Ziko Makengele
Known as "The Gorilla" Ziko Makengele's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.
Weighing in at approximately 170 pounds, Ziko Makengele's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.
Boasting a reach of 32 inches, Ziko Makengele employs this attribute strategically during his matches.
EFC Worldwide 133 weigh-in highlights set up the full Johannesburg fight card, headlined by Zaakir Badat vs Ziko Makengele in Makengele vs Badat. Follow EFC 133, then watch the bout breakdown and main card intro.
EFC Worldwide 133 is all about Makengele vs Badat: champion Zaakir Badat, eight wins and all finishes, against former champion Ziko Makengele, five wins and five knockouts. Watch the breakdown, then check the EFC 133 main card intro.
EFC Worldwide 133 is headlined by Makengele vs Badat for the welterweight title — champion vs former champion in Johannesburg. The EFC 133 main card also features Botha vs Dju Yemba, Santos vs Ngamnthwini, and De Beer vs Ndlovu.
FC 129 ceremonial weigh-ins from Johannesburg — face-offs, final reads, and last hype before fight night. Track bout hubs for Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe and Makengele vs Alonu on the EFC Worldwide event page.
EFC 129 fight week is live in Johannesburg. Get inside access with ENGAGED Ep. 1 before the main event Allen vs Bembe and the rematch Makengele vs Alonu. Track updates on the EFC 129 hub and the EFC Worldwide page.
Watch the full ceremonial weigh-in for EFC 126 as Van Rooyen, Gafin, Zondi, Moishela & more face off in Johannesburg before fight night.
EFC Worldwide 133 weigh-in highlights set up the full Johannesburg fight card, headlined by Zaakir Badat vs Ziko Makengele in Makengele vs Badat. Follow EFC 133, then watch the bout breakdown and main card intro.
EFC returns with EFC 133: Zak vs. Ziko, a card built around Zaakir Badat vs. Ziko Makengele. There is title-fight tension on top, real comeback energy underneath, and enough local depth to make this one worth tracking.
EFC Worldwide 133 is all about Makengele vs Badat: champion Zaakir Badat, eight wins and all finishes, against former champion Ziko Makengele, five wins and five knockouts. Watch the breakdown, then check the EFC 133 main card intro.
EFC Worldwide 133 is headlined by Makengele vs Badat for the welterweight title — champion vs former champion in Johannesburg. The EFC 133 main card also features Botha vs Dju Yemba, Santos vs Ngamnthwini, and De Beer vs Ndlovu.
EFC 129 fight week is live in Johannesburg. Get inside access with ENGAGED Ep. 1 before the main event Allen vs Bembe and the rematch Makengele vs Alonu. Track updates on the EFC 129 hub and the EFC Worldwide page.
EFC returns on August 7 with EFC 126, headlined by Gift Walker vs. Sibusiso Sovendle. Plus, champs and finishers fill out a loaded main card at the Performance Institute in Johannesburg.
