PFC 18: Judgement Day crowns four new champions in Camps Bay

The serene Camps Bay High School played host to PFC18: Judgement Day this past Saturday. The school’s gymnasium transformed into a modern-day colosseum, with high stands and roaring fans creating an electric atmosphere.

As the Cape Town-based combat sport promotion’s final event of the year, the colossal 27-fight card proved a fitting finale—delivering drama, grit, and spectacle at every turn.

The boxing bout between Fouziah Schloss (Bushido) and Luka Morris (Fighterz Inc.) was a showcase of tenacity. In round one, Schloss employed slick head movement while landing clean punches. Morris answered with composed counters.

The second round saw Schloss grow in confidence, switching stances and peppering Morris with jabs and straight rights that disrupted her rhythm. In the third, Morris pressed forward aggressively, but Schloss capitalised on her mistakes—baiting attacks and responding with sharp, long-range shots. Both fighters left everything in the ring, but Schloss walked away with the win.

Key Highlights of the Night’s Fights

The inaugural Heavyweight Title clash between Liam Pearmain (PFC) and Antonio Gomes (Knockout Centre) was pure spectacle: Pearmain’s raw power versus Gomes’s slick angles. For three rounds, the heavyweights traded punishing blows in close quarters. Then, in round four, Pearmain used a double jab to lure Gomes in before detonating a thunderous right hook that dropped him flat. The crowd erupted as Pearmain was crowned the first PFC Heavyweight champion.

The highly anticipated MMA bout between Zaahir Abrahams (Fighterz Inc.) and Ezra Solomon (Madfit) was nail-biting from start to finish. As a potential candidate for Fight of the Night, both fighters displayed grit and sound technical skills. From the first round, Abrahams and Solomon wasted no time and immediately engaged in a striking exchange.

Despite Solomon initiating the takedown, Abrahams quickly gained top control and attempted an armbar from full mount. The second round saw the persistence of Abrahams, enacting frequent takedowns. Solomon foiled most attempts to negate the strong grappling skills of Abrahams.

When Abrahams succeeded, he delivered ground and pound without delay. Solomon maintained composure, overturned the position, and managed to land a hard head kick upon breaking away from Abrahams. This did not faze Abrahams, as he took Solomon down again and attempted a triangle submission. The third round was primarily striking, with Solomon pressuring Abrahams with unabated hooks and right-hand punches. Both fighters fought until the final bell. Abrahams was declared the victor.

Wade Hammond Triumphs in Thrilling K1 Middleweight Title Defence at PFC18: Judgement Day

The Main Event delivered on its billing: a professional K1 Middleweight Title fight between fan favorite and defending champion Wade Hammond (Madfit) and Osea Mosehla (Jungle Warriors Kickboxing Club). The opening round was fast-paced, with Hammond’s high guard neutralizing Mosehla’s punches while low kicks set range.

In round two, Mosehla swarmed forward with straight punches, but Hammond timed perfect left-hook counters and soon added vicious body shots and chopping leg kicks. By round four, Hammond was surging forward, forcing Mosehla onto the back foot. When Mosehla turned his back, Hammond pounced with a relentless flurry.

The fifth round told the story of Hammond’s control. Mosehla, his legs visibly damaged, still pressed with combinations, but Hammond stayed composed. A sharp straight right–left hook rocked Mosehla, followed by punishing low kicks that nearly ended it. Yet Mosehla refused to fold, surviving to the final bell. Hammond, however, was the clear victor, successfully defending his title in front of an ecstatic crowd.

PFC18: Judgement Day was more than just a fight card—it was a statement finale. From ferocious undercard battles to championship wars, the promotion ended its year on a high, cementing its place in Cape Town’s combat sports scene.

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