EFC 129 Preview — Allen vs Bembe, Van Rooyen vs Manyamala (Flyweight Title) | Johannesburg Fight Night
EFC 129 — Allen vs Bembe headlines a loaded Johannesburg card
EFC Worldwide returns to the WSB EFC Arena on Thursday, Nov 6, with a crowd-pleasing slate anchored by Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe and a flyweight title showdown between unbeaten champion Willie van Rooyen and surging challenger Tumelo Manyamala. Keep the event hub open for bout order, broadcast times, and late updates: EFC 129.
Main event: Van Rooyen vs Manyamala — flyweight gold on the line
Champion vs. unbeaten contender is as clean as it gets. Van Rooyen’s composure and counter timing face Manyamala’s pressure and volume. Expect leg kicks early from the champ to slow entries, while Manyamala hunts the fence to chain takedowns and win “control minutes.” Open the matchup page here: Manyamala vs van Rooyen. For fighter scouting, tab their profiles: van Rooyen • Manyamala.
Co-main: Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe — No.1 contender stakes
The winner is primed to chase newly crowned featherweight champion Billy Oosthuizen, so stakes are obvious. Allen thrives on first contact—jab, angle, and quick level-change threats. Bembe brings explosive entries and bite on the break. If Allen holds the center and scores on exits, he usually banks rounds. If Bembe forces pocket trades, late momentum swings are live. Dive into the bout hub: Allen vs Bembe and fighter pages Allen • Bembe.
Trilogy threads and rematches: Makengele vs Alonu 2
At welterweight, Ziko Makengele vs Horatius “H” Alonu 2 sets up a possible eliminator. Makengele’s physical clinch game vs Alonu’s long jab and counter right will define center vs fence. Whoever wins the first three clinch exits probably wins the fight.
Main-card movers to watch
- Steven Goncalves vs Guide Moyo — flyweight pace: Goncalves’ counter left hook vs Moyo’s blitzes. Small reads decide swing rounds. Check profiles: Goncalves • Moyo.
- Sholto Luiters vs Terrence “Xinti” Born — heavyweight power check. Luiters’ straight shots and low kicks vs Born’s big overhand and clinch frames. First clean counter might end it.
How to watch & when to tune in
Prelims roll into the main card from the WSB EFC Arena (Johannesburg/Sandton). Keep the event hub (EFC 129) and the organization page (EFC Worldwide) open for start times, broadcast notes, and any bout order shuffles as the ceremonial weigh-in wraps.
Keys to the night (quick scouting)
- First contact wins minutes: jabs and calf kicks set rhythm for judges on EFC cards.
- Clinch exits matter: short elbows and hooks on separation steal tight rounds.
- Mat returns = control: especially in the title fight, fast re-grips after stand-ups can decide 10-9s.
One-click links
Event hub: EFC 129 • Org hub: EFC Worldwide • Title fight: Manyamala vs van Rooyen • Featherweight contender: Allen vs Bembe • Welterweight rematch: Makengele vs Alonu 2 • Flyweight clash: Goncalves vs Moyo • Heavyweight tilt: Luiters vs Born.
Bottom line
EFC 129 blends title stakes, a featherweight No.1 contender bout, a grudge rematch, and heavyweight violence—prime “don’t blink” matchmaking in Johannesburg. Queue the video, click through the fight pages, and you’re fully set for Thursday night under the EFC lights.
