The Citizen (KZN)

Austin: I’ll prove I am the He-Man

DULCHA NOT IMPRESSED BY HIS OPPONENT

- Clinton Jones

He-Man will step into the ring at Carnival City on Saturday night looking to become the master of the Extreme Fighting Championsh­ip (EFC) universe.

England’s Stuart Austin – affectiona­tely known as He-Man – comes to South Africa to face arguably his toughest opponent when he takes on light-heavyweigh­t kingpin Champion Dulcha of the DRC at EFC65.

Austin made an impressive EFC debut at Sun City a few months ago when he despatched the very dangerous heavyweigh­t Elvis Moyo in three clinical rounds.

Dulcha – unstoppabl­e since strapping the gold around his waist way back at EFC45 almost two years ago – was unconcerne­d and less impressed with that performanc­e.

“Austin was like a chicken (against Moyo), running around. That fight didn’t prove anything. We are here to fight, please do not run away like a chicken,” Dulcha pleaded with his British opponent.

Regardless of where this fight ends up – be it on the ground or standing – there is certain to be fireworks between two men who have grown to dislike each other over the last few months.

The co-main event on this stacked fightcard sees the return of former featherwei­ght champion Boyd Allen, who makes his way back to the hexagon after over a year on the sidelines due to injury.

Allen has been working his way up the ranks since losing his title to Scotland’s Danny Henry at EFC44.

Standing in his way this time is little-known and undefeated Calum Murrie – who incidental­ly is a compatriot and training partner of Henry.

The winner of this bout will almost certainly guarantee themselves a shot at the featherwei­ght title.

 ?? Picture: EFC Worldwide ?? THE EYES HAVE IT. EFC matchmaker Graeme Cartmell stands between light-heavyweigh­t champion Champion Dulcha and challenger Stuart Austin at the EFC gym in Sandton.
Picture: EFC Worldwide THE EYES HAVE IT. EFC matchmaker Graeme Cartmell stands between light-heavyweigh­t champion Champion Dulcha and challenger Stuart Austin at the EFC gym in Sandton.

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