Fans of mixed martial arts are getting ready for another action-packed night as EFC 133: Zak vs. Ziko takes place on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Organized by EFC Worldwide, the event will feature exciting cage battles, rising African MMA stars, and high-stakes matchups from the WSB EFC Arena in Sandton, South Africa.
The event is scheduled to begin at 09:00 AM ET and will be available through an online internet stream for MMA fans worldwide. With a total of 13 MMA bouts, EFC 133 promises non-stop entertainment featuring top fighters across multiple weight divisions.
EFC 133 Event Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | EFC 133: Zak vs. Ziko |
| Promotion | EFC Worldwide |
| Date | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| Time | 09:00 AM ET |
| Venue | WSB EFC Arena |
| Location | Sandton, South Africa |
| Fight Type | MMA |
| Enclosure | Cage |
| Broadcast | Internet Stream |
Live Results and Winner Updates
Fight fans can follow live winner updates, knockout finishes, submissions, and judges’ decisions throughout the event. The main event between Zaakir Badat and Ziko Makengele is expected to be one of the most talked-about fights of the evening, especially with both competitors aiming to make a statement in the EFC welterweight division.
| Match | Division | Fighters | Result | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Welterweight Title Fight | Zaakir Badat def. Ziko Makengele | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:42 |
| 11 | Featherweight | Shadrick Dju Yemba def. Hanru Botha | TKO (Knee to the Body) | 2 | 0:26 |
| 10 | Flyweight | Brandon Santos def. Lihle Ngamnthwini | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| 9 | Bantamweight | GodKnows Ndlovu def. Roevan De Beer | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| 8 | Bantamweight | Emerson Pedro def. Sibusiso Sovendle | KO (Spinning Wheel Kick) | 2 | 1:15 |
| 7 | Featherweight | Ayanda Zwane def. Sizwe Mnikathi | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
| 6 | Bantamweight | Moses Mokhari def. Musa Sethwape | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| 5 | Lightweight | Grant Farrow def. Itumeleng Mabilo | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 1:45 |
| 4 | Featherweight | Ash Zola def. David Mambo | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| 3 | Flyweight | Zeca Martinho def. Philani Ngqoyiya | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| 2 | 127lb Catchweight | Siyanda Vilakazi def. Tyral Louw | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 | 1:17 |
The event also gives several up-and-coming fighters the opportunity to showcase their skills on a major MMA platform. Expect aggressive striking, grappling exchanges, and potentially highlight-reel finishes from some of Africa’s fastest-rising MMA talents.
EFC 133 Main Card Fight Card
The main card is headlined by an exciting welterweight showdown between Zaakir Badat and Ziko Makengele. Fans are expecting fireworks as both fighters look to secure a major win inside the cage.
| Weight Class | Fighters |
|---|---|
| 170 lbs | Zaakir Badat vs. Ziko Makengele |
| 145 lbs | Shadrick Dju Yemba vs. Hanru Botha |
| 125 lbs | Brandon Santos vs. Lihle Ngamnthwini |
| 135 lbs | Roevan De Beer vs. Godknows Ndlovu |
| 135 lbs | Sibusiso Sovendle vs. Emerson Pedro |
EFC 133 Preliminary Card
The preliminary lineup also features several talented prospects looking to impress fans and move up the EFC rankings.
| Weight Class | Fighters |
|---|---|
| 145 lbs | Ayanda Zwane vs. Sizwe Mnikathi |
| 135 lbs | Musa Sethwape vs. Moses Mokhari |
| Open Weight | Ash Zola vs. Bradley Swanepoel |
| 185 lbs | Given Majuba vs. Seth Van Aswegen |
| 125 lbs | Vuyo Jula vs. Lukhmaan Jhazbhay |
| 155 lbs | Grant Farrow vs. Itumeleng Mabilo |
| Open Weight | Given Majuba vs. JJ Van Aswegen |
| 145 lbs | Ash Zola vs. David Mambo |
| 125 lbs | Zeca Martinho vs. Philani Ngqoyiya |
| Open Weight | Siyanda Vilakazi vs. Tyral Louw |
Final Thoughts
EFC 133: Zak vs. Ziko is shaping up to be one of the most exciting EFC Worldwide events of the year. With a stacked fight card, experienced veterans, and hungry newcomers all competing inside the cage, MMA fans should expect a thrilling night of action from start to finish.
Stay tuned for live results, fight-by-fight winner updates, and post-fight highlights as the action unfolds from Sandton, South Africa.