JP Kruger Wins Interim Middleweight Title in Dominant Fashion at EFC 103

• JP Kruger defeated Conrad Seabi by submission to win his first title in the EFC
• After his fifth defeat in the EFC, Seabi has decided to retire from MMA action
• Luke Michael will take on Kruger later this year to unify the Middleweight title

JP Kruger has finally won gold in the EFC.

A veteran of the African MMA world, Kruger defeated fellow veteran, Conrad Seabi for the EFC’s Interim Middleweight title in the main event of EFC 103.

Tinkerbell needed just one round to get the job done, as he submitted Cage Wise with a brilliant rear-naked choke.

The two fighters started the bout with a brief exchange on the feet before Kruger took the fight to the ground and locked in the submission for the win.

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Kruger sets up Michael bout

Tinkerbell will now look to unify the Middleweight title when he takes on the current champion, Luke Michael, later this year.

The champ is recovering from an injury but was present at EFC 103 to witness the interim title fight. He also got into the ring to face off against Kruger after the bout.

Cage Wise calls it quits

During the post-fight interview, Seabi announced he would be retiring. Cage Wise called an end to his career in the EFC with eight wins and five losses.

He added that he would continue to focus on training future champions at his gym, Brothers in Arms.

The main event wasn’t the only must-see bout on the card, as EFC 103 had a bit of everything.

Full results of EFC 103:

JP Kruger def Conrad Seabi by tapout due to rear naked choke - Round 1 (2.31).

Roedie Roets def August Kayambala by verbal submission - Round 2 (1.09).

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Terence Balelo def Kgaugelo Moitshela by TKO due to strikes - Round 1 (2.07).

Nicole van Wyk def Felista Mugo by TKO due to strikes - Round 2 (2.34).

Eduardo Barros vs Christian Mulamba was declared a no contest after an unintentional foul - Round 1 (3.01).

Tumelo Manyamala def Dauda Rajabu by tapout due to strikes - Round 3 (2.48).

Juan Bezuidenhout def Boyka Kabanga by TKO due to strikes - Round 1 (4.47).

Godknows Ndlovu def Vuyo Jula by disqualification due to illegal knee to the head of a grounded opponent - Round 1 (1.34).

Mickey Cloete def Mpumelelo Mngoma by TKO due to strikes - Round 2 (4.20).

Lecture Gumbi def David Mambo by disqualification due to illegal strike - Round 3 (2:01).

Simbarashe Hokonya def Ayanda Zwane by split decision after 3 Rounds.

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