Willie van Rooyen

"White Lion"

8-2-0

South AfricaLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-1

Last fight: Loss vs Yuya Wakamatsu · TKO · Sep 12, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Yuya WakamatsuTKO · R2

ONEONE SAMURAI 3·September 12, 2026

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Willie van Rooyen holds a professional MMA record of 8-2-0. van Rooyen has won 8 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: ONE.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 133 lbs60 kg
DOB: Oct 7, 2002
Age: 24
Team: A-Team Stars
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.30per min

Strikes absorbed4.11per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.86per 15 min

17% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Willie van Rooyen sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Yuya Wakamatsu
ONE SAMURAI 3· Sep 12, 2026· Flyweight· 8-2 vs 21-7-0
TKO
R2
WIN
vs Jeremy Miado
ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs Jarvis on Prime Video· Mar 14, 2026· Flyweight· 8-1 vs 11-10
TKO
R3 · 03:37
LOSS
vs Avazbek Kholmirzaev
ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs Agdeve on Prime Video· Nov 8, 2025· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 14-2
SUB
R1 · 03:55
WIN
vs Anatolie Gafin×1Title bout · Title win #1
EFC 126: van Rooyen vs. Gafin· Aug 7, 2025· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R2 · 2:04
WIN
vs Kleberson Sousa
EFC 123: Africa vs Brazil· May 8, 2025· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 8-5-1
TKO
R1 · 0:37
WIN
vs Kgaugelo Moishela
EFC 117· Sep 12, 2024· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 3-3
TKO
R3 · 1:17
WIN
vs Vuyo Jula
EFC 114· Jun 6, 2024· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R2 · 2:18
WIN
vs Tebatso Molele
EFC 112· Apr 11, 2024· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Mpumelelo Mngoma
EFC 110· Dec 7, 2023· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 2-4
TKO
R1 · 3:50
WIN
vs David Makane
EFC 107· Sep 7, 2023· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1700▼25
Peak: 1725Mar 14, 2026
Rated fights: 10

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Frequently asked questions

When does Willie van Rooyen fight next?

Willie van Rooyen has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Willie van Rooyen's record?

Willie van Rooyen's professional MMA record is 8-2-0.

Who is Willie van Rooyen fighting next?

Willie van Rooyen's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Willie van Rooyen fight last?

Willie van Rooyen most recently fought Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE SAMURAI 3 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, LOSS (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 24 years old (born Oct 7, 2002).

Where is Willie van Rooyen from?

Willie van Rooyen is from South Africa.

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