Mynhardt KO’s Naumann
EFC Africa’s first event of 2014 kicked off in sensational fashion at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena, with the crowning of the inaugural bantamweight champion, as Leon Mynhardt knocked out Frederich Naumann to successfully defend his lightweight title.
The “Iron Lion” delivered a devastating roundhouse blow to win via KO, 38 seconds into the first round at the event, on Thursday, February 27 event.
EFC Africa’s inaugural bantamweight bout was the spectacle results many predicted.
Former teammates Nkazimulo Zulu and Charlie Weyer engaged each other with fluid, sophisticated striking, before Weyer scored a strong takedown. Zulu showed his grit, however, working his way into full mount before putting Weyer away with ground and pound.
The knockout of the night award went to Leon Mynhardt’s unforgettable 38 second demolition of Frederich Naumann.
Zimbabwean-born Cape Town resident Temba Gorimbo earned himself both the fight of the night, and submission of the night award, after fighting through a dislocated shoulder.
EFC Africa 27 full results:
* Baldwin Mdlalose defeated Donnovan Wilken via submission (triangle) 1:50 into round 2.
* Mark Hulme defeated Josh Muller via submission (rear naked choke) 4:18 seconds into round 1.
* Keron Davies defeated Booto Guylain via TKO 3:25 into round 3.
* Themba Gorimbo defeated Chaz Wasserman via submission (D’Arce Choke) 4:31 into round 2.
* Cedric Doyle defeated Boney Bukaka via submission (rear naked choke) 4:08 into round 2.
* Francois Groenewald defeated Pierre Botha via submission (triangle) 4:32 into round 1.
* Alexander Cheboub defeated David van Schalkwyk via submission (kimura) 2:14 into round 2.
* Wesley Hawkey defeated Gareth Buirski via unanimous decision.
* Brendan Groenewald defeated Vandam Mbuyi via disqualification 2:22 into round 1.
* Tumelo Maphutha defeated Fraser Opie via verbal submission 4:43 into round 1.
* Dricus du Plessis defeated Donavin Hawkey via TKO 4:50 into round 1.
* Nkazimulo Zulu defeated Charlie Weyer via TKO 4:34 into round 1.
* Leon Mynhardt defeated Frederich Naumann via KO 0:38 into round 1.
