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A RELENTLESS COMEBACK FOR ROETS

A RELENTLESS COMEBACK FOR ROETS

EFC 118 Official Results

Johannesburg, South Africa – 10 October 2024: EFC 118 lived up to its hype, delivering a night of raw intensity and high-octane action that had fans on the edge of their seats. In a thrilling main event, Roedie Relentless Roets showcased his resilience and mastery inside the hexagon, securing the interim featherweight title with a stunning victory over the highly touted Ayanda The Power Zwane by a hairs breadth.

Roets returned to EFC with unwavering passion and grit, refusing to be denied in his quest for gold. Facing the fearsome knockout artist Ayanda Zwane, Roets immediately asserted control, using his lightning-fast takedowns and superior grappling to nullify Zwane's kickboxing counterattacks. But Zwane came back strong in the fourth round causing the Polokwane grappler no end of trouble with his superior striking. However, the pendulum swung back to Roets who dug deep to close the show with a strong final stanza after a mammoth bout, securing the victory with a unanimous decision. A true testament to Roets' unyielding determination, he earned the interim featherweight title in front of a raucous crowd.

In a bout that lived up to its hyped billing, Cole The Hitman Henning went toe-to-toe with EFC legend and former champion Martin The Punisher Van Staden in the co-main event. Van Staden, known for his explosive knockout power and fearsome striking, dominated Henning with a barrage of strikes. Henning fought back hard searching for telling counters, but was ultimately overwhelmed by Van Staden's precision, as The Punisher delivered a second-round TKO, sealing a dominant win.

In an epic clash of generations, Peace 'X' Nguphane proved that he remains a massive welterweight contender in the division. The young phenom from Potchefstroom unleashed a non-stop assault on veteran Jason Culverwell, who was hoping to make a triumphant return to the sport after a decade-long hiatus. Nguphane, full of youthful energy and lightning-fast strikes, left Culverwell with no room to move and despite Culverwell's experience, Nguphane's relentless attack overwhelmed him, securing a decisive victory and a continued ascent up the welterweight rankings.

The main card action kicked off with a bang as Elbert Steyn, another masterful wrestler, made quick work of K1 specialist Given Majuba. In an astonishing 40 seconds, Steyn showcased his grappling prowess, locking in an Americana submission that forced Majuba to tap out. Steyn's dominance in the opening round sent a clear message that he's a force to be reckoned with.

In a battle fuelled by tension from the weigh-ins, Ntando Zondi maintained his incredible undefeated streak, submitting Godfrey Mkhwanazi with a rear-naked choke in the second round. Zondi's victory extends his record to 3-0, but the fire between these two athletes is far from extinguished, with Mkhwanazi vowing to return for revenge.

In a fast-paced prelim flyweight contest, Micky Cloete and Kelvin Smit fought tooth and nail for three explosive rounds. Both fighters went the distance, refusing to back down, but it was Cloete who got the nod from the judges, taking the win by unanimous decision in a bout that left fans clamouring for more.

EFC 118 delivered one of the most electrifying nights in MMA, with fierce competition and unforgettable moments. Roets' relentless comeback for the interim featherweight title will be remembered as a defining moment of the night, but each athlete brought their best, leaving the fans clamouring for the next instalment.

Main Card

INTERIM FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Roedie Roets Ayanda Zwane via Unanimous Decision after 5 Rounds

WELTERWEIGHT BOUT

Martin van Staden def Cole Henning via TKO due to Strikes in Round 2 (02:08)

WELTERWEIGHT BOUT

Peace Ngupane def Jason Culverwell via TKO due to Strikes in Round 1 (04:29)

FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT

Billy Oosthuizen def Rian Dunn via TKO due to Strikes in Round 1 (02:24)

WELTERWEIGHT BOUT

Elbert Steyn def Given Majuba via Tapout due to Americana in Round 1 (00:40)

Prelim Card

FLYWEIGHT BOUT

Ntando Zondi def Godfrey Mkhwanazi via Tapeout due to Rear Naked Choke in Round 1 (04:05)

FLYWEIGHT BOUT

Micky Cloete def Kelvin Smit via Unanimous Decision after 3 Rounds

FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT

Lucky Magekha def Emerson Pedro via TKO due to Strikes in Round 1 (01:19)

FLYWEIGHT BOUT

Lihle Ngamntwini def Siyanda Vilikazi via Tapout due to Arm Bar in Round 2 (01:50)

CATCHWEIGHT BOUT

Glody Kanzeko def Guide Moyo via Tapout due to Strikes in Round 1 (03:11)

CATCHWEIGHT BOUT

Chadrack Yemba def Nkosi Doyisa via TKO due to Strikes in Round 2 (04:03)

FLYWEIGHT BOUT

Mpumelelo Mngoma def Tyral Louw via Tapout due to Arm Bar in Round 1 (02:00)

Fight of the Night

Roedie Roets vs Ayanda Zwane

Performance Bonus

Peace Ngupane

Ntando Zondi

Lucky Magekha

Lihle Ngamntwini

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