EFC is bringing the fire back to Johannesburg on August 7 as EFC 126 touches down at the World Sports Betting Arena. Tensions are already high with one of the most exciting bantamweight matchups in recent memory set to headline: Gift Walker vs. Sibusiso Sovendle.
Walker, a former champion and striking technician, returns to the Hex looking to reassert his dominance. Known for his clean timing and footwork, Walker remains one of the most polished athletes in the division. On the other side is Sovendle — relentless, aggressive, and ready to take Walker out of his comfort zone.
"Expect violence," EFC President Cairo Howarth said. "This fight is going to be non-stop." And judging by the rest of the card, he's not exaggerating.
Another major name set for action is reigning flyweight champion Willie van Rooyen, who squares off with surging contender Anatolie Gafin in a pivotal clash. Rooyen’s championship mettle will be put to the test against Gafin’s explosiveness in what could be a dark horse for Fight of the Night.
The main card also features a promising bout between two dangerous finishers, Ntando Zondi and Muhammad Salohidinov, while the always-entertaining Ziko Makengele returns against Wallace Okosso.
Fans will also witness Kgaugelo Moishela vs. Julio Plaatjies in a high-stakes main card tilt. Meanwhile, the prelims pack their own punch with explosive matchups including Moses Mokhari vs. Lucky Magekha, Zhane Tannous vs. Stefan Booysen, and more.
Main Card (EFC 126):
- Gift Walker vs. Sibusiso Sovendle – Fight Details
- Willie van Rooyen vs. Anatolie Gafin – Fight Details
- Ntando Zondi vs. Muhammad Salohidinov – Fight Details
- Ziko Makengele vs. Wallace Okosso – Fight Details
- Kgaugelo Moishela vs. Julio Plaatjies – Fight Details
Prelims:
- Moses Mokhari vs. Lucky Magekha – Fight Details
- Zhane Tannous vs. Stefan Booysen – Fight Details
- Jesse Schaper vs. Tshepo Majuba – Fight Details
- Rudolf Sekhukune vs. Roberto Miyaba – Fight Details
- Siyanda Vilakazi vs. Vuyo Jula – Fight Details
- Liam Schultze vs. Elvis Ngwalangwala – Fight Details
- Veja Hinda vs. Ash Zola – Fight Details
