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EFC 137 preview: Fight card and how to watch MMA for free on DAZN
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Faeez Jacobs will attempt to become a two-division EFC champion when the promotion returns for EFC 137 in Johannesburg on Thursday.
The reigning bantamweight champion moves up to featherweight to face Chadrack Yemba for the interim title in the headline attraction of another stacked night of MMA.
Jacobs' pursuit of a second belt provides the headline, but there is plenty more to watch across the card, including a major middleweight contest and a number of emerging prospects looking to move closer to title contention.
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Jacobs already sits at the top of EFC's bantamweight division, but the South African now has the opportunity to add another championship to his collection.
He steps up to featherweight to meet Yemba for the interim belt, with victory potentially establishing Jacobs as one of the promotion's leading two-division stars.
Yemba represents a significant obstacle. He enters the contest having put together six consecutive EFC victories and will be looking to capitalise on his opportunity to claim gold against the reigning bantamweight champion.
With Jacobs moving into a new division and Yemba carrying significant momentum, the main event has the ingredients to deliver one of the most intriguing EFC title fights of the year.
What else is on the EFC 137 card?
There is plenty more to watch beyond the main event, with former two-time middleweight champion Luke Michael facing JT Botha, while undefeated prospect Josiah "The Bully" Obasi takes on experienced Russian newcomer German Kokaev.
Elsewhere, Godknows Ndlovu meets Lihle Ngamntwini at flyweight, Bruce Mayasi faces Ash Zola at featherweight and Alex Suzuki takes on Trevor Mutsila at welterweight. Former amateur rivals Boyka Botha and Rigo Ntumba also meet again, while Roberto Miyaba faces David Mambo.
EFC 137 fight card
- Interim featherweight championship: Faeez Jacobs vs Chadrack Yemba
- Middleweight: Luke Michael vs JT Botha
- Middleweight: Josiah Obasi vs German Kokaev
- Flyweight: Godknows Ndlovu vs Lihle Ngamntwini
- Featherweight: Bruce Mayasi vs Ash Zola
- Welterweight: Alex Suzuki vs Trevor Mutsila
- Welterweight: Boyka Botha vs Rigo Ntumba
- Featherweight: Roberto Miyaba vs David Mambo
How to watch EFC 137 for free on DAZN
EFC 137 takes place on Thursday, September 10 at the World Sports Betting EFC Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 2pm CAT (1pm BST), with the main card getting underway at 7pm CAT (6pm BST).
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