The drama of fight week hit new heights at the official weigh-in for Thursday’s EFC 127, delivering a major twist in the heavyweight title race set for the World Sports Betting Arena at the EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Heavyweight champion Elvis Moyo — the Zimbabwean veteran, former All-Africa boxing champion and a true pioneer of African combat sports — failed to make the 265 lbs limit. After missing the ceremonial weigh-in earlier in the day, Moyo arrived later and officially tipped the scales at 267 lbs, forcing him to vacate the belt.
Despite the setback, Moyo refused to walk away. His decision to still take on his challenger shows his courage and dedication to the fans. His legendary career and willingness to fight on mean his reputation remains intact — a champion in spirit, if not by title.
His opponent, Matunga “HHH Power” Djikasa, weighed in at a perfect 255 lbs, making him the only man eligible to claim the heavyweight crown on fight night. For the Congolese powerhouse, this is more than a title fight — it’s a chance to reclaim the belt he once held and write another chapter in the story of African MMA.
Co-Features on the Card:
- Lightweight Showdown: Guelor Sondi (153 lbs) vs Emmanuel Sita (155 lbs) — a clash of speed and hunger for a breakthrough victory.
- Flyweight Collision: Lihle Ngamntwini (123 lbs) vs Tebatso Molele (125 lbs) — a bout that could shape the division’s future.
- Catchweight War: Godfrey Mkhwanazi (141 lbs) vs Roevan De Beer (140 lbs) — youth collides with experience.
- Flyweight Rising Star: Nathanial Komana (126 lbs) vs Godknows Ndlovu (130 lbs) — a true test of grit against raw talent.
Official EFC 127 Weigh-In Results
Heavyweight Championship Main Event
Elvis Moyo (267 lbs*) vs Matunga Djikasa (255 lbs)
Main Card
Nathanial Komana (126 lbs) vs Godknows Ndlovu (130 lbs*) – Flyweight
Roevan De Beer (140 lbs) vs Godfrey Mkhwanazi (141 lbs) – Catchweight 140
Lihle Ngamntwini (123 lbs) vs Tebatso Molele (125 lbs) – Flyweight
Emmanuel Sita (155 lbs) vs Guelor Sondi (153 lbs) – Lightweight
Emerson Pedro (134 lbs) vs Mlungisi Mbizane (135 lbs) – Bantamweight
Preliminary Card
Glody Kanzeko (183 lbs) vs Christopher Matukane (193 lbs) – Catchweight 183
Coenie Lamprecht (126 lbs) vs Mfanafuthi Ngobese (124 lbs) – Flyweight
Bryn Gwavava (136 lbs) vs Rian Mario Dunn (135 lbs) – Bantamweight
Tebatso Matlhobowane (127 lbs) vs Mika Ngomane (125 lbs) – Flyweight
