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PFL EUROPE BRUSSELS FULL CARD RELEASED FOR 5 JULY AT THE ING ARENA Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora will make his first ever headline bout for PFL as he faces his toughest challenge yet in English veteran Danny “Hot Chocolate” Roberts who aims to make a statement in his PFL debut The final addition to the PFL Europe Brussels card is the undefeated Belgian prospect Movsar Ibragimov, who will make his PFL debut against the Netherlands’ Gerardo Fanny The first round of the 2025 PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament will take place on the card featuring eight athletes from six different European countries Tickets for PFL Europe Brussels are on-sale here , with the event available in Belgium, France, UK & Ireland exclusively on DAZN, and exclusively in the US on the PFL app The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has released the final fight card ahead of PFL Europe Brussels on 5 July at The ING Arena, with all bouts now confirmed for fight night. Remaining tickets are available here . PFL Europe Brussels Card: ING Arena, Brussels, BelgiumDAZN (Belgium, France, UK & Ireland)  | PFL app (US)Saturday, 5 July  PFL Europe Welterweight Main Event Showcase Bout: Patrick Habirora (6-0) vs. Danny Roberts (18-8) PFL Europe Bantamweight Co-Main Event Showcase Bout: Taylor Lapilus (21-4) vs. Ali Taleb (12-1) PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Gaetano Pirrello (16-7-1) vs. Salvatore Liga (5-0) PFL Europe Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Boris Mbarga Atangana (5-0) vs. Bruno Santos (3-3) PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Khamzat Abaev (5-0) vs. Chequina Noso Pedro (9-4) PFL Europe Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Movsar Ibragimov (6-0) vs. Gerardo Fanny (14-5) PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Ibragim Ibragimov (9-0) vs. Mathys Duragrin (5-0) PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Dean Garnett (12-3-1) vs. Toumas Grönvall (12-8-1)* PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Mahio Campanella (7-1) vs. Matiss Zaharovs (7-3) PFL Europe Lightweight Showcase Bout: Nicolas Di Franco (10-4-1) vs. Catalin Safta (6-3) PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Anas Azizoun (5-1) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (10-2) PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Julien Lopez (7-4-1) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (8-0) PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Showcase Bout: Paulina Wiśniewska (5-0) vs. Jessica Cunha (9-4) PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Adam Meskini (9-3) vs. Tiziano Ferranti (10-1) PFL Europe Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Fahdi Khaled (2-0) vs. Levi Batchelor (2-0) PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Salvo Giudice (1-0) vs. Brice Belghazi (1-1) * Alex Luster is forced to withdraw from the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament due to injury. Dean Garnett will now face Finland’s Tuomas “The Tank Engine” Grönvall (12-8-1), a relentless grappler who always pushes the pace, and will now look to seize the opportunity at the ING Arena on 5 July. Following popular demand, Movsar Ibragimov (6-0) becomes the final Belgian to be added to the already stacked PFL Europe Brussels card on 5 July. The 2022 IMMAF Bantamweight Champion and a decorated amateur, Ibragimov has gone from strength to strength since turning professional, finishing all six of his opponents, five of them in the very first round. He will face the Dutchman Gerardo Fanny (14-5), a former National Champion in Belgian promotion Strength & Honour Championship. With 12 of his 14 wins coming via finish, he’s known on the European circuit for his devastating striking and aggression, who’s coming to upset the Belgian crowd with a victory.  The historic evening of European mixed martial arts will be headlined by Belgium’s own Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0), who will make his first walk to the SmartCage as the main event in a Welterweight Showcase bout when he goes up against England’s highly skilled veteran Danny “Hot Chocolate” Roberts (18-8) in his PFL debut.  Habirora boasts a flawless record, with five of his six victories coming by way of KO/TKO, thanks to a devastating striking skillset which has fueled the Belgian’s rapid rise and made him a fan favourite. The shining star hailing from Team Sendo in Brussels will meet the 14-UFC fight seasoned star Danny Roberts, whose decorated career with a total of 13 career finishes will make him Habirora’s most experienced and dangerous opponent to date, and looks to take the Belgian to places he’s never been inside the SmartCage. In the co-main event will be the new PFL signing Taylor "Double Impact" Lapilus (21-4), whose recent run of dominance with eight wins in his last nine fights has made him a true phenom in the Bantamweight division. He will go up against the 2024 PFL MENA Bantamweight Champion Ali Taleb (12-1), a fighter with ferocious knockout power and only one loss in his professional career, which will prove to be a true clash of the world’s best at 135 lbs.  Also on the card will be the first round of the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament, featuring athletes from six different countries looking to start their path towards the Championship and $100,000.  PFL Europe Brussels will be exclusively broadcast on DAZN in Belgium, France, the UK & Ireland, the home of MMA, boxing, European football, women’s football, and the NFL (excl. USA). DAZN is building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading technology, and multi-platform distribution.

PFL Cape Town takes place on Saturday, July 19th at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Tickets on Sale Now via Ticketpro here The Professional Fighters League (PFL) held an open workout ahead of the debut of the inaugural season of PFL Africa, which is set to take place on Saturday, July 19th at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, South Africa. The open workout took place at the Champions Academy RDC Gym in Kinshasa, Congo, and featured Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah and South Africa’s Ceileigh Niedermayr . The two PFL Africa stars will face off in a Showcase Women’s Strawweight bout at PFL Cape Town. In front of the fans and media in attendance, Ukah and Niedermayr showcased their skills in a public training session before facing off for the first time ahead of their highly anticipated showdown. Juliet Ukah said:“I’m very happy to be on the first PFL Africa card, and my fight with Ceileigh is going to be an exciting one. We’re going to be representing the two biggest MMA nations in Africa, and we want to help put African MMA in the global spotlight. Compared to her, I think I’m the more experienced fighter and the better striker, so I’m comfortable wherever the fight goes. I expect to get the finish, but I don't mind going to a third round if needed. Ceileigh, let’s bring out the best in each other and show the world how well African women can fight!” Ceileigh Niedermayr said:“It’s truly an honor to be part of the first-ever women’s fight in PFL Africa. This fight camp isn’t just about preparing for my next opponent — it’s a reflection of my lifelong dedication to martial arts. I’m always pushing myself to grow, to evolve, and to become the best fighter I can be.” “On fight night, I’m bringing a new level of Smiley Savagery to the SmartCage. I have a lot of respect for Juliet as a fighter, and I welcome the chance to test myself against her, but I don’t think she’s ever faced anyone like me. I’m expecting an exciting, high-level battle — and I’m ready for it.” The historic PFL Cape Town event will kick off the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament, featuring First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. The event will also be headlined by five must-see PFL Champions Series bouts, including a Middleweight World Championship main event between titleholder Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (16-0) and challenger Costello “The Spaniard” van Steenis (16-3). Tickets for the event are on sale now via Ticketpro. PFL Cape Town begins at 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST with the PFL Africa Tournament, followed by the PFL Champions Series, which begins at 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST. A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly.

ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced the first two matchups for ONE 173, the promotion's blockbuster return to the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, November 16. The announcements were made during a press conference at Spiral Hall in Tokyo earlier this afternoon. In the main event, an undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion will be crowned when reigning king Superbon  squares off against interim titleholder Masaaki Noiri  in a highly anticipated World Title unification bout. Noiri captured the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title with a stunning knockout victory over Tawanchai PK Saenchai at ONE 172 this past March, setting the stage for this showdown with Superbon. In the co-main event, undisputed ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane  will defend his gold against former titleholder Anatoly Malykhin  in a highly anticipated rematch. “Reug Reug” scored a historic upset in their November 2024 meeting at ONE 169, becoming the first-ever MMA World Champion from Senegal and handing Malykhin the only defeat of his professional career. Still ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight MMA World Champion, the Russian is now seeking redemption, while Kane is eager to cement his legacy and close the door on this heavyweight rivalry.  ONE 173 will emanate live from the Ariake Arena on November 16, with global broadcast details being announced at a later date. Pre-sale tickets will be available tonight beginning at 7 p.m. JST via ePlus . Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. JST on Saturday, July 5. Additional marquee bouts for ONE 173 will be announced in the near future.

Lightweights Gadzhi Rabadanov and Alfie Davis Advance to World Tournament Finals Bantamweights Marcirley Alves and Justin Wetzell Advance to World Tournament Finals Women’s Flyweights Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop Advance to World Tournament Finals The PFL Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight & Middleweight Semifinals Begin Friday, June 27 on ESPN & ESPN+ at Wintrust Arena in Chicago The Semifinals of the 2025 PFL World Tournament rolled on tonight at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, with finalists in the Lightweight, Bantamweight and Women’s Flyweight divisions officially punching their tickets to August's Finals. In the Lightweight Finals, England’s Alfie Davis (19-5-1) will challenge 2024 PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (26-4-2) for the 2025 PFL World Tournament title. At 135 pounds, Justin Wetzell (12-2), riding a five-fight win streak, will square off against Brazil’s Marcirley Alves (14-4) in the Bantamweight Finals to determine this year’s tournament champion.In the Women’s Flyweight Finals, elite jiu-jitsu specialist Jena Bishop (9-2) will go head-to-head with former Bellator Champion Liz Carmouche (24-8), with the winner claiming the 2025 PFL World Tournament crown. The main event showcased 2024 PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov against PFL debutant Kevin Lee (20-9), with a spot in the 2025 PFL Lightweight World Tournament Finals on the line. Rabadanov delivered a dominant performance from the opening bell, displaying surgical precision and relentless pressure. Methodically stalking his opponent, he picked his shots with composure and power, ultimately overwhelming Lee, who collapsed face-first before the end of the first round.The co-main event featured former Bellator Women’s Flyweight Champion Liz Carmouche taking on the undefeated Elora Dana (8-1) for a spot in the PFL World Tournament Finals. Carmouche came out aggressively, looking for an early knockout, but Dana managed a takedown—only for Carmouche to reverse the position using the momentum to land on top. From there, Carmouche unleashed a barrage of elbows, opening a massive hematoma on Dana’s forehead. The remainder of the fight played out largely on the feet, with Carmouche staying in control and ultimately earning a unanimous decision victory—handing Dana the first loss of her professional career.France’s Mansour Barnaoui (22-7) faced off against Colorado’s undefeated wrestling standout Archie Colgan (12-0) in a high-stakes Lightweight matchup. The opening round delivered a bit of everything—back-and-forth exchanges, vicious knees in the clinch, and multiple takedowns. In the second, Colgan leaned into his wrestling pedigree, applying relentless pressure. But the 29-fight veteran Barnaoui weathered the storm and turned the tide momentarily with a perfectly timed punch that clipped Colgan. Ultimately, Colgan’s dominant top control and relentless pace proved decisive, earning him a clear unanimous decision and moving him one step closer to a Lightweight Title shot.Marcirley Alves opened the contest with a dominant striking performance, inflicting significant damage on his opponent, Jake Hadley (12-4), early in the fight. By the second round, Hadley was visibly showing the effects, at one point even losing his footing under pressure. The third round continued in the same fashion, with Alves amassing a staggering 187 total strikes compared to just 18 from Hadley.Former Bellator Champion Brent Primus (16-4) squared off against longtime Bellator veteran Alfie Davis in the first Lightweight Semifinal. Both fighters had their moments in the grappling exchanges, but it was in the second round that striking took center stage. Davis showcased his unorthodox style, using range and precision to land significant damage. Although Primus secured a key takedown in the third round, it was “The Axe Man’s” explosive striking that ultimately made the difference, earning him a hard-fought decision victory.Kicking off the main card, Bantamweights Justin Wetzell and Mando Gutierrez (11-4) finally settled their long-standing rivalry inside the SmartCage, after multiple near matchups on the regional circuit. Following a brief feeling-out period, Wetzell took control with superior grappling, maintaining dominant top position for much of the fight. Gutierrez was unable to shift the momentum, ultimately falling by unanimous decision. The 2025 PFL World Tournament continues on Friday, June 27, with the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Middleweight Semi Finalists competing live on ESPN, ESPN+ and DAZN. The Early Card begins at 8:30 pm EST, with the Main Card kicking off at 10:30 pm EST.   2025 PFL World Tournament Wichita: Semifinals Main Card Results: Gadzhi Rabadanov (26-4-2) def. Kevin Lee (20-9) via TKO at 2:37 round one Liz Carmouche (24-8) def. Elora Dana (8-1) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Archie Colgan (12-0) def. Mansour Barnaoui (22-7) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Marcirley Alves (14-4) def. Jake Hadley (12-5) via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 20-26) Alfie Davis (19-5-1) def. Brent Primus (16-5) via unanimous decision ((29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Justin Wetzell (12-2) def. Mando Gutierrez (11-4) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)   2025 PFL World Tournament Wichita: Semifinals Early Card Results: Jena Bishop (9-2) def. Ekaterina Shakalova (9-3) via submission (rear-naked choke)  Magomed Magomedov (21-4) def. Savarjon Khamidov (16-1) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Vinicius Cenci (9-3) def. Antonio Caruso (10-3) via submission (triangle choke) at 1:43 of round one Darragh Kelly (8-0) def. Mike Hamel (11-7) via submission (neck crank) at 3:09 of round three Ilara Joanne (13-10) def. Saray Orozco (8-7) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Nick Meck (9-2) def. Alan Domingues (11-7) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:10 of round one Upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament Schedule: 2025 PFL World Tournament: Semifinals - June 27 - Wintrust Arena, Chicago 2025 PFL World Tournament: Finals - August 1 - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ 2025 PFL World Tournament: Finals - August 15 - Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 2025 PFL World Tournament: Finals - August 21 - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida

Welterweights Thad Jean and Logan Storley Advance to World Tournament Finals Featherweights Jesus Pinedo and Movlid Khaybulaev Advance to World Tournament Finals The PFL Lightweight, Women’s Flyweight & Bantamweight Semifinals Begin Friday, June 20 on ESPN & ESPN+ at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita The Semifinals of the 2025 PFL World Tournament kicked off tonight at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, with finalists in both the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions officially punching their tickets to August's Finals. In the Welterweight Finals, undefeated Thad Jean (10-0) will face former Bellator Champion Logan Storley (18-3) to crown the 2025 PFL World Tournament Welterweight Champion.In the 145-pound Finals, 2023 PFL Featherweight Champion Jesus Pinedo (25-6-1) will face 2021 PFL Featherweight Champion Movlid Khaybulaev (23-0-1) to crown the 2025 PFL World Tournament Featherweight Champion. The main event featured a long-anticipated showdown between heated rivals Jason Jackson (19-6) and Thad Jean. “The Silverback” stunned Jackson early with a knockdown, but the next two rounds were tightly contested. “The Ass-Kicking Machine” secured key takedowns, while Jean kept landing sharp, effective strikes. The judges’ scorecards reflected the razor-thin battle, with two out of three awarding the fight to Jean, who now advances to face Jackson’s teammate, Logan Storley. The co-main event showcased the trilogy bout between longtime PFL rivals Jesus Pinedo (25-6) and Gabriel Braga (16-3). Just like their 2023 encounter, the “Pride of Peru” delivered a decisive finish. A perfectly timed right hand dropped Braga, and “El Mudo” wasted no time, sealing his spot in the Finals this August. Former Bellator Champion Logan Storley stepped into the SmartCage on Thursday with clear intent, nearly finishing Masayuki Kikuiri (11-3-1) in the first round with ground-and-pound. While Kikuiri survived the early onslaught, he had no answer for Storley’s dominant wrestling, as Storley earned a clear-cut unanimous decision victory. Kicking off the main card, 2021 PFL Featherweight Champion Movlid Khaybulaev faced South Korea’s Taekyun Kim (11-2) in a Welterweight Semifinal showdown. The bout went the distance, with Khaybulaev relying on his elite grappling to secure the win and book his spot in the Finals, extending his undefeated streak to 23 fights. The 2025 PFL World Tournament continues on Friday, June 20, with the Lightweight, Women’s Flyweight & Bantamweight Semifinalists competing live on ESPN, ESPN+ and DAZN.   2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals Main Card Results: Thad Jean (10-0) def. Jason Jackson (19-6) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) Jesus Pinedo (25-6-1) def. Gabriel Braga (16-3) via KO (punches) at 1:16 of round one Logan Storley (18-3) def. Masayuki Kikuiri (11-3-1) via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-28) Movlid Khaybulaev (23-0-1) def. Taekyun Kim (11-2) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)   2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals Early Card Results: Adam Borics (20-3) def. Jeremy Kennedy (19-7) via majority decision (29-28, 28-28, 29-28) Magomed Umalatov (18-1) def. Anthony Ivy (15-8) via KO (punch) at 2:28 of round one  Sarek Shields (7-2) def. Joseph Luciano (10-4) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Kendly St. Louis (11-2) def. Mukhamed Berkhamov (17-4) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:21 of round three Alexei Pergande (6-0) def. Mike Bardsley (5-2) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Jason Danner (3-0) def. Nathan Gilmore (4-6) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)   Upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament Schedule: 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals - June 20 - INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals - June 27 - Wintrust Arena, Chicago 2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals - August 1 - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ 2025 PFL World Tournament 9: Finals - August 15 - Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 2025 PFL World Tournament 10: Finals - August 21 - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida .

Exclusive Early Bird Ticket Pre-Sale Lottery Opens Today ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, announced that ONE 173  will take place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, November 16.    Fans interested in purchasing special early bird tickets can do so beginning at 12 p.m. JST today through Wednesday, June 18, by entering the exclusive pre-sale ticket lottery here . Lottery results will be available at 1 p.m. JST on Saturday, June 21.    Tickets for ONE 173 will go on sale to the general public via ePlus   at 10 a.m. JST on Saturday, July 5.    Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated:  “After a record-breaking event in Japan last March at the legendary Saitama Super Arena that garnered more than two billion organic digital views, we are thrilled to return to Tokyo and the Ariake Arena this November to showcase the world’s very best martial artists at ONE 173. This will mark the fifth time ONE has held an on-ground event in the iconic city of Tokyo, and we can’t wait to put on another can’t-miss spectacle for our passionate global fan base. We are constructing a card that will be electric from start to finish, featuring multiple World Title bouts across various martial arts disciplines that will create lifelong memories for all those in attendance and watching around the globe.”    ONE last held an event at the Ariake Arena in January 2024 with ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. Additional event details and headlining bouts for ONE 173 on November 16 will be announced in the coming weeks.

2024 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion Omar El Dafrawy faces 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight Finalist Daniele Miceli in the Main Event   The first round of the 2025 PFL MENA Welterweight and Bantamweight tournament card amongst a host of Showcase bouts with talent from across the region   Tickets for PFL MENA 2 are on sale here on Webook with the event available on STARZPLAY app   Saudi Arabia’s superstar Hattan Alsaif returns to the PFL SmartCage against three-time Lebanese MMA champion Nour Al Fliti The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the full fight card for PFL MENA 2, set to take place at the Green Halls in Saudi Arabia on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event will feature top talent from across the region with tickets on sale now at webook.com , and also available to watch on STARZPLAY app in the MENA region. In the main event, 2024 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion Omar “God First” El Dafrawy (13-5-0) returns to Saudi Arabia, where he captured his 2024 title. With his toughest test to date ahead of him, Dafrawy will step back into the SmartCage to face 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight finalist Daniele “The Cyborg” Miceli (13-6-0) in a high-profile showcase bout. The co-main event features a pivotal Welterweight tournament clash between Kuwait’s Mohammad Alaqraa (7-1-0) and Palestine's Omar “187” Hussein (11-6-0). Alaqraa, a 2024 PFL MENA finalist and the current division leader, is seeking redemption after suffering the first loss of his professional career in last year’s finals. Hussein, a former PFL Europe standout, is aiming to hand Alaqraa a second defeat and make a strong statement on the Middle Eastern MMA scene. In a highly anticipated Bantamweight Quarterfinal bout, Algeria’s Mokthar “Le Kabyle” Benkaci (24-9-0) will face Lebanon’s Marcel Adur (19-7-0). Both fighters are known for their explosive striking and finishing power, making this matchup a strong contender for the most thrilling bout of the night. Local favorite Hattan Alsaif (AM 3-0-0) returns to the SmartCage for what is anticipated to be another exciting amateur showcase. The rising Saudi talent faces her toughest opponent yet in Nour Al Fliti (AM 1-1-0), a three-time Lebanese MMA champion and IMMAF Asian Championship silver medalist. Rounding out the card, Abdulaziz Bin Moammar (AM 1-0-0) will also represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in an Amateur Catchweight Showcase bout against Egypt’s Hassan Ahmed (AM 3-1-0).   Updated 2025 PFL MENA 2 Card: Starzplay (MENA) | PFL App (U.S.) Friday, July 4th - 7pm AST Welterweight Showcase Bout: Omar El Dafrawy (13-5-0) vs. Daniele Miceli (13-6-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Omar Hussein (11-6-0) vs. Mohammad Alaqraa (7-1-0) Atomweight Showcase Amateur Bout: Hattan Alsaif (AM 3-0-0) vs. Nour Al Fliti (AM 1-1-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mohamed Zarey (9-1-0) vs. Ayman Galal (4-1-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Xavier Alaoui (15-6-0) vs. Ziad Ayman (6-1-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Mokhtar Benkaci (24-9-0) vs. Marcel Adur (19-7-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Badreddine Diani (8-3-0) vs. Ahmed Abdelbast Darwish (4-0-0) Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Rostem Akman (7-4-0) vs. Amir Fazli (6-3-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Elias Boudegzdame (19-9-0) vs. Mehdi Saadi (6-2-0) Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Nawras Abzakh (12-6-0) vs. Ali Yazbeck (5-0-1) Catchweight 160LB Showcase Amateur Bout: Abdulaziz Bin Moammar (AM 1-0-0) vs. Hassan Ahmed (AM 3-1-0) Tickets can be purchased at webook.com .

Welterweight & Featherweight First Round Fights Take Center Stage at Big Top Arena, Carnival City Tickets On Sale This Thursday, June 12 via TicketPro here . PFL Africa video asset available here . Following its historic debut in Cape Town, the Professional Fighters League is proud to announce its second PFL Africa event will take place on Saturday, August 9 at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fans on August 9 can witness Africa’s top MMA talent clash in the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions as the inaugural tournament continues toward crowning the first-ever PFL Africa Champions. Tickets for PFL Africa Johannesburg go on sale this Thursday, June 12 via TicketPro . Fight fans are encouraged to secure seats early for what promises to be another electric night in the SmartCage. Headlining the evening is a Featherweight First Round bout featuring Nigeria’s Patrick Ocheme (6-1) against Guinea’s Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) in a high-stakes matchup between two of the best West African in the world. In the co-main event, Angola’s Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1), who was victorious in his PFL debut, returns to action against Gambia’s Ibrahima Mané (14-5) in a Welterweight First Round bout. Additional matchups will be announced shortly.In total, 32 fighters representing 15 African nations will compete across the four PFL Africa divisions in 2025, as the league embarks on a continent wide journey to crown the first-ever PFL Africa Champions.   Updated PFL Africa Johannesburg Card: SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French) PFL App (U.S.) | DAZN (France, UK & Ireland) Saturday, August 9 Featherweight First Round Main Event: Patrick Ocheme (6-1) vs. Mohamed Camara (5-2-1) Welterweight First Round Co-Main Event: Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) vs. Ibrahima Mané (14-5)

Best-of-Class Partner ViewLift Powers PFL New Digital Home    Download FREE on Apple and Android Stores The Professional Fighters League today launched its all new direct-to-consumer (DTC) App, the free vehicle for Americans to watch all PFL International League events and fights live, including PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Africa. Globally, the new PFL App is a comprehensive home for PFL information, entertainment and engagement, including PFL fights and fighter information, advanced analytics, fan rewards and games, and behind-the-scenes content.  Download now at the Apple or Google Play Store to begin your PFL free all access pass.   For the first time, and exclusively only on the PFL App, U.S. fans can stream all PFL International League events live and free.   The next PFL International League fights (viewable in the US via the new app) are as follows:   PFL MENA - Friday, July 4 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 12 pm EST PFL Europe - Saturday, July 5 - Brussels, Belgium - 11 am EST PFL Africa - Saturday, July 19 - Cape Town, Africa - 10:30 am EST In addition to exclusive live content, the PFL App is loaded with features designed to elevate the fan experience: PFL Fights Live - Watch Direct in PFL App  PFL Schedule - What, When, Where  PFL Fighters - All Fighters, All Details  PFL Fan Engagement - Test your MMA Knowledge PFL Insider Content - Go Behind the Scenes or Explore Full Archive “ We ’ re putting the power directly in the hands of MMA fans,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray . “ For the first time ever, fans in the U.S. can watch PFL MENA, PFL Europe, PFL Africa, and PFL Pacific live and free, all in one place. The PFL App is a major investment in our global league strategy and in delivering a deeper, more connected and centralized experience for our fans.” “ PFL has focused on its fans since its launch,” noted  Rick Allen , ViewLift’s CEO. “ We are proud to continue our 7-year alliance with the League, and deliver an entirely new experience for those fans: behind-the-scenes access, new ways to expand your fight knowledge and test yourself against others, and … for the very first time … direct US access to live international fights and recaps. Join us in the SmartCage!” Fans can download the new PFL app in the Apple and Google Play stores now. The platform is also available via web and will roll out across OTT devices including Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV later this year. For more information: PFLmma.com or PFLMMA on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, or X

UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 delivered an unforgettable night of action-packed fights at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena in Australia. The event drew a record-breaking live gate of $7.7 million and an impressive crowd of 18,253 fans, setting the stage for 12 thrilling bouts that showcased the best of mixed martial arts. Main Event: UFC Middleweight Championship Dricus Du Plessis def. Sean Strickland via Unanimous Decision In a grueling five-round battle, Dricus Du Plessis once again proved why he’s the king of the middleweight division. The South African champion retained his title with a dominant performance, using relentless pressure and a well-rounded skill set to outclass Sean Strickland. Du Plessis’ victory solidified his status as one of the most formidable fighters in the UFC. Co-Main Event: UFC Strawweight Championship Zhang Weili def. Tatiana Suarez via Unanimous Decision China’s Zhang Weili put on a masterclass in her strawweight title defense against Tatiana Suarez. Zhang’s superior striking and impeccable takedown defense kept her in control throughout the fight, earning her a clear unanimous decision victory and further cementing her legacy as one of the division’s greatest champions. Main Card Results Heavyweight Bout (265 lbs): Tallison Teixeira def. Justin Tafa via KO/TKO (Elbows and Knees) at 0:35, Round 1Teixeira made a statement with a lightning-fast knockout, overwhelming Tafa with a brutal combination of elbows and knees in under 40 seconds. Light Heavyweight Bout (205 lbs): Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato ends in a DrawA hard-fought battle between two light heavyweight contenders ended in a rare draw, with neither fighter able to gain a decisive edge. Welterweight Bout (170 lbs): Jake Matthews def. Francisco Prado via Unanimous DecisionMatthews showcased his veteran experience, using precise striking and well-timed takedowns to secure a decisive victory over Prado. Preliminary Card Results Featherweight Bout (145 lbs): Gabriel Santos def. Jack Jenkins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:06, Round 3 Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Tom Nolan def. Viacheslav Borshchev via Unanimous Decision Flyweight Bout (125 lbs): Cong Wang def. Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision Bantamweight Bout (135 lbs): Aleksandre Topuria def. Colby Thicknesse via Unanimous Decision Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Rongzhu def. Kody Steele via Unanimous Decision Welterweight Bout (170 lbs): Jonathan Micallef def. Kevin Jousset via Unanimous Decision Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Quillan Salkilld def. Anshul Jubli via KO/TKO (Right Cross) at 0:19, Round 1Salkilld scored the fastest finish of the night with a devastating right cross just 19 seconds into the fight. Event Highlights UFC 312 was a night to remember, featuring championship drama, jaw-dropping knockouts, and technical brilliance. With title implications and career-defining performances, the event left fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the winners and losers. Stay tuned for in-depth post-fight analysis and updates on the future matchups stemming from this epic night in Sydney!

AJ ‘Mercenary’ McKee Battles Russia’s Akhmed Magomedov at Featherweight Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson Moves Up to Face 2024 PFL Heavyweight Champion Denis Goltsov Lightweights Clash as Russia’s Artur Zaynukov Meets Japan’s Takeshi Izumi Tickets On Sale Now via Ticketpro here The Professional Fighters League has finalized the lineup for the upcoming PFL Cape Town event, marking the debut of MMA in Africa with the continent’s first-ever global MMA event. Set for Saturday, July 19 at Grand Arena, Grand West in Cape Town, South Africa, this landmark event marks a groundbreaking moment in PFL’s global expansion. The event will feature the launch of the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament with First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions, each featuring an eight-man bracket. In addition to the tournament bouts, the evening will be headlined by five high-stakes PFL Champions Series fights featuring elite global talent. Tickets for this landmark event are on sale now via Ticketpro. At 145-pounds, former Bellator Featherweight World Champion AJ “Mercenary” McKee (22-2) returns to the SmartCage against Akhmed Magomedov  (11-1), a rising Russian star and protégé of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. Also confirmed is a Heavyweight Showcase featuring current Light Heavyweight World Champion Corey Anderson (18-6) moving up a division to face 2024 PFL Heavyweight Champion Denis Goltsov  (36-8). Artur Zaynukov (16-4) returns to the PFL following an impressive showing at Battle of the Giants, aiming to extend his win streak to six. He will meet RIZIN veteran Takeshi Izumi  (6-3) of Japan, a decorated wrestler who earned a unanimous decision win over Spike Carlyle in his most recent outing. These marquee matchups round out an already stacked PFL Champions Series card, showcasing some of the world’s top MMA talent on African soil. Headlining the evening is undefeated Middleweight World Champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (16-0), who puts his perfect record and title on the line against Spain’s surging contender Costello “The Spaniard” van Steenis  (16-3).  In the co-main event, Women’s Flyweight phenom “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva  (14-0), widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound female fighters in MMA, faces Hawaii’s elite striker Sumiko “Lady Samurai” Inaba  (8-1) in a thrilling penultimate bout. The PFL Cape Town event  begins at 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST  with the PFL Africa portion of the card, followed by PFL Champions Series , which begins at 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST.  A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly. Complete PFL Champions Series Card: Saturday, July 19 -  8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST Middleweight World Championship Main Event:   Johnny Eblen (16-0) vs.  Costello van Steenis  (16-3) Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:   Dakota Ditcheva  (14-0) vs. Sumiko Inaba (8-1) Featherweight Showcase Bout:   AJ McKee  (22-2) vs. Akhmed Magomedov  (11-1) Lightweight Showcase Bout:   Artur Zaynukov  (16-4) vs. Takeshi Izumi (6-3) Heavyweight Showcase Bout:   Corey Anderson  (18-6) vs. Denis Goltsov  (36-8) Complete PFL Africa Card: SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French)DAZN (France, UK & Ireland)  Saturday, July 19 - 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST Bantamweight First Round Bout: Nkosi Ndebele  (8-3) vs. Mahmoud Atef (5-2) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) vs. Mikael Groguhe  (6-2) Bantamweight First Round Bout:   Shannon Van Tonder  (7-2) vs.  Boule Godogo  (3-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Jashell Ticha Awa  (3-1) vs. Justin Clarke  (2-0) Bantamweight First Round Bout:   Antero Dos Santos  (5-0) vs. Karim Henniene (4-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Abdoullah Kane  (3-0) vs. Mohammed Ben Yahia  (9-4) Bantamweight First Round Bout:   Simbarashe Hokonya  (5-0) vs. Alain Majorique  (5-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout:   Abraham Bably (5-2) vs. Badredinne Medkouri  (7-2) Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout:   Juliet Ukah  (6-0) vs. Ceileigh Niedermayr (3-2)

Tickets for PFL Africa 1 In Cape Town, Now Rescheduled for July 19, Go On Sale at 10:00 AM SAST On Thursday, May 22, as the Continent Prepares to Make MMA History GrandWest Arena Will Make History As The First Venue To Host A Major MMA Event In Africa, As PFL Africa Debuts With 18 Top African Athletes Set To Enter The SmartCage In Addition, 32 Athletes Across Four Divisions Have Been Announced As The Full PFL Africa Roster Has Been Unveiled, Representing 15 Different African Countries MMA Fans Can Purchase Tickets This Thursday From Ticketpro here The Professional Fighters League has announced tickets for its inaugural PFL Africa event in Cape Town go on sale at 10:00am SAST on Thursday, May 22 . Fans can be a part of the historic PFL Africa launch by purchasing their tickets here .Marking a major milestone for the sport, PFL Africa 1 will take place one week earlier than originally announced, on Saturday, July 19 at GrandWest Arena, showcasing Africa’s top fighting talent across Bantamweight and Heavyweight divisions. This landmark event will be the first in the continent hosted by a global MMA organization, with 18 elite African athletes set to compete in high-stakes bouts inside the PFL SmartCage.Headlining the night, South Africa’s own Nkosi Ndebele (8-3) will face Egypt’s rising contender Mahmoud Atef (5-2) in a thrilling Bantamweight Semifinal. In the co-main event, Cameroon’s Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) takes on Ivory Coast’s Mikael Groguhe (6-2) in a battle of heavy-handed finishers.The card will also feature a special Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout with undefeated Nigerian prospect Juliet Ukah (6-0). Her opponent will be announced shortly.The inaugural PFL Africa Tournament will feature eight-man brackets in each weight class, starting with the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. The full tournament schedule and host cities for the semifinals and finals will be announced shortly. In total, 32 fighters representing 15 African nations will compete across the four PFL Africa divisions in 2025, as the league embarks on a continent wide journey to crown the first-ever PFL Africa Champions. The inaugural PFL Africa will also set the scene and precede a PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai card, bringing the world’s best MMA talent to Africa. At the top of the bill will be Johnny "Pressure" Eblen (16-0) who will look to keep his undefeated record intact and his World Championship by his side as he faces Spain's surging Costello "The Spaniard" van Steenis (16-3). In the co-main event will be Dakota "Dangerous" Ditcheva (14-0), widely regarded as the best women's pound-for-pound MMA fighter, as she faces off against the elite Hawaiian, Sumiko "Lady Samurai" Inaba (8-1) in the penultimate bout of the evening. Additional Champions Series bouts will be announced shortly. The full fight card for the inaugural PFL Africa 1 event on July 19 is as follows: Updated PFL Africa 1 Card: SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French) DAZN (France, UK & Ireland) Saturday, July 19 Bantamweight First Round Main Event: Nkosi Ndebele (8-3) vs. Mahmoud Atef (5-2) Heavyweight First Round Co-Main Event: Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) vs. Mikael Groguhe (6-2) Bantamweight First Round Bout : Shannon Van Tonder (7-2) vs. Boule Godogo (3-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout : Jashell Ticha Awa (3-1) vs. Justin Clarke (2-0) Bantamweight First Round Bout: Antero Dos Santos (5-0) vs. Karim Henniene (4-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout: Abdoullah Kane (3-0) vs. Mohammed Ben Yahia (9-4) Bantamweight First Round Bout: Simbarashe Hokonya (5-0) vs. Alain Majorique (5-0) Heavyweight First Round Bout: Badredinne Medkouri (7-2) vs. TBD Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout: Juliet Ukah (6-0) vs. TBD Updated PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai Card: Middleweight World Championship Main Event: Johnny Eblen (16-0) vs. Costello Van Steenis (16-3) Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) vs. Sumiko Inaba (8-1)