By IMMAF.org lead writer, Jorden Curran Each year IMMAF is fortunate to welcome enthusiastic volunteers worldwide who contribute to the backbone of each international championship event. In June, the operations of this year’s IMMAF Asian Open Championships in Singapore excelled thanks to the commitment of those stepping forward to dedicate their time, effort…
By Dane McGuire, U.S. Correspondent If the name Scoggins sound familiar, you are probably aware of current UFC fighter Justin “Tank” Scoggins (11-3 in MMA overall) or his brother, Jared “Psycho” Scoggins (6-1 in MMA overall,) who recently won his debut fight for the Legacy Fighting Alliance developmental promotion. However,…
The 2017 IMMAF Asian Open Championships took place Singapore last week at the Marina Bay Sands hotel, in partnership with the UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation. The Championships formed part of UFC Fight Night Singapore’s week long fan activities leading up to UFC Fight Night: Holm vs.…
By IMMAF.org lead writer, Jorden Curran Heavyweight amateur contender Irman Smajic began his mixed martial arts training just four years ago when he decided it was time to fight obesity, weighing in excess of 300lbs. Today he is the number-1 ranked athlete in IMMAF’s official pound-for-pound rankings, following his latest gold medal…
Pictured: Kazakhstan’s Zhan Kenzhebayev. By IMMAF.org lead writer, Jorden Curran Amateur MMA’s top ranked nation once again lead the medal count of the latest IMMAF championships event, the 2017 Singapore Asian Open. Sweden’s national amateur MMA team, consisting of 11 athletes, secured a total of 9 medals; 4 gold, 3 silver and…
The inaugural IMMAF Asian Open Championships conclude this Friday, June 16, in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The 2017 IMMAF Asian Open Championships takes place in partnership with the UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation. The Championships form part of UFC Fight…
Above: Hannah and Justin Scoggins behind the scenes at UFC Fight Week in Singapore – photo via Facebook. By IMMAF.org lead writer, Jorden Curran Amateur mixed martial artist Hannah Scoggins (3-0) makes her international IMMAF debut this week at the 2017 IMMAF Asian Open Championships in Singapore. Scoggins prepares for action alongside…
Each year IMMAF’s international mixed martial arts family continues to grow and welcome new members. At this’s year’s Asian Open championships, taking place from from 12-16 June in Singapore, 3 new member nations will send competition teams for the first time to an international IMMAF championship event. Last month IMMAF.org…
By IMMAF.org lead writer, Jorden Curran For over a year the Czech MMA Association (MMAA) has waited eagerly for the 18th birthday of Jakub Tichota (pictured above), perhaps the nation’s most exciting young talent, suggests MMAA President Martin Škvára. Tichota, who for years has trained extensively throughout the multiple facets of MMA,…
Above: Lebanon’s Imad Hoayek receives his bronze medal at the 2017 IMMAF European Open Championships. Joe Moarkech has been the ‘mind coach’ of Lebanon’s national amateur MMA team since 2014, bringing over 15 years of experience as a consultant and development professional. His own personal development stems from years working and volunteering…
