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Future Stars of Africa Announce Themselves, as Masters Divisions Make Their IMMAF Debut | 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships

Future Stars of Africa Announce Themselves, as Masters Divisions Make Their IMMAF Debut | 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships

By Frank Bonada The 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships heralded a bright future for African MMA, with the level of competition reaching new heights. Hosted by the Angolan MMA Federation, athletes across the Youth, Junior, Senior, and newly introduced Masters divisions showcased that African MMA now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its European, Asian, and Pan-American counterparts. Host […]

Africa’s Youth Shine on Day 1 | 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships

Africa’s Youth Shine on Day 1 | 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships

By Frank Bonada The 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships opened in Luanda with the Youth B and C divisions competing for the honour of continental gold. Host nation Angola made a strong statement, topping the medals table with a series of standout performances. Among the highlights was 13-year-old Gisela Luna, who solidified her reputation as one […]

Georgia to Host 2025 IMMAF World Championships as Part of Historic 3-Year Deal

Georgia to Host 2025 IMMAF World Championships as Part of Historic 3-Year Deal

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is proud to announce that the 2025 IMMAF World Championships will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia this September. The event marks the beginning of a three-year hosting agreement with the Georgian Mixed Martial Arts National Federation. IMMAF President Kerrith Brown shared the following statement: “On behalf of the […]

Team DRC – Nation Spotlight | 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships

Team DRC – Nation Spotlight | 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships

By Murdo Todd With the 2025 IMMAF Africa Championships fast approaching, Team Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is finalising preparations for what promises to be another strong showing on the continental stage. Hoping to build on their strong showing at the 2024 Africa Championships, where they secured five medals (2x gold, 1x silver, 2x bronze), […]

IBCA Officially Recognised As New Indonesian MMA Federation

IBCA Officially Recognised As New Indonesian MMA Federation

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is pleased to announce the successful application of a new Indonesian MMA federation, marking a significant step forward in the development of amateur MMA in the country. Since 2019, the Indonesia Committee for Martial Art Sports, known as Komite Olahraga Beladiri Indonesia (KOBI), has been the official IMMAF […]

Danish MMA Championships 2025 to Return to Tournament Format

Danish MMA Championships 2025 to Return to Tournament Format

The Danish MMA Federation has announced a significant change for the 2025 Danish MMA Championships, bringing back the tournament format.  After listening to feedback from athletes and members, the federation has opted for a new structure that closely aligns with international competition standards. The championships will take place over three days, from August 15 to […]

Uruguay to Host National MMA Championships in Historic Partnership with Argentina

Uruguay to Host National MMA Championships in Historic Partnership with Argentina

The Uruguay MMA Federation is set to reach a major milestone in its MMA development as it prepares to host its national championships on April 13, 2025. This landmark event will not only highlight the country’s top amateur talent but also mark a historic collaboration with the Argentina MMA Federation. For the very first time, […]

Gold’s Coming Home: England’s New Generation Make Their Mark on Europe

Gold’s Coming Home: England’s New Generation Make Their Mark on Europe

By Hasan Khan  In mixed martial arts (MMA), success is a relentless pursuit, an unforgiving trial of endurance, tactical sharpness, and sheer willpower. At the 2025 IMMAF European Championships, England’s Youth athletes embodied all three, seizing their moment under the bright lights of international competition. With 39 medals, including 13 gold, they didn’t just compete; […]

Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation Lands Ground Breaking Sponsor Deal

Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation Lands Ground Breaking Sponsor Deal

The Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation has landed a ground breaking sponsor deal with Denmarks largest MMA promotion, Airtox Dominance FC.  Founded in 2024 by former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Mark O. Madsen, Airtox Dominance FC has already gained momentum on the Danish MMA scene. Negotiations have been ongoing since November 2024, and the […]

New Reigns Begin as Old Guard Bows Out | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

New Reigns Begin as Old Guard Bows Out | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan The 2025 IMMAF European Championships reached its apex as the Senior Finals delivered a night of seismic shifts, technical brilliance, and statement victories. Established names cemented their dominance, while new champions emerged, etching their names into the sport’s history. Ukraine’s Anna Hyria, reigning Atomweight World and European Champion, moved up to Strawweight, […]

From Submission Artists to Knockout Kings: Junior Champions Emerge | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

From Submission Artists to Knockout Kings: Junior Champions Emerge | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan The IMMAF 2025 Junior Finals delivered a spectacle of technical mastery and unshakable will. Each bout was a proving ground where raw talent met refined skill, and champions emerged through moments of tactical brilliance. Poland’s Julia Glaz retained her Atomweight crown in commanding fashion against Ukraine’s Polina Oleksiienko. Oleksiienko opened with fast […]

Brannfors Evolves, Ibrovic Shocks, and O’Sullivan Dominates as Stage is Set for Junior Finals | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Brannfors Evolves, Ibrovic Shocks, and O’Sullivan Dominates as Stage is Set for Junior Finals | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan As the 2025 IMMAF European Championships near their climax, the cage becomes a proving ground where champions evolve, legacies rewritten, and rising contenders carve their place in history. The stakes have never been higher, and the battles never fiercer. Finland’s Sani Brannfors delivered a performance that defied expectation, abandoning her usual grappling-heavy […]

Ukraine’s Iron Grip: Shelemba, Klein, and Cherepania Tighten Their Hold on IMMAF Gold | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Ukraine’s Iron Grip: Shelemba, Klein, and Cherepania Tighten Their Hold on IMMAF Gold | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan The Belgrade crowd roared as the Junior semi-finals set the stage for another uncompromising day at the IMMAF European Championships, with the Senior quarter-finals delivering a wave of thrilling finishes. IMMAF veteran Kiya O’Sullivan delivered another flawless performance in the Senior Flyweight division, cementing her reputation as one of Ireland’s finest. A […]

Rapid Fire Finishes & 10 Second TKO’s | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Rapid Fire Finishes & 10 Second TKO’s | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan Day 5 of the 2025 IMMAF European Championships delivered explosive action, as the Junior quarter-finals intensified, while the Senior divisions witnessed a plethora of stunning finishes. Poland’s flyweight dynamo Malgorzata Popowicz wasted no time in dismantling Germany’s multi-medalist Katharina Roesen. Demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and lightning footwork, Popowicz landed a rapid suplex before […]

BMMAF Secures Recognition for MMA in Belgium 

BMMAF Secures Recognition for MMA in Belgium 

By Jorden Curran   Pictured: (left to right) IMMAF board member Irman Smajic, IMMAF vice-president Wissam Abi Nader, BMMAF president Ludo Boulvin, IMMAF president Kerrith Brown, IMMAF development director Andrew Moshanov.  The president of the Belgian MMA Federation (BMMAF), Ludo Boulvin, has informed IMMAF that recognition for Mixed Martial Arts has now been formalised, marking a […]

Slovakia Dominates Early Bouts In The Junior Division, Ireland’s Kevin Walsh Returns To Form | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Slovakia Dominates Early Bouts In The Junior Division, Ireland’s Kevin Walsh Returns To Form | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan Day four of the 2025 European Championships delivered a thrilling start to the Junior and Senior divisions, setting the stage for high-stakes clashes with multiple TKOs, breakthrough victories from fresh-faced competitors, and the dethroning of reigning champions. Team Slovakia seized the spotlight, with three first-time IMMAF contenders making a dominant entrance onto […]

Oleksii Bolbochan’s Gold Rush Continues, Roksana Piechowiak Finds Redemption | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Oleksii Bolbochan’s Gold Rush Continues, Roksana Piechowiak Finds Redemption | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Hasan Khan  Day 3 of the 2025 IMMAF European Championships delivered a day of remarkable performances, shattering expectations and showcasing the impressive depth of talent within the Youth A divisions. With thrilling victories, unexpected upsets, and the emergence of new champions. Poland’s Ksawery Mosing made a statement in the men’s Strawweight division, successfully defending […]

Youth B Showcases Elite Talent & Unstoppable Performances | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Youth B Showcases Elite Talent & Unstoppable Performances | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Excitement surged on Day 2 of the 2025 IMMAF European Championships as the Youth B athletes followed up yesterday’s galvanizing performances with their own remarkable displays of talent and determination. Competing on home turf, Serbia’s Amir Karisik made an immediate impact in the men’s Featherweight division. In his debut appearance, Karisik showcased a seamless combination […]

Youth D Makes a Triumphant Debut, While Youth C Continues to Impress | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Youth D Makes a Triumphant Debut, While Youth C Continues to Impress | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

The 2025 IMMAF European Championships kicked off in spectacular fashion in Belgrade, Serbia, with the highly anticipated Youth divisions taking centre stage. This year marked a significant milestone as the youngest category, Youth D (10–11 years), made its historic debut, further cementing IMMAF’s commitment to the development of grassroots MMA. Meanwhile, Youth C (12–13 years) […]

Team Germany – Nation Spotlight | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Team Germany – Nation Spotlight | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Murdo Todd With under two weeks to go until the 2025 IMMAF European Championships kicks off, over 800 of the finest amateur fighters from across the continent are wrapping up their preparation. Germany, fielding a team of 23 strong, will be travelling to Belgrade with a mix of IMMAF veterans and fresh talent, all […]

Team Ireland – Nation Spotlight | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

Team Ireland – Nation Spotlight | 2025 IMMAF European Championships

By Cauley Quilty Excitement is at an all-time high as fans eagerly await one of amateur MMA’s premier annual events, the 2025 IMMAF European Championships.  This year’s event takes place in Belgrade, Serbia from the 14th to 23rd of February, with all the action broadcast live on IMMAF.TV. Team Ireland will be looking to kick […]

Fire and Ice: Rising Stars in Finnish MMA

Fire and Ice: Rising Stars in Finnish MMA

By Hasan Khan The far north of Finland, where snow-draped streets meet the icy expanse of the Gulf of Bothnia, might seem an unlikely cradle for the world’s fastest-growing combat sport. Yet here, in Oulu, a spirited revolution in mixed martial arts (MMA) is gaining momentum, fuelled by a close-knit community and igniting the global […]

MMASA Becomes Official IMMAF Member in Thailand

MMASA Becomes Official IMMAF Member in Thailand

The Mixed Martial Arts Sports Association (MMASA) has been officially recognized as the sole International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) member in Thailand. This designation will see MMASA serve as the gateway for Thai athletes, gyms, and organizers to join the international MMA community. MMASA was formed following the historic registration of Mixed Martial Arts […]

IMMAF Celebrates Coaching Excellence with Black Belt Awards Ceremony

IMMAF Celebrates Coaching Excellence with Black Belt Awards Ceremony

On November 9, during the 2024 IMMAF World Championships finals, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation hosted a Black Belt Awards Ceremony to honour the extraordinary achievements of 17 distinguished coaches.  The black belt, a universal symbol of mastery and dedication in martial arts, was awarded to coaches who have excelled either by producing IMMAF […]

IMMAF Signs Exclusive 3-Year Deal With MMA Federation of Serbia Ahead Of 2025 European Championships

IMMAF Signs Exclusive 3-Year Deal With MMA Federation of Serbia Ahead Of 2025 European Championships

Belgrade, Serbia – Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall Dates: 14 – 23 February 2025 Event Categories: Masters, Senior, Junior & Youth Tournaments Following the landmark 2024 IMMAF World Championships, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) proudly kicks off the year with the announcement of its first major event: the 2025 IMMAF European Championships. This prestigious […]

Message from the President of IMMAF

Message from the President of IMMAF

On behalf of the IMMAF Board and our CEO, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to every member of the IMMAF staff, volunteers, and the exceptional team at the Uzbekistan MMA Federation. Your hard work and commitment made this landmark event possible. A special thank you goes to our partners—UFC, BRAVE, RDX, all […]

The Impact of IMMAF Junior Champ Amy Scully, the Emerging Content Creator Spotlighting Amateur MMA

The Impact of IMMAF Junior Champ Amy Scully, the Emerging Content Creator Spotlighting Amateur MMA

By Jorden Curran The journey of Ireland’s Amy Scully at the 2024 IMMAF World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, culminated in a sensational achievement as the junior atomweight contender secured the gold medal for the second consecutive year.  Amy started her 2024 World Championships campaign with punch perfect momentum, securing a TKO stoppage against Uzbekistan’s Munisa […]

Uzbekistan Emulates 2024 Olympic Success With Best IMMAF Championships To Date

Uzbekistan Emulates 2024 Olympic Success With Best IMMAF Championships To Date

By Jorden Curran  In a powerful testament to Uzbekistan’s growing influence in global combat sports, the nation took first place in the 2024 IMMAF World Championships medal standings. Hosted from November 5-10 in Tashkent, the championship showcased Uzbekistan’s largest-ever MMA team, with an impressive 70 athletes across junior and senior divisions. This achievement follows Uzbekistan’s stellar […]

Sani Brännfors Makes History, Gadzhi Gadzhiev Continues Reign Of Dominance | 2024 IMMAF World Championships Senior Finals

Sani Brännfors Makes History, Gadzhi Gadzhiev Continues Reign Of Dominance | 2024 IMMAF World Championships Senior Finals

Day 5 of the 2024 IMMAF World Championships saw IMMAF’s finest compete in the Senior Finals, delivering high-stakes battles and historic achievements. Finland’s Sani Brännfors cemented her legacy in the Women’s Bantamweight division by defeating Spain’s Mercedes Custodio with a rear-naked choke, making her the first female athlete to clinch gold across all IMMAF levels: […]

Bahrain’s Champions Continue Run Of Form, Shelemba Train Continues On Day 3 | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

Bahrain’s Champions Continue Run Of Form, Shelemba Train Continues On Day 3 | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

By Frank Bonada Day 3 of the 2024 IMMAF World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan once again raised the bar, as athletes competed for coveted semi-final spots, with standout performances across multiple divisions. 2023 Atomweight World Champion Amy Scully (Ireland) started her campaign in commanding form, securing a first-round victory to advance. Meanwhile, her potential final-round […]

Africa MMA Confederation Hosts Historic Elective AGM

Africa MMA Confederation Hosts Historic Elective AGM

On November 1, 2024, the Africa MMA Confederation (AMMAC) held its first elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in an online session, attended by IMMAF President Kerrith Brown, CEO Densign White, and Africa Director Raymonde Phillips. This landmark event resulted in the election of AMMAC’s first official president, vice presidents, and board of directors, marking a […]

Asia MMA Federation Hosts Historic General Assembly During IMMAF World Championships

Asia MMA Federation Hosts Historic General Assembly During IMMAF World Championships

The Asia MMA Federation (AMMAF) convened its inaugural elective general assembly on November 5, 2024, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, coinciding with the IMMAF World Championships. Most member federations were present in person, with Japan and Kyrgyzstan participating virtually. Asia IMMAF Vice President Wissam Abi Nader was also in attendance at this pivotal gathering. IMMAF President Kerrith […]

New Stars Rise & Former Champions Fall On Day 2 | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

New Stars Rise & Former Champions Fall On Day 2 | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

By Frank Bonada The excitement intensified on Day 2 of the 2024 IMMAF World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where major upsets and rising stars took the spotlight, reshaping the competition landscape. 2023 IMMAF Silver Medalist Malik Basahel (Saudi Arabia) was in exceptional form. Having competeted three times as an amateur for PFL, Basahel returned to […]

Athletes Shine In The Humo Arena On Day 1 Of Competition | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

Athletes Shine In The Humo Arena On Day 1 Of Competition | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

By Frank Bonada The 2024 IMMAF World Championships launched in spectacular fashion at Tashkent’s Humo Arena, welcoming a global audience to the year’s premier amateur MMA event. In a day that primarily showcased top-tier debut talent, IMMAF veterans Souhil Arezki (France) and Patrik Kutil (Czech Republic) seized the spotlight. Both Arezki, the 2023 IMMAF World […]

Team Tajikistan – Nation Spotlight | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

Team Tajikistan – Nation Spotlight | 2024 IMMAF World Championships

By Frank Bonada As the 2024 IMMAF World Championships rapidly approach, excitement is mounting for amateur MMA’s premier annual event. With national team rosters now set, Team Tajikistan once again stands out as a formidable force poised to make a significant impact on the global stage. At the 2023 IMMAF World Championships, Tajikistan achieved unparalleled […]

11th MMA Championships Becomes Largest Amateur Competition In Polish MMA History

11th MMA Championships Becomes Largest Amateur Competition In Polish MMA History

On October 5, the MMA Polska Association hosted its 11th National MMA Championships in Gliwice, attracting over 760 amateur athletes from across Poland. The event featured five cages with junior, senior, and cadet categories. A total of 763 competitors registered for the tournament, including 66 female competitors. The cadet categories (ages 12-18) saw 337 participants, […]

Abu Dhabi Martial Arts Academy Receives Official Accreditation from the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Qualifying Athletes for Global Competitions

Abu Dhabi Martial Arts Academy Receives Official Accreditation from the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Qualifying Athletes for Global Competitions

Abu Dhabi, UAE: In a significant achievement that further solidifies Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for combat sports, the Abu Dhabi Martial Arts Academy (ADMA) has announced its official accreditation from the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). This makes ADMA the first academy in the UAE to receive this prestigious international recognition, […]

FMMAF Sees Record Growth and Success Across French MMA Scene

FMMAF Sees Record Growth and Success Across French MMA Scene

The French Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FMMAF) has seen remarkable growth across multiple fronts during the 2023/2024 season, further solidifying its position as a leading force in European MMA. From a surge in licensed fighters and technical grades to an increase in competitions and impressive national team performances, FMMAF continues to lay a strong foundation […]

Women’s categories shine on final day of the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships

Women’s categories shine on final day of the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships

The finals of the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships served fans with the finest action in amateur MMA this Thursday, August 22, in Lahore, Pakistan. And the women involved stole the men’s thunder putting on amazing shows and being the highlight of the final day of competitions.  Starting in the Atomweight division with Bano Butt, from […]

Spectacular performances mark Day 3 of the Asian Championships; huge finals set in Lahore

Spectacular performances mark Day 3 of the Asian Championships; huge finals set in Lahore

The excitement for the premier amateur tournament in Asian MMA continues at an all-time high, with 38 bouts taking over Lahore, Pakistan, with several incredible performances highlighting the truly growing technical prowess of Asian amateur athletes. The festival of stoppages was led by 2023 Asian champion, Tajikistan’s Ibrohim Rahimzod (pictured), who had a picture-perfect spinning-back […]

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Final Day Round Up

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Final Day Round Up

After five fantastic days of fighting, the third IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi came to a close with an exhilarating final day. Finalising the Youth A category, we saw Serbia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic claim their first medals of the tournament, whilst South Africa and Spain claimed their first gold. Girls  Kicking […]

What an edition of the Youth World Championships! Many great moments to savour!

What an edition of the Youth World Championships! Many great moments to savour!

As President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, I am proud to have returned to the UAE for the fourth time in our history. This Championship marks the third year running that the Youth World Championships have taken place in collaboration with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation. With 850 athletes from […]

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day Four Round Up

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day Four Round Up

In the penultimate day of the Youth World Championships, our fighters put on one hell of a show.  The Youth A category athletes took to the fighting area in style as teams from across the world showcased their talent.  We had first medals of the competition for Spain, South Africa and Finland, and we enjoyed […]

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day Three Round Up

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day Three Round Up

The IMMAF Youth World Championships returned for another day of fighting action at the Mubadala Arena as the rest of Youth B took to the ring.  34 more medals were up for grabs, and our athletes didn’t disappoint. We had first medals of the tournament for Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as a […]

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day Two Round Up

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day Two Round Up

After an action-packed opening day, the Youth World Championships returned to the Mubadala Arena for another scintillating flurry of fights.  Our athletes from the Youth B category took to the ring from 10am until 5pm to earn their chance at stardom.  A further 26 medals were handed out during today’s proceedings. Ukraine reached the podium […]

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day One Round Up

IMMAF Youth World Championships – Day One Round Up

We had an action packed first day of the IMMAF Youth World Championships which was filled with excitement, elation, heartbreak, sportsmanship, and talent. Athletes from over 19 countries, within Youth group C, took to the ring between 10am-6pm to fight it out for glory in the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. A spectacular opening ceremony […]

Latvia agrees to join IMMAF in historic deal

Latvia agrees to join IMMAF in historic deal

IMMAF are delighted to announce that Latvian MMA’s membership has been approved. This agreement will see Latvia join the existing 130 federations under the IMMAF umbrella. Speaking on the new membership, Ivans Stalnojs, the secretary of Latvian MMA, stated: “We are very flattered. IMMAF is number one in the World of Amateur MMA, and it is a great motivation and honour for […]

Uruguay National Federation Concludes Second National Grading Event

Uruguay National Federation Concludes Second National Grading Event

The Uruguay National MMA Federation (Asociacion Uruguaya de Artes Marciales Mixtas Amateur y Profesional – AUAMMAP) successfully conducted its second national grading event, with over 20 students passing the tests to advance to the next level. The graduation ceremony, organized under the protocol of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), brought together MMA athletes […]

2024 National MMA Championships Highlight Growth of Sport in Trinidad and Tobago

2024 National MMA Championships Highlight Growth of Sport in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago’s 2024 National MMA Championships crowned 16 new champions and served as a key qualifier for the upcoming IMMAF Pan American Championship in Mexico. The Trinidad and Tobago Mixed Martial Arts Federation successfully hosted the 2024 National Youth and Senior MMA Championships on June 15 at the Easter Regional Indoor Sporting Complex in […]

Mongolian National Federation Hosts Landmark National MMA Championships in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolian National Federation Hosts Landmark National MMA Championships in Ulaanbaatar

The 3rd Mongolian National Youth and Senior MMA Championships in Ulaanbaatar saw record participation. The Mongolian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (MMMAF) hosted the 3rd Mongolian National Youth and Senior MMA Championships in Ulaanbaatar from May 16 to May 18 and saw the participation of more than 200 MMA athletes from around the nation. The event, […]

Armenia National Federation holds tournament for IMMAF Youth World Championships qualification with nearly 300 participants

Armenia National Federation holds tournament for IMMAF Youth World Championships qualification with nearly 300 participants

The Armenian National Federation has begun its preparations for the IMMAF Youth World Championships. The MMA Federation of Armenia organized the Armenian MMA Championship on May 28 and 29 in Yerevan, Dinamo, with nearly 300 athletes participating.  Led by Garegin Aghabalyan, president of the MMA Federation of Armenia, the event served as a huge platform […]

IMMAF African Championships Final Day – Likobele makes IMMAF history, Damian Muller and Anderson Gouveia also become two-time African champions

IMMAF African Championships Final Day – Likobele makes IMMAF history, Damian Muller and Anderson Gouveia also become two-time African champions

The stage was all set for Matias Monteiro to unify both African Featherweight titles. But an injury prevented his crowning moment, which opened the way for Jeremie Likobele to be the star of the last day of competitions for the 2024 IMMAF African Championships.  Also coming in to unify his division, after winning Junior Lightweight […]

IMMAF African Championships Day 3 – James, Malander get impressive stoppage wins; Muller victorious in Champion vs Champion clash

IMMAF African Championships Day 3 – James, Malander get impressive stoppage wins; Muller victorious in Champion vs Champion clash

Day 3 of the 2024 IMMAF African Championships was full of expectations in Windhoek, Namibia, as the promised Champion vs Champion between 2023 Flyweight champion Damian Muller and 2022 & 2023 Bantamweight champion Maurio Silva didn’t disappoint. With a dominant performance, Muller came out victorious with a second-round TKO. Against an original Bantamweight, not only […]

2024 IMMAF African Championships – Youths make history in Namibia

2024 IMMAF African Championships – Youths make history in Namibia

When Gisela Luna (pictured with gold medal) used her slick jiu-jitsu to submit Alicia Capita in the opening bout of the 2024 IMMAF African Championships, she might not have known that she was making history. Gisela became the first-ever youth continental champion from Africa out of the IMMAF system in what was a historic day […]

2024 IMMAF African Championships – THE PREVIEW

2024 IMMAF African Championships – THE PREVIEW

May 28 will be a historic occasion for the sport of mixed martial arts in the African continent. For the first time ever, the biggest continental amateur tournament, the IMMAF African Championships, will host Youth brackets as part of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s efforts to continue building a pathway for young athletes to […]

Tajikistan MMA Federation hosts record-breaking national youth tournament ahead of World Youth Championships

Tajikistan MMA Federation hosts record-breaking national youth tournament ahead of World Youth Championships

The Tajikistan MMA Federation hosted last weekend its national youth tournament in preparation for the World Youth Championships under the IMMAF, the only WADA-signatory governing body for MMA.  The tremendous success of the event was exemplified by the monumental numbers of young athletes participating, which almost exceeded 700, highlighting the Tajikistan MMA Federation’s commitment to […]

IMMAF European Medalists welcomed back in Azerbaijan by National Minister of Sports

IMMAF European Medalists welcomed back in Azerbaijan by National Minister of Sports

Young amateur stars Bilal Alosmanov and Esmira Mammadova returned as heroes to their native Azerbaijan following an epic campaign at the 2024 IMMAF European Championships, in Serbia. Both athletes were welcomed by Mr. Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan. During the visit, which was also attended by the Azerbaijan MMA Federation president, […]

Elias Erber adds European champion to stacked resume; Ukraine dominates Senior divisions | 2024 European Championships Day 5

Elias Erber adds European champion to stacked resume; Ukraine dominates Senior divisions | 2024 European Championships Day 5

IMMAF Featherweight world champion Elias Erber (pictured) is well on his way to joining the likes of Ramazan Gitinov, Sabrina Sousa, Bagdat Zhubanysh, and many more before them as a certified IMMAF legend. This Saturday, in Belgrade, Serbia, ‘’No Time’’ added European gold to an already stacked resume with a hugely dominant performance over Ugo-Antton Vidal, who had a dominant run to […]

Poland’s Lukasz Makowski earns gold in Jr Light Heavyweight rematch; Senior Finals set | 2024 European Championships Day 4

Poland’s Lukasz Makowski earns gold in Jr Light Heavyweight rematch; Senior Finals set | 2024 European Championships Day 4

One of the biggest storylines coming into the 2024 IMMAF European Championships was in the Junior Light Heavyweight division. All medalists from last year’s world championships were a part of this year’s continental tournament, which meant that a rematch of the final, between world champion Ivan Poremchuck and silver medalist Lukasz Makowski (pictured) could take place. When the duo […]

The Preview: IMMAF European Junior & Senior Championships 2024

The Preview: IMMAF European Junior & Senior Championships 2024

The 2024 season for the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has kicked off in Serbia, as the biggest proving ground for amateur MMA landed in Belgrade for the 2024 European Championships, last March 30, for the first-ever Youth continental tournament, which successfully wrapped up last Sunday. Starting this Tuesday, April 2, until next Saturday, […]

IMMAF Provide National Federations With Latest Safeguarding Requirements

IMMAF Provide National Federations With Latest Safeguarding Requirements

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has informed its members of the latest updates to safeguarding requirements to be completed by all coaches attending IMMAF competition with their national teams in 2024.  2024 marks the latest step in IMMAF youth safeguarding. As indicated in 2023, alongside the introduction of the Declaration of Honour, all […]

What’s Next for MMA in France?

What’s Next for MMA in France?

On Friday 7 February, the Ministry of Sport officially announced that MMA will be regulated in France under the auspices of the French Boxing Federation. The announcement was made by Sports Minister, Roxana Maracineanu, at a dedicated press conference. [Watch press announcement video via Boxe Mag – French Language] The Minister formalised the French Boxing […]

IMMAF Board Approves 2020 Action Plans & Welcomes Uzbekistan as New Member

IMMAF Board Approves 2020 Action Plans & Welcomes Uzbekistan as New Member

The Board of Directors of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) met on 7/8 February in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, to formulate policy and approve action plans for 2020. The IMMAF Directors agreed to step up efforts to gain official recognition from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Global Association of International Sports Federation (GAISF) […]

French Sports Ministry Announces Official Decision for MMA to be Housed within Boxing – MMA Governing Bodies Respond

French Sports Ministry Announces Official Decision for MMA to be Housed within Boxing – MMA Governing Bodies Respond

[London. 7 February 2020] The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and the Comité Français de Mixed Martial Arts (CFMMA) welcome today’s official announcement by the French Ministry of Sport that MMA is to be legalised in France under the auspices of the French Boxing Federation. IMMAF President Kerrith Brown commented: “The official announcement is […]

IMMAF Creates first Regional Committee in Africa

IMMAF Creates first Regional Committee in Africa

Main picture: Hocine Mesboua (Algeria), IMMAF Director Wissam Abi Nader, Africa Union Chairman Avinash (Mauritius), IMMAF President Kerrith Brown and IMMAF Africa Director, Raymond Phillips at formation meeting in Bahrain, November 2019. The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is proud to announce the creation of its first Area Committee in Africa. The African Committee […]

Afghan MMA Community Comes Together; Over 250 Athletes Compete in Kabul Event

Afghan MMA Community Comes Together; Over 250 Athletes Compete in Kabul Event

The inspiring power of community was recently on display within Afghanistan’s developing MMA scene. National regulatory body, The Afghan MMA Federation (AMMAF), which caters to grass roots development of MMA within the nation, welcomed over 250 young athletes to compete at an amateur championships in Kabul on January 9. “254 athletes participated from 11 provinces,” […]

French Sport Ministry chooses Boxing as host federation for MMA

French Sport Ministry chooses Boxing as host federation for MMA

London – 21 January – The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) welcomes the announcement earlier today that the French Boxing Federation has been given the responsibility of supervising the first phase of development of the sport of MMA in France. This decision, by the French Sport Ministry, is part of a historic legalisation of […]

IMMAF Origins Story: “We believed in the mission”

IMMAF Origins Story: “We believed in the mission”

Main picture: IMMAF Board celebrates at the close of the inaugural IMMAF World Championships in Las Vegas in 2014 , with August Wallen centre facing. The lessons learned the hard way in Sweden helped to make IMMAF what it is today. Founder August Wallen talks to immaf.org about IMMAF’s origins. “IMMAF’s journey began during dark […]

IMMAF International Growth Continues as Venezuela Becomes New Member

IMMAF International Growth Continues as Venezuela Becomes New Member

IMMAF, the world governing body for amateur Mixed Martial Arts, is proud to welcome Venezuela as its latest international observational member. Venezuela becomes the 13th IMMAF member in the Pan-American Area, joining Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA.  IMMAF President Kerrith Brown said: “MMA is […]

French Polynesia becomes the First French Territory to Legalise MMA

French Polynesia becomes the First French Territory to Legalise MMA

FRENCH POLYNESIAN TEAM TO COMPETE IN IMMAF OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS In France’s mainland the Sports Ministry has postponed its decision about the guardianship of MMA and its legalisation until February. Meanwhile, in France’s overseas territory of French Polynesia, a Public Service Delegation (DSP) was granted on December 27 for the Federation of Wrestling, mixed martial arts, […]

IMMAF World Championships: Team UK

IMMAF World Championships: Team UK

Picture: European Open Silver medallist Warren Mason secures victory for Team UK via arm-bar against Frenchman Humberto Correia For a third successive year the UK MMA Federation (UKMMAF) National Team will compete at the IMMAF World Championships of Amatuer MMA, taking place from Tuesday, July 5 – Sunday, July 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in conjunction […]

IMMAF World Championships: Team Bahrain

IMMAF World Championships: Team Bahrain

Picture: 2015 IMMAF European Open Bronze medallist Hussein Maki faces off against eventual tournament champion Jake Bond. Selection has been completed for Bahrain’s National MMA team ahead of the 2016 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA, taking place from Tuesday, July 5 – Sunday, July 10 in Las Vegas, USA. Following multiple try-outs and regional […]

Australia confirms its 2016 IMMAF World Championships Team

Australia confirms its 2016 IMMAF World Championships Team

Joe Minehan, President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Australia (IMMAFA) has revealed the official team lineup of eight athletes who will represent the nation at this year’s IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA from Tuesday, July 5 – Sunday, July 10 in Las Vegas, USA. 2016 will mark Australia’s first venture to the […]

French Anti-doping Agency makes surprise call in on Amateur MMA team trials

French Anti-doping Agency makes surprise call in on Amateur MMA team trials

The national team tryouts in France for the 2016 IMMAF World Championships took a surprising turn when the French Anti-doping Agency arrived unannounced to test the athletes. Hosted by the Commission Française de Mixed Martial Arts (CFMMA), the team trials took place last weekend on Sunday 31 January at Paris Fight Team headquarters at 16 rue capron. […]

Finland’s strength in numbers at the IMMAF European Open

Finland’s strength in numbers at the IMMAF European Open

For the IMMAF European Open Championships, Finland’s national amateur MMA team will make their way to the UK as the largest competing body with a squad of 18 fighters, including the most diverse Women’s lineup spanning five athletes across four weight divisions. With Finland currently ranked 7th as a nation in the IMMAF World Amateur Rankings, Jukka […]

Northern Ireland will ’cause major upsets’ at the IMMAF European Open

Northern Ireland will ’cause major upsets’ at the IMMAF European Open

Picture: Carl McNally lifting the Ulster flag with victory on the opening day at the 2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA Competing athletes at next week’s IMMAF European Open Championships can expect to meet a “serious force” in the form of Northern Ireland’s national amateur team, according to Danny Corr, Director of the Ulster […]

Team Iceland soon to announce themselves on IMMAF world stage

Team Iceland soon to announce themselves on IMMAF world stage

Pictured: Team Iceland’s head coach Jon Vidar (left) Haraldur Nelson (centre left) Gunnar Nelson (centre right) John Kavanagh (right). From November 19 to 22 amateur mixed martial artists from Iceland will take part in an IMMAF event for the very first time, as the national team travels to compete in the 2015 IMMAF European Open Championships at the Walsall Sports […]

Imad Al Howayeck targets gold for Lebanon

Imad Al Howayeck targets gold for Lebanon

The national amateur team of Lebanon will soon travel to the UK for the IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA, which takes place in less than 9 days time, from November 19 to 22 at the University of Wolverhampton’s Walsall Campus Sports Centre. Lebanon made history with IMMAF in 2014 as the first Arab […]

Competitor Safety Ladder sees Swedish amateurs progress to national team

Competitor Safety Ladder sees Swedish amateurs progress to national team

Picture: Anja Saxmark (left) receives her silver medal at the 2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA from SMMAF and IMMAF founder August Wallen As the founding nation of IMMAF, Sweden and the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) boasts some of the best and most effective government relations seen anywhere in the world for the sport […]

Bahrain amateurs set to make “national history” at IMMAF European Open

Bahrain amateurs set to make “national history” at IMMAF European Open

At the IMMAF European Open Championships this month amateur fighters from Bahrain will compete under IMMAF for the first time since the ground breaking launch of KHK MMA, a Bahrain based stable of international and Bahraini fighters financially backed by team founder Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, First Deputy president of the Supreme Council for […]

Norway hungry to make a statement at the IMMAF European Open

Norway hungry to make a statement at the IMMAF European Open

Pictured: Norway’s Eivind D. S. Kjonsvik  (3rd right) medals with silver in the Men’s Light Heavyweight division at the 2014 IMMAF World Championships Following Norway’s breakthrough success at the first ever IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA in 2014, where the national team achieved four podium positions, the momentum was halted as Norway were unable to […]

Canada’s Saeid Mirzaei has opportunity to become p4p king at IMMAF European Open

Canada’s Saeid Mirzaei has opportunity to become p4p king at IMMAF European Open

In less than two weeks Team Canada’s elite lineup of amateur MMA contenders will travel to the UK for the first time as a unit to compete in the first IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA. At the inaugural IMMAF World Championships in Las Vegas, 2014, Canada came away with a single medal as Leroy Johnson […]

IAPA names Irish team ahead of IMMAF European Open

IAPA names Irish team ahead of IMMAF European Open

Following the completion of open tryouts at Dublin’s famed SBG Ireland headquarters, the Irish Amateur Pankration Association (IAPA) have revealed the list of fighters who will represent the nation at this year’s inaugural IMMAF Amateur MMA European Open Championships. The event takes place 19-22 November in Birmingham, England. Subject to IMMAF clearance, IAPA have put forward a lineup […]

Portugal Names European Open Team

Portugal Names European Open Team

With tryouts having taken place on October 11, Portugal’s Comissão Atlética Portuguesa de Mixed Martial Arts (CAPMMA) has completed its selection process for athletes that will represent its nation at the IMMAF Amateur European Open Championships. The event takes place 19-22 November in Birmingham, England. The deadline for team registration expires today, October 16. Subject to confirmed registration and clearance by […]

UK TEAM REVEALED: FOR 2015 IMMAF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

UK TEAM REVEALED: FOR 2015 IMMAF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

(London. 11th October 2015) The United Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UKMMAF) has announced the UK Amateur MMA team for the 2015 IMMAF European Championships of Amateur MMA, following try-outs which have taken place over the past few months. The 2015 IMMAF European Open Championships will take place in Birmingham (UK) from 19–22 November 2015 […]

Tryouts round up ahead of IMMAF European Open

Tryouts round up ahead of IMMAF European Open

As the IMMAF European Open Championships approaches, from November 19-22, so does the October 16 deadline for competitor entries. Over the past weekend several IMMAF member nations held their national tryouts in order to determine their squad of athletes who will compete across the various weight classes at the IMMAF European Open in Birmingham, England. IMMAF members who completed national […]

Buy Tickets: 2015 IMMAF European Championships

Buy Tickets: 2015 IMMAF European Championships

2015 IMMAF EUROPEAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS OF AMATEUR MMA BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM 19TH-22ND NOVEMBER 2015 Tickets are now on sale for the 2015 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA, taking place November 19 -22 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a limited number available to friends, family and the public. BUY TICKETS HERE: http://www.immaf.org/buy-immaf-tickets/ The venue […]

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