- Event: 2026 GAMMA Mixed Martial Arts Championships
- Duration: 14th to 18th October
- Venue: Treichville Sports Palace, Abidjan (Dome)
The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) in conjunction with the Ivorian MMA Federation (FLAMM) and the Cote d’Ivoire Ministry of Sports has organized the 2026 GAMMA Mixed Martial Arts African Championships in Cote d’Ivoire’s capital city of Abidjan.
“The championship is a major milestone in the development and promotion of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Africa with targets of strengthening sporting cooperation among African nations and to promote the values of discipline, respect, self-improvement and sporting excellence.” Jackson Tape Parfat, president of the Ivorian MMA Federation.
Uganda is ably represented by the MMA president Titus “The Rock” Tugume.
Tugume travelled safely to Abidjan and believes he will return home with valuable experience to grow this sport in Uganda.
“When you compete with the finest players at such a championship of GAMMA Mixed Martial Arts on the continental level, you are never left the same. Administratively, there are several key learning take homes from such an international event” Tugume remarked.
This event is taking place at the Dome of Treichville Sports Palace and will climax on Sunday, 18th October 2026, bringing together the top national teams from across the African continent.
This is in preparation for the GAMMA World Mixed Martial Arts this December.
