The 2025 PFL Africa Semifinals delivered an unforgettable night of pure adrenaline at the BK Arena. From stunning knockouts to razor-thin decisions, Africa’s best MMA fighters put on a show that left fans roaring and the arena shaking. The event not only proved Kigali’s growing status as a fight capital but also set the stage for the highly anticipated PFL Africa Finals, which will return to the same venue for the final showdown. Cameroon’s Alain Majorique opened the night with a dominant victory over Nigeria’s Mohamed Camara via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28), advancing to the Featherwe

The 2025 PFL Africa Semifinals delivered an unforgettable night of pure adrenaline at the BK Arena. From stunning knockouts to razor-thin decisions, Africa’s best MMA fighters put on a show that left fans roaring and the arena shaking. The event not only proved Kigali’s growing status as a fight capital but also set the stage for the highly anticipated PFL Africa Finals, which will return to the same venue for the final showdown. Cameroon’s Alain Majorique opened the night with a dominant victory over Nigeria’s Mohamed Camara via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28), advancing to the Featherweight Final. He will face Nigeria’s Wasi Adeshina, who controlled his bout against Dwight Joseph from start to finish, earning a clean unanimous decision (30-27 x3). The two will meet in what promises to be one of the most technical matchups of the tournament. In the Welterweight Division, Togo’s Yabna N’tchala outpointed Emilios Dassi via unanimous decision (29-28 x3). He will face Angola’s Shido Boris Esperança, who destroyed Octave Ayinda with a first-round TKO (3:46). Fans are already anticipating an intense battle of styles — N’tchala’s tactical precision against Esperança’s explosive knockout power. Morocco’s Karim Henniene and South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele will face off in the Bantamweight Final. Henniene earned his spot with a spectacular third-round KO (4:21) over Boule Godogo, while Ndebele edged out Simbarashe Hokonya in a close split decision (27-30, 29-28 x2). Their clash will likely test both endurance and discipline. The Heavyweight Division saw two powerhouses punch their way to the finals. Ivory Coast’s Abraham Bably finished Joffie Houlton via TKO (R1, 4:08), while Ghana’s Justin Clarke forced Maxwell Djantou Nana into a verbal submission (R3, 3:09) after a relentless striking assault. The final between Bably and Clarke is expected to be a brutal, high-stakes encounter between two of the continent’s strongest fighters. The event also delivered several unforgettable moments outside the semifinals. Abdoullah Kane shocked the crowd with a 23-second KO over Emmanuel Mukam in the heavyweight alternate bout, one of the fastest finishes in PFL Africa history. In the Featherweight Showcase Bout, Rwanda’s own James Opio Bizimungu fought Uganda’s Isaac Omeda to a hard-fought unanimous draw. After the fight, Opio expressed pride in representing Rwanda and promised to return stronger. “I thank Rwandans who came to support me,” he said. “Don’t lose hope, I will come back stronger.” In a 157 lbs catchweight bout, Patrick Ocheme defeated Abdoul Razac Sankara via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29), while the crowd erupted in chants throughout the match. The full results from the PFL Africa Semifinals in Kigali are as follows: • Alain Majorique def. Mohamed Camara – Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

• Abdoullah Kane def. Emmanuel Mukam – KO (R1, 0:23) • James Opio vs. Isaac Omeda – Unanimous Draw • Wasi Adeshina def. Dwight Joseph – Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3) • Yabna N’tchala def. Emilios Dassi – Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3) • Karim Henniene def. Boule Godogo – KO (R3, 4:21) • Abraham Bably def. Joffie Houlton – TKO (R1, 4:08) • Patrick Ocheme def. Abdoul Razac Sankara – Split Decision (29-28×2, 28-29) • Justin Clarke def. Maxwell Djantou Nana – TKO (verbal submission, R3, 3:09) • Shido Boris Esperança def. Octave Ayinda – TKO (R1, 3:46) • Nkosi Ndebele def. Simbarashe Hokonya – Split Decision (27-30, 29-28 x2) The semifinals were attended by notable figures including President Paul Kagame, PFL Africa Board Chairman and MMA legend Francis Ngannou, WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire, and State Minister Rwego Ngarambe, marking a historic night for African combat sports. The PFL Africa Finals are set to take place back at BK Arena in Kigali, where champions will be crowned in December 2025. The city that witnessed these electric semifinals will once again host the continent’s best fighters, as they battle for glory, legacy, and a chance to represent Africa on the global PFL stage

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