The
Professional Fighters League will crown three PFL Africa
tournament champions Dec. 12 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, with
title fights scheduled in the welterweight, lightweight and
bantamweight divisions.

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Shido Boris Esperanca vs. David Samuel headlines PFL Africa
2026 Finals in Rwanda

Angola’s Shido
Boris Esperanca (13-2) will face undefeated Nigerian David
Samuel (7-0) in the 170-pound welterweight final, which
headlines
PFL Africa 4: 2026 Finals.

Esperanca advanced with a first-round stoppage in the semifinals,
while Samuel earned a decision victory to maintain his unbeaten
record.

“My Nigerian roots opened the door for me to compete in PFL Africa,
and reaching the final is a special source of pride for me. Behind
this achievement are years of hard work, self-belief, and the
support of those who have always stood by my side,” Samuel
said.

In the 155-pound lightweight final, Nigeria’s Patrick
Ocheme (10-1) will meet Senegal’s Demba Seck
(11-3). Ocheme advanced with a first-round body-kick knockout.

Liberia’s Dwight
Joseph (17-3) will face Nigeria’s Raphael
Uchegbu (11-2) for the 135-pound bantamweight championship.
Joseph reached the final with a split-decision victory, while
Uchegbu is a former FCC champion.

A heavyweight
title fight headlines PFL Dubai: Tune in on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1
p.m. ET on ESPN+.

“Reaching the finals means a lot to me. This is why I joined the
tournament last year. Coming up short last year, motivated me to
push even harder this time around. I’m writing a different story
this time in Kigali. I’m getting my hand raised, leaving with that
belt, and taking it back to Liberia,” Joseph said.

PFL Africa General Manager Elias Schulze said the event will
showcase emerging African MMA talent.

The event will air across Africa on SuperSport, Canal+ and
SportyTV.

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