In response to queries about eligibility criteria for athletes taking part in IMMAF Amateur MMA competitions, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has reconfirmed its position regarding its definition of Amateur Athletes.
Amateur MMA competition forms a key stage of IMMAF’s Progression Pathway for participants of MMA, as IMMAF works to implement safe progression through the sport from the grassroots up to the professional level worldwide. Correct categorisation of competitors is considered key to competitor safety in a contact sport that first developed outside of regulatory structures and which shows wide variance in skill level between regions.