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PFL Africa Semifinals set for Kigali as Rwanda hosts historic MMA event

Patrick Ocheme and Abdoul Razac Sankara headline the PFL Africa card in Rwanda.
August 27, 2025
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The PFL Africa Semifinals come to Rwanda’s BK Arena on October 18, featuring elite fighters in Featherweight, Bantamweight, Welterweight, and Heavyweight action.

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PFL MENA Semifinals: Champions Collide set for September 27 in Riyadh

Mohammad Alaqraa prepares for his Welterweight semifinal clash at PFL MENA Semifinals.
August 25, 2025
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The Professional Fighters League returns to Saudi Arabia with the PFL MENA Semifinals, where regional champions clash for a spot in the Finals.

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PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – Full 12-Fight Card Announced for October 3

Usman Nurmagomedov defends his Lightweight World Title against Paul Hughes in the Dubai main event.
August 24, 2025
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PFL has finalized a 12-fight card for Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch, headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes and Corey Anderson vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov at Coca-Cola Arena.

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Fabian Edwards, Oleg Popov, and Antonio Carlos Jr. crowned champions at 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals

Edwards lands a head kick against Dalton Rosta to capture the middleweight crown. [PFL photo]
August 22, 2025
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Fabian Edwards, Oleg Popov, and Antonio Carlos Jr. emerged victorious at the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals in Hollywood, Florida.

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Joshua Pacio chases two-division glory against Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173

Joshua Pacio aims to become the Philippines’ first two-division ONE champion at ONE 173. [ONE Championship photo]
August 22, 2025
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Joshua Pacio looks to make history as the Philippines’ first two-division ONE champion when he faces Yuya Wakamatsu in a title clash at ONE 173.

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Nicholas Hwende set for co-main event clash at BRAVE CF 98 in China

Nicholas Hwende prepares for his BRAVE CF 98 return in Zhengzhou, China.
August 22, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Nicholas Hwende returns at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, facing China’s Bin Xie in a featherweight showdown with the YFU International Championship at stake.

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Eliezer Kubanza departs BRAVE CF, leaving lasting legacy in African MMA

Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza leaves BRAVE CF after an electrifying run in the super welterweight division.
August 21, 2025
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BRAVE CF bids farewell to Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza as he pursues new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in African MMA.

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PFL World Tournament Finals set with Edwards vs Rosta headlining in Hollywood

Fabian Edwards and Dalton Rosta square off for the PFL World Tournament Middleweight Final. (Cooper Neill | PFL)
August 21, 2025
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The 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals take place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with three title fights, headlined by Fabian Edwards vs Dalton Rosta.

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BRAVE CF congratulates Khamzat Chimaev on UFC championship triumph

Chimaev joins Ilia Topuria as BRAVE CF alumni who became UFC champions.
August 20, 2025
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BRAVE Combat Federation celebrates Khamzat Chimaev’s rise to UFC Champion, honoring his undefeated run in BRAVE CF that launched his global MMA career.

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Eduard Folayang confident Joshua Pacio can make history at ONE 173

Joshua Pacio prepares for his flyweight title challenge against Yuya Wakamatsu.
August 18, 2025
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Eduard Folayang believes Joshua Pacio’s pursuit of two-division championship glory at ONE 173 can redefine the future of Philippine MMA.

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