The PFL Africa Pretoria event took place on April 10th at the SunBet Arena in South Africa, featuring a series of exciting matchups.
Key Fight Results:
- David Samuel defeated Abdelrahman Mohammad via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:03 of round one.
- The bout between Abdoul Razac Sankara and Áureo Cruz was declared a No Contest at 0:18 of Round 2 due to an accidental foul.
- Shadrack Dju Yemba secured a victory over Jean-Jacques Lubaya by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
- Asiashu Tshitamba won against Shannon van Tonder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Felista-Mutheu Mugo emerged victorious against Annet Kiiza by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
Main Event Breakdown:
The bantamweight main event saw South Africa’s Nkosi “King” Ndebele face Italy’s Michele “The Arrow” Clemente. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Ndebele weighing in at 135.6 pounds and Clemente at 135 pounds, setting the stage for their anticipated three-round showdown. This fight was a significant showcase for the second season of PFL Africa, with Ndebele aiming to strengthen his local reputation and Clemente looking to make an impact on the African MMA scene.
Co-Main Event and Undercard Highlights:
In the heavyweight co-main event, South Africa’s Justin Clarke (245.2 pounds) was set to compete against Senegal’s Abdoulaye Kane (262.7 pounds). This matchup presented a classic contrast in size and power. The undercard also featured the launch of the Welterweight Tournament and several regional showcase fights, highlighting a mix of undefeated prospects and experienced contenders vying for a stronger position within the PFL Africa season.
Other scheduled bouts included:
- Yabna N’Tchala vs. Peace Nguphane
- Shido Boris Esperança vs. Emilios Dassi
- Rivaldo Pereira vs. Kunle Lawal
- Juliet Ukah vs. Jane Osigwe