October 9, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The stage is set for one of the most electrifying nights in African MMA history. EFC 128 returns on Thursday, 9 October 2025, when Zambia’s Ken Sekeletu goes head-to-head with South Africa’s Billy “The Kid” Oosthuizen in a battle for the Interim Featherweight Championship. The event takes place live from the World Sports Betting Arena, inside the EFC Performance Institute, Johannesburg.
With reigning champion Igeu Kabesa still sidelined by injury, the featherweight throne is wide open—sparking a showdown between two of the continent’s most dangerous competitors. To build anticipation, the EFC 128 Countdown Show is now live, giving fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to fight week preparations and rivalries.
Stacked Main Card
Interim Featherweight Championship – Main Event
Ken Sekeletu vs Billy “The Kid” Oosthuizen
Two warriors. One interim title. Sekeletu, Zambia’s most decorated MMA athlete, collides with the relentless Oosthuizen, South Africa’s hard-hitting street-fighting veteran. Expect five rounds of pure intensity, technical mastery, and championship-level grit.
Middleweight Co-Main Event
Siyakudumisa Nomvemve vs JT Botha
After a thrilling short-notice fight against Luke Michael, Nomvemve returns to face knockout machine JT Botha—one of Dricus du Plessis’ top training partners. With both men known for finishing fights early, this clash guarantees fireworks.
Featherweight Feature
Ayanda “The Power” Zwane vs Roberto “Rapid-Fire” Miyaba
Zwane looks to bounce back from a tough run of fights against Oosthuizen, Roets, and Botha. Across from him stands undefeated Congolese sensation Miyaba, whose lightning-fast combinations and slick submissions have made him a rising star in the division.
Kgaugelo Moishela vs Brandon Santos
Veteran Moishela aims to regain his momentum against Santos—the breakout star who shocked fans at EFC 124 with a devastating TKO win over Siyanda Vilakazi. This matchup pits experience against youthful aggression in a test of endurance and heart.
Bantamweight Opener
Nicholas Vermaak vs William “Ragnar” Lekana
The night kicks off with a bang as Vermaak’s precise striking meets Lekana’s iron chin. Both fighters promise to deliver an all-action bout to ignite the EFC 128 main card.
EFC 128 Fight Week Schedule – Live from the WSB EFC Arena, Johannesburg
EFC 128: The Ultimate Reckoning of Combat
African MMA fans can expect an unforgettable night of power, precision, and pride as EFC 128 delivers a fight card stacked with top-tier talent and explosive matchups.
Don’t miss Ken Sekeletu vs Billy “The Kid” Oosthuizen for the Interim Featherweight Championship, live on Thursday, 9 October 2025, from the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.
