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First African MMA championship brings 14 countries to Abidjan

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The first GAMMA-MMA 2026 African Mixed Martial Arts Championship has opened in Abidjan with delegations from 14 countries, including Morocco. The Moroccan team is taking part in the competition organised under the auspices of the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts, reports Telquel.

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