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PFL Africa and Pacific Launches Signal Major Expansion in Global MMA

The Professional Fighters League is set to debut PFL Pacific in Sydney on May 13 and PFL Africa in Cape Town on July 26, with high-profile leadership, fighter matchups, and expanded media partnerships.

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PFL CEO Peter Murray and Tope Lawani.

Overview

  • PFL Pacific will officially launch on May 13, 2025, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney, featuring local fighters and leadership appearances.
  • PFL Africa's inaugural event is scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town, marking the league's third international division after Europe and MENA.
  • The PFL Africa event will feature middleweight champion Johnny Eblen vs. Costello van Steenis as the main event and Dakota Ditcheva vs. Sumiko Inaba in the co-main event.
  • Francis Ngannou, serving as chairman of PFL Africa, will lead efforts to develop African MMA talent in collaboration with strategic partner Helios Sports & Entertainment Group.
  • PFL Africa launches with distribution agreements with Canal+, SuperSport, and a mobile-first platform with CFM to ensure accessible fight content across the continent.