The Estonian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (EMMAF) was accepted as member of the Estonian Olympic Committee on May 5, 2021. This granted official recognition to MMA as a sport in Estonia. “I am pleased to say, that after more than 15 years of work we can say that we are here to stay, as the … Continue reading Estonia officially recognizes MMA as a sport; Kerrith Brown congratulates EMMAF
IMMAF freezes athlete, team rankings for 2020-2021; Kerrith Brown explains
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced its decision to freeze the ranking points for the IMMAF World Amateur MMA Rankings for both athletes and national teams from March 8, 2020 to March 9, 2021. It is subject to the global new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation. This is due to the cancellation of all … Continue reading IMMAF freezes athlete, team rankings for 2020-2021; Kerrith Brown explains
Kerrith Brown praises IMMAF alums Shoaib Yousaf, Anton Turkalj before ‘BRAVE CF 40’
BRAVE Combat Federation's 40th show will once again feature standouts from the amateur circuit who have been making waves as professional fighters. In the main event of "BRAVE CF 40," International Mixed Martial Arts Federation world champion Shoaib “The Assassin” Yousaf, 24, of England will look to get one step closer to a featherweight title shot … Continue reading Kerrith Brown praises IMMAF alums Shoaib Yousaf, Anton Turkalj before ‘BRAVE CF 40’
5 objectives of IMMAF-Peace and Sport partnership
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has partnered with Peace and Sport, L’Organisation pour la Paix par le Sport. Based in Monaco, the latter is an international, neutral and independent organization promotes peace using the power of sport. Announced on April 8, 2020, the partnership between the IMMAF and Peace and Sport aims to help build … Continue reading 5 objectives of IMMAF-Peace and Sport partnership
Bahrain to host 2020 World MMA Teams Championship, the World Cup of MMA
Bahrain was the home of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s world championships for three years. From 2017 to 2019, the kingdom brought together more than 60 countries and crowning the champions of the world in amateur MMA. Thus, Bahrain was the natural choice when the next step into developing amateur MMA was taken. The … Continue reading Bahrain to host 2020 World MMA Teams Championship, the World Cup of MMA
Bahrain to host 1st World MMA Teams Championship with IMMAF, BRAVE CF
Bahrain is hosting the first edition of the World Mixed Martial Arts Teams Championship. The Bahrain MMA Federation confirmed that it is organizing the event from December 1-5, 2020 in cooperation with the International MMA Federation and BRAVE Combat Federation. This was announced in a press conference held at Bahrain National Stadium in Isa Town, … Continue reading Bahrain to host 1st World MMA Teams Championship with IMMAF, BRAVE CF
Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan to host 2020 IMMAF World and Junior World Championships, 2020 IMMAF Asian and Junior Asian Open Championships
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced two upcoming events. The 2020 IMMAF World and Junior World Championships and the 2020 IMMAF Asian and Junior Asian Open Championships will both take place in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan. The announcement was made on February 27, 2020 at a press conference organized by the host federation, the … Continue reading Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan to host 2020 IMMAF World and Junior World Championships, 2020 IMMAF Asian and Junior Asian Open Championships
IMMAF president Kerrith Brown impressed with FF Boxe’s positive attitude
A delegation from the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation recently visited the headquarters of the French boxing federation called Fédération Française de Boxe (FF Boxe) in Paris, France. The delegation was headed by IMMAF president Kerrith Brown. The French sports ministry has chosen the FF Boxe as their preferred choice to run the sport of … Continue reading IMMAF president Kerrith Brown impressed with FF Boxe’s positive attitude
IMMAF, Fighting Spirit sign media rights deal
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has signed a media rights agreement with Fighting Spirit for the worldwide sales of its broadcast programming. The IMMAF is the only legitimate global governing body for amateur MMA working for Olympic recognition. With 100 nations as members and National Olympic Committee recognition in around 40 countries, the IMMAF has … Continue reading IMMAF, Fighting Spirit sign media rights deal
IMMAF creates 1st regional committee in Africa
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) announced the creation of its first Area Committee in Africa on January 28, 2020. The African Committee is will be the first of a global network of representative bodies to help deliver the IMMAF’s strategy and goals more effectively at national level. “This is a key strategic development … Continue reading IMMAF creates 1st regional committee in Africa
