Ngamnthwini's Vicious Liver Kick Ends It at EFC 124

Lihle Ngamnthwini made a major statement at EFC 124 with one of the nastiest liver kick knockouts of 2025. Facing the gritty and durable Kelvin Smit, Ngamnthwini timed his shot to perfection and folded his opponent with a single, surgical strike to the body. The Ngamnthwini vs Smit finish quickly went viral — a highlight that proves the EFC lightweight is a force to watch.

With buzz building across African MMA, EFC 125 hits Johannesburg on July 3rd with even more drama. After Shadrack Nsua's withdrawal, middleweight champ Luke Michael still needs a challenger. In the co-main, Hanru Botha faces Ayanda Zwane in a bout with major title implications (preview here).

Ngamnthwini’s performance was a reminder that the Extreme Fighting Championship delivers world-class action and rising talent. If you’re not tuned in yet, you’re missing Africa’s top MMA stories unfold in real time.