The official weigh-ins for EFC 115 saw confidence soar as all 24 athletes hit the scale ahead of the highly anticipated event set to electrify fans tomorrow night.
The spotlight is on the main event, featuring reigning lightweight double-division champion Igeu “Smiley” Kabesa against striking sensation from Zambia, Humphrey Mulenga. The Lusakan is a significant underdog at World Sports Betting at a 5.50 outside line, meaning that a R100 wager on ‘King Cobra’ would net a lucky punter R650. The two foes engaged in an intense stare-down before both implored fight fans to tune in witness a spectacular war for the belt.
In the heavyweight championship, co-main event, native Réunion Islander Anthony “Big” Morel returns to the hexagon to face British EFC newcomer Joffie Houlton. Houlton, who trains with UFC Interim Heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall, has yet to see a fight go the distance in his professional career, but his undefeated French opponent Morel is a national wrestling champion and a dangerous kickboxer who has promised to become the first MMA champion from Réunion.
Only 3 fighters failed to make weight, but purse agreements between all camps have been made, meaning that 12 action-packed bouts are set to challenge the structural integrity of the World Sports Betting Arena for one incredible fight night!
Main Card
LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT
Igeu Kabesa (SA) 154.2 lbs vs. Humphrey Mulenga (ZMB) 154.1 lbs
HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT
Anthony Morel (FRA) 265 lbs vs. Joffie Houlton (ENG) 249.9 lbs
FLYWEIGHT FIGHT
Edson Machavane (MOZ) 125.3 lbs vs. Salahuddin Plaatjies (SA) 124.6 lbs
LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT
Billy Oosthuizen (SA) 153.9 lbs vs. Sibusiso Sovendle (SA) 152.8 lbs
HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT
Justin Clarke (SA) 245.5 lbs vs. Boyka Kabangu (DRC) 248.8 lbs
Prelim Card
FEATHERWEIGHT FIGHT
Ken Sekeletu (ZMB) 145 lbs vs. *Nkosi Doyisa (SA) 147 lbs
FLYWEIGHT FIGHT
Ntando Zondi (SA) 125.9 lbs vs. *Bheki Ngcobo (SA) 127.7 lbs
LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT
Guide Moyo (ZWE) 153.8 lbs vs. Patrick Ocheme (NGA) 155 lbs
MIDDLEWEIGHT FIGHT
Siyakudumisa Nomvemve (SA) 185.7 lbs vs. Christopher Matukane (SA) 178.7 lbs
BANTAMWEIGHT FIGHT
Rian Dunn (SA) 134.8 lbs vs. *Given Majuba (SA) 143.7 lbs
FLYWEIGHT FIGHT
Kelvin Smit (SA) 124.6 lbs vs. David Makane (SA) 124.9 lbs
FLYWEIGHT FIGHT
Tebatso Matlhobowane (SA) 125.4 lbs vs. Siyanda Vilakazi (SA) 123.5 lbs
*Athletes failed to make weigh at time of writing
Watch the EFC 115 Weigh-Ins here
Photos from the EFC 115 Weigh-Ins here
Prelim bouts start at 15:00 CAT
Main card bouts start at 19:00 CAT
EFC 115 is presented by World Sports Betting and takes place on Thursday, 11 July 2024, live from the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in JHB, South Africa.