Cape Town is set to make combat sports history as it prepares to host Africa's first-ever global MMA event, a landmark moment for the continent and the sport, Cape town Etc reports
The Professional Fighters League PFL has confirmed that Grand Arena, GrandWest will be the battleground for the inaugural PFL Cape Town showcase on Saturday, 19 July.
The high-octane event marks the launch of the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament, featuring explosive first-round bouts in both the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. With eight-man brackets in each, the tournament sets the stage for a new era of African MMA talent to rise on the world stage.
But that's just the beginning.
As part of the PFL Champions Series, five blockbuster international matchups will take centre stage later in the evening, featuring some of the biggest names in MMA. Tickets are currently available via Ticketpro.