EFC 104: Cole ‘The Hitman’ Henning Ends Tapiwe Katikati’s Undefeated Streak

Byron Pillay

updated at June 16, 2023 at 7:28 AM

Zimbabwe's Tapiwe Katikati earned a reputation for finishing all of his previous opponents in the EFC
Cole Henning had a swollen eye during the fight, but that didn't stop him from pushing forward
The Hitman submitted Katikati in the third and final round, hooking in a guillotine choke to pick up the win

The co-main event of EFC 104 saw the undefeated Tapiwe Katikati take on Cole Henning in a Lightweight bout.

Katikati came into the fight having finished all of his previous opponents, but Henning ended that streak.

Igeu Kabesa, Vince Bembe, Sport, World, EFC,104, Featherweight Title, Winner, Title, Johannesburg — Cole Henning ended Tapiwe Katikati's undefeated streak in the co-main event of EFC 104. Image: Byron Pillay
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Known for being a power puncher, Katikati looked to end the fight in the first round as he threw wild shots at Henning.

None found their mark, and the experienced Henning countered while his opponent was off balance. The first round was evenly matched, but Henning managed to land cleaner shots.

Round 2

Henning took control from the start of the second round, slamming Katikati down on the mat. After a back-and-forth tussle on the ground, Henning got the back of his opponent and tried to get in a rear naked choke.

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Katikati reversed the hold, and the fight eventually got back to a standing position. He did, however, take a lot of damage, and his face told the story. Katikati was bleeding from his nose, but Henning also had a swollen eye from the blows he took.

Igeu Kabesa, Vince Bembe, Sport, World, EFC,104, Featherweight Title, Winner, Title, Johannesburg, Jeremie Tshibala, Christopher Matukane, Cole 'The Hitman' Henning, Tapiwa Katikati — Tapiwe Katikati was undefeated before his fight against Cole Henning. Image: Byron Pillay
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Round 3

The third and final round didn’t last too long as Henning showed his experience by hooking in a guillotine hold.

The move was locked in deep, and it was only a matter of time before Katikati couldn’t fight it off anymore. Henning won the fight due to submission.

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