Tale of the Tape
5-1-0 Record 9-3-0
— Age 27
170 cm Height 175 cm
unknown Stance unknown
Result Summary
Shadrick Dju Yemba def. Jean-Jacques Lubaya Decision (split) · R3 5:00
Fight Overview
An exciting all-DR Congo featherweight derby that will help shape the 145-pound division's landscape. The veteran Jean-Jacques Lubaya brings his solid 9-2 record against the rising Shadrick Dju Yemba (5-1). This showcase prelim bout offers both men the opportunity to solidify their standing within PFL Africa and make a statement to the matchmakers with an emphatic win.
Keys to Victory
Shadrick Dju Yemba
- Use relentless pressure and high-volume output to overwhelm the older, more experienced Lubaya.
- Implement dirty boxing in the clinch to break Lubaya's striking rhythm and create separation damage.
- Target the body heavily with kicks to drain Lubaya's cardio over the full 15 minutes.
Jean-Jacques Lubaya
- Leverage his vast professional experience to set traps and expertly counter Yemba's aggression.
- Use superior cage generalship to dictate the range, pace, and location of the bout.
- Secure top control on the ground to grind out the younger fighter and rack up undeniable control time.
Last 5 fights
Shadrick Dju Yemba
- L Abdul Razak Sankara
- W Steven Goncalves
- W Tapiwa Katikati
- W Nkosi Doyisa
- W Lucky Bosco
Jean-Jacques Lubaya
- L Wasi Adeshina
- L Ken Sekeletu
- W Nerik Simoes
- W Chukwuemerie Okoli
- W John Marvin Callueng
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