(PRESS RELEASE) -- Johannesburg, South Africa – Expect fireworks when EFC returns to Carnival City for the organisation's milestone 40th event. Dino Bagattin, the former welterweight champion has been competing inside the Hexagon since EFC 01 and headlines the massive event against the new generation of mixed martial artist, Dricus Du Plessis. Coming off a massive middleweight victory over Darren Daniel, du Plessis is cutting down to conquer the welterweight division.
But first, see 10 more epic encounters including Katz vs. Groth and Moyo vs. Misholas. Full fight fight card at efcworldwide.com EFC 40: Bagattin vs. du Plessis, presented by BetXchange.com, takes place at Carnival City, Johannesburg, on Saturday 6 June 2015. Tickets on sale tomorrow at www.computicket.com.
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EFC programming is available weekly in 600+ million TV households worldwide, making it one of the most recognisable MMA brands on the planet. Leading retailers stock a full catalogue of best-selling EFC DVD’s, branded merchandise and clothing and equipment ranges.
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