Updated PFL Africa: Morocco Card Announced

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the full fight card for its upcoming event, PFL Africa: Morocco. Scheduled for October 10 in Casablanca, the event will feature a total of 13 bouts, including six semi-final match-ups and a heavyweight main event showcasing top competitors from various divisions.

Event Details and Match Highlights

PFL Africa: Morocco marks the promotion’s inaugural event in North Africa, and preparations are in full swing as the date approaches. This pivotal card includes semi-finals in the bantamweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions, which will significantly influence the tournament’s progression.

Among the highlights is the heavyweight showcase bout between Abdoulaye Kane from Senegal and Morocco’s Badr Medkouri. This fight will be featured at the top of the main card, drawing significant attention from MMA fans in the region.

In addition to the heavyweight bout, notable semi-finals include bantamweight fighters Karim Henniene facing Raphael Uchegbu, while Shido Boris Esperança will take on Peace Nguphane in welterweight action. The lightweight semi-final features Patrick Ocheme against Cornel Thompson.

Further adding to the excitement, the fight card includes a return match for 2025 PFL Africa Welterweight Champion Yabna N’Tchalá. After facing a surprise defeat in the season’s opening round against Peace Nguphane, N’Tchalá is set to compete against Mouhamed Ba in a welterweight showcase bout.

The full fight card also features additional match-ups, such as:

• Featherweight Bout: Taha Bendaoud vs. Yanis Ghemmouri
• Bantamweight Bout: Ridouan Errami vs. Alain Majorique
• Welterweight Semi-Final Bout: Rivaldo Pereira vs. David Samuel
• Bantamweight Bout: Reda Abdellaoui vs. Salim Mhamdi
• Bantamweight Semi-Final Bout: Dwight Joseph vs. Boule Godogo
• Lightweight Semi-Final Bout: Demba Seck vs. Hussain Al Kurdi
• Women’s Flyweight Bout: Jane Osigwe vs. Sanaa Mandar
• Lightweight Bout: Abderrahman Errachidy vs. Oussama El Idrissi

PFL Africa: Morocco will take place at the Mohammed V Sports Complex and is anticipated to draw significant crowds as the promotion engages fighters and fans alike in a growing MMA scene.

Why It Matters

This event signifies a significant milestone for PFL as it expands its reach into North Africa. Featuring both established competitors and emerging talent, the fights could enhance the profile of MMA in the region and offer athletes greater visibility on an international stage.