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2025 PFL Championship Series at the Grand West Arena in Cape Town, South Africa Saturday, July 19, … More 2025. (Matt Ferris / PFL) Supplied The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially planted its flag in Africa with the launch of PFL Africa’s inaugural season, marking a historic milestone not only for the league but for the future of mixed martial arts (MMA) across the continent. MMA has seen rapid growth in Africa in recent years, fuelled by passionate fans and a wealth of emerging talent eager for a global platform. For Donn Davis, founder, chairman, and co-owner of PFL, this launch is more than just expansion, it’s a carefully calculated bet on a market bursting with potential, defined by two essential ingredients for success: passionate fans and world-class fighters ready to make their mark. “When we looked at launching new international leagues, we looked at two things – the fans and the fighters,” Davis explained in an exclusive interview with Forbes.com ahead of the inaugural PFL Africa season in Cape Town, South Africa. “When we looked at the fans and the fighters in Africa, we saw two incredible, ready groups of people. We saw fans who would be very passionate, a big MMA fan base, and we saw fighters who could be the best in the world.” The Francis Ngannou Factor LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Francis Ngannou speaks during the Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou … More Press Conference at Outernet London on January 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Getty Images This strategic expansion is underpinned by inspiring stories, such as that of Francis Ngannou, the Chairman of PFL Africa. He rose from humble beginnings in Cameroon to become the UFC heavyweight champion after leaving the continent in pursuit of his dreams. For…

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