Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced its debut in Nigeria at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos on Sat., June 13, 2026, marking the largest MMA event in West African history. PFL Nigeria will feature the opening round of the PFL Africa bantamweight and lightweight tournaments, alongside showcase bouts highlighting top regional talent.
Headlining the event will be a featherweight showdown pitting hometown hero Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina (10-3) against Spanish interloper Ignacio
“Nacho” Campos (7-2). The co-main event will feature a lightweight first round tournament bout between Nigeria’s Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme (8-1) and Cameroon’s Octave “The Bantu Warrior” Ayinda (7-1).
“Making our West African debut in Lagos is a major milestone for PFL Africa, and one we’re incredibly excited about,” said Elias Schulze, General Manager of PFL Africa. “Nigeria brings incredible passion, culture, and talent, and Lagos is the perfect stage for this moment. The energy from the fans, the depth of local talent, and the opportunity to showcase it all on a global platform make this event truly special. We’re bringing elite competition to one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and highlighting the pride, colour, and intensity that define African MMA.”
Additional bouts for PFL Nigeria will be announced in the coming weeks.
