ANZA MMA staged its third professional fight night, ANZA MMA Pro Nights 003, on September 19, 2026, at Nairobi's Village Market. The event featured 16 fighters from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Angola, Madagascar, and South Sudan, competing in eight bouts. The fights were split between four preliminary and four main-card contests. The evening showcased high-octane mixed martial arts action, with several fighters securing wins via TKO or submission.
The preliminary card saw Tanzania's Chris Tibenda submit Uganda's Farouk Ogwal in under one minute. Angola's Daniella Madanji then defeated Uganda's Rebecca Amongi via submission in the first round. Madagascar's Tsinjo Rakotomaria secured his first professional win via TKO against Uganda's Lawrence Mukibi. South Sudan's Alhassan Mosala preserved his unbeaten record with a TKO victory against Uganda's Michael Olara.
The main card opened with a heavyweight showdown between Kenya's Kevin Odongo and Uganda's Kasozi Umaru. Odongo won via TKO in the first round, backed by a lively home crowd. Kenyan fighter Brian Munyi, alias Blicky, then edged a scrappy contest against Uganda's Cyplian Katumba, securing a TKO finish within the opening round.
Tanzania's Rashid Mlegelo carried his unbeaten record into his bout with Uganda's Kennedy Sseruyange, winning via TKO in the first round. The evening's main event saw Kenya's George Itumo, nicknamed The Maverick, stop Angola's Jorge Correia via TKO in the first round, keeping the home crowd on its feet.
Beyond the fights, ANZA MMA founder Peng Chen made a significant announcement. The organisation will soon introduce official championship belts for its professional weight divisions, marking a new era for the promotion. This move is expected to reshape the future of ANZA MMA.
The next ANZA MMA event is scheduled for December 6, 2026. Fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming fights, including a potential bout between Andrew Kibe and Peter Salasya. Media personality Oga Obinna recently offered a KSh 2 million winner's prize for a fight at Vurugu 3.0, adding to the excitement.
The success of ANZA MMA Pro Nights 003 demonstrates the growth of mixed martial arts in Africa. With Kenyan fighters performing well, the promotion is set to continue its expansion across the continent. The introduction of championship belts is expected to further elevate the competition and attract new talent.
Key points
- Kenyan fighters dominated the event, winning several bouts against opponents from Africa.
- ANZA MMA will introduce official championship belts for its professional weight divisions.
- The next ANZA MMA event is scheduled for December 6, 2026.
