EFC 85 returns after 14 months

EFC returned on May 8 after a 14-month hiatus with explosive action from start to end.

Hosted at the EFC Performance Institute without fans in the venue, but with millions watching on TV across Africa, the continent’s leading MMA organisation returned with a bang.

Sylvester Chipfumbu wrestled the title from Faeez Jacobs over five rounds to claim EFC gold and become the EFC 135 pound champion. “As I said before, once I put my hand on the belt, no one is going take it from me,” said Chipfumbu.

Former featherweight champion, Boyd Allen, made an impressive return to form to claim a dominant win and throw his name back into title contention.

Performance bonuses were awarded to Diego Bandu for his spectacular KO finish, Sylvester Chipfumbu and Faeez Jacobs for their five-round gruelling war. Fight of the night went to Cameron Saaiman and Billy Oosthuizen.

Official EFC 85 results are:

Zika Magengele defeated JT Botha in round 2 via TKO (punches).

Ceileigh Niedermayr defeated Christine Wolmarans in round two via submission (RNC).

Cameron Saaiman defeated Billy Oostuhuzen in round two via submission (RNC).

Cole Henning defeated Serge Kasanda by unanimous decision.

Diego Bandu defeated Stefan Pretorius in round one via KO (punch).

Nerik Simoes defeated Claude Ntumba in round one via TKO (punches).

Sindile Manengela defeated Asiashu Tshitamba via a unanimous decision.

Nkazimulo Zulu defeated Fafa Dwama in round two via submission (triangle choke).

Martin van Staden defeated Pietie Coxen in round one via submission (RNC).

Boyd Allen defeated Bruno Mukulu via a unanimous decision.

All eyes now turn to EFC 86 with Kabesa vs Ekson and Ilunga vs Kanyeba. It will be presented by Restonic and takes place on June 12.

More information at www.efcworldwide.com