Kenyan Fighters Sweep ANZA MMA Contenders 9

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Kenyan fighters enjoyed a dominant outing at ANZA MMA Contenders 9, claiming 10 victories from 11 bouts at the Nairobi-hosted event, which featured athletes from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The event featured 11 amateur mixed martial arts bouts across multiple weight divisions, with several contests ending in technical knockouts and submissions. In the main event, Kenya’s Norman Mondo defeated compatriot Martin Chite by technical knockout in their flyweight contest to cap a strong night for local fighters. Samuel Laurian also delivered an impressive performance in t...

The event featured 11 amateur mixed martial arts bouts across multiple weight divisions, with several contests ending in technical knockouts and submissions.

In the main event, Kenya’s Norman Mondo defeated compatriot Martin Chite by technical knockout in their flyweight contest to cap a strong night for local fighters.

Samuel Laurian also delivered an impressive performance in the featherweight co-main event, submitting Uganda’s Olanya Richard with a Von Flue choke.

The victory further strengthened Laurian’s growing reputation as one of the fighters to watch on the local MMA circuit.

Joshua Ojow defeated Hamza Fahim by unanimous decision in another featherweight contest, while Asad Abdulkadir marked his return to competition after spending time abroad with a victory over Edwin Ndegwa in the welterweight division. Abdulkadir secured the win via a rear-naked choke.

Source: Capital FM Sports