East Africa’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ANZA MMA, returns for its 2026 season with its sixth event, following a highly successful run last year. The promotion is set to deliver another electrifying night of amateur MMA action and fierce regional rivalries at ANZA MMA Fight Night 006, taking place on Thursday, 26 February 2026, at The Alchemist, Nairobi, one of the city’s most iconic live event venues. Doors open at 6 PM with fights beginning at 7 PM. Tickets are now available on Hustle Sasa.
Continuing its mission to develop elite talent and grow the sport across the continent, the event will feature a stacked fight card showcasing rising stars from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Headlining the night will be Kenya’s flyweight sensation Norman Mondo of One Tribe BJJ, who enters the bout on the back of two consecutive submission victories, cementing his reputation as one of the country’s most dangerous young grapplers. Mondo’s relentless pace and submission-hunting style have made him a must-watch athlete on the East African scene. Standing across from him will be Paul Angalla of Uganda, representing the Uganda Prison Guards, a team known for producing physically tough and disciplined competitors. With national pride and momentum on the line, this flyweight clash promises high intensity from start to finish.
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The co-main event will present Uganda’s Rymond Wandendeya, another athlete coming in hot with two dominant finishes in his last two fights. one via ground and pound and the other by D’Arce choke, showcasing both striking pressure and submission skills. He will face Magloire Kayembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo, representing Elite Training Center in Lubumbashi, widely regarded as one of Africa’s top MMA gyms. The gym is led by Yadad Moser, who has developed elite African talent that has gone on to compete on major international platforms, including Dana White’s Contender Series. Kayembe himself is 2 – 0, coming off a strong showing at Impact Championship promotion in Zambia in 2025.
Also featured on the card will be Isack Ibrahim, Tanzania’s a decorated Muay Thai striker with a strong international résumé who is now transitioning fully into mixed martial arts. While known for his high-level stand-up, Ibrahim has also competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and this bout marks an opportunity for him to showcase his complete MMA game. He will face another fighter from Congo’s Elite Training Center, Jeanpy Michaelipes is a well-rounded martial artist who also holds a black belt in Karate, setting up a dynamic stylistic clash between refined striking, traditional martial arts foundations, and evolving MMA skillsets.
In Attendance will be a former UFC Light Heavyweight title challenger and Strikeforce Champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral who will be in Nairobi, Kenya as a Special Guest for the Grand Opening of Nairobi Jiu-JItsu Academy new facility on 28/02-01/03 at New Muthaiga Mall.
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Peng Chen, Founder of ANZA MMA, says: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved so far with ANZA MMA. Our focus has always been on creating meaningful opportunities for martial artists and raising the standard of competition across the region. This progress has been a collective effort, and we are grateful for the partnerships, collaboration and support from Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu Academy, One Tribe Kenya, Chanuka Self Defence and PFL Africa. As Season Two of our promotion begins this month, it reflects both the rapid growth of the sport and the exceptional talent emerging from East Africa.”
Season Two of ANZA MMA highlights its role as a proving ground for the next generation of African fighters. With athletes representing Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and DRC and top gyms across the region, the promotion continues to build a true East African platform for competitive development and international exposure.
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