JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Eight extra fighters punched their tickets to the semifinals as PFL Africa’s First Spherical continued on the Massive Prime Area in Carnival Metropolis. Africa’s prime Featherweights and Welterweights thrilled a vigorous Johannesburg crowd with an evening stuffed with decisive finishes and high-stakes battles.
Principal Occasion: Ocheme Secures Featherweight Semifinal Spot
In the principle occasion, Patrick Ocheme (7-1) showcased resilience and precision, defeating Mohamed Camara (5-3-1) by unanimous determination to earn his place within the PFL Africa Featherweight Semifinals.
Ocheme had a gradual begin within the opening spherical, however momentum shifted within the second after he dropped Camara with a heavy shot. From that second on, he managed the tempo, ending robust within the third to lock within the win and advance to the ultimate 4.
Co-Principal Occasion: Esperanca’s 34-Second Submission Stuns Crowd
Within the co-main occasion, Shido Boris Esperanca (10-1) wasted no time, submitting Ibrahima Mané (13-6) in simply 34 seconds to maneuver ahead within the Welterweight Division.
On the sound of the opening bell, Esperanca surged ahead, rapidly taking Mané’s again. With surgical precision, he locked in a rear bare choke, forcing the faucet and electrifying the viewers.
Ayinda Dominates with First-Spherical TKO
In one other welterweight conflict, Octave Ayinda (6-0) remained unbeaten after stopping British Boloyoang (3-2) by way of TKO at 1:55 of spherical one.
Boloyoang threatened early with a guillotine choke, however Ayinda escaped, reversed place, and unloaded heavy ground-and-pound till the referee stepped in.
N’tchala Wins Tactical Battle to Advance
Yabna N’tchala (12-2-1) delivered a calculated efficiency to defeat Sanon Sadeck (7-3) by unanimous determination. Mixing sharp putting with well-timed takedowns, N’tchala neutralized Sadeck’s offense and secured his place within the semifinals.
The Semifinals Are Set
With tonight’s motion concluded, the semifinal matchups are official:
Featherweight Semifinals: Patrick Ocheme vs. Abdoul Razac Sankara, Wasi Adeshina vs. Dwight Joseph
Welterweight Semifinals: Shido Boris Esperanca vs. Octave Ayinda, Yabna N’tchala vs. Emilios Dassi
PFL Africa First Spherical: Johannesburg Outcomes
Patrick Ocheme (7-1) def. Mohamed Camara (5-3-1) – Unanimous Resolution (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Shido Boris Esperanca (10-1) def. Ibrahima Mané (13-6) – Submission (Rear Bare Choke), 0:34 R1
Octave Ayinda (6-0) def. British Boloyoang (3-2) – TKO, 1:55 R1
Yabna N’tchala (12-2-1) def. Sanon Sadeck (7-3) – Unanimous Resolution (30-27, 29-28 x2)
Emilios Dassi (5-1) def. Osvaldo Benedito (3-2) – KO (Punches), 2:12 R1
Wasi Adeshina (8-3) def. Jean Jacques Lubaya (9-2) – Submission (Rear Bare Choke), 3:14 R2
Dwight Joseph (15-2) def. Wilker Nsamo (7-1) – KO (Knee), 4:57 R2
Abderahman Errachidy (5-1) def. Elbert Steyn (3-1) – TKO (Knee), 0:14 R2
Abdoul Razac Sankara (7-3) def. Shadrack Yemba (4-1) – KO (Head Kick), 2:01 R1
Kunle Lawal (3-1) def. Desmond Tamungang (5-1) – Unanimous Resolution (29-28 x3)
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