Our Story
Built in Ethiopia. For the world.
ETFC was founded to give Ethiopian fighters a stage worthy of their talent — a federation built on discipline, tradition, and elite-level competition.
Mission
Forge the next generation of African MMA.
The Ethiopian Fighting Championship is the premier mixed martial arts promotion in Ethiopia. We host world-class events, develop athletes from across the country, and connect Ethiopian MMA to a global fan base.
From our debut event in Addis Ababa to our planned expansion across the Horn of Africa, ETFC's mission is simple: build a pipeline of elite fighters and present them on a stage that matches their skill, heart, and ambition.
14
Events Hosted
80+
Roster Fighters
7
Weight Classes
1.2M
Combined Reach
Leadership
The team behind the cage.
Daniel Tesfaye
President & Founder
Former amateur boxer turned promoter, Daniel founded ETFC in 2024 with a vision to put Ethiopian MMA on the global map.
Hanna Mekonnen
Director of Operations
Leading day-to-day event production, fighter relations, and the federation’s national expansion plan.
Solomon Girma
Matchmaker
Veteran combat sports analyst responsible for ETFC’s fight bookings and weight-class rankings.
Partners
Backed by the best.
Interested in partnering with ETFC? Reach out at partners@etfc.com.