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Lagos to Host Maiden AFC World Series Featuring 100 MMA Fights

Posted : 11 September 2025

Lagos is set to host the inaugural AFC World Series Championships from September 11-14, featuring no fewer than 100 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights. The event, sanctioned by the Nigerian MMA Federation (NMMAF), represents a historic milestone for the growth of MMA in Nigeria and across Africa.

 

Founded by entrepreneur Raad Aswani, the AFC World Series is the first private African MMA promotion officially recognised as a continental ranking and scoring platform. The event is endorsed by the NMMAF, the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), and the African MMA Confederation (AMMAC).

 

Aswani said the initiative positions Africa prominently on the global combat sports map, with Nigeria playing a pivotal role in shaping the sport’s future.

 

“As an individual, I have always wanted to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, Ansani, a renowned trader in Nigeria. I want to contribute to sports and entertainment development, which inspired the ‘Next Contenders Programme and Beyond’,” Aswani explained.

 

He added that the AFC is transforming African combat sports by creating champions inside the cage while nurturing leaders, innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs outside it.

 

Winners in Lagos will receive medals directly from the NSC Chairman and Director General, highlighting strong government support for the initiative. Aswani emphasized that the AFC represents more than sports promotion, describing it as a social movement that empowers youths, promotes gender inclusion, and provides alternatives to crime, gangs, and unemployment.

 

 The event will also develop hybrid academies serving as training and educational hubs while advancing wellness through grassroots programs.

 

NMMAF President Henry George noted that the championship will be fully sanctioned and supervised to ensure adherence to international rules, scoring systems, and safety standards. He added that MMA in Nigeria now follows a standard guide for fighter safety and progression from amateur to professional levels. Athletes will require a minimum of 10 fights before turning professional, with strict enforcement of medical, regulatory, and safety requirements.

 

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