UFC Welterweight world champion, Kamaru Usman, will lead other renowned mixed martial arts fighters for the first ‘Face Off’ MMA fight night in Lagos.

The Mixed Martial Arts Reality Television Show which is organised by 5FIVE 4Four Limited, the creator and producer of The AFRICAN KNOCKOUT (AKO), would take center stage on January 7, 2022 at the Grand African BallRoom at Lagos Continental Hotel.

Mr. Rayan Fayad, Director, 5Five 4Four Limited said that series of elite fight events was powered by the UFC welterweight World Champion Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman and would also feature MMA fighters from Nigeria and Africa, celebrities and special guests.

The event is aimed at creating a new trend of high-end activations in West Africa by merging sports and entertainment in an internationally proven concept, promoting the emerging MMA culture in Africa, and especially to its fans and enthusiasts in Nigeria.

Commenting on the event, Fayad stated that, “We are proud to organize the first of a kind high-end MMA event in Lagos in the presence of the Champ bringing exciting fights as part of a rich entertainment program organized as per world class standards. The fights will be managed by a certified team of officials with top health and safety measures to ensure the wellbeing of our fighters. This edition marks the genesis of a journey with our partner, Kamaru Usman, towards leaving perennial mixed martial arts imprint in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.”

The event will provide the opportunity to watch and interact with the Champ live in Lagos for the first time, while promoting Lagos State as the MMA hub of Africa.

With the acclaim of MMA as the fastest-growing sport in the world’s history, Africa is not left out of the mix as MMA has become more popular with Nigerians particularly with the emergence and dominance of two Nigerian born World Champions Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman and Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya.

The first ‘Face Off’ Fight Night will feature series of activities leading up to the AKO Show Season 2, including an opening press conference with Kamaru Usman, fighters face off, 5 professional MMA fights featuring AKO Season 1 and other fighters, electrifying music, entertainment breaks, luxury items giveaways and many more.

He further stated that COVID-19 protocols would be strictly adhered to.

It should be noted that 5Five 4Four Limited is an African oriented MMA promotion company and the producer of the African Knock Out (AKO) show, with the mission to promote African talents and help develop MMA into a major sport in Nigeria and Africa.

nice one. i wud love to join d fight, hw do i sign up?

nice one....make I go register n join...go like beat this usman n fall e hands