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Former UFC star Francis Ngannou talks PFL Africa, the future of MMA in Africa

Monday, October 27, 2025
BK Arena on October 18, hosted the international Mixed Martial Arts fraternity. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda delivers once again as sport, tourism unite at PFL Africa

Friday, October 24, 2025
Fighters in action at the game during the thrilling PFL Africa Championship at BK Arena on Saturday, October 18. ALL PhotoS by Olivier Mugwiza

THROUGH THE LENS: How PFL Africa semifinals unfolded

Monday, October 20, 2025
Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa drew over 4,000 mixed martial arts (MMA) spectators at BK Arena on Saturday, October 18. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza  

Kigali shines as PFL Africa delivers action-packed semifinals

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Cameroon-born fighter and Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou during the interview in Kigali on Friday, October 17. Olivier Mugwiza

Francis Ngannou on how PFL is shaping African fighters' future

Friday, October 17, 2025
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire meets with Cameroon-born fighter and Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou in Kigali on Friday, October 17
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Francis Ngannou arrives in Rwanda, holds talks with sports officials

Friday, October 17, 2025
Djantou Nana Maxwell and Justin Clarke pose for pre-fight photo before Saturday’s heavyweight semifinal at BK Arena-courtesy

What you need to know about PFL Africa

Friday, October 17, 2025
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Top fighters to watch at PFL Africa semifinals in Kigali

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Nana Maxwell (L) and Joffie Houlton will go head to head in the PFL Africa semfinals at BK Arena in Kigali-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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We chose Rwanda because of its ‘world-class’ infrastructure--PFL Africa GM

Thursday, October 16, 2025
James  Bizimungu Opio, a Rwandan-born MMA fighter raised in Uganda. Courtesy

MMA fighting: James Opio returns home to battle for Rwanda

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Cameroon fighter Francis Ngannou will grace the inaugural PFL Africa semifinals in Kigali on October 18-courtesy

UFC star Francis Ngannou to visit Rwanda ahead of PFL Africa semis

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa will hold its semi-finals event in Kigali, Rwanda, on October 18, making it a major upcoming event for the city, at the BK Arena.

PFL Africa in Kigali: A knockout moment for East Africa's MMA dreams

Friday, August 29, 2025