PFL Africa 2: Nigeria Staff Picks: Featherweights Come to Blows

At the Eko Convention Center in Lagos,  PFL Africa 2: Nigeria will set the table for a monumental show featuring a slew of stalwart African talent. Headlining the event, Wasi Adeshina comes to blows with Ignacio Campos. In the co-main event, hometown hero Patrick Ocheme tests himself against Ayinda Octave.

PFL Africa 2: Nigeria Main Event

Riding a phenomenal six-bout win streak, Adeshina is easily one of Nigeria’s best homegrown prospects today. Taking home the PFL Africa featherweight title last year, “The Nigerian Jaguar” is hoping for a repeat performance in 2026, beginning with a resounding victory over his Spanish adversary.

Jumping back into the win column by taking down Mathys Duragrin at PFL Madrid back in March, Campos travels to “The Mother Continent” in search of his biggest triumph to date. Although he will surely have his hands full, “Nacho” has never shied away from competing when opportunity calls.

PFL Africa 2: Nigeria Co-Main Event

Garnering a perfect 2-0 record in the promotion after making his debut in the smart cage last year, Ocheme has demonstrated his ability as a growing talent. Backed by a six-fight winning streak, “Star Boi” is seeking to announce himself as a contender in his native Nigeria this Saturday.

For the briefest of moments, Octave had all the makings of a divisional standout, but a first round stoppage defeat to Shido Boris Esperança last October dashed both his title aspirations and his undefeated record. Determined to bounce back in style, “The Bantu Warrior” will stop at nothing to get back on track as a proven knockout artist.

More Bouts On the PFL Africa 2: Nigeria Main Card

Also on the main card, Karim Henniène battles Thimna Mhlauli. Also, Tshilomba Mikixi mixes it up with Cornel Thompson. Finally, Yahaya Yahuza faces Jordan Fongno.

PFL Africa 2: Nigeria Predictions and Staff Picks

MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

• UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.

• PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.

• ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.

Find our PFL Africa 2: Nigeria picks and fight odds below.

Staff records after PFL MENA 9:

1. Hank Strandberg: 88-41

2. Frazer Krohn: 73-56

3. Drew Zuhosky: 60-72

4. Andrew Benjamin: 18-18

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*

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Yahaya Yahuza -265

Vs.

Jordan Fongno +225&

MIDDLEWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Yahuza by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Fongno by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Fongno by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Yahuza: 1

Staff picking Fongno: 2

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Cornel Thompson -275

Vs.

Aureo Cruz +235

LIGHTWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg:Thompson by First Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Thompson by Second Round Knockout

Frazer Krohn: Cruz by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Thompson: 2

Staff picking Cruz: 1

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Karim Henniene -180

Vs.

Thimna Mhlauli +155

BANTAMWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Henniene by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Henniene by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Mhlauli by Second Round Knockout

Staff picking Henniene: 2

Staff picking Mhlauli: 1

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Patrick Ocheme -225

Vs.

Ayinda Octave +190

LIGHTWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Ocheme by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Octave by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Octave by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Ocheme: 1

Staff picking Octave: 2

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Wasi Adeshina -300

Vs.

Ignacio Campos +250

FEATHERWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Adeshina by Second Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Campos by First Round Submission

Frazer Krohn: Campos by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Adeshina: 1

Staff picking Campos: 2