EFC 132 lived up to its billing as a night of decisive action at the WSB EFC Arena, with Senegal’s Adama Diop stopping Matunga ‘HHH’ Djikasa via TKO (strikes) in the second round at 00:03:29 to claim the EFC Heavyweight Championship.

The main event followed a tense fight week build-up and unfolded at a blistering pace. Diop gradually imposed his pressure and power, eventually forcing the stoppage to become the new titleholder. Moments after the victory, heavyweight contender Terrence Born stormed into the Hexagon for a heated face-off with the newly crowned champion, hinting at a potential future showdown.

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What made the evening truly memorable was the finishing rate. Every single bout on the 12-fight card ended inside the distance, with no decisions going to the judges. The result was a showcase of knockouts, TKOs, and submissions across all divisions that kept the Johannesburg crowd on its feet.

Diop defeated Djikasa via TKO (strikes) in Round 2 at 00:03:29 to become the new EFC Heavyweight Champion, JT Botha defeated Mzwandile Hlongwa via TKO (strikes) in Round 1 at 00:02:01, Siyakudumisa Nomvemve defeated Zhane Tannous via TKO (strikes) in Round 2 at 00:04:24, Gift Walker defeated Eduardo Barros via tapout (rear naked choke) in Round 2 at 00:04:05, Jaco du Plessis defeated Christopher Moly via knockout in Round 1 at 00:04:45, Mpho Hloka defeated Mlungisi Mbizane via tapout (rear naked choke) in Round 3 at 00:04:33, Adei Volker defeated Wallace Okosso via TKO (strikes) in Round 1 at 00:02:16, Mfanafuthi Ngobese defeated Kelvin Smit via tapout (strikes) in Round 1 at 00:03:21, Lucky Magekha defeated Johannes Rudolph via TKO (strikes) in Round 2 at 00:02:02, Rian Mario Dunn defeated Mika Ngomane via tapout (rear naked choke) in Round 1 at 00:02:48, Thapelo Seabi defeated Story Mpia Embombe via tapout (rear naked choke) in Round 1 at 00:04:32, and Tryford Mwanga defeated Obakeng Mahura via TKO (strikes) in Round 1 at 00:00:41.

Performance bonuses were awarded as follows. Tryford Mwanga, Lucky Magekha, Mpho Hloka, Jaco du Plessis, and Adama Diop each earned Performance of the Night honours. Siyakudumisa Nomvemve versus Zhane Tannous was named Fight of the Night.

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The card also looked ahead to EFC 133, with welterweight champion Zaakir Badat facing off against former titleholder Ziko Makengele on stage to officially confirm their championship rematch. EFC 133 is scheduled for May 7 and will be presented by World Sports Betting, live from the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg.

With a new heavyweight champion now installed and an entire night defined by finishes, EFC 132 delivered exactly what fans have come to expect, raw, high-stakes MMA action on home soil. The stage is set for another thrilling chapter when the welterweight title is on the line next month.

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