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MMA fighter rebounds from failed UFC bid with savage face plant finish
- Manyamala defeated Lihle Ngamnthwini in two minutes to reach the EFC flyweight Grand Prix final.
- The win advances Manyamala toward challenging for the vacant EFC flyweight belt next year.
- Ntando Zondi will meet Manyamala in the finals after Zondi’s unanimous decision over Nathanial Komana.
- The bout occurred as UFC events and regional MMA action continued to attract fans ahead of large promotions’ schedules.
- Willie van Rooyen’s departure to ONE Championship left the EFC flyweight title vacant.
- The EFC organized a four-man tournament to crown the new champion at 125 pounds.
- Manyamala had previously appeared on The Ultimate Fighter and fought professionally with a loss in the show.
- Ngamnthwini had a notable career with a dominant run before the defeat at EFC 130.
- The event was promoted by MMA Knockout and highlighted regional action in the MMA scene.
- The final match for the vacant belt is set to be contested in the following year.
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