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Mediterranean
MMA Open Cup
MMA is one of the three disciplines of the 5th Trofeo Anassilao, an international multi-sport event held in Reggio Calabria from 19 to 22 November 2026. Discover the event in its entirety →
MMA
Official Federkombat competitionMediterranean MMA Open CupOn 21 and 22 November 2026 Reggio Calabria hosts the Trofeo Anassilao – Mediterranean MMA Open Cup, a national MMA event open to international participation, organised by Italica Sport SSD and already included in the official federal calendar.
Two days devoted to mixed martial arts, with competitions in the disciplines of MMA Full Contact, MMA Light e MMA Submission (MMA SUB), organised by age group, weight category and technical level according to the applicable regulations. Special guest: Alessio Sakara.
Tournament programme
| Time | Saturday 21 November | Sunday 22 November |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–10:00 | Welcome of athletes and clubs, checks and briefing | |
| 10:00–13:00 | MMA SUB · youth | MMA SUB · Junior and Senior, finals |
| 14:00–16:30 | MMA Light · youth | MMA Light · Junior and Senior |
| 16:30–18:30 | MMA Full Contact | Full Contact · eliminations and finals |
| 19:30–22:30 | Gala · Night 1 · advanced fighters | Gala · Night 2 · Main Event and final awards |
Morning: MMA SUB · Afternoon: MMA Light and Full Contact · Evening: Gala. The programme may be adapted to the final number of entries.
Venue: Palazzetto Pianeta Viola
Palazzetto Pianeta Viola “Massimo Mazzetto”
Via Reggio Modena, 20 · 89133 Reggio Calabria RC, Italy
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November. Caged fighting areas, qualified technical and refereeing staff, medical assistance and an organisation dedicated to safety and to the promotion of athletes.
Entries and fees
Disciplines
- MMA: Full Contact and Light (controlled contact)
- MMA SUB: MMA Submission
Entry fees
- First discipline: €27
- Second discipline: +€10
- Late entry (10 to 16 November): €37 for the first discipline and €20 for the second
Dates
- Entries open: 1 October 2026
- Entries close: 16 November 2026, 24:00 (no extensions)
Regulations
Age groups, weight categories and technical levels according to the regulations applicable to each discipline.
How to reach Reggio Calabria: by air, train or car →
Information and entries
Your request is delivered directly to mma@italicasport.it. If the form does not work, please write to this address.
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Alessio Sakara
Online entriesTrain with Alessio Sakara
Three hours on the mat with the first Italian to fight in the UFC. An open MMA camp on the afternoon of the Trophy’s opening day, at Parco Caserta Sport Village.
- One master, three hours: technique and working method straight from “Il Legionario”
- Open camp: for anyone who wants to train with one of the best-known names in Italian MMA
- At the heart of the Trophy: afternoon of the opening day, just steps from the competitions
Registration is possible online only, through the Parco Caserta shop.
“Il Legionario”, born in Rome in 1981, is a pioneer of Italian MMA and a familiar face to the wider public as a television presenter. He has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Cage Warriors and M-1 Global, and is the special guest of the Trophy.
Sport Against Bullying: the Courage to Say No
For years Alessio Sakara has brought a message of respect and courage into schools. At the Cineteatro Odeon he meets students from the city’s schools in a conference followed by an open meeting with young people.
Step onto the mat with Alessio Sakara
Friday 20 November, 16:00 – 19:00 · Parco Caserta Sport Village, Reggio Calabria
Stay in Reggio Calabria with the Trophy’s partner rates
Partner accommodation is available in Reggio Calabria for athletes, accompanying persons, families, clubs and delegations, with conditions reserved for Trophy participants. For availability, rates and bookings, call the information line: we will recommend the solutions best suited to your dates and party size. If you are travelling from afar, we also provide logistical support for your transfers: find out how to reach Reggio Calabria.
Who it is for
Athletes, families and clubs
Solutions for individuals, groups and delegations staying in Reggio Calabria during the Trophy.
When
From 19 to 22 November 2026
Dates can be adapted to your race schedule. We recommend requesting accommodation well in advance.
How to book
Call or message us on WhatsApp
Tell us your dates, party size and the sport you are entering: we will reply with the partner rates currently available.
Partner rates enquiry
Send us your dates
Complete the form: your request goes to the Trophy secretariat and we will reply with the partner accommodation available. If you prefer, use the information line above.
5th Trofeo Anassilao
From 19 to 22 November 2026, Reggio Calabria hosts the fifth edition of the Trofeo Anassilao, organised by Italica Sport: four days of sport, culture and hospitality featuring swimming, MMA and artistic roller skating, with Alessio Sakara as MMA special guest.
The Mediterranean MMA Open Cup takes place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November at the Palazzetto Pianeta Viola “Massimo Mazzetto”; on Friday 20 the anti-bullying conference and the training camp with Alessio Sakara are scheduled. The full Trophy programme will be published shortly.
Discover the event in its entirety
Reggio Calabria is easy to reach: find out how to get here.
Write to us
For information aboutMMA (entries, rules, schedules, training camp) write to mma@italicasport.it. Write to us as well for logistical support with transfers and for partner accommodation (how to reach Reggio Calabria). For everything else (conferences, excursion, village, logistics, accreditation) please complete the form: your request goes to the Trophy secretariat.
We look forward to welcoming you to Reggio Calabria
From 19 to 22 November 2026. Full programme, regulations and updates on the Italica Sport website. How to reach Reggio Calabria.
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How to reach Reggio Calabria
Easy to reachReggio Calabria is easy to reach from all over Italy, all over Europe and from the United Arab Emirates
From anywhere in Italy: by air, train or car
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We are here to help: logistical support for your travel (arrivals, departures and transfers) and accommodation through our partner rates.
Palazzetto Pianeta Viola
“Massimo Mazzetto” · Via Reggio Modena, 20 · 89133 Reggio Calabria, Italy
The Mediterranean MMA Open Cup takes place at the Palazzetto Pianeta Viola “Massimo Mazzetto”. See the map below or open directions on Google Maps.