Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts recently witnessed the exhilarating PFL Africa event, which unfolded live from the Grandwest Arena in Cape Town, South Africa. The fight card featured a series of high-stakes bouts, culminating in a highly anticipated championship showdown.
Headlining Championship Bout
The main event showcased a compelling battle for the PFL middleweight title between the formidable, undefeated contender Johnny Eblen and the skilled Costello van Steenis. Eblen stepped into the cage maintaining a flawless professional record of 16 wins and no losses, while van Steenis entered on a strong run, having secured victories in four of his last five fights. This championship clash was a pivotal moment for both athletes.
Co-Main Event Feature
Adding to the excitement, the co-main event presented a clash between the equally dominant Dakota Ditcheva and Sumiko Inaba. Ditcheva, an undefeated fighter with an impressive 14-0 career record, aimed to continue her winning streak against a determined Inaba, promising an action-packed encounter for the audience.
Complete PFL Africa Fight Card
Main Card
Scheduled for broadcast on ESPN+ at 2:00 PM ET
- Johnny Eblen vs. Costello van Steenis (Middleweight Title Bout)
- Dakota Ditcheva vs. Sumiko Inaba
- A.J. McKee vs. Akhmed Magomedov
- Artur Zaynukov vs. Takeshi Izumi
- Corey Anderson vs. Denis Goltsov
Preliminary Card
Available via PFL App at 10:00 AM 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
Note: This article provides an overview of the announced fight card. Specific fight results would be updated following the conclusion of the event.
