PFL Africa: Morocco

Abdoulaye Kane

Abdoulaye Kane is a Senegalese heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Standing 6'5" with a massive 84.5-inch reach, he competes in the PFL Africa organization. Kane is known for his explosive finishing ability, recently securing a second-round TKO via punches against Jashell Ticha Awa and a stunning 23-second head kick knockout over Emmanuel Mukam. He possesses a versatile skill set, having won by knockout, submission, and ground-and-pound.

Badr Medkouri

Badr Medkouri is a French heavyweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 9 wins and 3 losses. Standing 6'4", he is known for his significant knockout power and striking prowess. His recent competitive history includes a submission loss against Eduardo Neves at UAE Warriors 70. Prior to that, he earned consecutive TKO victories over Mateusz Olech at FEN 61, Shota Betlemidze at Super League 1, Mahmoud Mohamed at UAE Warriors 52, and Thabani Mndebela at UAE Warriors 49.

Taha Bendaoud

Taha Bendaoud is a Moroccan featherweight competitor in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), holding a professional record of 5-2-0. Known as "The Atlas Lion," he possesses a height of 5'7" and transitions a strong amateur Muay Thai background into MMA. His fighting style is highlighted by dangerous grappling, with most of his victories coming via submission. In his most recent bout in May 2026, he faced Hamza Kooheji, following a run in the PFL MENA tournament.

Yanis Ghemmouri

Yanis Ghemmouri is a French professional mixed martial artist with a record of 13-4-0. Competing in the featherweight and bantamweight divisions, he has fought for major organizations including the UFC and PFL. Known for his technical kickboxing background as a former French national champion, he combines precise striking with effective grappling. Recently, he competed in the PFL MENA featherweight tournament, securing a spot in the finals with a dominant grappling-heavy performance.

Patrick Ocheme

Patrick Ocheme is a Nigerian lightweight fighter with a professional record of 9-1-0. Standing 5'11" with a 76-inch reach, he utilizes a kickboxing foundation to maintain a seven-fight winning streak. Recently, he secured a spectacular first-round flying knee victory against Ayinda Octave at PFL Africa in June 2026. His recent success also includes decision wins over Abdul Razac Sankara and Mohamed Camara, as well as a fast first-round knockout of Kaleka Kabanda at EFC 119.

Cornel Thompson

Cornel Thompson is a Nigerian lightweight fighter with a professional record of 12 wins and 3 losses. Known for a well-rounded foundation in kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu, he is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His most recent victory came against Áureo Cruz at PFL Africa: Nigeria in June 2026. Prior to that, he secured a decision win over Jean Do Santos and a first-round rear naked choke submission against Richard Aseidu.

Rivaldo Pereira

Rivaldo Pereira is a Luxembourgish Welterweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Standing at 6'2", he utilizes his height and grappling skills effectively, as evidenced by his most recent victory, a first-round armbar submission against Kristjan Toniste in September 2025. This followed a unanimous decision win over Paulo Durão in March 2025. Currently on a two-fight win streak, he has demonstrated the ability to finish fights via both strikes and submissions.

David Samuel

David Samuel is an undefeated Middleweight mixed martial artist from Nigeria with a professional record of 5 wins and 0 losses. Competing primarily in organizations such as Nashe Delo and Open Fighting Championship, he has established himself as a versatile finisher. His recent performances include a first-round rear naked choke victory over Aren Asatryan in February 2026, a third-round ground and pound win against Kazbek Kalabekov, and a submission victory over Umar Tesiev.

Peace Nguphane

Peace Nguphane is a South African mixed martial artist with a professional record of 8-3-0. Competing primarily in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) and now the Professional Fighters League (PFL), he is an orthodox striker known for his knockout power and agile footwork. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing back-to-back unanimous decision victories against Armando De Crescenzo in December 2025 and Jaco Du Plessis in May 2025.

Shido Boris Esperança

Shido Boris Esperança is an Angolan welterweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses. Competing in the PFL, he is known for a highly aggressive and clinical grappling style, often finishing fights in the first round. His recent run includes a submission win over Lionel Padilla, a ground-and-pound victory against Tyler Hill, and back-to-back first-round finishes in the PFL Africa series against Ibrahima Mané and Ayinda Octave before a hard-fought decision loss.

Hussain Al Kurdi

Hussain Al Kurdi is an undefeated lightweight fighter from Bahrain with a professional record of 3-0-0 and an extended winning streak of 6 bouts across amateur and pro ranks. Competing in organizations like PFL and BRAVE CF, he is known for his finishing ability and grappling prowess. His recent victories include a rear naked choke against Abderrahman Errachidy at PFL Africa, a first-round submission of Nour Jopa at BRAVE CF 100, and a third-round stoppage of Seif Shawki.

Demba Seck

Demba Seck is a lightweight mixed martial artist from Senegal with an 11-3-0 professional record. Standing 6'1" with a 74.5-inch reach, he is known for a dynamic and explosive fighting style. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Jean Do Santos at PFL Africa in June 2026, following a stint on Dana White's Contender Series. He previously secured a spectacular 23-second knockout via flying knee and punches against Vince Bembe in July 2025.

Dwight Joseph

Dwight Joseph is a Liberia-born bantamweight with a professional record of 16-3-0. Standing 5'7" with a 66.5" reach, he competes in PFL Africa. He is a versatile fighter known for both technical striking and explosive finishing ability. In his most recent outing in June 2026, he secured a split decision victory over Alain Majorique. This followed a decision loss to Wasi Adeshina and a spectacular second-round flying knee knockout victory against Wilker Nsamo in August 2025.

Boule Godogo

Boule Godogo is a bantamweight mixed martial artist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a professional record of 5 wins and 2 losses. Standing 5'9" with a 70-inch reach, he is known for his resilience and finishing ability. In his most recent outing at PFL Africa in June 2026, he secured a third-round victory over Dauda Rajabu via ground and pound. This followed a split decision win against Shannon van Tonder and a technical decision victory over Robert Simbowe.

Yabna N’Tchalá

Yabna N’Tchalá is a professional mixed martial artist from Guinea-Bissau with a record of 14-2-1. Competing in the Welterweight division, the 6'0" athlete is currently on a four-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a retirement victory over Shido Boris Esperança at PFL Africa 4, unanimous decision wins against Emilios Dassi and Sanon Sadeck at PFL Africa 3 and 2 respectively, and a second-round ground and pound finish against Murilo dos Santos at Metanoia FC.

Mouhamed Ba

Mouhamed Ba is a professional MMA fighter from Senegal who competes in the welterweight division. Standing 6'0" with a 75-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Known for his finishing ability both on the feet and on the ground, he most recently secured a first-round victory via ground and pound against Lazreg Benziani at Eric Favre Nation MMA 2 in April 2025. His previous wins include a rear naked choke submission and a technical knockout.

Reda Abdellaoui

Reda Abdellaoui is an undefeated Moroccan bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 4-0. Standing 5'9" with a 73-inch reach, he has quickly gained attention across various organizations including LFA and BRAVE CF. He is known for a dominant finishing ability on the ground. In his most recent outing in June 2026, he secured a first-round victory via ground and pound against Ibrohim Arrabboy, following a second-round stoppage of Alexandre Carole at LFA 218.

Salim Mhamdi

Salim Mhamdi is an undefeated bantamweight prospect from Tunisia with a professional MMA record of 2-0-0. Standing 171cm tall, he has demonstrated high-level finishing ability early in his career, securing all of his victories in the first round. In his most recent outing at Champion in the Cage 7 in February 2026, he defeated Matteo Talamonti via elbows. Prior to that, he showcased his grappling skills with a 45-second rear-naked choke victory over Abdelwaheb Mehrzi.

Jane Osigwe

Jane Osigwe is a professional mixed martial artist from Nigeria who competes in the bantamweight division. Born on June 14, 2005, she holds a professional record of 5 wins and 3 losses and is known for her foundation in kickboxing. She is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Sanaa Mandar in August 2025. This followed a decision win and a first-round ground-and-pound finish in back-to-back bouts against Cynthia Jibidar.

Sanaa Mandar

Sanaa Mandar is a Moroccan bantamweight fighter with a professional MMA record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Competing primarily in the African Knockout (AKO) organization, she is known for a well-rounded skillset that includes both technical grappling and striking. In her most recent performances, she faced Jane Osigwe in August 2025, preceded by consecutive unanimous decision victories over Joy Obanla and Marie Mengue, and a first-round armbar submission against Theresa Ajiboye.

Abderrahman Errachidy

Abderrahman Errachidy is a Morocco-born lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 5 wins and 2 losses. Standing 183cm tall, he is known for his potent striking and ground-and-pound capabilities. In his most recent outing in June 2026, he competed at PFL Africa: Nigeria. Prior to that, he secured a swift second-round knockout via knee and punches at PFL Africa 2 and earned a dominant first-round ground-and-pound victory at MEFC 5.

Oussama El Idrissi

Oussama El Idrissi is an undefeated Morocco fighter competing in the featherweight division. He currently holds a professional record of 3 wins and 0 losses, utilizing an effective finishing style that incorporates both striking and grappling. In his most recent outing at AKO 12 in December 2024, he secured a rear-naked choke victory against Osoba Pelajah. This followed a unanimous decision win over Hamza El Qady and a first-round knockout victory in his professional debut.

Alain Majorique

Alain Majorique is a bantamweight mixed martial artist from Cameroon with a professional record of 6 wins and 2 losses. Standing at 152cm, he has competed in organizations such as PFL Africa and Samourai MMA. His fighting style has led him to several hard-fought decision victories. In his recent outings, he faced Dwight Joseph at PFL Africa: Nigeria, dropping a close split decision, and Wasi Adeshina at PFL Africa 4, where the bout was halted due to a doctor stoppage.

Raphael Uchegbu

Raphael Uchegbu is a United Kingdom bantamweight with an 11-2-0 record. Standing 5'10" with a 73-inch reach, he is known for a versatile finishing ability, securing wins via both knockout and submission. In his most recent outing in June 2026, he defeated Edson Machavane by unanimous decision at PFL Africa: Nigeria. This followed a third-round loss to Cody Chovancek and a string of stoppage victories over Mahmoud Ahmed, Lucas Rodrigues, and Mateus Linhares.