Africa24 Group and the Ivorian MMA Federation join forces to promote and broadcast MMA across Côte d’Ivoire and Africa through dedicated coverage and programming.
The Professional Fighters League makes history with the first global MMA event in Africa, headlined by Johnny Eblen and Dakota Ditcheva. The July 19 fight card in Cape Town will also launch the PFL Africa Tournament.
PFL Africa 1 hits GrandWest Arena in Cape Town on July 19, with tickets going on sale May 22. Featuring elite African talent and a historic Champions Series card, the event marks a monumental step for MMA on the continent.
PFL Africa makes its debut July 26 in Cape Town with the launch of the 2025 tournament and major world title bouts under the Champions Series: Road to Dubai.
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Nicholas Hwende has risen from Zimbabwe to BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion, leading Africa’s charge in MMA. As 2025 unfolds, will ‘The Saint’ continue his dominance?
Zimbabwean MMA sensation Nicholas Hwende has captured global attention as the new BRAVE Combat Federation Bantamweight Champion. Hwende’s triumph over Nkosi Ndebele at BRAVE CF 91 solidifies his position as one of Africa’s brightest MMA stars.