AKO5 kicks off in Abuja with thrilling fights

The air in Abuja crackled with anticipation on Friday as the African Knockout Championship (AKO5) kicked off with an electrifying face-off at the opulent Abuja Continental Hotel.

This intense confrontation set the stage for AKO5, set to burst onto the scene this Saturday, August 31st, featuring adrenaline-pumping bouts across the featherweight, middleweight, lightweight, and women’s bantamweight divisions.

In the spotlight of today’s face-off, Nigeria’s powerhouse Segun Ogunnoiki squared off with Ivory Coast’s formidable Yao Marcel in the middleweight category. The intensity was palpable, with these fighters promising a clash that could redefine the sport.

The co-main event featured Nigeria’s Melvin Ugochukwu and Venatius Iyinagolu. Both fighters, brimming with determination, vowed to leave their mark on the ring in pursuit of championship glory.

The event’s card is a veritable buffet of thrilling matchups. In the lightweight class, Burkina Faso’s Abdou Razac Sankara gears up to face Nigeria’s Daniel Iwuoha, while the featherweight division sees Togo’s Kudzete Fred preparing to duel with the deceptively cheerful yet deadly Jackiel Ayana. Adding to the spectacle, fans can expect to witness Morocco’s Faout Youseff, Kenya’s James Opio, among others, in action, making AKO5 an unmissable feast of fighting prowess.

Rayan Fayad, the dynamic COO of AKO, radiated excitement as he spoke, “AKO5 is the zenith of African MMA, where the continent’s elite fighters converge, ready to showcase their unparalleled skill and fortitude. We are proud to be the stage that propels their incredible journey into the global arena.”

Backed by esteemed sponsors like Moniepoint, Fidelity Bank, Abuja Continental Hotel, and Green Hill, AKO5 is poised to