Ghanaian music icon Reggie Rockstone has explained that his decision to step into the MMA ring at the age of 61 was motivated by a desire to promote the sport in Ghana.
Rockstone squared off against seasoned MMA fighter William Nortey Addo in a highly anticipated exhibition bout that captured national attention
The veteran entertainer took fans by surprise, not only with his courage but with an impressive performance inside the cage. The fight began with an early scare for Rockstone, as Addo landed a powerful jaw kick in the first round that sent him crashing to the canvas. However, Rockstone quickly bounced back in acrobatic fashion, drawing cheers from the crowd. Moments later, Rockstone landed a devastating head kick of his own. Though Addo managed to recover, Rockstone failed to capitalise fully, missing the chance to finish the bout with punches while Addo was grounded.
The turning point came in the second round. Rockstone executed a smooth grappling move, tripping Addo and taking him down to the mat. He then secured a rear-naked choke, and within seconds, Addo tapped out, signaling the end of the bout and an awesome victory for the 61-year-old.
