Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- Lagos is set to witness history as the AFC World Series begins a four-day showcase of mixed martial arts (MMA), bringing together over 70 athletes from across Nigeria and beyond.

The event which will be taking place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, is the first of its kind in Africa - a privately run promotion that has been officially recognised by national and continental federations.

For Raad Aswani, the founder of AFC World Series, this milestone represents both a dream and a mission to give African fighters the platform they deserve.

"The next four days, you're going to see explosive bouts," Mr Aswani told reporters at a press parley in Lagos. "We have 72 to 76 athlet...