Unlimited action awaits at EFC Africa 29
The Extreme Fighting Championship produces 10 live events annually and has sold out some of the biggest arenas in Africa
EFC AFRICA 29 striking sensation, Dino The Lion Bagattin, will defend his welterweight strap against the Irishman from Nigeria, Henry Herculeez Fadipe, at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on May 1.
In addition, tough customer Brendon Katz takes on the as yet unstoppable Barend Nienaber for the coveted featherweight number one contender spot.
Bagattin (11-3) is a veteran of the EFC AFRICA organisation. In September 2013 he faced former champion Michiel Opperman for his title, and took it from him in a brutal, decision encounter that was later named fight of the year.
Nigerian born, Ireland based Fadipe (7-6-1) entered the EFC AFRICA Hexagon in April 2013. He immediately impressed by battling the notorious Tumelo Maphutha to a split draw, after scoring sensational wins against Martin van Staden and former champion Michiel Opperman.
Both men are known for their uncompromising, aggressive style.
With a Twitter feud already playing out, the meeting between these two is personal and doubly deep with the title of Africa’s greatest welterweight on the line. Will Bagattin’s speed be Fadipe’s undoing, or will the power and unpredictability of the challenger prove too much for the champion?
Katz (6-2) is a well-known EFC AFRICA figure. After debuting in his unforgettable encounter with Costa Ioannou, and thereafter defeating Mark Jones at
EFC AFRICA 04, he left African shores to fight internationally.
He returned to face Gareth Buirski in September last year and extended his form and win streak to secure a number one contender shot.
With a pro MMA record of 2-0, and riding an eight-fight win streak, including his amateur career, Nienaber brings smooth skill and burning hunger to this top contender encounter.
Former champions Jeremy Pitbull Smith and Michiel Opperman will battle it out in a highly anticipated clash of the superstars bout. Smith is intent on earning another shot at champion Garreth Soldierboy McLellan, while Opperman, the perennial dark horse, is happy to make the rise to middleweight and test his power there.
Plus, EFC AFRICA 29 will present eight more exciting fights.
Visit www.efcafrica.com for an updated fight card. Tickets are on sale at Computicket.
Book your cinema ticket to all 13 fights live and in stunning HD at www.sterkinekor.com. Watch the entire event live, from anywhere on the globe, via online streaming at www.efcafrica.tv.
About EFC AFRICA
EFC (Extreme Fighting Championships) AFRICA is the African continent’s biggest, as well as a world leading, mixed martial arts organisation.
The Extreme Fighting Championship produces 10 live events annually and has sold out some of the biggest arenas in Africa. With over 120 athletes exclusively contracted to the organisation from countries such as Angola, the DRC, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and both sides of the Sahara desert, EFC AFRICA showcases the greatest warriors on the continent.
EFC AFRICA events are broadcast live in over 110 countries around the world on nine television networks in multiple languages, as well as live and in HD in Ster-Kinekor cinema theatres through South Africa.
