Luke Michael defended his title against Shadrack Nsua with composure and impressive boxing skills at EFC 125. He came in with lots of energy, landing quick jabs, but Nsua managed to remain on his feet until the bell rang.
Michael controlled distance with crisp jabs and low kicks. Nsua tried to unsettle him with sharp counters but struggled to land consistently. Michael’s combinations and movement earned him the early edge. Nsua began to find rhythm—landing harder body shots and occasional leg kicks. But Michael’s defense and ability to counterstrike kept Nsua reactive, and he managed to stay in the position until the round came to an end.
By Round 5, Nsua showed heart but faded slightly. Michael maintained stamina, peppered in elbows, and mixed in clinch work. Those final-minute takedown attempts sealed control and earned Michael a unanimous decision win.
In the co-main event of EFC 125, Hanru Botha defeated Ayanda Zwane in a three-round slugfest. The bout began with Botha coming out aggressively, snapping Zwane’s head back with outside low kicks and quick one-two punches. Zwane answered with harder power shots, landing clean right hands and engaging in heavy-eyed exchanges until the round came to an end.
Momentum swung visibly. Zwane connected with a sharp uppercut-hook combo, yet Botha immediately responded, counterpunching Zwane off balance. Both continued their exchange, but neither fighter broke.
In the final round, Botha’s wrestling background and higher activity level made the difference. He pressed Zwane against the cage several times, landed shots, and denied Zwane space. Zwane fired back with power but couldn’t quite overrun Botha’s pressure.
Other fights on the card include:
Main Card
Adama “Bomaye” Diop def. Christophe Walravens via round one TKO (punches)
Humphrey “King Cobra” Mulenga def. Kaleka Kabanda via round one submission, Rear-Naked Choke.
Terrence Xinti Born def. Tico Van Den Berg via round one KO.
Preliminary Card
Emerson Pedro def. Mlungisi Mbizane Jr via split decision.
Roevan De Beer def. Rian Dunn via round one submission heel hook.
Guide Moyo def. Christian Omokhobhio via round one TKO (leg injury).
Godfrey Mkhwanazi def. Warren Richards via round two TKO.
David Makane def. Bryn Gwavava via round one submission, rear-naked choke.
Mpumelelo Mngoma def. Denver Isaacs via round one KO (elbows).
Armando De Crescenzo def. Tshilomba Mulumba via round two KO/TKO (punches).
