Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira, Zimpapers Sports Hub
ZIMBABWEAN EFC Heavyweight Champion Elvis ‘The Bomber’ Moyo is set to settle a long-standing personal feud. He will face his long-time rival Matunga Djikasa in what is being billed as Africa’s Biggest Heavyweight Showdown at EFC 127 on 11 September at the WSB Sporting Arena in Sandton, South Africa.
This is far more than a fight for the championship title; it’s the culmination of years of animosity. The two fighters have a history of heated confrontations and unresolved tension, and their upcoming clash is expected to be the most explosive heavyweight bout in the history of African MMA.
The rivalry has been brewing for years, making this final showdown a matter of personal honour as much as it is about championship glory.
“This fight’s been a long time coming. I have been working hard to make sure I am ready for this fight. My opponent has crossed lines that cannot be uncrossed. On 11 September, I finally get to deal with Djikasa once and for all.”
With a chilling warning to his bitter rival, Moyo has made his intentions crystal clear: he’s coming to finish what he started.
“Make no mistake, I am on a mission. Djikasa’s heading to hospital as promised. I have said this before and will continue saying it. Djikasa is leaving the arena for the hospital,” said Moyo.
The rivalry between Moyo and Matunga Djikasa dates back to a heated confrontation in 2022. That night in Johannesburg, Djikasa had just defeated Moyo’s long-time training partner, Vandam Mbuyi.
Rather than celebrating his victory, Djikasa stormed the cage, hurling abuse at Moyo and striking the cage wall in a fit of rage.
Moyo, who had served as Mbuyi’s coach and cornerman, tried to climb into the cage to confront him. In that moment, one of African MMA’s most bitter rivalries was born.
A bare-knuckle bout scheduled for 2023 was cancelled at the last minute, but the tension between the two fighters never subsided. Earlier this year, Djikasa publicly reignited the feud, calling out Moyo moments after a successful comeback fight.
Now, with the EFC Heavyweight Championship on the line, the stage is set for a definitive showdown inside the cage, promising to finally settle a long-simmering and deeply personal feud.
“This fight is more than a title defence. It’s personal and I am fighting to shut him up for good,” said Moyo.
Moyo has faced a tough road to the top.
Due to limited support and opportunities in Zimbabwe, he made the difficult decision to move to South Africa more than 15 years ago to pursue his professional fighting career.
