Fighter

Willie van Rooyen

"White Lion"

8-1-0

South AfricaLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-1

NEXT FIGHT

vs Yuya Wakamatsu

ONEONE SAMURAI 3·Saturday, September 12, 2026

Willie van Rooyen holds a professional MMA record of 8-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 9 bouts on record. Willie van Rooyen has won 8 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: ONE.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 133 lbs60 kg
DOB: 2002-10-07
Age: 23
Team: A-Team Stars
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming

ONEONE SAMURAI 3Sep 12, 2026
vs Yuya WakamatsuFlyweight

Career history

WIN
vs Jeremy Miado
ONEONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs. Jarvis on Prime Video· Mar 14, 2026· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 11-9
TKO
R3
LOSS
vs Avazbek Kholmirzaev
ONEONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve on Prime Video· Nov 8, 2025· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 13-2
SUB
R1
WIN
vs Anatolie Gafin×1Title bout · Title win #1
EFC 126: van Rooyen vs. Gafin· Aug 7, 2025· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 3-1
SUB
R2 · 2:04
WIN
vs Kleberson Sousa
EFC 123: Africa vs Brazil· May 8, 2025· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 8-4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:37
WIN
vs Kgaugelo Moishela
EFC 117· Sep 12, 2024· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 3-2
TKO
R3 · 1:17
WIN
vs Vuyo Jula
EFC 114· Jun 6, 2024· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 2-2
TKO
R2 · 2:18
WIN
vs Tebatso Molele
EFC 112· Apr 11, 2024· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Mpumelelo Mngoma
EFC 110· Dec 7, 2023· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 3:50
WIN
vs David Makane
EFC 107· Sep 7, 2023· Flyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1720▲26
Peak: 1720Mar 14, 2026
Rated fights: 9

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Frequently asked questions

When does Willie van Rooyen fight next?

Willie van Rooyen fights Yuya Wakamatsu on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at ONE SAMURAI 3.

What is Willie van Rooyen's record?

Willie van Rooyen's professional MMA record is 8-1-0.

Who is Willie van Rooyen fighting next?

Willie van Rooyen's next opponent is Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE SAMURAI 3.

Who did Willie van Rooyen fight last?

Willie van Rooyen most recently fought Jeremy Miado at ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Saturday, March 14, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Willie van Rooyen fight in?

Willie van Rooyen fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Willie van Rooyen have?

Willie van Rooyen has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Willie van Rooyen?

Willie van Rooyen is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Willie van Rooyen weigh?

Willie van Rooyen weighs 133 lbs (60 kg).

How old is Willie van Rooyen?

Willie van Rooyen is 23 years old (born Oct 7, 2002).

Where is Willie van Rooyen from?

Willie van Rooyen is from South Africa.

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