EFC 98 Djikasa vs Mbuyi Set To Feature 13 Fights

EFC 98 is formally two weeks away and, though the primary occasion match-up between heavyweights Matunga Djikasa and Vandam Mbuyi is certainly one of epic proportions, the remainder of the cardboard is stacked and will see main divisional adjustments inside the promotion.

As per regular, the cardboard options fighters that proceed to forge their paths inside the African MMA scene in addition to these that can set foot contained in the EFC hexagon for the primary time. A late addition to the cardboard will see British Boloyoang make his return to the hex, and he will likely be tasked with welcoming Khamzat Abaev, and that combat will function the function prelim bout of the night. Opening up the primary card, Khulekani Hlongwa finds himself matched up towards the returning Stefan Pretorius in a middleweight bout.

Shifting up the cardboard, Angola’s Aureo Cruz makes his professional debut towards Amisi Kabeya, who seems to be to get a much-needed victory. Vince Bembe and Ashley ‘Padre’ Calvert will look to place the featherweight division within the highlight. The co-main occasion of the night will see Jaco du Plessis and Diego Bandu lastly meet within the hex in a bout that would carry forth a middleweight title contender.

The primary occasion will witness a brand new Heavyweight champion be topped as Matunga Djikasa and Vandam Mbuyi conflict for the vacant 265lb gold. It is a extremely anticipated combat with the strain between the 2 being seen. With each fighters hailing from the DRC, it’s not simply the gold on the road but additionally the standing of being the African nation’s subsequent champion. In simply lower than every week, all of it goes down at EFC 98.

1 WEEK TO GO 💣

Lead by the Heavyweight Championship, the #EFC98 Combat Card is stacked!!! pic.twitter.com/7GfRuRS00I

— EFC Worldwide (@EFCworldwide) September 29, 2022

EFC 98 Full Card

Matunga Djikasa vs. Vandam Mbuyi [Heavyweight Championship Fight]

Jaco du Plessis vs. Diego Bandu [Middleweight Fight]

Vince Bembe vs. Ashley Calvert [Featherweight Fight]

Aureo Cruz vs. Amisi Kabeya [Featherweight Fight]

Stefan Pretorius vs. Khulekani Hlongwa [Middleweight Fight]

British Boloyoang vs. Khamzat Abaev [Welterweight Fight]

Crystal van Wyk vs. Peris Githeka [Women’s Srawweight Fight]

Vuyo Jula vs. Mpumelelo Mngoma [Flyweight Fight]

TC Khusu vs. Katiso Matime [Bantamweight Fight]

Glody Kanzeko vs. Billy Nyembo [Lightweight Fight]

Christopher Matukane vs. Maurice Kabamba [Middleweight Fight]

Mischka Laubscher vs. Juliet Ukah [Women’s Flyweight Fight]

Angelo Foloti vs. Given Majuba [Welterweight Fight]

EFC 98 takes place on Thursday, October sixth. The prelims are set to start at 2:30pm CAT/8:30am ET with the primary card going reside to broadcast at 7pm CAT/1pm ET.

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