EFC 123, tagged “Africa’s Best vs. Brazil,” concluded with a clean sweep for the African athletes, who emerged victorious in all matchups against their Brazilian counterparts, Afrosport reports.
Hosted at the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a stacked 12-fight card, including three EFC title fights—all of which saw African champions rise to the occasion.
The main card opened with a fiery clash as Peace Nguphane scored an impressive unanimous decision win over Jaco du Plessis, while Terence Balelo defeated Marcio Oliveira by TKO in Round 2, setting the tone for what would become a night of dominance for the local contingent.
In the championship triple-header, Willie van Rooyen, Amanda Lino, and JC Lamprecht all secured victories against high-caliber Brazilian challengers.
Lamprecht defeated Edson Silva in round 1, forcing the Brazilian to tap out by guillotine choke to win the light heavyweight championship. Van Rooyen made light work of Kleberson Sousa with a first-round knockout to win the men’s flyweight title, while Lino won the women’s flyweight championship thanks to a unanimous decision win over Marianna Salles after five rounds.
Official EFC 123 Results
Championship Fights
- Light Heavyweight Championship – Main Event
JC Lamprecht defeated Édson Silva by tapout (guillotine) at 4:55 of Round 1. - Women’s Flyweight Championship – Co-Main Event
Amanda Lino defeated Mariana Salles by unanimous decision after 5 rounds. - Men’s Flyweight Championship Bout
Willie van Rooyen defeated Kleberson Sousa by knockout at 0:37 of Round 1.
Main Card
- Terence Balelo defeated Marcio Oliveira by TKO (strikes) at 2:55 of Round 2.
- Peace Nguphane defeated Jaco du Plessis by unanimous decision after 3 rounds.
Preliminary Card
- Gift Walker defeated Moses Mokhari by unanimous decision after 3 rounds.
- Francis Martin defeated Mpho Hloka by TKO (strikes) at 3:00 of Round 3.
- Zhane Tannous defeated Wallace Okosso by TKO (strikes) at 2:19 of Round 1.
- Emmanuel Sita defeated Marcel Els by TKO (body kick) at 0:23 of Round 1.
- Robert Miyaba defeated Tshepo Majuba by tapout (rear-naked choke) at 2:52 of Round 2.
- William Lekana defeated Allistar Kunene by tapout (verbal submission) at 0:00 of Round 2.
- Tebatso Molele defeated Vuyo Jula by TKO (strikes) at 1:15 of Round 2.
EFC 123 Bonuses
- Fight of the Night: Amanda Lino vs Mariana Salles
- Performance Bonuses: William Lekana, Emmanuel Sita, Francis Martin, Terence Balelo, and Willie van Rooyen
