MMA : Cabrel Fongno Pulls Stunning Upset

Young Cameroonian mixed martial artist Cabrel Jordan Fongno pulled off a remarkable upset over experienced South African fighter Chad Hanekom at the African Knock Out (AKO)11 championship held at la Madison Place in Lagos, Nigeria on November 15, 2025. The 23-year-old Fongno, relatively young in the professional scene, defied expectations to claim a gritty split-decision victory against 35-year-old Hanekom, the clear favourite going into the main event. Hanekom's record of eleven wins against three losses, made him a formidable opponent. In contrast, Fongno entered the middleweight bout with just four fights, leading many to doubt his chances. The bout in Lagos was evidently a David versus Goliath battle. Despite the significant experience gap, Fongno displayed a fearless and strategic approach inside the cage. He managed to land effective strikes and control key exchanges, earning the respect of fans and judges alike. His performance marked the best of his career to date and significantly raised the profile of Cameroonian MMA on the...