AKO5 Ignites Abuja with Electrifying Combat Showcase
The heart-pounding African Knockout Championship (AKO5) rocked the capital city as the THISDAY Dome transformed into a battlefield of unparalleled action and excitement. Enthusiastic fans were treated to a spectacular evening, witnessing fierce showdowns across multiple weight divisions including featherweight, middleweight, lightweight, and women’s bantamweight.
In a riveting main event, Nigeria’s own Segun Ogunnoiki, aka “Machine Gun Shegz,” clashed with Ivory Coast’s formidable Yao Marcel in a high-stakes battle. Segun’s dominance shone through as he claimed a TKO victory in the first round, securing all four points in impressive fashion.
The co-main event featured Nigerian warriors Venatius Iyinagolu and Melvin Ugochukwu facing off in a thrilling matchup that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Venatius emerged victorious with a remarkable TKO finish in the first round, sending the arena into a frenzy of cheers and applause.
Fans witnessed the return of the resilient Jackiel Ayana, also known as “The Smiling Assassin,” as he triumphed over Togo’s Fred Kudzete in the featherweight division. The women’s bantamweight category delivered intense action as Theresa Ajiboye secured a unanimous decision win against the tough Amenan Kouassi from Ivory Coast.
The night featured explosive moments such as Xavier Adams’ lightning-fast knockout victory over Dennis Stones in the light heavyweight division, a mere 19 seconds into the bout. The featherweight clash showcased Morocco’s Faout Youseff executing a second-round armbar submission to defeat Kenya’s Victor Andere in a thrilling fashion.
With adrenaline-pumping battles and intense rivalries enthralling the crowd, AKO5 left an indelible mark as a standout event not to be forgotten.
The championship was supported by esteemed sponsors including Moniepoint, Fidelity Bank, Abuja Continental, and Green Hill.
