Over the past three years, Dambe has delivered headline-worthy moments that elevated the sport from cultural tradition to national spotlight.
In December 2023, Dambe Warriors League scored a major win by partnering with telecom giant MTN for Season 2. This strategic collaboration brought livestream access and affordable subscription tiers to millions of fans across Nigeria, expanding Dambe’s reach like never before.
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Fast forward to August 2024, when Season 3’s Circuit Fight 15 wrapped up in Lagos amid packed arenas and broadcasts on TV and social platforms. The crowd of 5,000, coupled with fans tuning in via AIT, Facebook Live, and YouTube, underscored Dambe’s growing mass appeal.
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A season highlight came from Season 3’s Circuit Fight 11 in Katsina. New heavyweight Yansanda stunned the champion Dogo Maitakwasara with a second-round TKO. In the lightweight division, Kurma bested Season 2 champion Yar Mage, and Messi followed up his knockout of Algerian Salim with another impressive win—further proof of Dambe’s expanding international competitiveness.
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These standout moments—broadcast expansion, corporate sponsorship, and unforgettable matchups—mark Dambe’s thrilling evolution. The sport continues to champion tradition while scaling modern heights, capturing attention across both African and global combat sports landscapes.