The Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame held the southwest edition of the National Amateur Boxing and MMA Championships in Lagos.
The event drew significant attention as more than 50 talented fighters from the six south western states, namely Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Oyo and Ondo showcased their prowess in both MMA and Boxing.
The MMA Championship featured five intense final bouts, Sanni Azeezat from Ogun State triumphed over Olanike Glory from Ondo State in the 65kg female category, Quadri Bikilis from Oyo State emerged victorious against Ayomide Olorundare from Ogun State in 56 kg female categoty.
In the male 70.3kg category, Olabode Fayowole from Lagos defeated Rasheed Taiwo from Oyo State.
Musa Jamiyu from Ondo State outclassed Latif Akubee from Oyo State in the 65.6kg category, and Samuel Gabriel from Lagos State claimed victory over Saheed Faruk from Ogun State in the 61.2kg category.
The Boxing Championship 12 thrilling bouts. Lagos State fighters dominated subsequent bouts, with Qudus Lateef defeating Bakare Taiwo from Osun State in the 51kg male category, and Akanni Balogun securing a win over David Kushimo from Ogun State in the 54kg male category.
Odebode Opeyemi from Oyo State triumphed over Badmus Mueeb from Osun State in the male 60kg category, and Obanla Opeyemi from Lagos State won against Ramon Folarin from Oyo State in the male 85kg category. Among the female fighters, Akinyemi Asisat from Lagos State defeated Ibrahim Zainab from Osun State by RSC in the first round of the 57kg category.
The one day Championship also included MMA Seminar the purpose of training and certifying of national judges and referees.
