DAMBE WARRIORS LEAGUE SUPERFIGHT 02 SETS LAGOS ABLAZE WITH SPECTACLE NOT SOON FORGOTTEN
“INSANE!” This was the most common superlative used to describe the Dambe event held at Muri Okunola Park this past Sunday the 3rd of March. Residents from all parts of Lagos were treated to nine spectacular fights. Six warriors earned a spot in the League with resounding victories, while three warriors were crowned champions of Season 02 after long and grueling months. Even pop star FAZE showed up to serenade the massive crowd, which included representatives from top media agencies and other artists and influencers.
As Hugh Guill, CEO of Dambe Warriors Entertainment told the crowd before the event, “This journey that began approximately 1,000 years ago in West Africa continues today, 50 generations later, as we all gather together under the sun and the stars to celebrate Nigeria, its history, and these 18 warriors who embody masculine courage and honor.”
Among the Lightweight division, KURMA and NASSARAWA earned promotion into Season 3 of the Dambe Warriors League, the former with a narrow one-point victory (88-87) that went the distance and the latter with a brutal second-round knockout. Later in the evening, YAR MAGE stunned the crowd and the formidable ZAYYANU by coming out swinging furiously, earning a third-round knockout in a tightly contested match.
In the Middleweights, B YASANDA and MESSI announced their presence with thunderous knockouts of their own. A main highlight of the promotional fights came at the hands of MESSI, who destroyed Algerian contender SALIM with a brutal right hand that left the foreigner dazed in the sand with blood dripping down his face. In the championship bout, SHAABAN was dominating fan-favorite RAMADAN for the first two rounds until RAMADAN landed a desperate right hook that sent his opponent down and not to recover. The crowd roared in delight while RAMADAN screamed to the skies in a touching display of pride.
TASSARA and G YANSANDA will be joining the Heavyweight division in April, each earning convincing victories over their opponents. As the sun set over the water, the spectacular event ended with DOGO MAITAKWASARA edging out ALI KANIN BELLO in a thriller that came down to the wire, earning him the largest cash prize in Dambe history. Many fans rushed the arena as security worked to contain the excited crowd who had shown up for the sold-out event.
The sponsors and partners for Season 2 of Dambe Warriors League (MTN, Bet9ja, Hero Hunter Power Bikes, Odogwu Malay, Infinite Energy Drinks, Indomie, Hypo, Power Oil, Colgate, Pop Cola, Amstel Malta, Optimus by Afrinvest, Jay’s Diner, Loatsad Promomedia, and AIICO) were represented by their CEO’s and CMO’s at the event and all walked away with their heads held high, eager to see what the future holds as the traditional Nigerian combat sport continues to expand its reach both domestically and internationally.
To catch up on all the latest happenings, fans are invited to download the exclusive Dambe Warriors app today on Android or iOS and follow the Dambe Warriors journey on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
