Johannesburg, South Africa – We are just days away from EFC 81 and to crowning a new EFC bantamweight champion. Time Square, Pretoria will play host to a this massive event EFC 81 brought to you by Restonic, which sees the interim bantamweight title on the line, between former champ Nkazimulo Zulu and No.1 contender Faeez Jacobs. Plus, Tumisang Madiba and Pierre Botha will collide in a rematch that is 5-years in the making which could have massive effects on the division. Also featuring on the main card, sees former champ Dino Bagattin clash with 20 fight veteran, Anicet Kanyeba, undefeated Lyle Karam faces the dangerous Stefan Pretorius and surging prospect, Asiashu Tshitamba goes head-to-head with Billy Oosthuizen.
Here is everything you need to know.
Wednesday – 7 August
Lyle Karam arrives back in South Africa ahead of fight night.
Dino Bagattin & Anicet Kanyeba will appear on eNCA news (DSTV 403) at 15:35 CAT.
Billy Oosthuizen & Asiashu Tshitamba will appear on Newzroom Afrika (DSTV 405) at 18:45 CAT.
Thursday – 8 August
Faeez Jacobs will appear on eNCA News (DSTV 403) along with former champ Demarte Pena and welterweight contender, Themba Gorimbo at 15:35 CAT.
Friday – 9 August
EFC 81 Weigh-in
Venue: EFC Performance Institute, Paulshof, Johannesburg – 10:00 CAT
Where to watch (From 14:00 onwards):
SuperSport 11 – Sub-Saharan Africa
DAZN – Brazil & USA
FIGHT SPORTS – See website for local broadcast details
TV Zimbo – Angola
STV – Cameroon
UBC – Uganda
OATV – Namibia
SLBC – Sierra Leone
NTA – Nigeria
KTN – Kenya
TV3 – Ghana
IB Sports – South Korea
Facebook – Worldwide
EFCworldwide.com – Worldwide
Saturday – 10 August
EFC 81 Nkazimulo Zulu vs Faeez Jacobs
Venue: Time Square Arena, Menlyn Pretoria
Doors Open: 16:30 CAT
Prelims: 17:00 CAT
Where to watch: Live at Time Square Arena, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria
Delayed streams on the official EFC Facebook page.
Main card: 20:00 CAT
How to watch: Time Square Arena, Menlyn Pretoria
SuperSport 11 – Sub-Saharan Africa – Live
SABC 3 – South Africa – Delayed live 21:00 CAT
DAZN – Brazil & USA – Live
FIGHT SPORTS – See website for local broadcast details
TV Zimbo – Angola – Delayed Live – Sunday 12:00 WAST
STV – Cameroon – Delayed live – Saturday 00:00 WAST
UBC – Uganda – Delayed live – Saturday 22:30 EAT
OATV – Namibia – Delayed live – Saturday 21:00 CAT
SLBC – Sierra Leone – Live
TV3 – Ghana – Live – 18:00 GMT
NTA – Nigeria – See website for details
KTN – Kenya – See website for details
IB Sports – South Korea – See website for details
EFCworldwide.tv – Live – Where available
EFC 81 Press Conference
Venue: Sun Arena, Time Square, PTA – +-30 minutes after event
Where to watch: Live at venue
EFCworldwide.com – Delayed Live
EFC 81 FIGHT CARD:
Nkazimulo Zulu vs Faeez Jacobs
Tumisang Madiba vs Pierre Botha
Dino Bagattin vs Anicet Kanyeba
Lyle Karam vs Stefan Pretorius
Asiashu Tshitamba vs Billy Oosthuizen
Takunda Gorimbo vs Mzamo Madlopha
Rodrique Kena vs Elvis Ngwalangwala
Roy Lokolo vs Khulekani Hlongwa
Christine Wolmarans vs Paulwetu Namba
Bradley Swanepoel vs Yebo Ben Ntambwe
Given Majuba vs Robert Swanepoel
EFC 81 Zulu vs Jacobs is presented by Restonic Mattress and takes place on Saturday 10 August live from Time Square, Pretoria. Tickets are on sale at www.computicket.com. Full broadcast details available at www.efcworldwide.com.