Jordan Fongno rallies for controversial TKO win over Yahaya Yahuza At PFL Africa. Jordan Fongno broke the eight fight win streak of Yahaya Yehuza with a flurry of punches leading to a TKO win.
Another entertaining battle unfolded on June 13, 2026, at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, as hometown fighter Yahaya Yahuza looked to defend home soil against Cameroon’s Jordan Fongno. After a strong start from the Nigerian, the fight took a dramatic turn in the second round, leading to one of the most controversial stoppages of the evening.
The fight started and Yahaya Yahuza wasted little time shooting for a double-leg takedown. Jordan Fongno initially defended well with a sprawl, but Yahuza stayed persistent and completed the takedown on his second attempt.
Working from inside Fongno’s full guard at the center of the cage, Yahuza briefly looked to advance position before focusing on short punches to the body. The two gradually moved across the cage until Fongno’s head reached the fence.
Yahuza postured up and landed a few solid punches as referee Steven Momoh urged both fighters to stay active. Most of the action came from Yahuza’s steady ground-and-pound, while Fongno concentrated on controlling posture and minimizing damage. With neither fighter making significant positional advances, Yahuza’s short punches remained the main offense of the round. Despite another warning from the referee in the closing seconds, the round ended with Yahuza firmly on top inside Fongno’s guard.
Fongno started the second round cautiously, keeping his distance and holding his hands low as he looked to avoid another takedown attempt. He established his jab early while Yahuza searched for openings. After feinting with a punch, Yahuza shot for a long-range takedown. Fongno sprawled successfully and managed to return to his feet before creating separation. Back in striking range, Yahuza landed a clean uppercut and followed it with an impressive head kick that connected but appeared to do little damage. Fongno responded with increasing confidence, landing jabs and leg kicks as Yahuza began to slow down.
Momentum shifted dramatically when Fongno connected with a spinning back kick that brushed across Yahuza’s face. Moments later, he landed a hard right cross that hurt Yahuza and sent him backing into the fence. Sensing an opportunity, Fongno unleashed a barrage of hooks from both hands. While many of the strikes landed on Yahuza’s arms and gloves, referee had no choice but to step in and waved off the fight. The stoppage immediately sparked debate, as Yahuza appeared hurt but still defending himself and potentially recovering. Regardless of the controversy, the result was officially recorded as a second-round TKO victory for Jordan Fongno.
After spending much of the opening round underneath Yahuza’s wrestling-heavy attack, Jordan Fongno made the necessary adjustments and completely changed the momentum of the fight in Round 2. While the stoppage may remain a topic of debate, Fongno capitalized on his opportunity and secured an important victory in front of the Lagos crowd, while Yahuza was left wondering what might have happened if he had been given a few more seconds to continue.
In addition to tournament action, the Lagos event also included showcase bouts across multiple divisions. Brazil’s Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira handed Juliet Ukah her first career loss with an armbar submission. Shelda Chipito also survived an ankle injury to submit Egypt’s Haidy Ahmed with a rear-naked choke to kick off the event. Overall, PFL Africa in Lagos delivered a night full of action, drama, and standout finishes that kept the crowd engaged from start to finish. The event featured a mix of dominant performances, quick knockouts, and hard-fought decisions, with fighters showcasing the growing talent across the African MMA scene. In the end, the event reinforced PFL Africa’s impact as a platform for emerging talent and left a strong statement about the future of MMA on the continent.
PFL Africa Full Card
Ignacio Campos def. Wasi Adeshina by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 1:45
Patrick Ocheme def. Octave Ayinda by knockout, Round 1, 3:17 – Lightweight Tournament First Round
Karim Henniene def. Thimna Mhlauli by submission (anaconda choke), Round 1, 2:23 – Bantamweight Tournament First Round
Cornel Thompson def. Aureo Cruz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – Lightweight Tournament First Round
Jordan Fongno def. Yahaya Yahuza by TKO (strikes), Round 2, 3:39
Raphael Uchegbu def. Edson Machavane by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) – Bantamweight Tournament First Round
Elisandra Ferreira def. Juliet Ukah by submission (arm-bar), Round 2, 1:39
Hussain Al Kurdi def. Abderrahman Errachidy by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 1:23 – Lightweight Tournament First Round
Dwight Joseph def. Alain Majorique by split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28) – Bantamweight Tournament First Round
Demba Seck def. Jean Do Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) – Lightweight Tournament First Round
Boule Godogo def. Dauda Rajabu by TKO (strikes), Round 3, 2:42 – Bantamweight Tournament First Round
Styve Ngono def. Richard Muzaan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Shelda Chipito def. Haidy Ahmed by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:49
