On July 19, 2025, PFL Africa will make its much-anticipated debut in Cape Town, South Africa, after moving up from its original date of July 26. Following this exciting event, PFL has already confirmed a second fight card scheduled for Johannesburg on August 9, 2025. This announcement came via a press release from promotion officials on Tuesday.
PFL Johannesburg will take place at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City, where fans can expect thrilling matchups featuring welterweight and featherweight bouts as part of the PFL Africa tournament. So far, two fights have been announced for the August event.
In the main event, rising featherweight contender Patrick Ocheme, with a professional record of 6-1, will square off against Mohamed Camara, who holds a record of 5-2-1. This matchup promises to showcase the skills and determination of these fighters as they vie for a spot in the tournament’s next stage. Additionally, the co-headliner will feature welterweight action with Shido Boris Esperanca, boasting a record of 9-1, taking on Ibrahima Mané, who enters with a record of 14-5. Fans can expect both fighters to deliver an action-packed performance.
More bouts are anticipated to be added to the Johannesburg fight card in the coming weeks, as PFL officials ramp up excitement for the event. According to the Tuesday press release, a total of 32 fighters representing 15 African nations will compete across four divisions in the PFL Africa tournaments throughout 2025, underscoring the organization’s commitment to promoting mixed martial arts talent from the continent.
The PFL Cape Town event will also serve as a PFL Champions Series card, featuring high-profile fighters such as Johnny Eblen and Dakota Ditcheva. However, it remains uncertain whether the Johannesburg card will also feature these notable names. This ambiguity adds to the excitement as fans eagerly await announcements regarding additional matchups.
PFL has previously launched successful events in different regions, including PFL Europe and PFL MENA (Middle East-North Africa), with plans to develop a Premiere League-style system. As part of this strategy, additional regional leagues are in the works, all designed to feed into both the PFL World Tournament and PFL Champions Series, thereby strengthening the overall competitive landscape of mixed martial arts.
The upcoming events in Cape Town and Johannesburg mark significant milestones for PFL Africa, setting the stage for future growth and development within the sport on the continent. As more details emerge and fight cards solidify, fans and fighters alike can look forward to a thrilling showcase of talent and competition.
