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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
James Opio’s fight against Uganda’s Isaac Omeda ends in a unanimous draw during the PFL Africa held at BK Arena on October 18-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
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Opio reflects on PFL Africa draw, vows stronger comeback

Monday, October 20, 2025
FitnessPoint coaches led live demonstrations of martial arts exercises, interacted with fans, and showcased the brand’s expanding range of fitness services. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
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Fitnesspoint showcases martial arts at PFL Africa Championship in Kigali

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
The Friends of Amstel weekend sets off with a meet and greet tonight, October 17, at Atelier du Vin, starting at 9 p.m. File
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Your complete guide to an exciting weekend in Kigali

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
Bruce Melodie will perform inaugural PFL Africa event in Kigali on October 18-courtesy
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Bruce Melodie to headline PFL Africa semifinals in Kigali

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Delegates during the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting in Kigali
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12 major events to watch in Kigali before 2025 ends

Wednesday, October 08, 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