PFL Africa Pretoria: Live Fight Results and Recap

The PFL Africa event in Pretoria, held on April 10th at the SunBet Arena, delivered a night of exciting MMA action. Here are the official results from the fights.

PFL Africa Pretoria Fight Results:

David Samuel def. Abdelrahman Mohammad via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:03 of Round 1.
Abdoul Razac Sankara vs. Áureo Cruz ended in a No Contest at 0:18 of Round 2 due to an accidental foul.
Shadrack Dju Yemba def. Jean-Jacques Lubaya by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Asiashu Tshitamba def. Shannon van Tonder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Felista-Mutheu Mugo def. Annet Kiiza by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).

The bantamweight main event featured a compelling matchup between South Africa’s Nkosi “King” Ndebele and Italy’s Michele “The Arrow” Clemente. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Ndebele at 135.6 pounds and Clemente at 135 pounds, setting the stage for their highly anticipated three-round bout.

This event served as a significant showcase for the second season of PFL Africa. Ndebele aimed to further his growing reputation on home soil, while Clemente sought to make a statement and upset the local favorite.

The heavyweight co-main event saw South Africa’s Justin Clarke face Senegal’s Abdoulaye Kane. Clarke weighed in at 245.2 pounds, while Kane tipped the scales at a heavier 262.7 pounds, promising a classic clash of size and power. Kane entered the bout as the more powerful fighter, but Clarke had the advantage of the home crowd and the opportunity to deliver a memorable performance.

In addition to the main and co-main events, the card included the launch of the Welterweight Tournament and several regional showcase bouts. The welterweight bracket featured a mix of undefeated prospects, emerging local talent, and seasoned fighters, all vying for a significant step forward in the PFL Africa rankings later in the season.