Côte d’Ivoire won 16 medals at the African Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship, which concluded on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Palais des Sports in Abidjan.

The host nation secured four gold medals, seven silver and five bronze, finishing second in the overall gold-medal standings behind Algeria, according to reports on the competition.

Algeria topped the standings with six gold medals, one silver and one bronze, while Burkina Faso finished third with two gold, three silver and five bronze medals.

The championship brought together athletes from 19 African countries, highlighting the growing presence of MMA across the continent.

Côte d’Ivoire’s performance came as the country hosted the continental competition, which ended with the presentation of medals at the Palais des Sports.

The event also marked a milestone for Ivorian MMA, with Tapé Jackson, president of the Ivorian MMA Federation, elected president of the African MMA Confederation, according to local reports.

The competition forms part of the international MMA calendar, with the next world championship announced for December 18–28, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye.

Côte d’Ivoire’s 16-medal haul placed it among the leading nations at the continental event, as African MMA federations continue to develop the sport and prepare athletes for international competitions.