Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) made its historic debut at the 2023 African Games in Ghana. Read about the thrilling matches, official results, and the significance of MMA’s inclusion in the African Games.
| Weight Class | Result | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.2 Kg | KO | Issa Boussim | Akorli Jackson Dodzi | R1 2:21 | ||
| 61.2 Kg | Split Decision | Gabriel Karo | Dagnon Jean-Eudes Mahouto | – | ||
| 61.2 Kg | TKO | Etrue Joseph | Mojahed Mohamedelhassan | R2 2:54 | ||
| 65.8 Kg | Submission | Entusah Mubarak Muhammed | Germain Obou | R1 1:01 | ||
| 65.8 Kg | DQ | Felfel Muammar | Eweh Emmanuel Benard | R1 2:32 | ||
| 65.8 Kg | TKO | Song Holonou | Nortey William Adom | R1 1:02 | ||
| 70.3 Kg | Submission | Freddy Destiny | Mossab Elfadil Abdelgadir | R1 2:01 | ||
| 70.3 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Sewanou Jacques Jouton | Darko Salom | – | ||
| 70.3 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Albert Idowu Lucky | Amr Ali | – | ||
| 70.3 Kg | TKO | Aka Miezan Prince Mensan | Moladzah Augustine Kwabla | R2 1:46 | ||
| 77.1 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Ekoue Douhadji | Awudu Yussif Khalil | – | ||
| 77.1 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Mohamed Elsayed | Koffi Jean Francis N’Goran | – |
Mixed Martial Arts Takes Center Stage
The 2023 African Games in Ghana witnessed a groundbreaking moment as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) made its debut in the continental Olympic event. National teams from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Libya, Nigeria, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda gathered at the Bukam Stadium in Accra to showcase their skills and put Africa on the map in the world of MMA.
Team Mauritius is set to enter the tournament on Day 2, adding even more excitement to the already thrilling competition.
Official Results – Day 1
Below are the official results of the GAMMA Amateur MMA Rules matches held on Day 1:
| Weight Class | Result | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.2 Kg | KO | Issa Boussim | Akorli Jackson Dodzi | R1 2:21 | ||
| 61.2 Kg | Split Decision | Gabriel Karo | Dagnon Jean-Eudes Mahouto | – | ||
| 61.2 Kg | TKO | Etrue Joseph | Mojahed Mohamedelhassan | R2 2:54 | ||
| 65.8 Kg | Submission | Entusah Mubarak Muhammed | Germain Obou | R1 1:01 | ||
| 65.8 Kg | DQ | Felfel Muammar | Eweh Emmanuel Benard | R1 2:32 | ||
| 65.8 Kg | TKO | Song Holonou | Nortey William Adom | R1 1:02 | ||
| 70.3 Kg | Submission | Freddy Destiny | Mossab Elfadil Abdelgadir | R1 2:01 | ||
| 70.3 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Sewanou Jacques Jouton | Darko Salom | – | ||
| 70.3 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Albert Idowu Lucky | Amr Ali | – | ||
| 70.3 Kg | TKO | Aka Miezan Prince Mensan | Moladzah Augustine Kwabla | R2 1:46 | ||
| 77.1 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Ekoue Douhadji | Awudu Yussif Khalil | – | ||
| 77.1 Kg | Unanimous Decision | Mohamed Elsayed | Koffi Jean Francis N’Goran | – |
About MMA in the African Games
The 2023 African Games feature an amateur MMA tournament held under the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA). This tournament is one of the seven demonstration sports among 30 total disciplines and serves as a qualifier for the Paris 2024 Games.
Organized by the African Union (AU), the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC), and the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA), the 13th edition of the African Games takes place from 8 to 23 March.
GAMMA, officially recognized by the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC), aims to see MMA accepted internationally by the Olympic movement and eventually included in the Olympic Games. The inclusion of MMA in the African Games is a significant milestone for the sport.
To watch the MMA matches at the African Games 2023, tune in to the GAMMA YouTube and Facebook channels for free live streaming. For more information about the tournament, visit sportdata.org.
