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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Following the overwhelming success of its historic, sold-out debut in Cape Town, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is bringing the action back to South Africa. The second event of the inaugural PFL Africa season is set for Saturday, August 9, at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in Johannesburg, promising another night of elite-level MMA from the continent’s top fighters.
The Johannesburg event will feature the Featherweight and Welterweight Divisions, as competitors enter the SmartCage and battle to advance to the PFL Africa Semifinals.
Main and Co-Main Events Set the Stage for Fireworks
In the main event, Nigeria’s rising Featherweight star Patrick Ocheme (6-1) faces off against Guinea’s Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) in a highly anticipated first-round clash.
The co-main event features Angola’s powerhouse Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) taking on the experienced Ibrahima Mané (14-5) of Gambia in a pivotal Welterweight showdown.
Fight Night Info:Location: Big Top Arena, Carnival City, JohannesburgDate: Saturday, August 9Time: 6:00 PM SAST / 12:00 PM ETBroadcast: SuperSport (English – Africa), Canal+ (French – Africa), PFL App (U.S.)
Full Fight 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 NC)
Wasi Adeshina (7-3) vs. Jean Jacques Lubaya (9-1)
Elbert Steyn (3-0) vs. Abderahman Errachidy (4-1)
Alternate: Abdoul Razac Sankara (6-3) vs. Shadrick Yemba (4-0)
Welterweight Division – First Round
Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) vs. Ibrahima Mané (14-5) [Co-Main Event]
British Boloyang (3-1) vs. Octave Ayinda (5-0)
Sanon Sadeck (7-2) vs. Yabna N’tchala (11-2-1)
Osvaldo Benedito (3-1) vs. Emilios Dassi (4-1-0)
Alternate: Desmond Tamungang (5-0) vs. Kunle Lawal (2-1)
PFL Africa Builds Momentum Across the Continent
The PFL’s expansion into Africa continues to build momentum, giving African MMA talent a global platform and delivering high-stakes tournament action in the league’s signature format. With fighters competing for a chance at PFL gold and international glory, every bout carries consequences.
After a spectacular debut in Cape Town, all eyes will now turn to Johannesburg, where fans can expect world-class competition and dramatic SmartCage moments.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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