The African Fighters Podcast Episode 73 – UFC 313 Review & Hot TopicsJoin Jibril Aminu, Demola & Ebuka for Episode 73 of The African Fighters Podcast, where we break down all the action from UFC 313 and discuss the biggest stories in the MMA world!🔥 Key Fight Results:Magomed Ankalaev dethrones Alex Pereira via unanimous decision to become the new UFC Light Heavyweight ChampionJustin Gaethje wins a war against Rafael Fiziev in a high-paced battleIgnacio Bahamondes stuns Jalin Turner with a triangle choke submission in Round 1Amanda Lemos outpoints Iasmin Lucindo in a gritty fightMauricio Ruffy makes a statement with a first-round TKO over King GreenHot Topics:💥 Could Alex Pereira Drop Back to Middleweight? – Jon Anik speculates that Pereira might move down to 185 lbs to challenge Dricus Du Plessis. Is this a fight that makes sense?💥 The UFC’s Star Power Problem – With the current roster, does the UFC lack true mainstream superstars? Who are the next big names to carry the sport?📺 Watch live, join the conversation, and drop your thoughts in the comments!#UFC313 #TheAfricanFighters #Ankalaev #AlexPereira #DricusDuPlessis #JustinGaethje #MMA
The African Fighters Podcast Episode 72 – UFC 312 Recap & AnalysisJoin us for Episode 72 of The African Fighters Podcast, where we break down all the action from UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 in Sydney, Australia!🔥 Key Highlights:Dricus Du Plessis defends his middleweight title with a dominant win over Sean StricklandZhang Weili puts on a clinic to retain her strawweight championship against Tatiana SuarezTallison Teixeira shocks the crowd with a 35-second TKO over Justin TafaJimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato ends in a thrilling majority drawJake Matthews puts on a strong performance to kick off the main cardThree Possible Next Opponents for Dricus Du Plessis💥 Nassourdine Imavov – The No. 2-ranked contender is coming off a massive win over Israel Adesanya and has called out Du Plessis. Will the UFC stick to rankings and book this fight next?💥 Alex Pereira – A super fight? The reigning light heavyweight champ was cageside, and Du Plessis has openly expressed his interest in facing him at 205 lbs. Could this be a champion vs. champion showdown?💥 Khamzat Chimaev – Du Plessis himself called for this fight after his win, but does Khamzat deserve the shot over Imavov? The UFC has a tough decision to make!📺 Watch live, join the conversation, and drop your thoughts in the comments!#UFC312#TheAfricanFighters#DuPlessisVsStrickland2#ZhangWeili#MMA#UFC#DricusDuPlessis#KhamzatChimaev#AlexPereira#NassourdineImavov
🎙️ The African Fighters Podcast - Episode 70 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 70 of The African Fighters Podcast! This week, we dive into the highly anticipated UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov, happening on February 1, 2025, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 🔥 Topics Covered: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov: We break down the paths to victory for both fighters in this exciting middleweight clash. Can Adesanya reclaim his dominance, or will Imavov pull off the upset? Dricus Du Plessis and Adesanya: Are these two rivals on another collision course? We discuss the possibilities of a rematch and what it could mean for the division. 4 African Warriors on the Saudi Card: 🇳🇬 Israel Adesanya (24-4) vs. 🇫🇷 Nassourdine Imavov (15-4) 🇫🇷🇩🇿 Fares Ziam (16-4) vs. "Beast Boy" Mike Davis (11-2) 🇳🇬🇿🇼 Oki Bolaji (9-2) vs. 🇸🇦 Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwandy (15-4) 🇪🇬 Hamdy Abdelwahab (3-0-1) vs. Jamal Pogues (11-4) 💡 Join us as we analyze the matchups, highlight the African fighters’ journeys, and discuss what’s at stake for each competitor. 📅 Tune in and don’t miss the action as we celebrate African talent on the global MMA stage! 🎙️ Hosts: Aminu Jibril (The African Fighters) Ademola Adewade (King Dems Podcast) Ebuka Ogbonna (Chat With The Tycoon) 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth analysis, news, and updates from the world of MMA. 📲 Follow us on social media: @theafricanfighters #TheAfricanFighters #UFCFightNight #AdesanyaVsImavov #AfricanMMA #UFCinSaudiArabia #MMAAnalysis #IsraelAdesanya #NassourdineImavov
🔥 UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov – Full Fight Card Review! 🔥 The MMA world just witnessed a shocking upset as Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Israel Adesanya at just 30 seconds into Round 2! Imavov’s precise right hand and follow-up punches left the former champ stunned, shaking up the middleweight division in a major way! Is this the start of a new era? Let’s break it all down! 🏆 Main Event: 🥊 Nassourdine Imavov defeats Israel Adesanya by KO (right hand & punches) – 0:30 of Round 2 💥 Other Notable Results: Michael "Venom" Page outpoints Shara Magomedov in a slick striking battle! Sergei Pavlovich dominates Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a flawless performance! Shamil Gaziev and Bogdan Grad deliver brutal stoppages! 📌 Full Fight Card Results in the Video! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more fight breakdowns and reactions! #UFCFightNight #AdesanyaVsImavov #UFC #MMA #FightBreakdown #NassourdineImavov #IsraelAdesanya #KO
The African Fighters Podcast - Episode 69 Welcome to Episode 69 of The African Fighters Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest action from UFC 311, including thrilling results and expert analysis. Join us as we break down the fights, debate key topics, and explore what's next for some of the biggest names in MMA. Podcast Hosts 🎙️ Aminu Jibril (The African Fighters) 🎙️ Ademola Adewade (King Dems Podcast) –    / @thekingdemspodcast  🎙️ Ebuka Ogbonna (Chat With The Tycoon) -    / @chatwiththetycoon  Time Stamps 🎙️ UFC 311 Review Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano: Makhachev wins via D’Arce choke submission at 4:05 of Round 1. Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov: Dvalishvili wins by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Jiřà Procházka vs. Jamahal Hill: Procházka wins by TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of Round 3. Reinier de Ridder vs. Kevin Holland: De Ridder wins via rear-naked choke submission at 3:31 of Round 1. Raoni Barcelos vs. Payton Talbott: Barcelos wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26). Topics Discussed 🔥 Is Islam Makhachev the P4P #1 fighter in the world, surpassing Jon Jones and Alex Pereira? 🔥 Islam Makhachev’s openness to a middleweight title fight with Dricus du Plessis. 🔥 Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya’s reaction to Dricus du Plessis’ fighting style. 🔥 Israel Adesanya’s thoughts on UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Night not being a PPV event. 🔥 Will Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 have a different outcome? Connect With Us Follow us on social media and support us on Patreon: @theafricanfighters Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on African fighters and MMA news!
African Fighters Award (AFA) 2024 Nominees and Winners African Prospect of the Year Jibrin Baba Terrance Balelo Ananias Mulumba (Winner)
African Promotion of the Year African Knockout (AKO) (Winner) EFC Worldwide Warriors Sports Championship (WSC) EFC : 10 Pro Events EFC111 – EFC120 EFC Contender Series x1 Changed the name of EFC PI to World Sports Betting Arena Had 2 Fighters in TUF UFC And 1 Fighter In DW Looking For A Fight AKO : 5 Pro MMA Events AKO 5 Amateur MMA & Boxing Events (Hall Of Fame) Tour Nigeria and did events in 3 Cities in 9 Different Venues Abuja, Lagos, Benin City Biggest Televised Crowd This Year 1,214K at AKO7 In Lagos Had 16 African Nations Represented Had AKO Fighter Signed To UFC via DWCS Inspirational Fighter of the Year Reug Reug (Winner) Francis Ngannou Themba Gorimbo Breakthrough fighter of the year Josias Musasa (Winner) – Main evented AKO and then won a UFC contract via DWCS Elias Kubanza – Still Undefeated in Brave CF Yahaya Yahuza – Undefeated In AKO African Coach of the Year Henry Jalal (Coach Henry Togo) (Winner) Morne Visser Esoe Franklin African Manager of the Year Yad Mosar (Winner) Henry Jallah Morne Swanepoel Submission of the Year Dricus Du Plessis to Adesanya (Winner) Martin Van Staden to Igeu Kabesa Faout Youseff vs African Pipe-Bomb of the Year Manel Kape (Winner) Dricus du Plessis Gasmire Diatta Knockout of the Year Manel Kape Fares Ziam (Winner - one strike ko) Ndidi Alonu Fight of the Year Reug Reug Vs Malikin (Winner - War/upset) Dricus Vs Adesanya (MW title) (Winner) Lifetime Achievement Award Anthony Njokuani Rameau Sokoudjou (Winner) African Fighter of the Year (Africa) Igeu Kabesa Nikolas Hwende Zaakir Badat (Winner) Martin Van Staden African Female Fighter of the Year Juliet Chukwu (Winner) Sanaa Mandar Dayne Van Wyk African Fighter of the Year (Global) Reug Reug Dricus Du Plessis (Winner) Impa Kasanganay Losene Keita Inspirational Fighter of the Year Reug Reug (Winner) Francis Ngannou
Dricus Du Plessis Best Year By An African Kamaru Usman and Francis Ngannou Link Up In Lagos What Next For Themba Gorimbo?? #AKO7 Review | African Knockout MMA Promotion In Lagos
P.S Now we have an Africa title win in December! You could track their progress based on wins, main events, title shots championships and/or signing with major promotions. The winner is the fighter whos team did the best by this time next year. Could be fun!
Nzechukwu Wins With A 1stRD KO Themba Gorimbo Lose To Vincente Luque #UFC310 Dricus VS Strickland Confirmed For Sydney
January - Dricus Du Plessi defeats Sean Strickland to win UFC MW Title February - Boxer Sivenathi Nontshinga defeated Adrian Curiel to win IBF light-flyweight title March - Nkazimulo Zulu defeats Gift Walker to becomes EFC two Weight Champions (BW and FLYW) April - KSW FW and LW Champ Saladine Parnasse defeats Valeriu Mircea to retain KSW LW title May - Nkosi Ndebele defeats Jose Torres to retain Brave FC FLYW title June - Terence Balelo wins Interim Fly weigt Title in EFC July - Igeu Kabesa becomes Humphrey Mulenga to become EFC Two Weight Champions (LW and FW) August - Dricus defeats Izzy to retain UFC MW Title September - October - Ngannou wins PFL Superfight title November - Reug Reug wins ONE HW Title December - Losene Keita wins Oktagon LW Grand Prix? Is there an example for September I missed? (Anthony Joshua could have made it a complete set!)
Themba Gorimbo Steps Up Vs Vicente Luque Dricus Vs Adesanya Draws Big Viewership Numbers In South Africa Uganda's David Onama def. Roberto Romero at UFC 309 Oumar Reug Reug recieves Heroes Welcome In Senegal 1. Will Jones fight Aspinall? 2. One the heels of the Chandler/Oliveria fight, how does this affect McGregor's return? 3. Early prediction for Garry and Shavkat? Should it have a title attached? 4. Nickal looked insanely average against Craig. I'd like to see him booked against De Ridder. Thoughts? 5. Jim Miller wants five more fights to reach 50 total. Who would you book him against? 6. Could Jim Miller beat any ranked LWs? 7. Should UFC book Alex vs Aspinall for the undisputed HW title? 8. How disappointed are you we never got to see Jon vs Francis? 9. Is Chandler's calling out of McGregor come across as a little desperate at this point? I think it's time to move on 10. What five things are on your MMA Christmas wish list for 2025. Four possible and one totally wild and basically impossible choice. 11. Mine are as follows: Possible:
Totally wild: Saudi Sponsored Interpromotional $100 Million HW Grand Prix: Semi Final: Jones vs Ngannou Semi Final: Alex vs Aspinal Final: Winner vs Winner
1. Any thoughts on Reug Reug's win over Malyakin? Who would you have scored it for? 2. Would Reug Reug have won if each round was scored individually? 3. How likely is the PFL/ONE co-promoting Reug Reug vs Ngannou for all the marbles at PFL Africa 1? 4. Any thoughts on De Ridder's comments about ONE Championship at the UFC post fight presser? 5. Is ONE in trouble? Will it still be around this time next year? 6. Who would you book De Ridder against at MW next? 7. Carlos Prates is a straight murderer. Who is next for him at WW? My pick would be Geoff Neal. 8. Would Jones retiring without fighting Aspinall or Ngannou damage his legacy, or has he done it enough already?
1. Is finishing Volk and Max more impressive than finishing Hill, Jiri and Roundtree? 2. Out of Alex and Ilia who is fighter of the year? 3. What next for Ilia? 4. How about Israel Adesanya vs Shara Bullet in Australia? 5. With Khamzat's domination of Robert, should he fight for the title next? 6. Could Dricus Duplessis vs Khamzat headline UFC Africa? 7. Do you have any interest in Dricus vs Strickland II? 8. Who would you book Nzechukwu against next at HW? 9. Will we see Usman vs Jack Della in Australia? 10. Do you have any interest in Volk vs Ilia II? 11.. Will the UFC book Alex vs Ank for the LHW title? 12. After three failed attempts to regain the FW title, should Max move to LW? 13. Why not Max vs Conor at LW for the BMF title? 14. Interesting fact. Every BMF Champion has been brutally knockout out cold in their very next fight..... Thoughts?
Which missed signing was the biggest loss for the UFC? Paul Hughes, or Cedric Doumbe? Usman (w/ Khabib) vs Hughes (w/ Conor) next!? I think this could be PFL's biggest possible fight to make. Thoughts? Francis is now the lineal UFC/Bellator and PFL Heavyweight champion. Where does he rank in all time heavyweight rankings? What would you like to see next for Francis? Boxing or MMA? How much money would the Saudi need to throw at Dana for them to set up with the ultimate MMA 4 man HW tournament? Ngannou vs Jones Aspinall vs Alex Who would you favour in each fight, and the whole tournament? Which is the most compelling non-UFC MMA fight for Francis:
Which of the following will we ever see: Who are in the running for the African MMA fighter of the year? Francis Ngannou def. Renan Ferreira KO (punches) Cris Cyborg def. Larissa Pacheco (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) Johnny Eblen (c) def. Fabian Edwards (unanimous) (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) Raufeon Stots def. Marcos Breno Submission (rear-naked choke) Taha Bendaoud def. Tariq Ismail Submission (triangle choke)
4. Themba looked incredible last night Against Nico Price. Really showed off his wrestling. Who would you book him against? 4.5 If he's listening, who would he have called out if given a post fight interview? 5. With Belal facing Shavkat who would you book the Usman against? 6. Israel taking about returning soon. Who is the most compelling match up? 7. There are rumblings about Dricus out fighting in Australia again! What is the hold up with UFC Africa? 8. Does UFC Africa happen in 2025? 9. Is Strickland the right fight to make for Dricus? 10. Thoughts on Kape's booking against Bruno Silva? 11. Which African fighters would you most like to the be signed to the UFC? 12. Should PFL book former PFL Europe fighter's Ibrahima Mané, Frans Mlambo, and Chequina Noso Pedro for their PFL Africa tournament next year? 13. Which African fighters would you like to see in PFL Africa? 14. Will Francis and Doumbe both fight on the first PFL Africa card?
What Is Next For Anthony Joshua ? Is Daniel Dubois A Star ?? Joshua Buatsi Split Decision Vs Willy Hutchinson Martin Bakole Is The Heavyweight Boogieman Is Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman Beef Real?
- Kennedy Nzechukwu Moves Up To Heavyweigt To Face Marcos Rogerio - Dana White Reveals Dricus Du Plessis's next fight will be in South Africa - Sodiq Yusuf does charity in Lagos Nigeria - Usman's AKO's Josias Musasa to fight in DWCS - Will Kamaru Usman Fight Shavkat ??
- Our Reaction To UFC 305 Main Event - What is Next For Dricus? - What is Next For Adesanya? 1. Incredible result for Dricus (and South Africa). What would you like to see next for him? 1.5 Dricus has now finished Izzy and Robert, this era's two greatest MW champs. Just how good is Dricus? 2. Strickland was mentioned at the presser for the next opponent. Should he be next? 2.5. How about Khamzat vs Dricus next (if Khamzat beats Robert?) 3. Is Dricus an underrated shit talker? He made two champions cry in the build up to their fight. I can't think of a single example of this happening before even once! 3. True or False. The UFC will hold an event in South Africa in 2025? 3. What next for Izzy? (Why not Strickland rematch, Khamzat (if he beats Robert) or move to LHW against Jiri?) 4. Khalil Roundtree is getting a a LHW title shot coming off a failed drug test and victory over Anthony Smith. Should UFC get Izzy a win at LHW and set up the Alex trilogy? 3. Kai Kara looked incredible. I'd like to see the Kape match rebooked. What would you like to see next?
- Dricus Duplessis Is Undeniable - Whats the worst that can happen to adesanya if he loses - Kamaru Usman and Champion Bell Muhammad Go Back and Forth on Twitter - Reaction To Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferrira In PFL Super Card - Any Top Moments from the Olympics?
1. Top African fight in August. 2. With Dricus and Izzy bring the biggest African mma fight ever, what previous fights can claim to be the second biggest? 3. Impa’s Chances at double PFL gold? 4. Don Madge’s chance against these three Russian killers at PFL WW. 5. Thoughts on Gorinbo vs Price? 6. Have you been watching much of the Olympics? Any favourite moments. 7. Who challenges for each of the UFC titles that are not yet scheduled. 8. What next for Usman? Could he get the shot before Shavkat, or is Jack Della next for him?
- Thoughts on Belal vs Leon, Will Kamaru Usman Get A Shot - UFC Welterweights starts moving up and down - Manel Kape Lose To Mokaev Who Is Now Out OF A UFC Contract - Themba Gorimbo And Dricus Exchange Words In Our Comments - Tough night in the UFC Last Week for African MMA. Should the Alhassan/Brundage fight be rebooked? What next for Loosa? - Any thoughts on Alhassans comment regarding Dricus. As two Africans who have left Nigeria do you agree that the opportunities are just not currently there to allow people to follow their dreams? - Igeu Kabesa dominated Mulegna at EFC. Is it time for the UFC to sign him? - Fantasy MMA - Who would win: Igeu Kabesa or Losene Keita