Mexico is the latest nation to represent the sport of MMA under the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, as the Mexican Federacion de Artes Marciales Mixtas Equidad y Juego Limpio (FAMMEJL) affiliates to the global governing body.
Formally registered in Mexico City, FAMMEJ represents an estimated 80% of the 10,000-strong national MMA community across 20 of Mexico’s states. The Amateur MMA governing body is recognised by INDEPORTE CDMX (National Institute of Sports Mexico City), CLAMM (Latin American Council of Mixed Martial Arts) and CONADE (National Commission of Physical Culture and Sport).
FAMMEJ was founded by veteran MMA competitor and standing President, Raul Salas Navarro, who serves as head coach to national MMA champions, as well as UFC and TUF competitors including Dodger Montano, Daniel Salas, Erick Montaño, Leonardo Rodriguez and Ilianovich Chalo.