PRETORIA, South Africa (April 9, 2026) — The official weigh-ins for PFL Africa: Pretoria are complete, with all fighters successfully making weight ahead of tomorrow’s Season 2 kickoff at the SunBet Arena.
The event marks the return of the African league under the banner of the Professional Fighters League and will feature a lineup of showcase bouts and welterweight tournament matchups. The action begins at 6:00 PM SAST and will be broadcast across multiple regions.
Fans in Africa can watch the event on SuperSport (English) and Canal+ (French), while viewers in the United States can stream the fights on the PFL App.
Main Event: Ndebele vs. Clemente Official
The bantamweight showcase main event is officially set after both fighters made weight without issue.
South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele tipped the scales at 135.6 pounds, while Italy’s Michele Clemente weighed in at 135 pounds.
The matchup headlines the PFL Africa Season 2 opener, with hometown favorite Ndebele looking to deliver a statement performance in front of the Pretoria crowd.
Heavyweight Co-Main Event Locked In
The co-main event will feature a heavyweight showdown between South Africa’s Justin Clarke and Senegal’s Abdoulaye Kane.
Clarke came in at 245.2 pounds, while Kane weighed 262.7 pounds, finalizing their highly anticipated showcase bout.
Location: SunBet Arena
Broadcast: SuperSport (Africa – English) | Canal+ (Africa – French) | PFL App (U.S.)
Main Card
Bantamweight Showcase – Main Event
Nkosi Ndebele (135.6 lbs) vs. Michele Clemente (135 lbs)
Heavyweight Showcase – Co-Main Event
Justin Clarke (245.2 lbs) vs. Abdoulaye Kane (262.7 lbs)
Welterweight Tournament – First Round
Yabna N’Tchala (170.5 lbs) vs. Peace Nguphane (167.7 lbs)
Welterweight Tournament – First Round
Shido Boris Esperança (170.3 lbs) vs. Emilios Dassi (168.8 lbs)
Welterweight Tournament – First Round
Rivaldo Pereira (169.1 lbs) vs. Kunle Lawal (170.3 lbs)
Women’s Contractweight Showcase
Juliet Ukah (115.8 lbs) vs. Jane Osigwe (117.3 lbs)
Welterweight Tournament – First Round
Abdelrahman Mohammad (170.9 lbs) vs. David Samuel (169.8 lbs)
Lightweight Showcase
Abdoul Razac Sankara (154.4 lbs) vs. Áureo Cruz (155.3 lbs)
Featherweight Showcase
Jean-Jacques Lubaya (145.6 lbs) vs. Shadrack Dju Yemba (144.6 lbs)
Bantamweight Showcase
Shannon van Tonder (134.4 lbs) vs. Asiashu Tshitamba (135.7 lbs)
Women’s Contractweight Showcase
Felista-Mutheu Mugo (116.7 lbs) vs. Annet Kiiza (112 lbs)
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