The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to make a significant stride onto the African continent with its debut event in Cape Town, South Africa. As the event approaches, fight fans now have clarity on the full fight card and precisely where they can tune in to catch the action unfold.
Scheduled to take place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, this fight night is poised to showcase a blend of international stars and emerging talent, underlining the PFL`s global expansion ambitions. The event features a two-part structure: the main card operating under the `Road to Dubai` banner, followed by a substantial preliminary card.
Broadcast Information: Don`t Miss the Action
For viewers in the United States, accessing the event is straightforward, though split across platforms. The main card is scheduled for an exclusive broadcast on ESPN+, beginning at 2 p.m. ET. This timing places the premier matchups squarely in an accessible Saturday afternoon slot for US audiences.
The extensive preliminary card, featuring nine bouts, will kick off the day`s proceedings exclusively on the PFL App. This earlier portion of the event is set to begin at 10 a.m. ET, offering a full day of combat sports action for dedicated fans.
Main Card Highlights: Champions and Contenders Clash
The `Road to Dubai` main card is headlined by a middleweight championship bout. Current champion Johnny Eblen is set to defend his title against Costello van Steenis. Eblen, known for his dominant performances, faces a challenger looking to make a statement on this significant stage.
The co-main event features the rapidly ascending Dakota Ditcheva, the undefeated 2024 flyweight tournament champion, who takes on Sumiko Inaba. Ditcheva has quickly established herself as a force in the division, and her bout against Inaba is highly anticipated.
Adding further star power, former Bellator champions AJ McKee and Corey Anderson are also featured. McKee makes a notable return to the featherweight division to face Akhmed Magomedov. Meanwhile, Corey Anderson is stepping up to the heavyweight division for a challenging encounter against Denis Goltsov, the 2024 heavyweight tournament champion. This heavyweight detour for Anderson certainly adds an intriguing layer to the main card.
Rounding out the featured portion of the event is a lightweight contest between Artur Zaynukov and Takeshi Izumi.
Preliminary Card: A Deep Dive into Talent
Before the main card takes the spotlight, the preliminary portion offers a packed schedule with nine fights. Broadcasting exclusively on the PFL App, this segment provides valuable exposure for a host of fighters across various weight classes, promising plenty of early finishes and exciting exchanges.
Full PFL Africa Lineup:
Here is the complete lineup for the PFL Africa event:
Main Card (ESPN+ at 2 p.m. ET)
- Johnny Eblen vs. Costello van Steenis
- Dakota Ditcheva vs. Sumiko Inaba
- AJ McKee vs. Akhmed Magomedov
- Artur Zaynukov vs. Takeshi Izumi
- Corey Anderson vs. Denis Goltsov
Preliminary Card (PFL App at 10 a.m. ET)
- Nkosi Ndebele vs. Mahmoud Atef
- Maxwell Djantou Nana vs. Mickael Groguhe
- Shannon Van Tonder vs. Boule Godogo
- Jashell Ticha Awa vs. Justin Clarke
- Antero dos Santos vs. Karim Henniene
- Abdoulaye Kane vs. Joffie Houlton
- Simbarashe Hokonya vs. Frans Mlambo
- Abraham Bably vs. Badr Medkouri
- Juliet Ukah vs. Ceileigh Niedermayr
With the lineup locked in and broadcast details confirmed, Cape Town is set to host a landmark event for the PFL as it expands its global footprint.
