EFC 107 will take place on Thursday the 7th of September at the EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa. We look at the main event between Walker and Balelo, a flyweight title fight and will also cast an eye over 2 other preliminary bouts from a betting perspective.
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GIFT WALKER VS. TERENCE BALELO
Flyweight Title Fight:
Gift Walker is an African fighter who has won all 4 of his fights in the EFC so far, he is well known for his grappling skills with 3 of his 4 wins being by submission and only 1 by TKO. Walker last fought roughly a year ago at EFC 97, where he beat Boualem Sahraoui by Submission.
Walker has not had much trouble dealing with his opponents so far and this weekend he is the favourite in his biggest fight yet.
Terence Balelo is also an African fighter who currently has identical results to Walker, having won all 4 of his professional fights so far. Balelo possesses a different attack to Walker with the majority of his wins being by TKO. Balelo last fought in May this year, where he beat Kgaugelo Moishela by TKO.
Balelo has also not faced much challenge in reaching this point in the division and he will be tested this weekend against a worthy opponent.
Betting – click here to bet.
Walker (4/7)
Balelo (14/10)
Prediction:
Both fighters know the magnitude of this Title fight in their careers and they will both come out guns blazing. I believe that Walker will have a bit too much for Balelo to handle and that he will win the fight in round 3 via Submission, claiming the division title.
EDUARDO BARROS VS. FAEEZ JACOBS
Bantamweight Bout:
Eduardo Barros is known for his footwork and speed, he is currently ranked number 14 in South Africa in the bantamweight division, he enters this fight after winning his previous bout by TKO in round 1 at EFC 97. He is the dark horse and he will use this fight as an opportunity to make a statement and get closer to the top of the division with an upset win.
Faeez Jacobs is known for his explosive striking and he returns to the EFC octagon after competing in the UAE. 4 years ago, Jacobs claimed the bantamweight division title and he will be looking to climb back up the rankings with immediate effect after his most recent SA fight being a loss at EFC 90. Jacobs is the favourite with the bookies.
Betting – click here to bet.
Barros 15/10
Jacobs (8/15)
Prediction:
I believe that Jacobs is entering this fight as the favourite for a reason and there has been money for him based on the price movements this week. I am betting that he will put Barros away in round 2 via TKO.
TUMELO MANYAMALA VS. FAFA DWAMA
Flyweight Fight:
Manyamala is a young and rising prospect in the flyweight division who has won all 4 of his professional fights so far, he has won 3 of these by TKO and 1 by Submission. His most recent win was against Julio Plaatjies who he beat at EFC 99 late last year by TKO. He enters the fight as the short priced favourite.
Dwama enters this fight as the more experienced fighter whose career spans over a 6-year period. He is known for his grit and heart and this was on display on his most recent fight where he beat Dansheel Moodley by decision at EFC 96. He enters this fight on a 2-fight win streak but despite experience, he will enter the fight as the clear underdog.
Betting – click here to bet.
Manyamala (3/10)
Dwama (12/5)
Prediction:
I believe that although Dwama has more experience in mixed martial arts, Manyamala will add to his winning run with a round 3 TKO.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Walker vs. Balelo
Walker by submission at 2/1
Jacobs vs. Barros
Jacobs by TKO/KO at 9/10
Manyamala vs. Dwama
At the time of writing there was only outright betting available and I will be backing the fight to end in round 3.
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