The Athletes’ Commission serves as a link between the athletes and IMMAF. The IMMAF Athletes’ Commission ensures that the athletes’ viewpoint remains at the heart of all decisions by IMMAF and encourages and empowers the Athletes’ voice in all matters related to Amateur MMA globally.

The role of the IMMAF Business Development Commission is to develop strategies, processes and activities to foster commercial growth opportunities for IMMAF (including but not limited to partnership, sponsor and hosting opportunities) and to promote and encourage active business development amongst IMMAF National Member Federations. The Business Commission should aim to create long term value or a long term positive image of IMMAF in the minds of current and potential commercial partners, stakeholders, and relevant markets.

The role of the Coaching Commission is to advise IMMAF Board of Directors on matters related to Amateur Mixed Martial Arts from the coaches’ perspective including providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure that IMMAF coaches have the most up-to-date level of competency and can deliver effective teaching of the skills of mixed martial arts to their membership. The Commission will provide a coach’s perspective and voice to the decision-making processes within IMMAF and advocate for the rights and interests of coaches within the sport of Amateur Mixed Martial Arts globally.

The role of the Communications and Marketing Commission is to advise the IMMAF Board of Directors and Communications Director on issues related to communications and marketing, in both a strategic and operational capacity, to ensure that the IMMAF values and activities, as well as the IMMAF vision and mission, are promoted to a global audience.

The Commission will help to ensure that IMMAF, as the legitimate global governing body for Mixed Martial Arts, has a clear brand, communications and consumer marketing strategy to amplify IMMAF’s vision and mission.

The role of the Competition Bidding Commission is to identify and attract high quality and appropriate candidates to host IMMAF competitions. The Commission will develop and manage all the relevant information and guidelines to inform potential candidates of the benefits and responsibilities of hosting IMMAF events.

The Commission will also ensure that the necessary evaluation and decision-making processes, as well as communication with prospective candidates, is handled in the most transparent manner possible and in full compliance with the IMMAF Statutes, Code of Ethics and other relevant IMMAF rules and guidelines.

The role of the Ethics Commission is to advise the CEO and Board on the development, implementation and review of organisational procedures and policies guidelines relating to ethical issues; and whom the CEO can call upon to provide advice and consultation to the IMMAF on ethics matters depending on the issues arising.

The Ethics Commission is responsible for ensuring that IMMAF acts in accordance with its Statutes and Policies including its Conflicts of Interest and Whistle-blowing policies. The Commission is responsible for the investigation of complaints at the request of the IMMAF CEO.

IMMAF’s Medical Committee consists of a panel of doctors with a specialism or experience in medical care within Mixed Martial Arts. The committee is responsible for providing guidance on medical safety within the sport and for developing medical protocol for IMMAF competitions.

The role of the Regulatory Affairs Commission is to develop universal protocols for safe Amateur MMA competition, developing and managing rules and regulations, and providing technical and safety guidelines for the sport.

The role of the Women’s Commission is to advise the IMMAF Board of Directors on the development and implementation of an IMMAF women and sport policy and to promote equal opportunities for girls and women to participate in, and benefit from, amateur mixed martial arts as a sport and physical activity.

The role of the Youth Development Commission is to oversee programmes to guide young athletes on appropriate pathways for lifelong participation, competition preparation and personal development in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. The Commission will ensure that training pathways are created for all officials that adhere to the accepted concept of “Long term Athlete Development” (LTAD).

In addition, because young Athlete development frameworks need to be holistic and embrace the complex nature of athlete development, this Committee will cover Coaching, Regulatory affairs, Medical, Anti-doping and Ethics.

Part of the work of IMMAF is carried out by committees consisting of a number of people of different experience, backgrounds and nationalities. Most committees are composed of volunteers, but in some cases professionals may be appointed.