The Sol by Boxmall company in Lagos, Nigeria, hosted the AKO 3 tournament on March 2, 2024.
Simon Biyong began his MMA career at the age of 25. The fighter initially started out as a basketballer but he took interest in MMA shortly after traveling to Italy to pursue a degree in art.
Also on the fight card was the battle between heavyweight fighters Mohammed Usman, brother of former UFC champion Kamaru Usman, and Mick Parkin.
Diego Bandu is an EFC fighter who has been making waves in the MMA world. The athlete loved fighting as a kid and began his career as a street fighter.
Muyambo is a skilled upcoming MMA fighter who has continued proving himself a worthy opponent.
Plessis is an accomplished South African fighter with an unbeatable four-round winning streak. Growing up, Plessis was a lover of Jean Claude Van Damme.
The fighter is a formidable opponent with impressive fighting prowess in previous battles. Baudot started MMA training at the age of 10 to lose weight, but he soon fell in love with it.
Nico Yamdije is a powerful fighter with heavy punches. The athlete was into kickboxing before his personal trainer introduced him to MMA.
Appah has been a consistent MMA fighter in Nigeria. The athlete has competed on both amateur and professional levels and is steadily gaining ground in the combat sports industry.
The Ireland-born combat fighter hails from Tallaght, Dublin, and is a fierce athlete in the MMA industry. The 30-year-old is a single mother of one and credits her ambition and love for fighting to her father, Martin, a martial arts coach.