PFL Africa semi -finals are going to Kigali, Rwanda in BK Arena on October 18

Rwanda -The professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced four blockbuster attacks for the very first PFL Africa semi -finalset for Saturday, October 18, 2025, in BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. This historical event marks the The largest MMA competition ever organized in East AfricaStrengthening the rising status of Rwanda as a worldwide hub for sports and entertainment of world class.

Rwanda has already organized international glasses, such as the Basketball Africa League (BAL)Large concerts and controversial sporting events. Now, with the arrival of PFL Africa semi -finalthe nation adds Elite mixed martial arts To his CV of Milestone Moments, Writing History With Rwanda’s First large MMA event.

“For the first time, the elite hunters from Africa are on their way to Benin, where four champions are crowned and the title of the very best in Africa and one of the best in the world,” said the competition in a statement.

PFL CEO John Martin added:

“This is a historic moment for PFL and for the sport throughout Africa. We are proud of bringing the very first PFL Africa-Halve final to Kigali’s BK Arena and to show the best of the continent on one of the most important stages.”

The semi -finals follow two groundbreaking events in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with champions in the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight and Bantamweight Divisions set to hit their cards on the inaugural PFL Africa finals in Benin.

Main event – Semi -final featherweight

Nigeria’s Patrick Ocheme (7-1)Fresh from a dominant victory in Johannesburg is confronted with the explosive striker of Burkina Faso Abdoul Razac Sankara (7-4)Who delivered a viral knockout with a main kick about Shadrick Dju Yemba. The collision of Ocheme’s calmness against the knockout power of Sankara, with a final berth on the line.

Co-Main Event Bantamweight Semi-Final

South Africa Lord Eskebele (9-3)known as the “King of many nations”Seems to continue his march through the tournament after a commander performance in Cape Town. He will meet the unbeaten prospect of Zimbabwe Powerful “Power” Hookya (6-0)The one together with Nicholas Hwende trains – the last man who beats Ndebele.

Welterweight semi -final

Angolas Shido Boris Esperança (10-1)who earned a viral victory of 34 seconds in Johannesburg, bumped into the unbeaten of Cameroon Octave “Good” Aila (7-0)He went through his last fight with a first round of TKO. Both men became fan favorites with their post-fighting celebrations, but in Kigali only one can move forward.

Heavyweight semi -final

Cameroon’s powerhouse Maxewell because of the arrival (7-1) takes unbeaten in South Africa Justin Clarke (3-0)That nana’s countryman eliminated in the opening round. With pride and the chance of leading the division on the line, the fight promises to open the main map.

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• Location: BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda
• Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Broadcast: Supersport (Africa – English), Canal+ (Africa – French), PFL app (US)

Confirmed PFL Africa: Rwanda Fight Card

• Featherweight Semi -Final Main Event: Patrick Ocheme (7-1) vs. Abdoul Razac Sankara (7-4)
• Bantamweight Semi-Final Co-Main event: De Ndebele (9-3) vs. Energy Hokoya (6-0)
• Welterweight Semi -final fight: Shido Boris Esperança (10-1) vs. Octave Ayinda (7-0)
• Heavyweight Semi -Final fight: Maxwell Djantou Nana (7-1) vs. Justin Clarke (3-0)

Roberto Villa is the CEO, founder, executive writer, senior editor of Fightbook MMA. Has a passion for combat sports and also a podcast -guest for sitting rings. He is also a former MMA hunter and kick boxer.