Dambe: Could Nigerian combat sport lure UFC fans

Dambe is an ancient Hausa martial art, practiced in northern Nigeria for centuries.

It's popularity is growing and online videos of the fights have gathered millions of views worldwide.

A young Nigerian fighter takes part to the first Emir Cup in Kano and attempts to forge a career in this brutal martial arts tradition.

Produced and edited by Marco Oriunto & Mark Sedgwick

Filmed by Iffiokabasi Ettang & Joshua Akinyemi