LAGOS: The first pair of bouts has been announced as PFL Africa prepares to head to Nigeria for the first time, with the event taking place at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos on Jue 13.
It marks the largest mixed martial arts event in West African history, featuring the opening round of the PFL Africa bantamweight and lightweight tournaments, alongside exhibition bouts featuring top regional talent.
Headlining will be a featherweight showcase bout featuring Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina (10-3), who will compete in front of a home crowd against Spanish star Ignacio “Nacho” Campos (7-2). Adeshina enters as one of the notable local athletes on the card and will look to deliver a strong performance, while Campos is coming off a big win over Mathys Duragrin at PFL Madrid last month.
The co-main event will feature a lightweight first round tournament bout between Nigeria’s Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme (8-1) and Cameroon’s Octave “The Bantu Warrior” Ayinda (7-1). Ocheme will look to capitalize on the home advantage as he begins his tournament campaign, while Ayinda enters as a challenger aiming to secure a statement victory in the opening round.
“Making our West African debut in Lagos is a major milestone and one we’re incredibly excited about,” said Elias Schulze, PFL Africa’s general manager.
“Nigeria brings incredible passion, culture, and talent, and Lagos is the perfect stage for this moment. The energy from the fans, the depth of local talent, and the opportunity to showcase it all on a global platform make this event truly special. We’re bringing elite competition to one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and highlighting the pride, colour and intensity that define African MMA.”
