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The Citizen
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
PFL Africa brings MMA action to Carnival City
Following its debut in Cape Town, the Professional Fighters League will host its second PFL Africa event on August 9 at Carnival City's Big Top Arena. Fans can witness Africa's top MMA talent clash in the welterweight and featherweight divisions as the inaugural tournament continues toward crowning the first-ever PFL Africa Champions. Headlining the evening is a featherweight first round bout featuring Nigeria's Patrick Ocheme (6-1) against Guinea's Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) in a high-stakes matchup between two of the best West Africans in the world. In the co-main event, Angola's Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1), who was victorious in his PFL debut, returns to action against Gambia's Ibrahima Mané (14-5) in a welterweight first round bout. Additional matchups will be announced soon. In total, 32 fighters representing 15 African nations will compete across the four PFL Africa divisions in 2025, as the league embarks on a continent wide journey to crown the first PFL Africa Champions. Tickets for PFL Africa Johannesburg are already on sale, and fight fans are encouraged to secure seats early for what promises to be an electric night in the SmartCage. Tickets can be purchased via TicketPro. ALSO CHECK: The BEST news for businesses in Ekurhuleni! ALSO CHECK: Epilepsy SA receives oxygen machine donation from Epiroc At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Morocco World
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
PFL Africa Returns to Johannesburg with High-Stakes August Showdown
Rabat – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns to South Africa this August, staging the second PFL Africa event at Carnival City's Big Top Arena in Johannesburg. Set for Saturday, August 9, the night promises to bring together top-tier African MMA athletes in a continued quest for regional titles. After a strong launch in Cape Town, the tournament shifts to Johannesburg with Welterweight and Featherweight first-round fights. These divisions draw some of the continent's most talked-about fighters, all hoping to carve a path toward becoming PFL Africa's first champions. At the top of the card, Nigerian featherweight Patrick Ocheme (6-1) faces Guinea's Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) in a bout that carries more than just numbers. The two fighters come in with reputations built through grit, and both eye a bigger stage through this tournament. In the co-main event, Angola's Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) returns after a dominant PFL debut to take on seasoned Gambian fighter Ibrahima Mané (14-5) in a Welterweight first-round bout. The meeting places experience and hunger in direct opposition. This year's PFL Africa season features 32 fighters from 15 nations, each bringing a distinct fighting style and personal story. While the league offers structure, the ambition on display belongs entirely to the athletes. Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 12, through TicketPro. With the energy around African MMA continuing to grow, organizers expect another full house and a crowd eager for every bell. The PFL stands out in the world of mixed martial arts for its merit-based format: win to move forward. That simplicity has allowed it to grow quickly and attract a broad international audience. For African fighters, the league opens a new door, one that leads straight to global competition, with a clear way forward. Tags: African MMAPFLPFL Africasports
