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The League of Professional Warriors officially revealed the opening fight card PFL Africa Season 2which will start April 10, 2026 on Arena Sunbet IN Pretoria.

The event marks the official kickoff to the organization’s second African season and continues PFL’s efforts to showcase the continent’s rising MMA stars on the international stage.

Fans around the world will be able to watch the event through a number of broadcast partners, including Supersport for coverage in English, Channel+ for the French audience and PFL application for viewers in the United States.

The fight between Nkosi Ndebele and Michele Clemente is the main topic of the bantamweight gala

The main event of the evening will include: Mr Ndebele will face Italy Michele Clemente in a bantamweight exhibition fight that opens the recent season with high stakes.

Ndebele enters the competition as 2025 PFL African Bantamweight Champion and will compete in front of an enthusiastic hometown crowd in Pretoria. The South African international is looking to extend his undefeated record in the PFL cage after winning the title at last year’s finals.

Meanwhile, Clemente arrives with some grave momentum. The Italian competitor goes to, among others, five-game winning streakpresenting a balanced style that combines acute striking with effective grappling.

This matchup sets the tone for the recent season, pairing a proven champion with an emerging international contender, and this clash could shape the bantamweight landscape as PFL Africa Season 2 begins.

PFL continues to expand MMA in Africa

The launch of the second season of PFL Africa is another step in the organization’s global expansion strategy.

The League of Professional Warriors has invested heavily in regional leagues designed to highlight emerging talent and create recent pathways for players to reach the international stage.

With events now spanning multiple continents, PFL Africa has quickly become one of the most critical platforms for African mixed martial artists seeking global recognition.

The April 10 event in Pretoria is expected to showcase some of the continent’s most promising athletes while boosting the momentum of MMA across Africa.

Location: SunBet Arena – Pretoria

Main Card

• Bantamweight show: Nkosi Ndebele (11-3) vs. Michele Clemente (7-1)
• Heavyweight Showcase: Justin Clarke (4-1) vs. Abdoulaye Kane (5-1)
• Welterweight Tournament: Yabna N’Tchala (14-2, 1 NC) vs. Peace Nguphane (8-3)
• Welterweight Tournament: Shido Boris Esperança (11-2) vs. Emilios Dassi (5-2)
• Welterweight Tournament: Eliezer Kubanza (8-1) vs. Kunle Lawal (3-1)
• Women’s strawweight show: Juliet Ukah (8-0) vs. Jane Osigwe (5-3)

Additional attacks

• Welterweight Tournament: Abdelrahman Mohammad (5-0) vs David Samuel (4-0)
• Lightweight show: Abdoul Razac Sankara (7-5) vs. Áureo Cruz (3-0)
• Featherweight show: Jean-Jacques Lubaya (9-2) vs. Shadrack Dju Yemba (5-1)
• Bantamweight show: Shannon van Tonder (7-3) vs. Asiashu Tshitamba (6-5)
• Women’s strawweight show: Felista-Mutheu Mugo (5-2-1) vs. Annet Kiiza (3-1)