Mamelodi Warriors Kickboxing Club set to shine at EFC 116

Bhubesi and Yasuke look to dominate at EFC116 and put Mamelodi Warriors Kickboxing Club on the map.

August 7, 2024

Nelson Kgarose 2 minutes read

Siyanda Vilakazi has Teboho Ntene in a standing guillotine.

The anticipation is building as fighters from around the country prepare for EFC 116, set to take place in Paulshof. Representing the Mamelodi Warriors Kickboxing Club, two promising athletes, Siyanda ‘Bhubesi’ Vilakazi and Tshepo ‘Yasuke’ Majuba, are gearing up to showcase their skills in the hexagon.

Siyanda Vilakazi, known for his striking prowess, dominated in his last bout. “I think I can get it done – either round two or round three,” he confidently stated regarding his match-up against Kelvin Smith.

Siyanda Vilakazi gets his hand raised after a spectacular performance,

“Calvin Smith is good in jiu-jitsu, but I’ve been working on my wrestling and take-down defence, knowing he’ll want to push the pace on the ground.”
Fresh off recording the fastest knockout in EFC history in just 10 seconds against Tebatso Mathobowane at EFC 115, Siyanda emphasised the influence of his circle, remarking, “Being around champions inspires me. If I’m training with champions, how can I not strive to be one?”

His goals include breaking into the top 10 by the end of the year and aiming for a title fight in the near future. “Flyweight is my home, but I may consider bantamweight for short-notice fights.”
The support from his friends and family keeps him motivated. “They expect a knockout, and I’m going to give them one,” he promised.

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On the other side of the Mamelodi Warriors’ banner, Tshepo Majuba is also making waves as he comes off a hard-fought loss to Rian Dunn. His journey in kickboxing began in 2014 under the guidance of his cousin, Given Majuba. “I became the Gauteng champion the same year I started,” Tshepo recalled.

Tshepo Majuba aims to make quick work of his opponent.

“Winning the SA K1 title in 2017 was a huge moment for me, and I turned pro in 2018.”
Preparing for his fight against Kenan Hornabrook, Tshepo shared, “I don’t know much about him, and right now, I just want to concentrate on myself.”He has honed his training in grappling, acknowledging that many of his opponents try to take the fight to the ground. “We know they can’t stand with us.”
He emphasised the importance of his support system, saying, “Our coaches invest their time in us, and it’s important to represent our community. I want to set an example for the young guys looking up to me. I aspire to become a double champ in both bantamweight and featherweight.”

Tshepo Majuba throws a crane kick at Emerson Pedro.

As the countdown to EFC 116 continues, both Siyanda Vilakazi and Tshepo Majuba are poised to make a statement for the Mamelodi Warriors Kickboxing Club. With their determination, preparation, and the backing of their community, they are ready to put on an unforgettable performance. Fans can expect action-packed fights and perhaps more than a few surprises as these fighters step into the hexagon.