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Van Steenis stuns Eblen in wild comeback as PFL Africa debuts in Cape Town

Costello Van Steenis celebrates after choking out Johnny Eblen at the buzzer to win the PFL Middleweight title.
July 20, 2025
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Costello Van Steenis shocks the MMA world with a last-second submission over Johnny Eblen, headlining a thrilling debut for PFL Africa in Cape Town.

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PFL teams up with Sporty Group to launch PFL Africa and revolutionize MMA across the continent

SportyTV to broadcast all PFL events live across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
July 19, 2025
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The PFL and Sporty Group partner to deliver premier MMA content across Africa through SportyTV, SportyBet, and digital platforms, starting July 19 in Cape Town.

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Mohammed Said Maalem calls for BRAVE CF trilogy fight with Mohammad Fakhreddine

Mohammed Said Maalem stands firm as he calls for a trilogy fight to settle the score with Mohammad Fakhreddine
July 17, 2025
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Mohammed Said Maalem demands a trilogy fight with Mohammad Fakhreddine to settle one of BRAVE CF’s most explosive rivalries.

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PFL World Tournament Charlotte Finals set for August 15 with three championship bouts

Alfie Davis and Gadzhi Rabadanov square off ahead of their PFL Lightweight title showdown in Charlotte
July 16, 2025
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The 2025 PFL World Tournament Charlotte Finals on August 15 will feature title fights in the Lightweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight divisions at Bojangles Coliseum.

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PFL Champions Series Cape Town to stream live on ESPN+ and PFL App

PFL Africa debuts with local talents battling in tournament openers at the Grand Arena.
July 14, 2025
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The PFL Champions Series Road to Dubai: Cape Town will stream live on ESPN+ while the inaugural PFL Africa card airs free on the PFL App.

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BRAVE CF 97 delivers explosive finishes and rare draw in Bulgaria return

Kaloyan Kolev and Mohamed Said Maalem go toe-to-toe in a light heavyweight main event that ends in a draw.
July 14, 2025
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BRAVE CF 97 thrilled fans in Burgas, Bulgaria with devastating knockouts, slick submissions, and a dramatic main event that ended in a rare draw.

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Pavel Vladev vs Abou Tounkara co-main event ignites BRAVE CF 97 in Bulgaria

Lightweight prospects Vladev and Tounkara face off in a striker vs grappler clash
July 12, 2025
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BRAVE CF 97’s co-main event features undefeated Pavel Vladev and Abou Tounkara in a heated lightweight clash that promises fireworks in Burgas.

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BRAVE CF 97 weigh-in results: All fights official ahead of Bulgaria showdown

Pavel Vladev weighs in at 70.6 kg, ready to defend home soil at BRAVE CF 97
July 11, 2025
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BRAVE CF 97 weigh-ins are complete with all bouts official, including Mohamed Said Maalem vs Kaloyan Kolev and Pavel Vladev vs Abou Tounkara headlining the card.

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Jhanlo Mark Sangiao eyes statement finish in ONE Fight Night 33 return

Jhanlo Mark Sangiao hopes to break into the bantamweight top five with a statement win. [ONE Championship photo]
July 11, 2025
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Team Lakay’s Jhanlo Mark Sangiao targets a highlight-reel finish against Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg at ONE Fight Night 33 in Bangkok.

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BRAVE CF 97 spotlights African MMA talent in pivotal matchups

Mohamed Said Maalem prepares for his light heavyweight clash at BRAVE CF 97.
July 11, 2025
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BRAVE CF 97 on July 12 in Bulgaria showcases African MMA’s rise, with Algeria’s Mohamed Said Maalem and Mali’s Abou Tounkara in high-stakes bouts.

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