EFC 122 lit up the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg on Thursday with a night of unforgettable high-stakes action, culminating in a shocking heavyweight title upset and a ruthless bantamweight showcase.
Elvis “The Bomber” Moyo stunned the crowd with a jaw-dropping victory over reigning heavyweight champion Anthony Morel. The fight came to a dramatic end just two seconds into round four, when Morel verbally submitted under Moyo’s relentless pressure.
Known primarily for his boxing, Moyo displayed a complete skill set and remarkable composure, earning the EFC Heavyweight Title in what may be the defining performance of his career.
Meanwhile, the co-main event between Faeez “Troublemaker” Jacobs and Sibusiso Sovendle witnessed a brutal first-round knockout win.
Despite the bout being shifted to non-title status after Sovendle missed weight, reigning bantamweight champion Jacobs dispatched his challenger with a KO at the 3:30 mark of round one, reminding fans and fighters alike why he’s one of the most feared strikers in the EFC.
The 10 other fights on the EFC 122 card also produced some exciting results, as Siyakudumisa Nomvemve defeated Mzwandile Hlongwa by tap-out in round 1, while Asiashu Tshitamba got a win by split decision over Vince Bembe after three rounds, with the feisty bout crowned “Fight of the Night”.
South African Ceileigh Niedermayr defeated Uganda’s Rebecca Amongi by unanimous decision to become the number one contender in the women’s strawweight division.
With knockouts, submissions, and dramatic momentum shifts throughout the night, EFC 122 delivered a spectacle for fight fans across Africa and around the world, reinforcing the EFC’s status as Africa’s premier destination for elite combat sports.
Full EFC 122 fight card details
Main Card
- Elvis Moyo defeated Anthony Morel by verbal submission at 0:02 of Round 4 (Heavyweight Championship)
- Faeez Jacobs defeated Sibusiso Sovendle by knockout at 3:30 of Round 1 (Bantamweight Championship Defense)
- Siyakudumisa Nomvemve defeated Mzwandile Hlongwa by tapout at 3:12 of Round 1
- Asiashu Tshitamba defeated Vince Bembe by split decision after 3 rounds
- Ceileigh Niedermayr defeated Rebecca Amongi by unanimous decision after 3 rounds
Preliminary Card
- Nathanial Komana defeated Kgaugelo Moitshela by TKO (strikes) at 4:27 of Round 2
- Adrian Sanchez defeated Robert Simbowe by knockout at 1:42 of Round 1
- Kevin Pretorius defeated Lucky Bosco by TKO (strikes) at 3:49 of Round 2
- Thimna Mhlauli defeated Bheki Ngcobo by tapout (RNC) at 3:11 of Round 1
- Tico van den Berg defeated Khulekani Hlongwa by TKO (strikes) at 1:28 of Round 2
- Kelvin Smit defeated Teboho Ntene by tapout (RNC) at 2:42 of Round 2
- Sisa Jungula defeated Mpumelelo Mngoma by unanimous decision after 3 rounds
EFC 122 Bonuses
- Fight of the Night: Vince Bembe vs Asiashu Tshitamba
- Performance Bonuses: Ceileigh Niedermayr, Adrian Sanchez, Kevin Pretorius, Thimna Mhlauli, Tico van den Berg, Siyakudumisa Nomvemve, and Faeez Jacobs
