EFC 128: Oosthuizen claims title in dramatic fashion amid disqualification drama

EFC 128: Oosthuizen claims title in dramatic fashion amid disqualification drama

EFC 128 delivered a thrilling night of mixed martial arts at the World Sports Betting Arena, as Billy Oosthuizen claimed the EFC Interim Featherweight Championship in dramatic fashion.

The main event ended in controversy after Ken Sekeletu was disqualified in Round 3 for repeated illegal strikes, handing Oosthuizen the interim title.

Having been the only fighter eligible to win the belt, Oosthuizen was declared the new champion after an emotional finish to a tense contest.

Billy Oosthuizen and Ken Sekeletu in action at EFC 128 at World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg

Earlier in the night, fans witnessed an intense face-off between Boyd Allen and Vince Bembe, who will meet at EFC 129 for the number one contender spot — with the winner set to face Oosthuizen for the title.

Elsewhere on the card, Siyakudumisa Nomvemve earned a hard-fought decision over JT Botha, while Ayanda Zwane edged Roberto Miyaba in a tight split decision.

Brandon Santos impressed with a slick first-round triangle choke against Kgaugelo Moitshela, and William Lekana continued his knockout streak with a brutal TKO of Nicolaas Vermaak. Yaseen Adams rounded off the night with a dominant points win over Rudolf Sekhukhune.

 

 

Full Results of EFC 128 Fight Card

Billy Oosthuizen def. Ken Sekeletu via Disqualification (Repeated Illegal Strikes) – Round 3, 4:06 (Oosthuizen becomes the new Interim EFC Featherweight Champion)

Siyakudumisa Nomvemve def. JT Botha via Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)

Ayanda Zwane def. Roberto Miyaba via Split Decision (30–27, 30–27, 28–29)

Brandon Santos def. Kgaugelo Moitshela via Submission (Triangle Choke) – Round 1, 3:19

William Lekana def. Nicolaas Vermaak via TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 4:00

Yaseen Adams def. Rudolf Sekhukhune via Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

Mpho Hloka def. Ash Zola via Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

Jaden van der Merwe def. Willem Smith via TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 1:08

Lecture Gumbi def. Story Mpia Embombe via Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

Zeca Martinho def. Sisa Jungula via Split Decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–29)

Thierry Bahati def. Stefan Diedericks via TKO (Strikes) – Round 2, 0:58

 

Fight of the Night

JT Botha vs Siyakudumisa Nomvemve

 

Performance Bonuses

  • Yaseen Adams
  • William Lekana
  • Brandon Santos
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