EFC 129 ENGAGED | Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe Fight Week Behind the Scenes
EFC 129 ENGAGED Ep. 1 — Back in the Hex
“It is good to be back.” That’s the vibe inside Johannesburg as EFC Worldwide fires up fight week for EFC 129. ENGAGED Ep. 1 drops you into the room: warm-ups, mitt rounds, the quiet pre-weigh-in routines, and those first, tense face-offs.
Main Event: Allen vs Bembe — #1 Contender Stakes
The headline is a classic South African featherweight decider: Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe. One is composure and craft, the other raw volatility; both are pressure fighters in different ways. In ENGAGED, you’ll hear corner talk, see cage-walk rehearsals, and feel the edge that comes with a bout that shapes the title picture. Track all bout intel at the matchup hub: Allen vs Bembe.
Co-Main: Alonu vs Makengele 2 — Welterweight Firefight
Styles make rematches. Makengele vs Alonu returns with adjustments on both sides: smarter entries, tighter elbows in the pocket, and a bigger emphasis on cage control. ENGAGED captures how each camp frames the sequel—what they kept, what they scrapped, and why.
Key Card Stories to Watch
- Goncalves vs Moyo — tempo vs timing. One pushes pace, the other counters clean. Whoever wins the footwork battle likely wins the exchanges.
- Luiters vs Born — big-man chess. Expect level-change feints to set up hands; defensive grappling will matter late.
Why This Episode Matters
ENGAGED Ep. 1 isn’t just hype—it's context. It shows how Allen sequences entries when opponents expect the jab, how Bembe builds his flurries off cage bounces, and what tweaks each corner is betting on in the rematch between Makengele and Alonu. If you’re scouting, this is required viewing.
When & Where to Watch
EFC 129 hits the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Prelims roll in the afternoon with the main card in prime time. Keep the event page open for bout-order shifts and real-time results through fight night.
Quick Links
Organization hub: EFC Worldwide
Event center: EFC 129
Main event fighters: Boyd Allen, Vince Bembe
Key bouts: Allen vs Bembe, Makengele vs Alonu, Goncalves vs Moyo, Luiters vs Born
