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BREAKING | PFL Africa moves debut event to July 19; tickets on sale this Thursday

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa has rescheduled its inaugural event to 19 July 2025 at Cape Town’s Grand Arena. Tickets go on sale Thursday, 22 May, via TicketPro. The historic night will feature top African talent in a knockout tournament, headlined by South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele and Egypt’s Mahmoud Atef.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

BMC 4: Explosive action, knockouts and new champions light up Milnerton MMA showdown

Barebones MMA Championships 4 delivered high-intensity action in Milnerton with 19 fights, including three title bouts and a title eliminator. Youth and senior fighters alike impressed a packed venue, setting the stage for an even bigger BMC 5 this September.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Francis Ngannou conquers the cage and personal loss in PFL title bout

In a moving display of resilience, Francis Ngannou’s triumph in the MMA cage stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit, reverberating with deep personal significance following the loss of his son, Kobe. This weekend's victory promises to inspire many as they navigate their own challenges in life.

Cape Times Sport
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Resilience in the cage – Natasha Brits rises above challenges as an MMA official

As the world of mixed martial arts continues to evolve, Natasha Brits stands as a figure of resilience and determination, demonstrating that setbacks can indeed pave the way for an even greater comeback. Her journey reminds us that in the cage, it is not only the fighters who face battles, but also those who ensure their safety.

Cape Times Sport
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

The majority of Dricus du Plessis’s fans are South Africans, but globally his supporters are more difficult to find.

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Michael Sherman|Published

French-Cameroon MMA star Francis Ngannou’s 15-month old son dies

Francis Ngannou said late Monday that his 15-month-old son, had died suddenly.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

All systems go for EFC 111 as South African MMA looks to capitalise on Dricusmania

EFC 111 gets underway in Johannesburg on Thursday night as South African MMA looks to build on from the momentum created by Dricus du Plessis’ success at UFC 297.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Tumelo Manyamala: Terence Balelo is good, but I am on another level

Tumelo Manyamala may have endured his first professional MMA loss at UAE Warriors last month, but the young Capetonian fighter is excited about the future.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Dricus du Plessis drops the trash talk and sings Sean Strickland’s praises

In the lead-up to the fight, Dricus du Plessis made it his goal to antagonise Sean Strickland at every opportunity and no topic was been taboo but afterwards the South African sang a different tune.

Sport MMA
Michael Sherman|Published

Dricus du Plessis ready to make UFC history for South Africa

It’s the first time that a South African has ever even fought for a UFC title, and Dricus du Plessis will be hoping to take his change against Sean Strickland in Toronto on Sunday.

Sport MMA
Michael Sherman|Published

Dricus du Plessis gets personal ahead of UFC title fight against Sean Strickland

In the lead-up to the UFC middleweight title fight, Dricus du Plessis has made it his goal to antagonise Sean Strickland at every opportunity and no topic has been taboo.

Sport MMA
Michael Sherman|Published

Dino Bagattin and Conrad Seabi set to come out of retirement for grudge match

After things boiled over between retired Dino Bagattin and Conrad Seabi at EFC105, the two veterans could return to the hexagon for a grudge match.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

JC Lamprecht crowned the new Light Heavyweight champ at EFC 106

JC Lamprecht beat Mzwandile Hlongwa as a new Light Heavyweight champion was crowned at EFC 106 in Johannesburg on Thursday.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

EFC 106 will see the crowning of a new Light Heavyweight champion

The EFC Light Heavyweight title fight was confirmed officially on Thursday when contenders Mzwandile Hlongwa and JC Lamprecht successfully stepped on the scale.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

Will this be the last time we see Igeu Kabesa compete in Johannesburg?

African MMA fans could potentially see EFC Featherweight champion and 17-fight champion Igeu ‘Smiley’ Kabesa fight for the last time in Johannesburg.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Six stars who shone at EFC 103

EFC 103 served up drama, no contests, disqualifications, split-decision wins, submissions, TKOs and all-out action at a packed EFC Performance Institute in Paulshof, Johannesburg.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Team Western Cape shine at MMA SA National Champs

Twelve athletes represented the region at the highest national level, with an equal number of podium spots recorded at the conclusion of this year’s event, which took place in Edenvale, Gauteng, from the May 3 to 6.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

WATCH: Why Themba Gorimbo says he faced two opponents inside the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas

The former EFC Welterweight champion and South African-based star Themba Gorimbo posted a video on social media stating that he had been battling a bout of flu just moments before his fight with Japan’s Takashi Sato.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

Incredible night of fights at Sunningdale Sports Complex

Thaiholics Fight Promotion’s seventh event in the Mother City produced entertainment and exhilaration for hundreds of fans at the Sunningdale Sports Complex on Saturday night.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

JP Kruger secures the EFC Interim Middleweight title as Conras Seabi retires

JP Kruger make light work of his Middleweight opponent Conrad Seabi to secure the EFC Interim 185-pound title in the first round.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

WATCH: ‘It's the wrong day to try and take me down’, says Nicole van Wyk ahead of EFC 103

Nicole Van Wyk will now look to keep the House of Tinkerbell name high when she makes her pro debut.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

Watch VideoTerence Balelo wants to test ‘Popeye’s’ strength after EFC 103

EFC’s electric flyweight Terence Balelo is one win away from realising a lifelong dream of fighting his way up to a potential title fight.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Can Conrad Seabi follow in his students' footsteps at EFC 103?

The main event sees South African MMA veterans JP Kruger and Conrad Seabi square off for the interim middleweight title after the incumbent champion Luke Michael tore his ACL during training.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

Dansheel Moodley ahead of BRAVE CF 70: Edilceu Alves just an obstacle to get to the top

Dansheel ‘Buddha' Moodley returns to the cage again on Sunday on a three-fight winning streak as he quietly inches closer to becoming SA's first BRAVE CF champion.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

MMA legend Jon Jones was ‘faithful to mission’ before disposing of Ciryl Gane

Jon Jones, widely considered to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, used all his skill and experience to outfox France's Ciryl Gane.

Sport MMA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published