PFL Africa: Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah takes center stage against South Africa’s Niedermayr
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has finalised the full lineup for its historic PFL Africa event, and Nigeria’s undefeated MMA star Juliet Ukah is set to take centre stage.
Ukah, who also serves with the Nigeria Police Force, will face South Africa’s Ceileigh Niedermayr in a highly anticipated Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout, headlining the groundbreaking event scheduled for Saturday, July 19 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Boasting an unblemished 6-0 record, Ukah will test her skills against Niedermayr (3-2), as part of the first-ever global MMA event hosted on African soil. Their bout is expected to highlight the diversity and rising talent emerging from across the continent.
The PFL Cape Town card will launch the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament, which kicks off with first-round matchups in the heavyweight and bantamweight divisions, each featuring an eight-man bracket.
A total of 32 fighters from 15 African nations will compete across four divisions for the title of inaugural PFL Africa Champion.
Beyond the continental tournament, the night will also feature elite international competition as part of the PFL Champions Series.
With a stacked fight card and Juliet Ukah’s headline bout representing a powerful symbol of African women’s rise in MMA, the PFL Africa debut promises to be a landmark night for the sport’s global growth and continental development. Tickets are now on sale.
