The highly anticipated PFL Africa Season 2 is set to kick off on April 10, 2026, at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, featuring a featherweight contest between Jean-Jacques “Ziwi” Lubaya and Shadrack “Baba Yaga” Dju Yemba. This fight is more than just a divisional matchup, as it carries national pride and the title of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s top MMA talent.
Lubaya, a seasoned athlete with a professional record of 9-2, will be looking to bounce back from consecutive losses, including a submission defeat at PFL Africa in 2025. On the other hand, Yemba, a rising star with a reputation for explosive finishing ability, will be seeking to secure his first victory in PFL Africa after suffering his first professional loss in the competition.
PFL Africa Season 2 Fight Card
The main event will feature the return of the inaugural PFL Africa 2025 Bantamweight Tournament winner, Nkosi Ndebele, as he takes on Italy’s Michele Clemente. The co-main event will see South Africa’s heavyweight star Justin Clarke face Senegal’s Abdoullah Kane.
Other exciting matchups on the card include a women’s strawweight showcase bout between Uganda’s Annet “Rose” Kiiza and Kenya’s Felista “The Young Queen” Mugo, as well as a bantamweight showdown between South Africa’s Asiashu Tshitamba and Shannon van Tonder.
Featherweight Showdown
The featherweight contest between Lubaya and Yemba promises to be an action-packed affair, with both fighters looking to establish themselves as the top MMA talent from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lubaya’s well-rounded skill set, which includes victories via knockout, submission, and decision, will be put to the test against Yemba’s explosive finishing ability.
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- Lubaya’s professional record: 9-2
- Yemba’s professional record: 5-1
- Main event: Nkosi Ndebele vs Michele Clemente
- Co-main event: Justin Clarke vs Abdoullah Kane
With a stacked fight card and a number of exciting matchups, PFL Africa Season 2 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. Fans can purchase tickets or stream the event live on DAZN.
