EFC is set to make a massive return in just under eight weeks with its first event since the South African national lockdown, set for May 8.
During the lockdown, EFC continued to sign additional broadcast deals with the most popular television channels across Africa. Although for the upcoming months EFC events won’t have fans in attendance in the actual arena, EFC partner brands and athletes will now get more value and promotion across the continent than ever before.
“We are excited about the future of EFC,” said EFC president Cairo Howarth. “With this massive new audience that we are gaining, our athletes are eager to get back in action and compete for the top spot.
“EFC has adapted to this situation, and will be producing the highest quality product,” he said.
EFC will host the first live bouts at EFC 85 on May 8, with seven further events planned over the remainder of the year.
EFC 2021 schedule are: EFC 85 – May 8, EFC 86 – June 12, EFC 87 – July 3, EFC 88 – August 14, EFC 89 – September 11, EFC 90 – October 9, EFC 91 – November 6 and EFC 92 – December 4.
“Thanks so much to all our partners, athletes, coaches and the fans for all the support over the years,” said Howarth.
“With more people watching sport on TV, now is the best time to capitalise on the platform and reach and the following that we have built over the years.”
