Global Warrior MMA Event Expected To Draw African Fans September

Several high-profile fighting and esports events are set for 2025 and 2026, showcasing a wide range of combat and competitive gaming contests. The Global Warrior Champions MMA event will take place at Accra’s Bukom Arena on September 19, highlighting local and international mixed martial arts talent, with the Ghana MMA Association and Decathlon promoting the sport in Ghana. Meanwhile, the UFC is planning an unprecedented event at the White House in June 2026, featuring fan activities on the National Mall and a fight staged between the White House and the Washington Monument, with involvement from President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump. This UFC event, originally scheduled for July 4th, was moved to June due to overlapping 250th Independence Day celebrations, and will be broadcast live on CBS. Additionally, the esports scene will see Indonesia’s first national-scale Delta Force National Championship starting September 6, featuring large-scale 20v20 battles on PC and mobile, with top teams like RRQ and EVOS competing. In Paris, the Ultimate Fighting Arena 2025 will run September 12-14, hosting major fighting game tournaments including Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, many serving as qualifiers for global esports circuits.