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PFL Africa 3: Rwanda Results & Highlights — Abdoullah Kane’s Headkick KO Steals the Show

PFL Africa 3: Rwanda Results & Highlights — Abdoullah Kane’s Headkick KO Steals the Show

PFL Africa 3: Rwanda Results and Highlights — Headkick KO Steals the Show in Kigali

PFL returned to Africa for its third installment with PFL Africa 3: Rwanda, lighting up the BK Arena in Kigali with knockouts, submissions, and all-out wars. While the semifinals in multiple divisions delivered drama, it was heavyweight Abdoullah Kane who stole the spotlight with a thunderous first-round knockout — the kind that instantly entered “KO of the Year” conversations.

Abdoullah Kane Delivers a Scary Headkick Finish

In one of the most jaw-dropping moments of the night, Kane clashed with Cameroon’s Emmanuel Mukam (Kane vs. Mukam) in an alternate heavyweight bout. Kane, looking to bounce back from a controversial DQ at a previous event, wasted no time in making a statement. After just 23 seconds, he unleashed a brutal right high kick that landed clean on Mukam’s chin, ending the fight on impact. The knockout left the crowd in disbelief and the commentary team scrambling for words.

The Senegalese powerhouse, known for his aggressive style and raw athleticism, used feints and forward pressure to back Mukam against the fence before unleashing the perfectly timed strike. It was a career-reviving moment — and a viral highlight that cemented Kane as one of the most dangerous heavyweights in African MMA.

Main Card Highlights and Results

The night also featured major semifinal bouts across divisions, including a razor-close main event where South Africa’s Nkosi Ndebele edged out Simbarashe Hokonya (Ndebele vs. Hokonya) via split decision. Shido Boris Esperança secured a dominant TKO over Ayinda Octave (Boris Esperança vs. Octave), while Justin Clarke impressed with a third-round submission over Maxwell Djantou Nana (Djantou Nana vs. Clarke).

Elsewhere, Abraham Bably returned to form with a quick stoppage win against Joffie Houlton (Bably vs. Houlton), and Karim Henniene delivered a highlight-reel knockout over Boule Godogo (Henniene vs. Godogo). Yabna N’Tchalá also picked up a clean unanimous decision over Emilios Dassi (N’Tchalá vs. Dassi), while Wasi Adeshina topped Dwight Joseph (Joseph vs. Adeshina) with dominant grappling control.

PFL Africa 3: Rwanda — Full Results

  • Nkosi Ndebele def. Simbarashe Hokonya – Split Decision (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)
  • Shido Boris Esperança def. Ayinda Octave – R1 TKO (3:46)
  • Justin Clarke def. Maxwell Djantou Nana – R3 Submission (tap to strikes, 3:09)
  • Patrick Ocheme def. Abdoul Razac Sankara – Split Decision (29–28×2, 28–29)
  • Abraham Bably def. Joffie Houlton – R1 TKO (4:08)
  • Karim Henniene def. Boule Godogo – R3 KO (4:21)
  • Yabna N’Tchalá def. Emilios Dassi – Unanimous Decision (29–28×3)
  • Wasi Adeshina def. Dwight Joseph – Unanimous Decision (30–27×3)
  • James Opio vs Isaac Omeda– Draw (28–28×3)
  • Abdoullah Kane def. Emmanuel Mukam – R1 KO (0:23)
  • Alain Majorique def. Mohamed Camara – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)

FAQ — PFL Africa 3: Rwanda

  • When was PFL Africa 3? Saturday, October 18, 2025.
  • Where was it held? BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Who scored the knockout of the night? Abdoullah Kane with a devastating headkick KO over Emmanuel Mukam.
  • How can I watch PFL Africa replays? The event streams free on the PFL app and airs globally on SuperSport, Canal+, and DAZN in select regions.

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