Ali Kanin Bello Stuns Dogo Mai Takwasara, Yar Mage Maintains Momentum in Dambe Warriors Circuit 14

By Nasir Gide

The highly anticipated Dambe Warriors Circuit 14 championship took place in Marabar Nyanya, Nasarawa state, and lived up to its expectations. Hundreds of spectators gathered at the Arena to witness the historic battles between Arewa, Kudu, Gurumada, and Jamus warriors. The Circuit Fight 14 in Nasarawa, focused on community engagement and fan excitement, proved to be the most thrilling Dambe Warriors league in history.

In the Lightweight Championship, Katsina-based Dambe boxer Yar'mage, the season two champion, defeated Bahagon Zayyanu with a score of 89-82, while Garkuwan Kurma won by a point over Manu Garkuwan Cindo. Bahagon Nasarawa defeated Autan Kudawa in a three-round fight in the regular season finale.

In the middleweight division, Dogon Messi edged out Bahagon Yan'sanda by a single point with a score of 114-113, while Zazu defeated Dan Nigeria 87-84. Sha'aban narrowly defeated the reigning champion Ramadan with a score of 87-85 in their highly anticipated rematch.

In the Heavyweight championship, Garkuwan Dutse defeated Garkuwan Yan'sanda 90-0 via disqualification, while Yellow Dan'tula defeated Yahayan Tarasa. The biggest upset came when Ali Kanen Bello knocked out two-time champion Dogo Maitakwasara in the second round, sending shockwaves through the Dambe universe and shaking up the season three rankings.

The Dambe Warriors Circuit Fight 15, scheduled for August 5th in Lagos, promises to be a thrilling season three final, as the gladiators battle to qualify for the Super Fight.

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