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The championship at the Abuja Continental Hotel saw aspiring MMA fighters from Nigeria's Northwest and central regions vying for a chance to compete in the grand finale.
Nigeria's top amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters are stepping into the ring to secure a coveted spot on the national team heading to the 2024 World Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nigeria's official representative for the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts recently held its inaugural National Amateur Championship.
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The championship at the Abuja Continental Hotel saw aspiring MMA fighters from Nigeria's Northwest and central regions vying for a chance to compete in the grand finale.
Athletes from Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue states, and the FCT Abuja showcased their fighting spirit and technical prowess in a series of thrilling matches.
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Women's Division heats up
The women's division saw some impressive displays of skill and determination. Beauty Akatiku from Nasarawa state emerged victorious in the 56kg category, defeating her fellow Nasarawa fighter, Zubair Fatimoh.
In the 65kg category, Felix Stephanie of Plateau State dominated the fight against Yusrallah Abdulraheem from Kaduna.
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Men's Division Showcases Grit
The men's division was no less exciting as Tarkpe Stephen from Benue proved his dominance in the 60kg category by defeating Uthman Ahmed of Kwara.
The 77kg fight saw Aliyu Taofeeq of Kogi state outscore Abdulazeez Abdulrahman from Abuja. Ovye Charles of Nasarawa secured a win against Momoh Itopa of Abuja in the 66kg category.
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David Ezekiel from Abuja displayed his superior fighting skills to edge out Joseph Jackson of Nasarawa in the 70kg fight.
Nigeria building a strong Foundation for the Future
Beyond selecting athletes for the national team, the event served another important purpose. GAMMA Nigeria, with the valuable assistance of international judges and referees who officiated at the 13th African Games, hosted the first-ever National Referees and Judges Seminar and Certification Program.
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This free program played a crucial role in developing a strong foundation for MMA officiating in Nigeria. The result? Seven new officials were certified as MMA Judges (National Level C), and one as an MMA Referee (National Level C).
This initiative highlights Nigeria's commitment to fostering a thriving MMA scene, by supporting both aspiring fighters and developing a pool of qualified officials, the country is well on its way to achieving success at the upcoming World Championship and beyond.
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