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Carnival City hosts first EFC fight night for 2015

EFC is a sports entertainment phenomenon which has captured the attention of passionate and loyal fans throughout Africa and the world

NAIL-BITING action awaits EFC fans on Saturday, February 21 when the final reckoning takes place between lightweight champion Leon ‘”Iron Lion” Mynhardt and former champion, Don “Magic Man” Madge at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena.

They have fought twice before and both occasions a controversial win was given to Mynhardt. This time Madge promises to win with a finish.

EFC 37 includes seven action-packed preliminary bouts as well as the first-ever bout in the EFC women’s division. Perhaps one of the most highly-anticipated bouts of EFC 37 is the welterweight bout between grappling phenomenon and current two-time EFC welterweight champion, Adam Speechly, as he will defend his title against the striking specialist David Buirski.

In this, the first EFC fight night for 2015, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-star, Darren Daniel, will also return to the Hexagon to clash with hometown favourite JP Kruger, while Madiba will face M Buirski. Gorimbo and Cheboub top off the main card at EFC 37.

“We are thrilled to play host to the first EFC fight night of 2015. The question we understand that is one everybody’s lips is, will this be the night that the welterweight curse will be broken?’’ Do not miss EFC37 in February to find out,” says Michelle Smith, marketing manager at Carnival City.

EFC, the Extreme Fighting Championship, is the biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organisation on the African continent. Over 100 of the world’s toughest MMA athletes are exclusively contracted to EFC to showcase their skills in front of thousands of fans in sold-out arenas.

With 10 new events a year, each hosting at least 12 explosive bouts, EFC is a sports entertainment phenomenon which has captured the attention of passionate and loyal fans throughout Africa and the world.

The doors to Carnival City’s Big Top Arena will open at 4.15pm, with the preliminary bouts kicking off at 4.45pm. The main card bouts will start at 8pm.

Tickets range in price, starting at R225 a person. The ticket cost includes an event guide, fight card and information valued at R50.

VIP ticket holders enjoy access to the VIP Bars and Smoking Lounge.

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