EFC 98: Djikasa vs. Mbuyi is an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled for October 6, 2022 at the EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Fight Card
Main Card
Matunga Djikasa vs. Vandam Mbuyi 265 lbs Heavyweight Championship
Diego Bandu vs. Jaco Du Plessis 185 lbs
Ashley Calvert vs. Vince Bembe 145 lbs
Aureo Cruz vs. Kabeya Amisi 145 lbs
Stefan Pretorius vs. Khulekani Hlongwa 185 lbs
Preliminary Card
British Boloyoang vs. Khamzat Abaev 170 lbs
Peris Githeka vs. Crystal Van Wyk 115 lbs
Mpumelelo Mngoma vs. Vuyo Jula 125 lbs
Katiso Matime vs. TC Khusu 135 lbs
Maurice Munday Kabamba vs. Christopher Matukane 185 lbs
Ukah Juliet vs. Mischka Laubscher 125 lbs
Given Majuba vs. Angelo Foloti 155 lbs
Billy Nyembo vs. Glody Kanzeko 155 lbs
Background
The heavyweight division is one of the most prestigious in Mixed Martial Arts with the African continent producing some of the greatest fighters in the 265lb division, and now, on Thursday, 06 October 2022, the EFC will crown a new King of the Heavyweights.
History was made at EFC 5 over 11 years ago when the first title fight in the category shook Johannesburg. Since then, the title has been a precious waist accessory to many legends to come out of the continent’s MMA scene, a belt that Matunga ‘HHH Power’ Djikasa and fellow Congolese compatriot Vandam Mbuyi will now be vying for along with the chance to etch their names in the history books.
Djikasa, training out of Brothers in Arms under Coach Conrad Seabi, looks to make his second attempt at claiming gold a successful one, following his shortcoming against former champion Thabani Mndebela at EFC 88. Veteran slugger Vandam Mbuyi walks into the Hex with a wealth of experience and fervently believes he will capture the gold on his very first attempt.
With both giants having been inside the Hex with some of the greatest names in the sport and boasting incredible knockout power in their hands, there is no shortage of confidence between Djikasa and Mbuyi. Over and above wanting to be the best in the division, the two will be fighting to be the prime prizefighter of their home nation and finally earn the right to be called the ‘The Pride of the DRC’, and of course, the EFC Heavyweight Champion of the World!
