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IMMAF — International Mixed Martial Arts Federation

The world governing body of amateur MMA — 120+ national federations, WADA-compliant world championships, and the sport's path toward Olympic recognition.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
RoleWorld governing body of amateur MMA
Founded2012 · unified with WMMAA in 2018
Members120+ national federations
PresidentKerrith Brown
FlagshipsWorld Championships (senior, junior, youth) · continental championships

What is IMMAF?

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is the world governing body of amateur MMA — founded in 2012, unified with the rival WMMAA in 2018, and today counting more than 120 national federations, led by president Kerrith Brown.[1][2]

What does IMMAF govern?

The amateur sport: World Championships at senior, junior and youth level, continental championships, WADA-compliant anti-doping, coach and referee certification, and amateur rankings — the national-team structure of MMA, with roughly 50 member federations recognized by their National Olympic Committees.[2][3]

Why does IMMAF matter?

It is MMA's federation-shaped institution: amateur world medals and national-team selection are the sport's only true federation credentials, and IMMAF's championships are the documented amateur pipeline into the professional game — while its campaign for Olympic recognition continues.[1][3]

References

  1. IMMAF — Who we are. Accessed August 2026.
  2. IMMAF — official site. Accessed August 2026.
  3. IMMAF — History (WMMAA unification). Accessed August 2026.