Maxwell Djantou Nana MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, MMA Career & Fight History
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MAXWELL DJANTOU NANA
“Leonidas”
CAMEROON • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
9-2-0
(T)KO
7-1
SUB
0-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Cameroon
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 2″, 264 lbs
BIRTHDATE
01/19/1991 (35)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
79.0″ (201cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Manchester Top Team • Yaoundé, Cameroon
NICKNAME
“Leonidas”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record
WINS9
KO/TKO
7
SUB
0
DECISION
2
LOSSES2
KO/TKO
1
SUB
1
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 11 professional bouts (9-2-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Eduardo Neves
Brazil
Brazil
PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta
Aug / 07 / 2026
KO/TKO (Punch to the Body)
Rnd 3 (2:01)
Aug / 07 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME2:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Charlotte Heavyweight Feature • Djantou Nana vs. Neves
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Eduardo Neves
Fight Location Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Bojangles Coliseum)
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Bojangles Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264.2 lbs vs 261.8 lbs
Eduardo Neves Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout8-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maxwell Djantou Nana: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Eduardo Neves: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Larry Carter
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Heavyweight slugfest at the Bojangles Coliseum. Djantou Nana systematically wore down the dangerous Brazilian over two rounds before landing a crushing hook directly to the liver in round three, crumbling Neves to the canvas at 2:01.
WIN
Karl Williams
United States
United States
PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli
May / 02 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 02 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Sioux Falls Feature • Djantou Nana vs. Williams
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Karl Williams
Fight Location Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 256.2 lbs
Karl Williams Record at Bout (Opponent)10-5-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout7-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maxwell Djantou Nana: +175 (Underdog)
vs
Karl Williams: -210 (Favorite)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Nick Berens
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Significant upset on PFL Global. Djantou Nana repeatedly stuffed takedown attempts from former UFC competitor Karl Williams, controlling the center and inflicting heavy damage with chopping low kicks and straight rights to earn a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Justin Clarke
South Africa
South Africa
2025 PFL Africa: Kigali
Oct / 18 / 2025
TKO (Retirement)
Rnd 3 (3:09)
Oct / 18 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME3:09
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2025 PFL Africa Heavyweight Semifinal • Clarke vs. Djantou Nana
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Justin Clarke
Fight Location Kigali, Rwanda (BK Arena)
Kigali, Rwanda (BK Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 255 lbs
Justin Clarke Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout7-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maxwell Djantou Nana: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Justin Clarke: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bobby Karagiannidis
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
PFL Africa Heavyweight Semifinal. After a grueling brawl in rounds one and two featuring heavy exchanges, South Africa’s Clarke scored a pivotal knockdown with an overhand right. Djantou Nana sustained an eye injury and was unable to continue at 3:09 of round three.
WIN
Mickael Groguhe
France
France
2025 PFL Africa: Cape Town
Jul / 19 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 19 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2025 PFL Africa Heavyweight Quarterfinal • Djantou Nana vs. Groguhe
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Mickael Groguhe
Fight Location Cape Town, South Africa (Grand Arena, GrandWest)
Cape Town, South Africa (Grand Arena, GrandWest)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 245 lbs
Mickael Groguhe Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout6-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maxwell Djantou Nana: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Mickael Groguhe: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Bobby Karagiannidis
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
PFL Africa opening-round showcase. Djantou Nana implemented his sambo grappling acumen, utilizing body locks and heavy top control to neutralize the explosive Groguhe and secure a 30-27 clean sweep.
WIN
Kent Mafileo
United States
United States
2024 PFL Playoffs: Welterweights & Featherweights
Aug / 23 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:52)
Aug / 23 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME4:52
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Heavyweight Showcase • Djantou Nana vs. Mafileo
Featured Showcase
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Kent Mafileo
Fight Location Washington, D.C., United States (The Anthem)
Washington, D.C., United States (The Anthem)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup262 lbs vs 254 lbs
Kent Mafileo Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout5-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maxwell Djantou Nana: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Kent Mafileo: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
PFL promotional debut. Djantou Nana chopped Mafileo down with brutal calf kicks throughout the contest before detonating a blistering right hand that knocked Mafileo unconscious at 4:52 of the second frame.
WIN
Adnan Larry
New Zealand
New Zealand
ONE Championship: ONE Friday Fights 52
Feb / 16 / 2024
TKO (Retirement)
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Feb / 16 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ONE Friday Fights 52 Heavyweight Feature • Djantou Nana vs. Larry
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Adnan Larry
Fight Location Bangkok, Thailand (Lumpinee Boxing Stadium)
Bangkok, Thailand (Lumpinee Boxing Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 265 lbs
Adnan Larry Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout4-1-0
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
ONE Championship debut at Lumpinee Stadium. Djantou Nana weathered an aggressive early charge from New Zealand’s Larry, punishing him with judo throws and thunderous boxing over two rounds until Larry’s corner threw in the towel.
WIN
Cavan Hughes
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Caged Steel Fighting Championship 32
May / 20 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:33)
May / 20 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:33
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Caged Steel 32 Feature • Djantou Nana vs. Hughes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Cavan Hughes
Fight Location Doncaster, England, United Kingdom (Doncaster Dome)
Doncaster, England, United Kingdom (Doncaster Dome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 250 lbs
Cavan Hughes Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Djantou Nana blitzed Hughes from the opening bell, cornering him against the fence and unleashing a flurry of violent punches to end the fight in just 33 seconds.
WIN
Darren Moffitt
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Budo Fighting Championship 57
Apr / 29 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:25)
Apr / 29 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Budo FC 57 Heavyweight Clash • Djantou Nana vs. Moffitt
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Darren Moffitt
Fight Location Bolton, England, United Kingdom (Bolton Stadium Hotel)
Bolton, England, United Kingdom (Bolton Stadium Hotel)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 260 lbs
Darren Moffitt Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lightning-fast stoppage. Djantou Nana caught Moffitt with an overhand right in the opening exchange and swarmed with unanswered ground strikes to finish the contest in just 25 seconds.
WIN
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze
France
France
UAE Warriors 32: Africa 3
Sep / 16 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:17)
Sep / 16 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME2:17
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors 32 Heavyweight Feature • Djantou Nana vs. Gnaze
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 255 lbs
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout1-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Maxwell Djantou Nana: +115 (Underdog)
vs
Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze: -145 (Favorite)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Highlight-reel stoppage in Abu Dhabi. Djantou Nana connected with a thunderous head kick that staggered Gnaze, following up with a barrage of power punches and hammerfists to secure the knockout at 2:17 of round one.
WIN
Rayan Chaieb
France
France
Vida Fight Championship 3
Jul / 30 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:21)
Jul / 30 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME3:21
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 VFC 3 Heavyweight Bout • Djantou Nana vs. Chaieb
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Rayan Chaieb
Fight Location Nice, France
Nice, FranceDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 250 lbs
Rayan Chaieb Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout0-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to action just two weeks after his pro debut, Djantou Nana utilized his sambo throws and crushing top control to wear down Chaieb before unleashing ground-and-pound to secure his first pro victory at 3:21 of round two.
LOSS
Mario Pinto
Portugal
Portugal
FightStar Championship 22
Jul / 15 / 2022
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1
Jul / 15 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME–
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Djantou Nana vs. Pinto
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMaxwell Djantou Nana vs Mario Pinto
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (Brentwood Centre)
London, England, United Kingdom (Brentwood Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 250 lbs
Mario Pinto Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Maxwell Djantou Nana Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World Combat Sambo champion Djantou Nana made his pro MMA debut against future UFC standout Mario Pinto. After trading heavy strikes early, Pinto secured a takedown, took Nana’s back, and sunk in a rear-naked choke in the opening round.
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