PFL Africa returns to Johannesburg with explosive featherweight and welterweight shows

Johannesburg, South Africa -After the overwhelming success of his historic, sold -out debut in Cape Town, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Brings the action back to South Africa. The second event of the Inaugural PFL Africa season is set for Saturday, August 9on the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in JohannesburgPromises another night of Elite level MMA of the best hunters of the continent.

The Johannesburg event will Divisions Featherweight and WelterweightWhile competitors the Smartcage and fight to continue to the PFL Africa semi -final.

Main and Co-Main events are the scene for fireworks

In the Main eventNigeria’s emerging featherweight star Patrick Ocheme (6-1) is confronted with that of Guinea Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) in a long-awaited collision of the first round.

The Co-Main event Has the powerhouse of Angola Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) taking on the experienced Ibrahima Mané (14-5) from Gambia in a crucial welterweight confrontation.

Fight Night Info:
Location: Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Johannesburg
Date: Saturday, August 9
Time: 18:00 Sast / 12:00 et et et
Broadcast: Supersport (English – Africa), Canal+ (French – Africa), PFL app (US)

Full fighting card – PFL Africa: Johannesburg

Featherweight division – first round

• Patrick Ocheme (6-1) Vs. Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) [Main Event]
• Wilker Nsamo (7-0) Vs. Dwight Joseph (14-2, 1 AD)
• Adeshina (7-3) Vs. Jean Jacques Lubaya (9-1)
• Elbert Steyn (3-0) Vs. Abderahman Errachidy (4-1)
• Alternative: Abdoul Razac Sankara (6-3) Vs. Shadrick Home (4-0)

Welterweight division – first round

• Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) Vs. Ibrahima Mané (14-5) [Co-Main Event]
• British Boloyang (3-1) Vs. Octaaf Ayin (5-0)
• I say Sadeck (7-2) Vs. Yabna Ntenchahala (11-2-1)
• Osvaldo Benedito (3-1) Vs. Give Emilios (4-1-0)
• Alternative: Desmond Tamungang (5-0) Vs. Mogle Lawal (2-1)

PFL Africa builds Momentum on the continent

The expansion of the PFL to Africa continues to build up Momentum, giving the African MMA talent a global platform and provides a high-stakes tournament campaign in the characteristic format of the competition. With hunters who compete for a chance of PFL Gold and International Glory, every competition has consequences.

After a spectacular debut in Cape Town, all eyes will now turn to Johannesburg, where fans of world-class competition and dramatic smartcage moments can expect.

Roberto Villa is the CEO, founder, executive writer, senior editor of Fightbook MMA. Has a passion for combat sports and also a podcast -guest for sitting rings. He is also a former MMA hunter and kick boxer.