Lagos set to welcome PFL Africa’s first event
The Professional Fighters League is bringing its first-ever PFL Africa event to Lagos. The tournament will be held at Eko Convention Center and is set to be the largest MMA event in West African history. Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina will headline the main event, while Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme features in the co-main bout. Organisers say the event will showcase top regional talent and highlight the city’s passion for combat sports.
Match highlights
- The PFL Africa debut takes place at Eko Convention Center in Lagos on June 13, 2026.
- Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina will face Spanish fighter Ignacio “Nacho” Campos in the featherweight main event.
- The co-main event features Nigeria’s Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme against Cameroon’s Octave “The Bantu Warrior” Ayinda in a lightweight tournament bout.
- The event includes the opening round of the PFL Africa bantamweight and lightweight tournaments, plus showcase bouts.
- Organisers describe this as a milestone, aiming to highlight African MMA’s pride and intensity on a global stage.
