In what will be the company’s final outing to “The Cradle of Humankind,” PFL Africa 4 (2025) is set to showcase some of the continent’s top mixed martial arts prospects as the promotion’s African-based tournament comes to a head. In the main event, Nkosi Ndebele battles Boule Godogo for the bantamweight strap. In the second to last match of the evening, Shido Boris Esperança meets Yabna N’Tchala in their pursuit of PFL welterweight gold.
PFL Africa 4 (2025) Main Event
Coming off of two big wins in the 170-lb competition, Ndebele now finds himself on the cusp of realizing his first major championship. A former 135-lb standout in BRAVE CF, where he once held their bantamweight strap, “King” is more than eager to have gold back around his waist.
Looking to get back into the winner’s circle in dominant fashion after suffering the first loss of his professional career, Godogo reenters the PFL smart cage ready to reassert himself in his division. Representing the Democratic Republic Of Congo, the EFC veteran was originally slated to combat Thimna Mhlauli, but an injury withdrawal from the former allowed Godogo to fight for the championship.
PFL Africa 4 (2025) Co-Main Event
Boasting four stoppages in his last four contests, Boris Esperança has garnered a reputation in the organization as a top-tier finisher. With nine of his 11 wins as a professional coming inside the distance, PFL fans won’t want to miss “Machine”’s most high-profile tilt to date.
Undefeated since March 2024, N’Tchala has enjoyed a fruitful stint in the PFL since arriving in the promotion this year. Netting two victories in a row, “The Panther” is gearing up to pounce on his most dangerous opposition so far in the 170-lb tournament.
More Bouts On the PFL Africa 4 (2025) Main Card
Also on the main card, the PFL offers a diverse cast of rip-roaring bouts featuring fighters from all across Africa and beyond, including England’s Abraham Bably, Benin’s Jean Do Santos and Nigeria’s Cornel Thompson.
PFL Africa 4 (2025) Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains.
Find our PFL Africa 4 (2025) picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after PFL Champions Series 4:
- Hank Strandberg: 203-112
- Frazer Krohn: 162-115
- Drew Zuhosky: 158-155
- Jeremy Brand: 139-93
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Eliezer Kubanza -1500
Vs.
François Mozou +850
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Kubanza by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Kubanza by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Kubanza by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Kubanza: 3
Staff picking Mozou: 0
Wasi Adeshina -300
Vs.
Alain Majorique +250
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Adeshina by Second Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Adeshina by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Adeshina by second round TKO
Staff picking Adeshina: 3
Staff picking Majorique: 0
Abraham Bably -700
Vs.
Justin Clarke +500
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Bably by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Bably by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Balby by Second Round Knockout
Staff picking Bably: 3
Staff picking Clarke: 0
Cornel Thompson -105
Vs.
Jean Do Santos -115
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Thompson by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Thompson by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Do Santos by Round one knockout
Staff picking Thompson: 2
Staff picking Do Santos: 1
Shido Boris Esperanca -310
Vs.
Yabna N’Tchalá +260
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Esperanca by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Esperanca by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Esperanca by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Boris Esperanca: 3
Staff picking N’Tchalá: 0
Nkosi Ndebele -800
Vs.
Boule Godogo +550
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Ndebele by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Godogo by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Ndebele by first round knockout
Staff picking Ndebele: 2
Staff picking Godogo: 0
