for the 2015 European Open Championships of Amateur MMA (London. 21 October 2015) The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is proud to announce Greenhill as its official equipment supplier for the 2015 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA. Founded in 1964 as family business driven by a love and respect for martial arts, Greenhill was established to deliver the best quality sportswear and sporting gear for sports people around the world. Staying forever true to its core values of quality, beauty and excellence, Greenhill has since become one of the world’s leading sports brands. The brand has gained recognition through being an official supplier to the Olympic Games in London, Beijing and Athens, master suppliers to the International Judo Federation and through product approval by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), the World Karate Federation and the World Taekwondo Federation. With the signing of its equipment deal with Greenhill, IMMAF enjoins MMA to the ranks of its fellow combat sports. For more about Greenhill see: http://www.greenhillsports.co.uk/ The 2015 IMMAF European Championships of Amateur MMA take place from the 19 to 22 November at the Walsall Sports Centre at the University of Wolverhampton, a hub of sporting excellence in the United Kingdom. The mixed martial arts tournament presents 200 athletes, in 3 rings over 4 days, broadcast on UFC FIGHT PASS and international television. The national team vs national team event informs the IMMAF World Amateur MMA Rankings. IMMAF’s global calendar of competitions, that includes its annual World Championships at UFC® International Fight Week in Las Vegas, aims to help drive the development of MMA at the Amateur and grassroots levels, with ultimate goals of improved sport safety and recognition. Greenhill President Jahangir Riaz commented: “As we commence with this new relationship and introduction to a new discipline within combat sports, we are proud and excited to announce our participation in and as major partners of the IMMAF European Open Championships that are being held in the UK starting on November 19, 2015. Greenhill has made significant progress in past years, and sustained credibility in the field of martial arts and boxing products. Our success is directly linked to our sustainable business growth model and we have gained tremendous recognition. Greenhill invites all to take part in the European Championships, whether in or around the ring.” IMMAF President Kerrith Brown said: “As president of IMMAF I have to say how honored we are to be welcoming Greenhill as one of our partners for the IMMAF European Championships in November. Greenhill have long contributed to many core martial arts over the years. MMA will benefit greatly from such significant support, and it is an incredible honour that such a renowned sports company is supportive and recognises that developing the sport from the grass roots level is paramount for MMA. My sentiments are nothing short of positive regarding this venture” For tickets for the IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA visit: http://www.immaf.org/buy-immaf-tickets/ For additional event information visit www.immaf.org and follow on Twitter @IMMAFed
