Triangle) 0:34 in round 1.
Faeez Jacobs defeated Oumpie Sebeko via TKO (Punches) 4:14 in round 2.
Luke Michael defeated Rodrique KEna via submission (Triangle) 2:56 in round 1.
Pierre Botha defeated Sibusiso Mdoko in a unanimous decision.
Regis Muyambo defeated Sindile Manengela via split decision.
Elvis Moyo defeated Nico Yamdjie via split decision.
Bokang Masunyane defeated Magno Alves in a unanimous decision.
Gavin Hughes defeated Deon Bruning in a unanimous decision.
Boyd Allen defeated Calum Murrie unanimous decision.
Champion Dalcha defeated Stuart Austin via TKO (Punches) 1:48 in round 2.
All eyes now turn to EFC 66 Pena vs Sayed 2 which will take place on December 16 at Times Square. Tickets will be on sale soon at computicket.com.
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