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    PFL Africa 1 Set to Make MMA History in Cape Town

    Henno KrugerBy Henno Kruger Events 2 Mins Read38 ViewsJune 24, 2025
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    South Africa will enter the international MMA spotlight this July as Cape Town prepares to host the continent’s first major global mixed martial arts event.

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    The Professional Fighters League (PFL), one of the world’s leading MMA organisations, will launch its inaugural PFL Africa 1 event at GrandWest Arena on Saturday, 19 July 2025.

    PFL Africa debuts in Cape Town on 19 July 2025

    PFL Africa 1 Tickets and Local Representation

    Tickets for the historic event are already available. This event gives fans across the country a rare opportunity to support elite South African athletes competing in front of a global audience. Get your tickets HERE.

    Four of the South Africa’s top MMA fighters will take centre stage:

    1. Nkosi “King” Ndebele (8-3) headlines the card in a Bantamweight semifinal bout against Egypt’s Mahmoud Atef (5-2). Known for his explosive striking, Ndebele hopes to become the face of African MMA through PFL’s signature “win-and-advance” format.

    2. Shannon van Tonder (7-2) will take on undefeated Cameroonian Boule Godogo (3-0) in another key Bantamweight clash.

    3. Justin Clarke (2-0) faces Jashell Ticha Awa (3-1) in a Heavyweight bout.

    4. Juliet Ukah (6-0), an undefeated Nigerian-born fighter based in South Africa, enters a Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout. Her opponent will be announced soon.

    A Continental Tournament Begins

    Athletes from 15 African nations will compete across the Bantamweight and Heavyweight divisions, marking the beginning of the tournament. This multi-event series will ultimately crown the first PFL champions on African soil.

    The event represents a major milestone: it’s the first time a globally recognised MMA league will host an event on the continent. By giving local fighters access to a world-class platform without leaving their home countries, the PFL aims to reshape the future of African MMA.

    International Stars Join the Action at PFL Africa 1

    The event also features elite fighters from the global PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai card, bringing added international star power:

    1. Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (16-0) will defend his Middleweight World Championship against Spain’s Costello van Steenis (16-3).

    2. Dakota “Dangerous” Ditcheva (14-0), one of the top female fighters in the world, faces Hawaii’s Sumiko Inaba (8-1) in a Women’s Flyweight co-main event.

    PFL Africa 1 is set to deliver a mix of local pride and global talent, showcasing the next generation of MMA greatness and giving fans across Africa a front-row seat.

    Watch this space for updates in the Events category on Running Wolf’s Rant.

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