The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially unveiled the complete fight card for its historic PFL Africa First Round event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The announcement, made on Monday, May 18, 2026, confirms that the event will feature opening round matchups in the Africa Bantamweight and Lightweight tournaments, alongside several showcase bouts highlighting the region's top emerging stars.
Main Event and Co-Main Event
The Featherweight Showcase Main Event will see Nigeria's Wasi "The Nigerian Jaguar" Adeshina (10-3) take on Spain's Ignacio "Nacho" Campos (7-2). Adeshina, one of Nigeria's standout athletes, will compete before a home crowd, while Campos brings international experience from the global roster. This bout serves as a major opportunity for PFL Africa to spotlight local stars on home soil.
In the co-main event, Nigeria's Patrick "Star Boi" Ocheme (8-1) faces Cameroon's Octave "The Bantu Warrior" Ayinda (7-1) in a Lightweight Tournament First Round matchup. Ocheme begins his campaign for PFL Africa lightweight gold in front of Nigerian fans, while Ayinda enters as a dangerous opponent known for his aggressive style and finishing ability. This matchup carries significant tournament implications as both fighters seek a place in the next round.
Other Main Card Bouts
Undefeated Algerian bantamweight Karim "The Kryptonian" Henniene (6-0) takes on South Africa's Thimna "Kingslayer" Mhlauli (5-0) in a high-stakes tournament matchup between two unbeaten prospects. Henniene returns after missing the 2025 tournament finals due to injury, while Mhlauli makes his PFL Africa debut looking to extend his undefeated record.
Nigeria's Cornel "The Marine Boxer" Thompson (11-3) faces undefeated Congolese fighter Tsilomba "The Old Monkey" Mikixi (5-0) in a Lightweight Tournament First Round contest. Thompson aims to capitalize on home crowd advantage after a breakout win in Cotonou, while Mikixi enters as a former EFC champion and one of the division's rising names.
Showcase Bouts
The card also features a middleweight showcase between Nigeria's Yahaya "Smile Strong" Yahuza (8-0) and Cameroon's Jordan Fongno (4-1), a matchup highly anticipated by regional fans following their previous rivalry outside the PFL Africa cage. Additionally, undefeated Nigerian strawweight Juliet Ukah faces Brazil's Elisandra Ferreira in a women's showcase bout, with both fighters carrying strong momentum into Lagos.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global mixed martial arts organization and one of the world's leading combat sports properties. PFL produces live, premium MMA events broadcast and streamed to fans in more than 170 countries through an extensive network of international media partners. The organization features a roster of professional fighters representing the highest levels of international mixed martial arts competition. Headquartered in the United States, PFL holds events across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with continued global expansion underway. PFL is backed by leading institutional investors and professional sports team owners, reflecting the accelerating growth of MMA as a mainstream global sport.
