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MMA Africa

Flying Knees and Broken Streaks: Inside PFL Africa’s Wild Nigeria Debut

Patrick Ocheme celebrates after his first-round knockout victory in Lagos. [PFL photo]
June 14, 2026
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PFL Africa launched its first event in Nigeria with a night of tournament action and showcase bouts, highlighted by Patrick Ocheme’s spectacular flying-knee knockout in Lagos.

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Ndebele, Esperança, Clarke, and Majorique punch tickets to PFL Africa Finals in explosive Rwanda card

Nkosi Ndebele celebrates his split decision win in Kigali. [PFL photo]
October 19, 2025
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A night of knockouts, submissions, and tactical wars lit up Kigali’s BK Arena as Nkosi Ndebele, Shido Boris Esperança, Justin Clarke, and Alain Majorique advanced to the 2025 PFL Africa Finals.

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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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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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Nkosi Ndebele and Nicholas Hwende Raise the Stakes with $5,000 Bet at BRAVE CF 91 Bantamweight Title Fight

December 12, 2024
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BRAVE CF 91’s Bantamweight title showdown between Nkosi Ndebele and Nicholas Hwende just got even more intense, with both fighters agreeing to a high-stakes $5,000 wager during the press conference. Find out what’s on the line this Friday at Khalifa Sports City Arena!

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