PFL Africa kicks off the 2026 season at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 10 April. Witness bantamweight king Nkosi Ndebele defend his throne against Michele Clemente, plus a massive heavyweight clash between Justin Clarke and Abdoullah Kane.
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On 10 April 2026, the PFL Africa launches its new season at SunBet Arena at Time Square in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural campaign.
Several compelling match-ups have already been confirmed, including last year’s bantamweight champion, South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele (11–3), who headlines the card against Italy’s Michele Clemente (7–1). Heavyweight action will also feature prominently, with Ndebele’s compatriot Justin Clarke (4–1) set to face Senegal’s Abdoullah Kane (5–1) in the co-main event.
In late January, PFL Africa confirmed its return to South Africa following a successful inaugural season that included events in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kigali (Rwanda), and the finals in Cotonou (Benin).
The Professional Fighters League have established themselves as one of the world’s leading MMA organisations alongside the UFC, and became the first major global promotion to launch a structured league in Africa as part of its international expansion strategy. That expansion also includes PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Pacific.
Africa continues to emerge as one of the fastest-growing regions in global MMA, producing elite fighters such as Bokang Masunyane, Demarte Pena, Dricus du Plessis, Don Madge, Francis Ngannou, Themba Gorimbo, Israel Adesanya, and Kamaru Usman — all of whom have excelled on the international stage.
With the launch of its African league, the organisation aim to develop homegrown talent by creating pathways for African fighters to compete globally and pursue championship success. Equally important is bringing world-class events to African fans — a passionate and rapidly expanding audience.
In 2025, PFL Africa crowned their first champions: Nkosi Ndebele, Yabna N’Tchala, Abraham Bably, and Wasi Adeshina, each earning $100 000 (about R1.9m) in prize money.
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Fans can also follow PFL Africa and MzansiMMA on social media for further announcements.