International Mixed Martial Arts Federation
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| Abbreviation | IMMAF |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 29th 2012 |
| Purpose | Mixed martial arts sanctioning organization |
Region served | Worldwide |
President | Bertrand Amoussou-Guenou |
| Website |
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The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) was founded on 29 February 2012 as the international governing body for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) under Unified Rules. Registered as a non-profit organisation under Swedish law, IMMAF serves as a democratic hub for national MMA federations and supports the growth of regulation and sport safety globally by aiding countries in the formation of federations where none exist.[1] IMMAF launched with support of market leader, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2][3][4] The UFC is among promotions sanctioned by federations under the IMMAF umbrella in countries that include Brazil and Sweden.[5][6][7][8]
Members
IMMAF is represented by national MMA Federations in the following countries:[9]
Austria - Austrian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Belgium - Belgian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Brazil - Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission / Comissão Atlética Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA)
Bulgaria - Bulgarian Federation of Mixed Martial Arts
Cameroon - National Fighting Sports Multi-Martial Arts Association
Canada - Canadian Combat Alliance
Czech Republic - Mixed Martial Arts Association Czech Republic
Denmark - Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation
El Salvador - Federacion Salvadoreña de Kickboxing & MMA / Salvadorean Kickboxing & MMA Federation (presiding over Commission Salvadoreña de Artes Marciales Mixtas / Salvadorean Mixed Martial Arts Commission)
Estonia - Estonian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Finland - Finnish Mixed Martial Arts Federation / Suomen Vapaaotteluliitto ry
France - Commission Française de Mixed Martial Arts (pending name change from Commission National de Mixed Martial Arts)
Germany - German Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Greece - Greek Wrestling MMA
Iceland - Individual Member (pending formation of a federation)
India - All India Mixed Martial Arts Association
Ireland (Northern Ireland) - Ulster Amateur MMA Association
Ireland (Republic of Ireland) - Irish Amateur Pankration Association
Italy - Federazione Italiana Grappling Mixed Martial Arts / Italian Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FIGMMA)
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - The Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (undergoing formal separation of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Jordan)
Kazakhstan - National MMA Federation of Kazakhstan (NMMAFK)
Lebanon - Lebanese MMA Committee
Lithuania - Lithuanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation / Lietuvos MMA Federacija (pending registration)
Malaysia - Malaysia Mixed Martial Arts Association MASMMAA
Nepal - Nepal National Martial Art Games Confederation (pending registration of subsidary National MMA federation)
The Netherlands - Mixed Martial Arts Federation Netherlands (pending name change from IMMAA)
New Zealand - New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Norway - Norwegian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Pakistan - Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan (PAKMMA)
Paraguay - Federacion Paraguaya de Kick Boxing Muay Thai & MMA
Poland - Polish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PLMMAF)
Portugal - Federação de Mixed Martial Arts de Portugal
Romania - Romanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (pending registration by board members of club AGON)
The Seychelles - The Seychelles Mixed Martial Arts Association
South Africa - Mixed Martial Arts South Africa
Sweden - Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Switzerland - Swiss Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Tajikistan - Mixed Martial Arts Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan
Ukraine - All Ukrainian Federation of Free-fight, Single Combat and Mixed Martial Arts
United Kingdom - UK MMA Federation
United States of America - USA Mixed Martial Arts Federation
Championships
2014 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA
The first IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA were held between 29 June and 5 July 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada (U.S.).[10] The tournament took place over four days at Cox Pavilion at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with the finals taking place inside the UFC Fan Expo at Mandalay Bay on 5 July.[10][11]
Medalists
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight |  Wessel MostertSouth Africa (South Africa) |
 Nicolo BonatiRomania (Romania) |
 Leroy JohnsonCanada (Canada) |
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| Heavyweight |  Hans LacknerAustria (Austria) |
 Marcin KalataPoland (Poland) |
 Riini ApoNew Zealand (New Zealand) |
 Alexander PärlerosSweden (Sweden) |
| Light Heavyweight |  Alessio Di ChiricoItaly (Italy) |
 Eivind D. S. KjonsvikNorway (Norway) |
 Aaron WallaceIreland (Ireland) |
Karol Linowski Poland (Poland) |
| Middleweight |  Mikkel KasperDenmark (Denmark) |
Gard Olve Sagen Norway (Norway) |
 Raymond GrayUnited States (USA) |
 Daniel CassellUnited Kingdom (UK) |
| Welterweight |  Aleksi NurminenFinland (Finland) |
Josh Stacey Mcmanus United Kingdom (UK) |
Joachim Tollefsen Norway (Norway) |
Zach Fears United States (USA) |
| Lightweight | Jose Mariscal United States (USA) |
Jimmie Jensen Sweden (Sweden) |
Charlie Day United Kingdom (UK) |
 Guillaume BletioFrance (France) |
| Featherweight | Jari Illikainen Finland (Finland) |
Joel Moya Sweden (Sweden) |
Jordan Chester United Kingdom (UK) |
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| Bantamweight | Jose Torres United States (USA) |
 Bohdan HolovatyiUkraine (Ukraine) |
Carl Burton United Kingdom (UK) |
Liridon Ramani Belgium (Belgium) |
| Flyweight | Carlos Hernandez United States (USA) |
Kristian Lindstrøm Skogmo Norway (Norway) |
Saku Ronkainen Finland (Finland) |
Petko Italy (Italy) |
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | Amanda Lino South Africa (South Africa) |
Jill Holmström Sweden (Sweden) |
Andrea Whitney United States (USA) |
Florence Bethert France (France) |
| Bantamweight | Sarah Jamila Denmark (Denmark) |
Aleksandra Milczarek Poland (Poland) |
Lucrezia Ria Italy (Italy) |
Nicole Brown United States (USA) |
| Flyweight |  Amanda RibasBrazil (Brazil) |
Gabriella Ringblom Sweden (Sweden) |
Micol Di Segni Italy (Italy) |
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| Strawweight |  Daniela KortmannGermany (Germany) |
 Rachelle Abou AbdallahLebanon (Lebanon) |
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2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA
The 2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA are set for Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), as the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) returns for the tournament’s second year.
The 2015 Championships are scheduled to take place during the fourth annual UFC International Fight Week, from Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11 2015.The fan experience is billed as the world’s largest mixed martial arts celebration, guaranteeing high-energy, all-star entertainment and concluding with a weekend of action-packed fights including UFC 189 on July 11.
References
- ↑ "ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "UFC backs creation of International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF)". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Dana White Discusses UFC's Support of IMMAF »". Fightersource.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "UFC Supports Creation of International MMA Federation". UFC. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ Ben Szwediuk (17 October 2014). "Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation: an exclusive in-depth interview with President Johan Halldin". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "SMMAF explains why Lapilus was denied, Rosa approved for UFC Fight Night 53". MMAjunkie. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "CABMMA official responds to Piotr Hallmann’s UFC drug test denials". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Piotr Hallman Says UFC Brazil Drug Testing was Unprofessional; Commission Responds". Yahoo Sports. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Members". IMMAF. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "IMMAF and Tuff-N-Uff to Run First-Ever Amateur MMA World Championships Next Week in Vegas - MMAWeekly.com". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "IMMAF Announces 2014 World Championships in Conjunction with UFC Las Vegas Fight Week". Yahoo Sports. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2015.