VERSUS Fight Night 16: The Cage is Calling

South African MMA fans, the wait is over. VERSUS Fight Night 16 is ready to explode into action on Saturday, 1 November 2025, at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria.

This is where warriors meet, legacies begin, and one punch can change everything. From high-stakes title bouts to heavyweight clashes, this card is pure adrenaline from start to finish.

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Feel the Fight Live VERSUS MMA is building a reputation as the next home of South African combat sports and Fight Night 16 is set to raise the bar once again. Expect booming crowd energy, top-tier production, and a lineup stacked with Africa's fiercest competitors.

Tickets are already moving fast, so grab yours now and witness every knockout, every takedown, and every “did you see that?!” moment live at Heartfelt Arena.

Main Card Line-Up

Fight 1: Bantamweight Bout (61.2kg)

Mwelwa Nkhata (Zambia) vs Iviwe Msuthu (South Africa)

A cross-border clash between two hungry professionals. Nkhata steps in from Zambia’s Ulemu Fight Academy under Coach Ben Bush, while Msuthu, fighting out of Pandemonium FC — looks to defend home soil under the watch of Coach Dwain Meredith. Expect speed, aggression, and a statement finish.

Fight 2: Featherweight Amateur Title Fight (65.8kg)

Jefferson Khumalo (Pandemonium FC) vs JJ Karagiannidis (BJMMA) Two of South Africa’s best amateur featherweights collide for the title. Khumalo brings nine wins and calculated striking, while Karagiannidis, with an impressive 15-win record, enters the cage with the poise of a seasoned champion. A war of skill and composure awaits.

Fight 3: Lightweight Professional Bout (70.3kg)

Batista Mende (Ulemu Fight Academy) vs Nasiphi Vellem (Fight City) A classic matchup of size vs. speed. Mende towers at 193 cm with knockout power in both hands, while Vellem, sharp and compact at 170 cm, thrives under pressure. This is a can’t-blink fight with “Fight of the Night” potential written all over it.

Fight 4: Lightweight Amateur Title Fight (70.3kg)

Junior Mqadi (Domination / Team Evolution) vs Sebastian Ferreira (Ability Academy)  Both unbeaten. Both explosive. Both hungry. Mqadi (7-0) and Ferreira (8-0) bring clean records and dangerous arsenals to the cage. This is the kind of fight that defines futures — and crowns a new amateur king of the lightweight division.

Fight 5: Flyweight Professional Bout (56.7kg)

Philani Shabalala (FightSport Centre) vs Tyron Lamprecht (CIT)  Two technicians with lightning-fast hands and world-class cardio. Shabalala’s aggression meets Lamprecht’s precision — and the pace is going to be relentless from the opening bell. Expect scrambles, speed, and highlight-reel striking.

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Don’t Miss the Fight of the Year VERSUS Fight Night 16 is set to deliver heart, hype, and high-octane action from the first bell to the last. Whether you’re in the arena or watching online, this is the event South African MMA fans will be talking about long after the lights go out.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at versusmma.com  💰 Enter the Fight Predictor at Pokerbet.co.za  📅 Saturday, 1 November 2025  📍 Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria

Get ready — because when that cage door closes, only the best survive.

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