Senegalese MMA superstar and social media sensation Gasmire Diatta has his sights set on another explosive victory as he prepares to defend his interim featherweight title at African Knockout (AKO) 12, set for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos Island.
Diatta, known for his ruthless striking and viral highlight-reel finishes, will put his belt and reputation on the line against Algeria’s Farouk Boudissa in what promises to be one of the most anticipated fights in African MMA history.
With five knockouts, the most in AKO history, Diatta has become a household name not just in Senegal but across the continent.
AKO 12 features nine thrilling bouts, including Nigeria’s Yahaya Yahuza facing Fouad Madani in the co-main event, while a heavyweight clash between Abdullhai Abdulrahim and Kabiru Adediran will decide the division’s new champion.
Other bouts on the card include:
- Clelio Diogo (Angola) vs Prince Mensan (Côte d’Ivoire) – Bantamweight
- Richard Muzaan (Nigeria) vs Moise Bah (Côte d’Ivoire) – Light-heavyweight
- Fred Kudzete (Togo) vs Tunlunda Daniel (Angola) – Featherweight
- Nelson Ufot (Nigeria) vs Marie Mengue (Cameroon) – Women’s Flyweight
- Joel Tessa (Cameroon) vs Memon Kone (Côte d’Ivoire) – Middleweight
- Oussama Idrissi (Morocco) vs Pelejah Osoba (Nigeria) – Lightweight
- Abdullhai Abdulrahim vs Kabiru Adediran (both Nigeria) – Heavyweight title bout between brothers
Adding global appeal to the night, UFC legend and AKO President Kamaru Usman will attend as a special guest, reinforcing the promotion’s growing influence in African combat sports.
As the countdown begins, all eyes are on Diatta — the charismatic knockout artist aiming to solidify his status as Africa’s most dominant MMA champion.