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PFL Cape Town 2025 brings global spotlight to Africa with AJ McKee, Johnny Eblen, Dakota Ditcheva

African MMA takes center stage with the launch of the PFL Africa Tournament.
June 5, 2025
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The Professional Fighters League makes history with the first global MMA event in Africa, headlined by Johnny Eblen and Dakota Ditcheva. The July 19 fight card in Cape Town will also launch the PFL Africa Tournament.

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Erko Jun, Mohammad Fakhreddine set for historic showdown at BRAVE CF 96 in Slovenia

Face-off moment: Jun and Fakhreddine ready for war in Slovenia.
June 4, 2025
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BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Slovenia for BRAVE CF 96 with a historic clash between Erko Jun and Mohammad Fakhreddine for the Middleweight World Title. The June 7 showdown in Ljubljana promises to be a defining moment in global MMA.

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BRAVE CF 95 delivers electrifying finishes and major upsets in Tenerife showcase

Acoidan Duque celebrates his razor-close win over Jason Ponet at BRAVE CF 95. [BRAVE CF photo]
June 1, 2025
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BRAVE CF 95 lit up Tenerife with shocking upsets, explosive knockouts, and breakout performances, headlined by hometown hero Acoidan Duque’s split decision win.

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Patrick Habirora to headline PFL Europe’s first-ever event in Brussels on July 5

Fighters from six countries compete in the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament kickoff.
May 31, 2025
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Belgian MMA star Patrick Habirora leads the historic PFL Europe debut in Brussels, facing UFC veteran Danny Roberts in a Welterweight showdown.

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Intensity and mutual respect define final face-offs ahead of BRAVE CF 95 in Tenerife

Acoidan Duque and Jason Ponet face off ahead of the BRAVE CF 95 main event in Tenerife.
May 30, 2025
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The fighters of BRAVE CF 95 brought intensity and honor to the final face-offs in Tenerife, promising fans a night of high-stakes MMA action.

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Islay Erika Bomogao’s long-awaited return set for ONE Friday Fights 111

Bomogao previously impressed with back-to-back wins in ONE Championship. [ONE Championship photo]
May 29, 2025
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Filipina Muay Thai fighter Islay Erika Bomogao finally returns to Lumpinee Stadium after her March bout was delayed due to an earthquake. The 24-year-old now gets her spotlight in ONE Friday Fights 111 on June 6.

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Jose Torres vs. Dias Yerengaipov headlines BRAVE CF 95 in Spain

Jose Torres returns to flyweight to headline BRAVE CF 95's co-main in Tenerife.
May 25, 2025
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BRAVE CF 95 returns to Spain on May 30, 2025, featuring a thrilling flyweight co-main event between Jose Torres and Dias Yerengaipov at the Pabellón Santiago Martín in Tenerife.

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Patrick Habirora fronts PFL Europe’s Brussels card on July 5

The ING Arena will host Belgium’s first-ever PFL event on July 5.
May 23, 2025
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Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora returns home to lead the charge as PFL Europe lands in Brussels for the first time ever, featuring elite bantamweights and Belgium’s rising MMA stars.

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PFL Africa Tickets Go On Sale as Cape Town Gears Up for Inaugural Event on July 19

32 fighters from 15 nations will compete in the 2025 PFL Africa tournament.
May 21, 2025
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PFL Africa 1 hits GrandWest Arena in Cape Town on July 19, with tickets going on sale May 22. Featuring elite African talent and a historic Champions Series card, the event marks a monumental step for MMA on the continent.

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Pavel Dailidko keeps heavyweight belt, Lohoré advances to title contention at BRAVE CF 94

Pavel Dailidko unleashes his power to defend the BRAVE CF Heavyweight Title in Geneva.
May 20, 2025
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Pavel Dailidko defended his BRAVE CF Heavyweight Title with a TKO win, while Alex Lohoré earned a title shot in a dramatic finish at BRAVE CF 94. The Geneva event thrilled fans with finishes across eight explosive bouts.

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