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