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Willie van Rooyen

"White Lion"

8-2

Featherweight
Willie van Rooyen

Wins

8

5 KO/TKO - 50%
1 submission - 10%
2 decision - 20%

2

Losses

10% - 1 KO/TKO
10% - 1 submission
0% - 0 decision
hometownSouth Africa
Age
-(-)
Height
5′7″ (170 cm)
Reach-
Weight145 lbs (66 kg)
Stance-
GymA-Team Stars
Social media-

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Past Fights
Show Cancelled Fights

Japan
Yuya Wakamatsu
(20-7)
i
ONE Samurai 3
12 Sep2026KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD24:34
Philippines
Jeremy Miado
(11-9)
i
ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs. Jarvis
14 Mar2026KO/TKO(Left Hook to Ground Punches) RD33:35
Uzbekistan
Avazbek Kholmirzaev
(14-2)
i
ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve
08 Nov2025Sub(Armbar) RD13:52
Moldova
Anatolie Gafin
(3-1)
i
EFC 126: van Rooyen vs. Gafin
07 Aug2025Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD22:04
Brazil
Kleberson Sousa
(8-4-1)
i
EFC 123: Africa vs Brazil
08 May2025KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:37
South Africa
Kgaugelo Moishela
(3-2)
i
EFC 117
12 Sep2024KO/TKO RD31:17
South Africa
Vuyo Jula
(2-2)
i
EFC 114
06 Jun2024KO/TKO(Elbows) RD22:18
South Africa
Tebatso Molele
(1-1)
i
EFC 112
11 Apr2024Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
South Africa
Mpumelelo Mngoma
(2-3)
i
EFC 110
07 Dec2023KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD1
South Africa
David Makane
(0-0)
i
EFC 107
07 Sep2023Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00

Frequently Asked Questions About Willie van Rooyen

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Willie van Rooyen?

    Known as "White Lion" Willie van Rooyen's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Willie van Rooyen weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 145 pounds, Willie van Rooyen's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

Willie van Rooyen Videos

Willie van Rooyen News & Videos

ONE Fight Night 37 Results & Highlights β€” Adiwang Blitz, Kholmirzaev Armbar, Nakatani Sparks Opener

ONE Fight Night 37 Results & Highlights β€” Adiwang Blitz, Kholmirzaev Armbar, Nakatani Sparks Opener

EFC 129 Preview β€” Allen vs Bembe, Van Rooyen vs Manyamala (Flyweight Title) | Johannesburg Fight Night

EFC 129 Preview β€” Allen vs Bembe, Van Rooyen vs Manyamala (Flyweight Title) | Johannesburg Fight Night

EFC 126 Weigh-In Face-Offs | Van Rooyen vs Gafin Headlines

EFC 126 Weigh-In Face-Offs | Van Rooyen vs Gafin Headlines

Fire in the Hex! Walker vs Sovendle Headlines Stacked EFC 126 Card in Johannesburg

Fire in the Hex! Walker vs Sovendle Headlines Stacked EFC 126 Card in Johannesburg

EFC 126 ENGAGED: Fight Week Heats Up in Johannesburg

EFC 126 ENGAGED: Fight Week Heats Up in Johannesburg