Warrior promises comeback after EFC 126 loss
Siyanda 'Bhubesi' Vilakazi talks straight about his defeat to Vuyo Jula at EFC 126, staying full of fight and swearing he’ll come back with a bang in the flyweight division.
Siyanda ‘Bhubesi’ Vilakazi stepped into the EFC cage on August 7, desperate to end a three loss streak. Unfortunately, his opponent, Vuyo Jula, caught him in a rear-naked choke hold just 00:02:49 into the first round of their flyweight scrap. Now, even with four defeats in a row, the 24-year-old from Pretoria’s Mamelodi Warriors Kickboxing Club isn’t backing down. In an exclusive sit-down, Bhubesi laid out his gutsy confidence, along with a bold promise to hit back hard.
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Even though he was coming off the losses, Bhubesi still felt on top of the world at EFC 126. “I was feeling proper good going in. Even during the fight.” His voice was packed with the fire of his nickname. His plan was no-nonsense: “I didn’t have a set strategy. I just wanted to go out and own it.” Unfortunately, Jula’s quick grappling shut him down, snagging the choke hold that ended things fast.
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This loss hurts for Bhubesi, whose only pro win was a cracking 10-second knockout, the fastest in the promotion, of Tebatso Mathlobwane at EFC 115 back in 2024. Still, his lion’s heart keeps beating, pulling strength from his gym teammates. He gave a cheeky grin and said: “I’m coming back, and, like Kaizer Chiefs, I’ll never lose faith.”
His promise to fans? “I’m going to return with a bang, believe me.” Bhubesi’s already tightening up his grappling, to dodge submissions like Jula’s. The EFC flyweight division’s a tough one, with veterans like Terence Balelo and Tebatso Molele gunning for the top spot. Sitting at #32 in South Africa’s pro flyweights, Bhubesi takes every loss as an opportunity to grow. “Every fight teaches you stuff,” he said, dead set on bouncing back.
To his fans, Bhubesi’s got one clear message: Expect a meaner Bhubesi, ready to tear it up. With his faith rock-solid and his drive on fire, this Mamelodi warrior is turning tough times into fuel for a comeback that’ll shake the cage. Fans are properly amped, looking forward to the day he brings that promised bang.
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