The EFC 117 weigh-in ceremony took centre stage at the World Sports Betting Arena on Wednesday, setting the tone for another exciting spectacle of Mixed Martial Arts action on Thursday, Afrosport reports.
Thursday’s main event is the mouth-watering bantamweight title clash between Faeez “The Troublemaker” Jacobs and Vince Bembe.
Jacobs weighed in at 134.8 lbs (61.144 kg) while Bembe weighed in at 133.7 (60.645 kg)
Away from the main fight, the flyweight division will witness another epic encounter between Willie “The White Lion” Van Rooyen and Kgaugelo Moitshela.
The night will also mark the highly anticipated debut of two remarkable female fighters, Imke-Marishcka Kuikstra, known as “Stingray” and Rebecca “Warrior” Amongi from Kampala, Uganda, in the flyweight division.
Adding to the anticipation, the preliminaries features a captivating catchweight matchup between Pietie “Thunder” Coxen and knockout artist Christian Omonkhobhio. It is a bout that embodies a clash of old school versus new school, promising a captivating and high-energy performance.
🔴 EFC fight night tomorrow 🔥 Get ready for a showdown as Faez Jacobs battles Vince Bembe! 🥊
Don’t miss the action.
📺 Catch it live on AfrosportTV: https://t.co/8cAZWyB3qg#Afrosport #MMA #EFC117 #FightNight pic.twitter.com/QIMQlipzB5— AfroSport (@AfroSportTV) September 11, 2024
EFC enthusiasts should be ready for an unforgettable event at EFC 117 which will be live on Afrosport TV on Thursday, September 12 at 6PM West African Time.
