Newbie, Yansanda, sent shockwaves rocking foundations in Katsina as Season Three of Dambe Warriors League DWL kicked off yesterday at the Open Air Theater Kofar Guga.
The new heavyweight contender, against all odds, took down reigning champion and the Great Dogo Maitakwasara by TKO in the second round, leaving thousands of fight fans with an unforgettable experience.
The Circuit Fight 11 electrified the packed arena where fans had come to witness the old and new DAMBE WARRIORS as they continue to make their mark in history books.
With a free livestream on both the DAMBE WARRIORS app and DAMBE WARRIORS YouTube channel, the reach of this amazing event spread across Nigeria and the world.
The first surprise of the day happend in the Lightweight division as newcomer KURMA turned the category upside down by delivering Season Two champion YAR MAGE his first ever defeat on points via a score of 88-85.
Similarly, recently promoted NASSARAWA took down Season Two runner-up ZAYYANU by a slim 87-86 margin, while veteran Kudawa took out Chindo with a convincing beating.
Among the Middleweights, the great RAMADAN continued his reign as the only undefeated fighter in Dambe Warriors history with a destruction of the young YASANDA.
Not to be outdone, SHAABAN, looking to show the sellout crowd that he is the future of the sport, thrashed the always dangerous DAN NIGERIA.
But keep an eye out for DOGON MESSI this season.
After his domination of Algerian SALIM in Lagos this past March, MESSI started the season strong by dismantling veteran Zazu by a score of 89-83.
Meanwhile, a determined TARASA conquered ALI KANIN BELLO by a score of 90-82 and the experienced SHAMSU outlasted Season One runner-up DUTSE by a score of 89-86.
Throughout Season One and Season Two, DAMBE WARRIORS made a significant economic and social impact in every state that was visited.
The League has made it a priority to uplift the quality of life for the athletes and their families by providing consistent income, valuable prizes, and health benefits never before seen in the Dambe universe.
With a vision that includes driving and developing nationwide tourism and commerce, DAMBE WARRIORS has been able to compel combat sports fans to travel and occupy hotels and guest houses and generate economic activity in Kano, Minna, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Abuja, Katsina, and Lagos.
Additionally, through investing in the promotion of Nigerian culture both domestically and internationally, Dambe Warriors League continues to engage large numbers of Nigerians in the diaspora while also engaging countless non-Nigerians.
DAMBE WARRIORS LEAGUE is proud to announce sponsorship renewals by Bet9ja, Hero Hunter Power Bikes, Infinite Energy Drinks, Malay Energy Drinks, Optimus by Afrinvest, Indomie, Hypo, Power Oil, Colgate, Pop Cola, and Aiico.
The renewed faith from these industry leaders is helping Dambe Warriors propel Nigerian tradition and culture into the global limelight where it belongs.
Get ready, Dambe fans, for the next fight taking place this 26th of May in Minna, and catch up on all of the action from this past Sunday in Katsina by watching the free livestream on the Dambe Warriors app or YouTube channel.