Tale of the Tape
5-1-0 Record 6-2-0
— Age 27
190 cm Height 196 cm
unknown Stance unknown
Result Summary
Justin Clarke def. Abdoulaye Kane TKO · R1 2:12
Fight Overview
Dubbed the 'Battle of the Behemoths,' this heavyweight co-main feature promises fireworks. South African powerhouse Justin Clarke is seeking ultimate redemption following a devastating first-round TKO loss in the 2025 PFL Africa Heavyweight Finals. Standing in his way is Senegal's Abdoullah Kane, an imposing 6'5" giant fighting out of Tiger Muay Thai, who boasts a dangerous 5-1 record with a 100% finish rate. With both men possessing fight-ending power, the judges will likely not be needed.
Keys to Victory
Justin Clarke
- Exploit his Kyokushin karate and kickboxing background to chop down the towering Kane with debilitating leg kicks.
- Use lateral head movement and sharp angles to bypass Kane's massive 84.5-inch reach.
- Rely on his evolving CIT-honed ground game to take the fight to the mat if Kane over-commits on his power strikes.
Abdoullah Kane
- Keep Clarke at the end of his punches by maximizing his significant physical reach advantage.
- Implement devastating Muay Thai clinch techniques to brutalize Clarke with knees if the distance closes.
- Hunt for an early KO finish to exploit any residual mental doubts Clarke might have from his 2025 finals defeat.
Last 5 fights
Justin Clarke
- L Abraham Bably
- W Maxwell Djantou Nana
- W Jashell Ticha Awa
- W Boyka Kabangu
- W Willem Smith
Abdoulaye Kane
- W Jashell Ticha Awa
- W Emmanuel Mukam
- L Joffie Houlton
- W Kassoum Kone
- W Drissa Traore
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