Dylan Vergaro and Salvatore Blandizzi will face each other in a 72.5 kg Muay Thai match under the “Made in Thailand” ruleset at Oktagon 30 anni. The bout is scheduled for December 5, 2026, at the PalaPellicone in Ostia, bringing together two fighters in the division.
Who are Dylan Vergaro and Salvatore Blandizzi?
Dylan Vergaro fights out of Movin ASD in Casarano, Lecce, under coach Antonio Venneri. The 25-year-old from Ruffano has a record of 20 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw across 26 total matches, according to the sources. His accomplishments include the 2024 ISKA Amateur World Championship silver medal in Vienna at 70 kg, alongside multiple Fight1 Italian titles in Classes C, B, and A.
Salvatore Blandizzi represents the Trinacria Team in Pachino under coach Bruno Botindari. He has a record of 11 wins and 4 losses. He is a three-time Fight1 national amateur champion and a two-time Fight1 professional national champion, having claimed the ISKA international title at Evolution Fight last July.
How did their competitive paths lead to Oktagon 30 anni?
Event organizers selected Vergaro and Blandizzi as natural antagonists based on their recent competitive trajectories in the Italian Muay Thai circuit. Vergaro captured the Fight1 Class A Italian title at 73 kg in 2024 before transitioning to professional bouts in 2025 at the Zen Shin Fight Night in Ruffano. Blandizzi secured his second professional national title in December following a lengthy absence from the ring, adding to a career that also includes coaching experience at his Pachino-based team.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Bout
When and where is the match taking place?
The bout takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the PalaPellicone in Ostia, as part of the Oktagon 30 anni event celebrating combat sports and Thai culture.
What weight class and ruleset apply to the fight?
The contest is contested in the 72.5 kg category under traditional Muay Thai rules utilizing the “Made in Thailand” format.
What are the fighters’ most notable recent titles?
Vergaro earned a silver medal at the 2024 ISKA Amateur World Championships in Vienna, while Blandizzi won an ISKA international title at Evolution Fight.
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