Akonne Wanliss

About

British-Jamaican professional mixed martial artist, actor, and model known for his professional MMA career as a lightweight contender, for his work with Bellator MMA and OKTAGON MMA, and for participating in the Tipsport Gamechanger tournament. He is also known for acting in the film Rip & Run (Proof of Concept) in 2023.

Before Fame

He grew up with a love for sports. His first sport was hockey, which he played as a child and teenager. He participated in high school plays. His athletic journey changed when he discovered kickboxing. He secured several English titles before he began training in MMA. He signed with OKTAGON MMA in 2023. He became famous after securing a knockout victory against Giorgi Gogotchuri at OKTAGON 45. He then participated in the Tipsport Gamechanger tournament.

Trivia

He is known as "The Jedi," a nickname that was inspired by his love for Star Wars. He played hockey for the Telford Spartans and trialed for the Telford Titans when he was 16 years old before he transitioned to MMA.

Family Life

He was born in Jamaica. He and his family relocated to England when he was young.

Associated With

He trained alongside Leon Edwards.