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Dramatic MMA Fights Ignite Umuahia in Festival of Warriors Showdown

Posted : 02 January 2026

The seventh edition of the Akalaka Spirit of Warrior Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) series delivered nonstop action and excitement in Umuahia, Abia State. Tagged the Festival of Warriors, the competition featured multiple submissions and knockouts, thrilling fans at Murphy’s Mansion Resort in Amafor, Isingwu.

In the Main Event, Christopher “Stab the Electric Eel” Swande showcased his grappling mastery, applying an Ezekiel choke to defeat Chidera “Smiling Assassin” Emeka. Swande, trained at the Akalaka Gym, withstood a striking onslaught before securing the victory, reflecting the fighting spirit of the Mbagben, the ancient war clan of Gaav in Benue State.

The seven-fight card also included standout performances in other divisions. Casmir “Poison” Junior submitted Felix Valentine via rear-naked choke in the men’s Welterweight bout, while Enku “Wakuta Finest” Ekuta defeated Patience Okoh in the women’s Bantamweight match, using a combination of Americana, armbar, and rear-naked choke techniques. Main Event winner Swande was later named Best Fighter of the Night, earning a cash prize alongside accolades for his performance.

Dr. Ebere Bernard, President of Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior and Director of National Youth Development at the Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NIMMAF), emphasized the sport’s role in youth engagement and national development. He called for support from government, corporate Nigeria, and individuals to expand MMA into an avenue for mass participation, employment, and sports tourism.

The event brought together fighters representing various ancestral warrior clans from across Nigeria, combining sporting skill with cultural pride.

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