Bayelsa State has emerged champion of the 2nd Sunday Dare National Mixed Martial Arts Open Championship held on Sunday in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The host state topped the medals table with 15 medals, comprising eight gold, three silver and four bronze, ahead of Delta State, which finished second with 12 medals: five gold, four silver and three bronze.
Enugu State placed third with 12 medals, comprising three gold, six silver and three bronze.
Akwa Ibom State won three gold medals, while Imo and Lagos states secured one gold medal each at the championship.
A total of 27 states, with more than 200 athletes, participated in the competition, which also served as a qualifier for the 23rd National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Enugu State from November 27 to December 11, 2026.
Declaring the championship closed, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, expressed satisfaction with the
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