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The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Star-studded EFC 123 card features international matchups
When JC Lamprecht added his name to the list of legends at EFC 106 by taking a third-round tap from fellow veteran Mzwandile Hlongwa, it was the start of a career typified by sacrifice and warfare stretching back 13 years. His very last defeat in that timeline was to current teammate and sparring partner Dricus du Plessis, but since then Lamprecht remained undefeated upon the path to the belt which he will defend for the very first time at the World Sports Betting Arena on May 8, in Paulshof. But his preparations have now been marred by his opponent pulling out of the bout due to illness, handing the incredible opportunity of a title contender to one of central Brazil's best mixed-martial artists, Édson 'The Gladiator' Silva. Also read: Bomber knocks out Anthony Morel for EFC Heavyweight gold After turning pro relatively recently in 2021, Silva has notched up 10 high-level performances, winning several belts and competing six times in the highly-respected Jungle Fight, the home promotion of UFC stars such as Johnnie Walker, Renato Moicano and Erick Silva. A jiu-jitsu specialist, training with Paulistenio Rocha in Rio Verde, and blessed with a mean right hand that has felled several opponents, Silva will feel right at home with the Jozi altitude, considering he lives in the highlands of the Goiás plateau in central Brazil. He now slots straight into the main event for the third title fight of his career against the tactical powerhouse that is Lamprecht, who has yet to go the distance in his entire professional career. Also read: EFC Contender Series season 2 concludes with thrilling fights and rising stars With 12 bouts in total, the numeric lodestone event of EFC 123 is set to be one of the biggest events in African combat sports this year, with those three intercontinental title fights and that stacked card in its entirety below: Main Card LHW Title Bout – JC Lamprecht vs Édson Silva Vacant WFLW Title – Bout Amanda Lino vs Mariana Salles Vacant FLW Title Bout – Willie van Rooyen vs Kleberson Sousa Flyweight Bout – Terence Balelo vs Marcio Oliveira Welterweight Bout – Peace Nguphane vs Jaco du Plessis Read more: EFC fighter's championship dreams put on hold after stunning loss to 'The Kid' Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout – Moses Mokhari vs Gift Walker Featherweight – Bout Mpho Hloka vs Francis Martin Catchweight Bout – Zhane Tannous vs Mark Kamba Lightweight Bout – Marcel Els vs Emmanuel Sita Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts!
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Elora Dana taps Diana Avsaragova
Elora Dana stepped onto the biggest stage of her career to date and delivered at 2025 PFL World Tournament 2. In a preliminary card bout in the women's flyweight tournament Friday in Orlando, Fla., Dana (8-0) made quick work of former Bellator standout Diana Avsaragova (6-2), as she submitted the Russian fighter with a neck crank at 4:48 of Round 1. Dana advances to the semifinal round of her divisional tournament and will face off with one of the other combatants competing on Friday's card. The win in Dana's PFL debut maintains her perfect professional recod. Prior to signing with the promotion, Dana won Jungle Fight and Mega Fight Champions championship gold on the Brazilian regional scene. Finished for the first time in her pro career, Avsaragova has now lost back-to-back fights after a 6-0 start. Friday's fight was her first competition since August 2023 when she lost a unanimous decision to Justine Kish. Up-to-the-minute 2025 PFL 2 results include: Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova via submission (neck crank) – Round 1, 4:48 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for 2025 PFL World Tournament 2.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PFL announces 2025 women's flyweight tournament roster – but no Dakota Ditcheva
The 2025 PFL women's flyweight tournament will feature eight fighters – but Dakota Ditcheva is not one of them. Tuesday, the promotion announced the roster will include former Bellator women's flyweight champions Liz Carmouche (22-8) and Juliana Velasquez (13-3), and former UFC title challenger Taila Santos (22-4) as well as Bellator alumni Kana Watanabe (13-3-1), Ilara Joanne (12-9), Jena Bishop (7-2), and Diana Avsaragova (6-1). Additionally, the promotion has signed Jungle Fight champion Elora Dana (7-0), who will make her promotional debut in the tournament. The women's flyweight tournament will be single elimination with $1 million going to the winning fighter. It kicks off April 11 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., and airs on ESPN2/ESPN+. Specific quarterfinal matchups were not revealed as part of Tuesday's announcement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Professional Fighters League (@pflmma) As for Ditcheva (14-0), who as recently as Monday indicated PFL had not made her aware of her immediate next move, she'll compete in the PFL Champions Series, according to PFL co-founder Donn Davis. "PFL Superstar Dakota Ditcheva won PFL Europe Championship 2023 then won PFL Global Season 2024... now moves to PFL Champions Series 2025," Davis wrote Tuesday on X. PFL Superstar Dakota Ditcheva won PFL Europe Championship 2023 then won PFL Global Season 2024 … now moves to PFL Champions Series 2025 Who will she fight next? Can't Wait! #PFLMMA @dakotadofficial — Donn Davis (@DonnDavisPFL) February 18, 2025 Ditcheva, 26, has established herself as one of the hottest rising stars in mixed martial arts at the moment. She defeated Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett, Jena Bishop, and Taila Santos to claim the 2024 PFL women's flyweight championship – and earn MMA Junkie's 2024 Female Fighter of the Year award. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: PFL announces 2025 women's flyweight tournament roster – but no Dakota Ditcheva
USA Today
18-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PFL announces 2025 women's flyweight tournament roster – but no Dakota Ditcheva
The 2025 PFL women's flyweight tournament will feature eight fighters – but Dakota Ditcheva is not one of them. Tuesday, the promotion announced the roster will include former Bellator women's flyweight champions Liz Carmouche (22-8) and Juliana Velasquez (13-3), and former UFC title challenger Taila Santos (22-4) as well as Bellator alumni Kana Watanabe (13-3-1), Ilara Joanne (12-9), Jena Bishop (7-2), and Diana Avsaragova (6-1). Additionally, the promotion has signed Jungle Fight champion Elora Dana (7-0), who will make her promotional debut in the tournament. The women's flyweight tournament will be single elimination with $1 million going to the winning fighter. It kicks off April 11 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., and airs on ESPN2/ESPN+. Specific quarterfinal matchups were not revealed as part of Tuesday's announcement. As for Ditcheva (14-0), who as recently as Monday indicated PFL had not made her aware of her immediate next move, she'll compete in the PFL Champions Series, according to PFL co-founder Donn Davis. 'PFL Superstar Dakota Ditcheva won PFL Europe Championship 2023 then won PFL Global Season 2024… now moves to PFL Champions Series 2025,' Davis wrote Tuesday on X. PFL Superstar Dakota Ditcheva won PFL Europe Championship 2023 then won PFL Global Season 2024 … now moves to PFL Champions Series 2025 Who will she fight next? Can't Wait! #PFLMMA @dakotadofficial — Donn Davis (@DonnDavisPFL) February 18, 2025 Ditcheva, 26, has established herself as one of the hottest rising stars in mixed martial arts at the moment. She defeated Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett, Jena Bishop, and Taila Santos to claim the 2024 PFL women's flyweight championship – and earn MMA Junkie's 2024 Female Fighter of the Year award.
