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August 12, 2025
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Stage set for second edition of MMA Fight Nights in Nairobi

Stage set for second edition of MMA Fight Nights in Nairobi

Rwanda’s Lorenzo Caldarelli and Nairobi Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Hassan Wasswa Muhammed are among the top fighters expected to light up the competition...

✨ Key Highlights

The second edition of KO Fight Nights, East Africa’s Premier Amateur MMA League, is set for Sunday at Alchemist, Nairobi. This bi-monthly event aims to provide a professional launchpad for regional combat sports talent.

  • Among the top fighters expected are Rwanda’s submission specialist Lorenzo Caldarelli and Nairobi Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Hassan Wasswa Muhammed.
  • The event is sanctioned by the Kenya Oriental Combat Sports Federation and organized by ANZA MMA.
  • MMA Commissioner

    Brian Munyi stated that KO Fight Nights is "more than a series; it’s a movement."
  • The league, supported by Kenyan Originals, also marks the launch of the region’s first professional MMA team at Nairobi Jiu Jitsu Academy.
  • Founder and CEO of Kenyan Originals

    Alex Chappatte emphasized that the event champions originality, grit, and the spirit of East Africa.

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