Henry "Herculeez" Fadipe - EFC Africa Welterweight Title Fight

MMA Lucan

MMA Lucan

Junior D

MMA Lucan wrote: »

Anytime I've followed Henry in the EFC I see they constantly refer to the fact that he's a "Nigerian born fighter"

Is that just to increase his African marketability?

MMA Lucan

Junior D wrote: »

Anytime I've followed Henry in the EFC I see they constantly refer to the fact that he's a "Nigerian born fighter"

Is that just to increase his African marketability?

The guys at EFC love the fact that Henry brings something different, with the ties to Ireland especially. But I think also they like to remind people that he is still African, & I certainly think that it makes him less of an outsider with the fans etc. Also mma is not too commonly practised in Nigeria, & perhaps having a role model like Henry represent it could have somewhat of a Conor McGregor effect in terms of getting guys hooked to the sport.

MMA Lucan

For those who have not seen Henry in action before, here is his finish against former Welterweight Title holder Michiel Opperman at EFC 26, which put Henry into the no. 1 contender spot

Mellor

Junior D wrote: »

Anytime I've followed Henry in the EFC I see they constantly refer to the fact that he's a "Nigerian born fighter"

Is that just to increase his African marketability?

It's probably simply because he was born in Nigeria.

reganreggie

Will this fight be televised here

Junior D

Mellor wrote: »

It's probably simply because he was born in Nigeria.

Ha, yeah well I know that, but you hear little about his, not sure how to phrase this correctly, Irish upbringing or the fact he is Irish trained

Junior D

Also found it very interesting that this will be his first full training camp!
Incredible, and really puts some of his previously impressive fights into a new perspective

MMA Lucan

MMA Lucan

You can tune in for the live weigh ins at this link in just over 2hrs time

http://efcafrica.tv/app/Home/Featured/117A0889-AC4F-489B-91AD-274FA64A13E9

MMA Lucan

Todays full weigh in video

Junior D

When is the fight?

pablohoney87

Fadipe wins by ko (right straight)

Dino seemed to underestimate his power again. Was moving forward the whole time even after gettin dropped once

samk1

henry won by ko in 1st round and is new efc welterweight champ

El Guapo!

Brilliant! There's big things in Fadipes future. He has so much potential. Well done to him and his team.

SevereMMA

Brilliant for Henry, EFC Africa champion and he made it look easy

Fight video is up on Severe

MMA Lucan

Thanks to all for the amazing support, from Henry & all at Ryoshin

Mattyz69

delighted to get up this morning and take a look at the results... fantastic result and only the beginning for Henry

Mr. CooL ICE

Nice KO. Delighted for him

Dtp1979

Never heard of the lad till a few weeks ago. Delighted there's another real prospect in Irish Mma

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