The event, now in its third professional edition, will host an international 8-fight showcase featuring fighters from Kenya, Angola, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar, and South Sudan.
The previous editions of Anza MMA Pro nights delivered the perfect balance of poise, drama, and vicious attacks. Pro Nights 1 saw all fights end in a finish; not one went to the judges for a decision. Pro Nights 2 continued this fashion as every bout ended before the final bell, a rare feat for a professional MMA card. The most common finish of the night being a ground-and-pound.
The upcoming third edition promises an evening of explosive action and unforgettable moments, featuring established fighters, rising prospects, and international matchups.
Preliminary card Features
Alhassan Mosala continues taking on the professional scene. He made his professional MMA debut in Pro Nights 2 by defeating Kenya’s Julius Osodo in a second-round ground-and-pound TKO victory. Question of the day, as he now takes on Uganda’s Michael Olara– Will Alhassan establish his name in the professional scene?
Uganda’s Farouk Ogwal is set to make an appearance after his defeat in Pro Night 1 against Dauda Rajabu (Tanzania), via a first-round triangle choke submission. After missing pro nights 2, he is now back and looking to clear his name with Chris Tibenda of Tanzania. In one of the highly anticipated fights of the night, Daniela Mandanji of Angola, the Amateur MMA World Champion, will make her professional debut against Uganda’s Amongi. Mandanji’s debut gives fans a chance to witness the start of a professional career with an impressive amateur record.
This will be a step in the right direction for the professional women’s MMA fight scene, as Kenya’s first-ever professional women’s MMA fight took place just last year, at Anza MMA Pro Nights 1. Wamama hoyee kweli?
Lawrence Mukiibi has been racking up wins for the Ugandan side since Pro Nights 2. Here, he launched such an attack that South Sudan’s Abednego Thon had no choice but to submit. Lawrence Mukiibi will now face Tsinjo Rakotomaria from Madagascar to finally end the banter between landlocked and non-landlocked countries.
Main card features
Kevin Odongo is no stranger to winning at Anza MMA pro nights. In pro night 1, he ran Uganda’s Jonani Tugume out of the cage with an explosive first-round TKO. He continued his winning streak in pro night 2, defeating Romain Kasase of the DR Congo via Round 3 TKO. He is now looking to show Uganda’s Kasozi Umaru why he is the “King of TKO”.
Rashid Mlegelo of Tanzania will be thinking about his street cred as he takes on Kennedy Serunyange of Uganda. The Tanzanian started his pro nights on a high note as he submitted Uganda’s Justin Okot in Round 1 via a rear-naked choke. Anza Pro 002 saw him execute some Biblical vengeance against Jai Chilufya of Zambia, who had been mouthing throughout the press conference. And he did it the same way he won in Pro Nights 1- a Rear-Naked Choke Submission. Word on the grapevine is that he is now considered one of the most dangerous featherweights. Ogopa!
The talent pool in the main card also features Brian Munyi of Chanuka Self Defense, who will face Cyplian Katumba (Uganda). Munyi treated the audience to an entertaining fight at Anza Pro 002, repeatedly taking his opponent to the mat and controlling the action throughout. Then, as if this dance could not get any more beautiful, Munyi capitalised when Kirangwa rushed forward against the cage, executing a beautiful throw before unleashing a devastating finishing sequence that earned him a spectacular TKO victory. The only thing better than a good fight is a great finish, and Brian Munyi delivers that in spades. Get on the Blicky Express!
The main card will also feature George Itumo, the maverick who is no stranger to winning. In Pro Night 1, he defeated Uganda’s Joel Ssemanda in a first-round TKO via ground and pound. He continued this streak in the second pro night to defeat DR Congo’s Kentos Boton via TKO. He is now looking to use his home advantage against his international opposition, Jorge Correia of Angola. This is because his only professional defeat to date came at the hands of another Angolan fighter. This fight allows him to send a message back home with his Angolan opposition. Langu jicho tu.
Tafakari haya
If someone can board a plane, come to Kenya, look for Village Market, attend pro nights 3 just to get beaten, why can’t Kantai, who is already living in Kenya, not present themselves to witness the beating on Saturday, 19th September 2026? Buy your ticket here.
Main card features
George Itumo (Kenya) vs Jorge Correia (Angola) — Bantamweight
Rashid Mlegelo (Tanzania) vs Kennedy Serunyange (Uganda) — Featherweight
Brian Munyi (Kenya) vs Cyplian Katumba (Uganda) — Featherweight
Kevin Odongo (Kenya) vs Kasozi Umaru (Uganda) — Heavyweight
Preliminary Card Features
Alhassan Mosala (South Sudan) vs Michael Olara (Uganda) — Middleweight
Lawrence Mukiibi (Uganda) vs Tsinjo Rakotomaria (Madagascar) — Lightweight
Daniela Mandanji (Angola) vs Rebecca Amongi (Uganda) — Flyweight
Chris Tibenda (Tanzania) vs Farouk Ogwal (Uganda) — Flyweight
