Rhodes is preparing to host one of Europe’s most important international combat sports events for the first time. On July 25, 2026, the Rodos Palace Luxury Convention Resort will host MTGP Greece, an evening of top-tier competition featuring international matches and athletes from around the world.
This premier event will bring together athletes from Greece, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Portugal, offering the Rhodes audience a unique experience of professional matches and high-level entertainment. In the main event of the evening, Greek champion Manolis Kallistis will face British athlete Rainer Hagens from London, competing for the European MTGP Champion belt in a match expected to captivate fans of combat sports. Meanwhile, Efstathios Antonas will face off against Turkish champion Rafik, with the Super Lightweight Pro Champion belt on the line, in a high-level and highly anticipated bout.
Of particular interest is the participation of Turkish athlete Erdem Dincer, known for his appearances in the world-leading ONE Championship organization, who will compete for an international title as part of the event. In the women’s card for the evening, Greek athlete Silva Triviza will face Portuguese fighter Melissa “Madness” in a bout expected to deliver intense excitement and spectacular action.
In addition, Manolis Klonaris will face off against Dutch athlete Michael Frank in yet another international matchup that reinforces the character and prestige of the event.
MTGP Greece aims to establish Rhodes as a major destination for combat sports in Europe, combining high-level competition with the hospitality and beauty of the Island of the Knights. The event is expected to attract combat sports enthusiasts, visitors, and industry professionals from Greece and abroad, while also boosting sports tourism on Rhodes.
