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 | Kerrith Brown[1][2] |
| Website | www |
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) was founded on 29 February 2012 as the international governing body for amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). 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.[3] IMMAF launched with support of market leader, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[4][5][6] The UFC is among promotions sanctioned by federations under the IMMAF umbrella in countries that include Brazil and Sweden.[7][8][9][10]
Amateur vs. professional level athletes[]
The IMMAF considers an athlete to be on a professional level and thus not eligible for participation if he or she meets any one of the following criteria:
- holds a Pro MMA or professional combat sports license issued by any sanctioning body
- is under contract with a professional MMA or professional combat sport promotion
- has received a fee for participating in an MMA or professional combat sports match
- has participated in a professional MMA match under the Unified Rules of MMA or equivalent in the country where the bout took place
- has competed against an opponent with a Pro MMA record at the time the bout took place
- has a professional MMA fight record published anywhere
- National amateur criteria do not hold for IMMAF international competition if it does not conform to the above stipulations
Amateur MMA rules[]
Compulsory equipment[]
- Competition gloves
- Competition shin guards
- Competition shorts made in a durable material and designed in such a way that they can't inflict injury on either one of the contestants
- Mouthpiece
- Competition top or rashguard (women only)
- Protective groin cup (optional for women, compulsory for men)
- Protective chest gear (optional for women, not applicable for men)
- Knee protection (optional)
- Ankle protection (optional)
Unauthorized techniques[]
The same from the Unified Rules of MMA plus:
- Elbow and forearm strikes of any kind
- Heel hook
- Twisters/Sit through crucifix and/or any submission deemed as applying pressure to the spine
- Knees to the head at any point
Length of the match[]
- A match shall contain three rounds.
- A round shall last three minutes.
- The round break shall last sixty seconds
Suspension[]
A contestant who was knocked out as a result of a blow to the head, or whose match was stopped by the judge because of several tough blows to the head which have made him/her defenseless and unable to continue, shall be suspended from competition and sparring matches.
Suspension periods starting from the day of the latest match:
- One knockout: Minimum four weeks suspension
- Two knockouts during a period of three months: Minimum three months suspension.
- Three knockouts during a period of twelve months: Minimum twelve months suspension.
Listed suspension periods are minimum periods and can be extended at the physician's discretion.
In the event that a match was not stopped the physician still has the right to decide on a suspension if he/she deems it necessary due to the contestant having received many tough blows to the head
Members[]
PAN AMERICA[11]
- Bahamas - Empire Mixed Martial Arts Bahamas
- Brazil - Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission / Comissão Atlética Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA)
- Canada - Canadian Combat Alliance
- Colombia - Asociación Colombiana de Artes Marciales Mixtas OCAMM
- El Salvador - Federacion Salvadoreña de Kickboxing & MMA / Salvadorean Kickboxing & MMA Federation (presiding over Commission Salvadoreña de Artes Marciales Mixtas / Salvadorean Mixed Martial Arts Commission)
- Mexico - Federacion de Artes Marciales Mixtas Equidad y Juego Limpio
- Paraguay - Federacion Paraguaya de Kick Boxing Muay Thai & MMA
- Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago Mixed Martial Arts Federation (TNT MMAF)
- United States of America - USA Mixed Martial Arts Federation
ASIA
- Iran - IRAN MMA Association
- Bahrain - Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- China - China International Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- India - MMA India[12]
- Japan - Japan MMA Federation JMMAF (pending formal name change from Japan MMA License JML)
- Jordan - The Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (undergoing formal separation of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Jordan)
- Kazakhstan - Kazakhstan Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Lebanon - Lebanese MMA Committee
- Malaysia - Malaysia Mixed Martial Arts Association MASMMAA
- Nepal - Nepal National Martial Art Games Confederation (pending registration of subsidiary National MMA federation)
- Pakistan - Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan (PAKMMA)
- Singapore - Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Singapore (MMAFS)
- Tajikistan - Mixed Martial Arts Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Thailand - Thai Mixed Martial Art's Federation (TMMAF)
EUROPE
- Austria - Austrian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Albania - Albanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan Mixed Martial Arts League
- Belgium - Belgian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Bulgaria - Bulgarian Federation of Mixed Martial Arts
- Czech Republic - Mixed Martial Arts Association Czech Republic
- Denmark - Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- 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
- Georgia - National Federation of MMA Georgia
- Greece - Panhellenic Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PMMAF) / Πανελλήνια Ομοσπονδία ΜΜΑ (Π.Ο.ΜΜΑ)
- Hungary - Hungarian Premium MMA League
- Iceland - Individual Member (pending formation of a federation)
- Ireland - Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association (IMMAA)
- Italy - Federazione Italiana Grappling Mixed Martial Arts / Italian Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FIGMMA)
- Israel- The Israeli Mixed Martial Arts Federation [13]
- Lithuania - Lithuanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation / Lietuvos MMA Federacija (pending registration)
- Luxembourg - Fédération Luxembourgeoise de MMA (FLMMA)
- Norway - Norwegian Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Poland - Polish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PLMMAF)
- Portugal - Portuguese MMA Athletic Commission / Comissão Atlética Portuguesa de MMA (CAPMMA)
- Romania - Romanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (pending registration by board members of club AGON)
- Russia - Russian MMA Union
- Spain - Spanish Federation of Olympic Wrestling and Associated Disciplines /Federación Española de Luchas Olímpicas y Disciplinas Asociadas
- Sweden - Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Switzerland - Swiss Mixed Martial Arts Federation
- Turkey - Turkey Martial Arts & Self Defence Federation
- Ukraine - All Ukrainian Federation of Free-fight, Single Combat and Mixed Martial Arts
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - UK MMA Federation and Ulster Amateur MMA Association
OCEANIA
- Australia - International Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Australia
- New Zealand - New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts Federation
AFRICA
- Cameroon - National League Mixed Martial Arts Cameroon (NLMMAC)
- Egypt - The Egyptian MMA Committee
- Ghana - Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GHAMMAF)
- Mauritius - Mixed Martial Arts Federation Mauritius
- Nigeria - Dynamite Fighting Championship Africa (DFC Africa)
- The Seychelles - The Seychelles Mixed Martial Arts Association
- South Africa - Mixed Martial Arts South Africa (MMASA)
Championships[]
World 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.).[14] 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.[14][15]
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Wessel Mostert South Africa
|
Nicolo Bonati Romania
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Leroy Johnson Canada
|
N/A |
| Heavyweight | Hans Lackner Austria
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Marcin Kalata Poland
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Riini Apo New Zealand
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Alexander Pärleros Sweden
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| Light Heavyweight | Alessio Di Chirico Italy
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Eivind D. S. Kjonsvik Norway
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Aaron Wallace Ireland
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Karol Linowski Poland
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| Middleweight | Mikkel Kasper Denmark
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Gard Olve Sagen Norway
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Raymond Gray United States
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Daniel Cassell United Kingdom
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| Welterweight | Aleksi Nurminen Finland
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Josh Stacey Mcmanus United Kingdom
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Joachim Tollefsen Norway
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Zach Fears United States
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| Lightweight | Jose Mariscal United States
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Jimmie Jensen Sweden
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Charlie Day United Kingdom
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Guillaume Bletio France
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| Featherweight | Jari Illikainen Finland
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Joel Moya Sweden
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Jordan Chester United Kingdom
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Salvatore Liga Belgium
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| Bantamweight | Jose Torres United States
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Bohdan Holovatyi Ukraine
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Carl Burton United Kingdom
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Liridon Ramani Belgium
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| Flyweight | Carlos Hernandez United States
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Kristian Lindstrøm Skogmo Norway
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Saku Ronkainen Finland
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Petko Italy
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | Amanda Lino South Africa
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Jill Holmström Sweden
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Andrea Whitney United States
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Florence Bethert France
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| Bantamweight | Sarah Jamila Denmark
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Aleksandra Milczarek Poland
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Lucrezia Ria Italy
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Nicole Brown United States
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| Flyweight | Amanda Ribas Brazil
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Gabriella Ringblom Sweden
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Micol Di Segni Italy
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N/A |
| Strawweight | Daniela Kortmann Germany
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Rachelle Abou Abdallah Lebanon
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N/A | N/A |
2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA took place at Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), as the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) returned for the tournament's second year.
The 2015 Championships took place during the fourth annual UFC International Fight Week, from Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11, 2015. The fan experience was 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.
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Kevin Szaflarski Poland
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Mokhammad Malagov Kazakhstan
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Vlad Mavrodin Romania
|
N/A |
| Heavyweight | Zdenek Ledvina Czech Republic
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Travis Edwards United States
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Marcin Kalata Poland
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Allan Guichard France
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| Light Heavyweight | Saeid Mirazaei Canada
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Tencho Karaenev Bulgaria
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Paolo Anastasi Italy
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Denis Perry United Kingdom
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| Middleweight | Brendan Allen United States
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James Duckett United Kingdom
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Imad Alhowayeck Lebanon
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Juho Laitinen Finland
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| Welterweight | William Starks United States
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Alexander Martinez Canada
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Patryk Ruta Poland
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Jake Constantinou United Kingdom
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| Lightweight | Josh Ellis United Kingdom
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Tuukka Repo Finland
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Davide Gregorio La Torre Italy
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Joeshwa Mortada Lebanon
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| Featherweight | Frans Mlambo Ireland
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Joel Moya Sweden
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Yurii Bosyi Ukraine
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Nicolas Ott France
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| Bantamweight | Jose Torres United States
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Nurtilek Konashov Kazakhstan
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Carl McNally United Kingdom
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Marco Zannetti Italy
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| Flyweight | Iurie Bejenari France
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Sedar Altas Sweden
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Braydan Graham New Zealand
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Sambath Khun Canada
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | Jamie Herrington Canada
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Sinead Kavanagh Ireland
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Julia Dorny Germany
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Lindsay Lawrence United States
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| Bantamweight | Lucrezia Ria Italy
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Lucie Bertaud France
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Kimberley Defiori United States
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Lisa Engelke Sweden
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| Flyweight | Micol Di Segni Italy
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Anja Saxmark Sweden
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Natalie Jean Ausmeier South Africa
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Michaela Dostalova Czech Republic
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| Strawweight | Minna Grusander Finland
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Maria Vittoria Colonna Italy
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Sarah Archer New Zealand
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Codie Wareham United States
|
2016 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA returns to Las Vegas as part of the 5th Annual UFC International Fight Week™, the world's largest celebration of combat sports, taking place from Tuesday, July 5 – Sunday, July 10.
The 2016 IMMAF World Championships will be hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the week, with the championships featured on July 10 at the UFC Fan Expo®.
Hosted by the global governing body for amateur MMA, the IMMAF's third iteration of its five-day tournament, will air its post-event highlights on UFC FIGHT PASS®, along with other international television platforms.
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Charbel Diab Lebanon
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Marcin Kalata Poland
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Damian Visenjak Austria
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Dwain Meredith South Africa
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| Heavyweight | Iman Smajic Sweden
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Allan Guichard France
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Daniel Galabarov Bulgaria
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Scott Trelford Northern Ireland
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| Light Heavyweight | Matthew Sheehan Ireland
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Tencho Karaenev Bulgaria
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Jaakko Honkasalo Finland
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Adam Bieganski Poland
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| Middleweight | Byron Chivers New Zealand
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Dallas Jennings United States
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Rostem Akman Sweden
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Andrew Stanway Australia
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| Welterweight | Will Starks United States
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Alexander Martinez Canada
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Cian Cowley Ireland
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Hardeep Rai United Kingdom
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| Lightweight | Pieter Roedulf Roets South Africa
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Ferdun Osmanov Bulgaria
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Iorga Cristian Romania
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Przemyslaw Tokarz Poland
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| Featherweight | Shoaib Yousaf United Kingdom
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Nathan Kelly Ireland
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Eoghan Drumgoole Ireland
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Connor Hitchens United Kingdom
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| Bantamweight | Abdul Hussein Finland
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David Evans United States
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Hughie Orourke Ireland
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Marco Zannetti Italy
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| Flyweight | Brayden Graham New Zealand
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David Forgarty Ireland
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Fahad Abdulrazaq Bahrain
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Josh Neale United Kingdom
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | Leah McCourt Northern Ireland
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Julia Dorny Germany
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Fatime Nanasi Hungary
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Taryn Conklin United States
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| Bantamweight | Cornelia Holm Sweden
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Camilla Mannes Norway
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Arziko Bregu Italy
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Katarzyna Biegajlo Poland
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| Flyweight | Gabriella Ringblom Sweden
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Anette Osterberg Finland
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Jess Bradley New Zealand
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Kelsey Gollihar United States
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| Strawweight | Aleksandra Toncheva Bulgaria
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Aleksandra Rola Poland
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Raluca Dinescu Romania
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Sarah Archer New Zealand
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2017 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2017 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA took place in Manama, Bahrain at Khalifa Sports City Arena from 12 to 19 November.[16][17][18]
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Atanas Krastanov Bulgaria
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Marcin Kalata Poland
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Tolga Polat Turkey
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Damian Visenja Austria
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| Heavyweight | Irman Smajic Sweden
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Lev Vins Kazakhstan
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Cameron Dempsey Australia
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Ryan Spillane Ireland
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| Light Heavyweight | Murtaza Talha Ali Bahrain
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Pavel Pahomenko Belarus
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Anton Turkalj Sweden
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Pawel Zaikrzewski Poland
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| Middleweight | Khaled Laallam Sweden
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Mohammad Munir United States
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Joseph Luciano Australia
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Christian Leroy Duncan United Kingdom
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| Welterweight | Benjamin Bennet United States
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Sola Axel France
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Cody Barnwell Australia
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Isakov Issa Belgium
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| Lightweight | Quitin Thomas United States
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Vitali Andruhovich Belarus
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Jose Teixeira Luxembourg
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Ermal Hadribeaj Albania
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| Featherweight | Delyan Georgiev Bulgaria
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Joel Arolainen Finland
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Abdulmanap Magomedov Bahrain
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David Evans United States
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| Bantamweight | Gamzat Magomedov Bahrain
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Olzhas Moldagaliyev Kazakhstan
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Florian Doskja Albania
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Dinislam Jetpissov Kazakhstan
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| Flyweight | Serdar Altas Sweden
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Yernaz Mussabek Kazakhstan
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Hussain Abdulla Bahrain
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Sean Stebbins United States
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Gase Sanita New Zealand
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Kaycee Blake United Kingdom
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Fatena Bureshaid Bahrain
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Julia Dorny Germany
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| Featherweight | Fabiana Giampa Italy
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Courtney McCrudden United Kingdom
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Nicole Schnalzer Austria
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Nora Nagy Hungary
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| Bantamweight | Manon Fiorot France
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Chamia Chabbi Finland
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Karoline Hulkko Finland
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Joanne Doyle United Kingdom
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| Flyweight | Michele Oliveira Brazil
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Danni Neilan Ireland
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Alexandra Kovacs Hungary
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Anette Osterberg Finland
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| Strawweight | Anna Astvik Sweden
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Hannah Dawson New Zealand
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Ayan Tursyn Kazakhstan
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Sara Cova Mexico
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2018 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2018 IMMAF – WMMAA Unified World Championships took place at Khalifa Sport City arena in Manama, Bahrain from 11 to 18 November 2018, hosted by the Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation and with support from the Bahrain Olympic Committee, as part of BRAVE Combat Week.[19]
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Pasha Kharkhachaev Bahrain
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Grigoriy Ponomarev Russia
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Kaloyan Kolev Bulgaria
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Delano Human South Africa
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| Heavyweight | Ryan Spillane Ireland
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Chaddad Alexandre Lebanon
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Bartosz Zaczeniuk Poland
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Bagrat Adamiya Ukraine
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| Light Heavyweight | Magomed Shakhrudinov Russia
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Ruslan Shidakov Russia
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Mustafa Atrakchi Sweden
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Olzhobai Kudaiberdi Uulu Kyrgyzstan
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| Middleweight | Dzhamal Medzhidov Russia
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Andreas Berg Sweden
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Joseph Luciano Australia
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Dario Bellandi Italy
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| Welterweight | Islam Bagomedov Russia
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Sola Axel France
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Murad Guseinov Bahrain
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Rusi Minev Bulgaria
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| Lightweight | Lee Hammond Ireland
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Marko Sarasjärvi Finland
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Adilbek Kairgali Kazakhstan
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Shamil Gimbatov Bahrain
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| Featherweight | Delyan Georgiev Bulgaria
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Eduard Kexel Germany
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Enrique Hecher Sosa Spain
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Abdulmanap Magomedov Bahrain
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| Bantamweight | Sharapudin Magomedov Russia
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Magomed Idrisov Bahrain
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Carlos Veras Brazil
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Vladyslav Dubkov Ukraine
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| Flyweight | Ruslan Satiev Russia
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Mohammed Almuamari Bahrain
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Alibi Temirtassov Kazakhstan
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Julio Plaatjies South Africa
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Gase Sanita New Zealand
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Polina Kobzeva Russia
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Yudan Bao China
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Divya Nagaraj India
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| Featherweight | Julia Dorny Germany
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Jenni Kivioja Finland
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Meng Chen China
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Kateryna Dobroznai Ukraine
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| Bantamweight | LaNeisha Vinson United States
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Bulgaru Daniela Mihaela Romania
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Lucie Vacova Czech Republic
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Dee Begley Ireland
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| Flyweight | Alexandra Kovacs Hungary
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Janika Antinmaa Antinmaa Finland
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Ilaria Norcia Italy
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Cassandra Le Roux South Africa
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| Strawweight | Daria Samchik Ukraine
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Nina Back Sweden
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Nurzhamal Sadykova Kazakhstan
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Nadia Vera Mexico
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| Atomweight | Raluca Dinescu Romania
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Oksana Pashkova Ukraine
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Jenna Horto Finland
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Svetlana Kotova Russia
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2019 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The IMMAF | WMMAA World Amateur MMA Championships return to Manama this November from 11 to 16, 2019, as part of BRAVE International Combat Week, for the third year running.[20]
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s 2019 Senior and Junior World Championship tournaments will take place at Khalifa Sport City over five days, hosted by the Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation under the Bahrain Olympic Committee. Commencing on Sunday 10 November with the Tournament Draw and Opening Ceremony, the competitions will play out from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 with the Finals on Saturday 16. Bahraini promotion BRAVE will host a professional MMA night on Friday 15 at the same arena.[20]
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Pasha Kharkhachaev Bahrain
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Rassul Khatayev Kazakhstan
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Shamsutdin Makhmudov Russia
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Moustafa Abdelsalam Egypt
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| Heavyweight | Gadzhimurad Bagaudinov Russia
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Shamil Kuramagomedov Russia
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Shamil Gaziev Bahrain
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Jindrich Krajca Czech Republic
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| Light Heavyweight | Murtaza Talha Ali Bahrain
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Magomed Gadzhiiasulov Bahrain
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Dima Ruzhytskyi Ukraine
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Magomed Shakhrudinov Russia
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| Middleweight | Gazimurad Magomedov Russia
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Iusup Magomedov Russia
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Rengou Mefire Simplice Cameroon
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Sultan Omarov Bahrain
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| Welterweight | Ramazan Gitinov Bahrain
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Zagid Gaidarov Bahrain
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Islam Bagomedov Russia
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Rustam Khadisgadzhiev Russia
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| Lightweight | Murad Umachiev Russia
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Omaraskhab Yusupov Russia
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Iordan Marinov Bulgaria
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Magomed Magomedov Bahrain
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| Featherweight | Ahmed Gazimagomedov Russia
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Elaman Shalkimbekov Kazakhstan
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Daniyal Shamkhalov Sweden
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Alexander O'Sullivan Ireland
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| Bantamweight | Gadzhimurad Zavaev Russia
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Djamaludin Aliev Russia
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Dastan Amangeldy Kazakhstan
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Olzhas Moldagaliyev Kazakhstan
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| Flyweight | Ata Atdayev Ukraine
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Israel Galvan United States
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Yernaz Mussabek Kazakhstan
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Ruslan Satiev Russia
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| Strawweight | Bagdat Zhubanysh Kazakhstan
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Sagyn Kazbek Kazakhstan
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Adam Khamkhoev Russia
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Farkhod Rakhmonaliev Russia
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Michelle Montague New Zealand
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Mel Webster New Zealand
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Sandra Meneses Sweden
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Saida Khassenova Kazakhstan
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| Featherweight | Sabrina Laurentina De Sousa Bahrain
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Jasmine Favero Italy
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Jenni Kivioja Finland
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Tatiana Postarnakova Russia
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| Bantamweight | Guangmei Han China
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Shauna Bannon Ireland
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Frida Vastamäki Sweden
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Brena Soares Cardozo Bahrain
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| Flyweight | Bianca Antman Sweden
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Hannah Dawson New Zealand
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Viktoriya Dudakova Russia
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Zemfira Alieva Russia
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| Strawweight | Anastasiya Svetkivska Ukraine
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Olivia Ukmar Australia
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Colleen Augustin Malaysia
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Daria Samchik Ukraine
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| Atomweight | Bezhan Mahmudi Sweden
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Ayan Tursyn Kazakhstan
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Daniela Hernandez Mexico
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Nicole Geraldo Mexico
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2021 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2021 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA took place at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 24 to 29 January 2022.[21][22]
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Shamsutdin Makhmudov Russia
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Rassul Khatayev Kazakhstan
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Pasha Kharkhachaev Bahrain
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Ikhtiyor Khalmuradov Uzbekistan
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| Heavyweight | Rasul Magomedov Bahrain
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Shamil Kuramagomedov Russia
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Khalil Ibnukhazharov Russia
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Tom Hoelemann Germany
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| Light Heavyweight | Dzhamal Medzhidov Russia
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Robin Enontekio Sweden
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Magomed Shakhrudinov Russia
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Dmytro Babynskyi Ukraine
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| Middleweight | Fergus Jenkins New Zealand
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Iusup Magomedov Russia
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Paul Buckley Ireland
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Sultan Omarov Bahrain
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| Welterweight | Ramazan Gitinov Bahrain
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Jovidon Mahmudov Tajikistan
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Bogdan Pshebelskiy Kazakhstan
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Abdyla Aliev Russia
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| Lightweight | Kurban Idrisov Bahrain
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Salamat Isbulaev Russia
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Marko Sarasjarvi Finland
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Neimat Assadov Kazakhstan
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| Featherweight | Bekzat Zhassiya Kazakhstan
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Juan Izquierdo Spain
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Bakhtiyor Husainov Tajikistan
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Kurban Zainukov Russia
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| Bantamweight | Shakhban Gapizov Russia
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Oskar Jaskari Sweden
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Yevgeni Shinkarevsky Israel
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Ismail Khan Pakistan
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| Flyweight | Bektur Zhenishbek Uulu Russia
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Dastan Zhakypbekov Kazakhstan
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Rafael Calderon Coria Spain
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Ibragim Kartoev Russia
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| Strawweight | Bagdat Zhubanysh Kazakhstan
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Farkhod Rakhmonaliev Russia
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Kurban Omarov Russia
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Yerulan Kabdulov Kazakhstan
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Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Olga Lagodnaya Russia
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Aizhan Abdykadyr Kazakhstan
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Mel Webster New Zealand
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Yrsa Sandin Sweden
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| Featherweight | Sabrina Laurentina De Sousa Bahrain
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Cecilie Bolander Norway
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Michelle Montague New Zealand
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Zhansaya Yermagambetova Kazakhstan
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| Bantamweight | Nina Nikolija Milosevic Sweden
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Raiane Vinuto Guimaraes Bahrain
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Tatiana Postarnakova Russia
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Josiane Oliveira Brazil
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| Flyweight | Beatriz Consuli Diniz Bahrain
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Giulliany Perea Brazil
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Paulina Wisniewska Poland
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Alexandra Mitina Russia
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| Strawweight | Aieza Ramos Bertolso Bahrain
|
Josefine Modig Sweden
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Fabiola Silva Bahrain
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Altynay Mergenbay Kazakhstan
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| Atomweight | Nadine Abbott Bissett Ireland
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Jenna Horto Finland
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Yana Markova Russia
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Vridhi Kumari India
|
European Championships[]
2015 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2015 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA took place at Birmingham, England, United Kingdom from the 19 to 22 November 2015.
The foundational European event took place in Birmingham at the Walsall Sports Centre at the University of Wolverhampton and was broadcast post-event on UFC Fight Pass and international television.
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Daniel Galabarov Bulgaria
|
Iman Smajic Sweden
|
Petur Oskarsson Iceland
|
Ryan Spillane Ireland
|
| Light Heavyweight | Ben Forsyth Ireland
|
Balaze Kiss Hungary
|
Tencho Karaenev Bulgaria
|
Paolo Anastasi Italy
|
| Middleweight | Rostem Akman Sweden
|
Marius Hakonsen Norway
|
James Duckett United Kingdom
|
Asterio Lucchesini Italy
|
| Welterweight | Bjarki Palsson Iceland
|
Dorian Dermendzhiev Bulgaria
|
Jorgen Indsetviken Norway
|
Hardeep Rai United Kingdom
|
| Lightweight | Jack Shore United Kingdom
|
Geir Kare Cemsoylu Norway
|
Thomas Martin Ireland
|
Lee Hammond Ireland
|
| Featherweight | Joel Moya Schondorff Sweden
|
Ross McCorriston United Kingdom
|
Ante Ageneby Sweden
|
Connor Hitchens United Kingdom
|
| Bantamweight | Abdul Hussein Finland
|
Marco Zannetti Italy
|
Alexis Guilleux France
|
Renato Vidovic Sweden
|
| Flyweight | Jake Bond United Kingdom
|
Warren Mason United Kingdom
|
Hussain Haki Mahdi Bahrain
|
David Forgarty Ireland
|
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Leah McCourt United Kingdom
|
Mia Isola Finland
|
Sini Koivunen Finland
|
N/A |
| Featherweight | Sanna Merta Finland
|
Cornelia Holm Sweden
|
Julia Dorny Germany
|
Celine Provost France
|
| Bantamweight | Varpu Rinne Finland
|
Gabriella Ringblom Sweden
|
Camilla Mannes Norway
|
Eloise Picard Canada
|
| Flyweight | Sunna Rannveig Iceland
|
Anja Saxmark Sweden
|
Inka Auvinen Finland
|
Michaela Dostalova Czech Republic
|
| Strawweight | Aleksandra Toncheva Bulgaria
|
Raluca Dinescu Romania
|
Amy Omara United Kingdom
|
Lyudmila Sadirina Azerbaijan
|
2016 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2016 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA took place in Prague from 22 to 26 November.[23]
Hosted by the Czech Mixed Martial Arts Association (MMAA), the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation's nation vs. nation tournament plays out in 2 rings across 5 days and features more than 170 Athletes from 30 countries worldwide.
The 2016 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA will feature on UFC FIGHT PASS and international broadcast channels, post-event.
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Atanas Krastanov Bulgaria
|
Matias Anttila Finland
|
Marcin Kalata Poland
|
Damian Visenja Austria
|
| Heavyweight | Daniel Galabarov Bulgaria
|
Irman Smajic Sweden
|
Ion Grigore Romania
|
Berat Berisha Norway
|
| Light Heavyweight | Egill Hjördísarson Iceland
|
Pawel Zakrzewski Poland
|
Tencho Karaenev Bulgaria
|
Paolo Anastasi Italy
|
| Middleweight | Rostem Akman Sweden
|
Valeri Atanasov Bulgaria
|
Tom Crosby United Kingdom
|
Florian Aberger Austria
|
| Welterweight | Nikolay Nikolov Bulgaria
|
Gianluigi Ventoruzzo Italy
|
Henri Dimitri France
|
Magnús Ingvarsson Iceland
|
| Lightweight | Ferdun Osmanov Bulgaria
|
Lee Hammond Ireland
|
Alexander O'Sullivan Ireland
|
milad ahady United Kingdom
|
| Featherweight | Daniel Schalander Sweden
|
Michele Martignoni Italy
|
Hoger Salih Sweden
|
Kierandip Sahota United Kingdom
|
| Bantamweight | Renato Vidovic Sweden
|
Marco Zannetti Italy
|
Rostislav Raichev Bulgaria
|
Jan Vaclavek Czech Republic
|
| Flyweight | Serdar Altas Sweden
|
David Fogarty Ireland
|
Berik Shinaliyev Kazakhstan
|
Sanan Safarli Azerbaijan
|
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Helin Paara Estonia
|
Kerttu Kouki Finland
|
N/A | |
| Featherweight | Joanne Doyle United Kingdom
|
Julia Dorny Germany
|
Iris Nihti Finland
|
Fatime Nánási Hungary
|
| Bantamweight | Cornelia Holm Sweden
|
Camilla Mannes Norway
|
Arziko Bregu Italy
|
Chamia Chabbi Finland
|
| Flyweight | Alexandra Kovacs Hungary
|
Gabriella Ringblom Sweden
|
Ilaria Norcia Italy
|
Anette Osterberg Finland
|
| Strawweight | Aleksandra Toncheva Bulgaria
|
Raluca Dinescu Romania
|
Svetlana Kotova Russia
|
N/A |
2021 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA[]
The 2021 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA took place at Kazan, Russia from 16 to 20 August.[24][25]
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Zaurbek Magomedov Russia
|
Talgat Zhiyentayev Kazakhstan
|
N/A | N/A |
| Heavyweight | Rasul Magomedov Bahrain
|
Omar Aliev Russia
|
Maksim Kotelnikov Russia
|
Andrey Gaidamaka Russia
|
| Light Heavyweight | Gadzhimurad Bagaudinov Russia
|
Ruslan Shidakov Russia
|
Arslan Gadzhiev Russia
|
Magomed Gasanov Russia
|
| Middleweight | Denis Zeinedinov Russia
|
Sultan Omarov Bahrain
|
Shamil Gadzhimagomedov Russia
|
Gadzhi Rasulov Russia
|
| Welterweight | Ramazan Gitinov Bahrain
|
Murad Guseinov Bahrain
|
Evgeny Morozov Russia
|
Daniil Shirokov Russia
|
| Lightweight | Omaraskhab Yusupov Russia
|
Usman Abasov Russia
|
Ali Gadzhiyev Russia
|
Ikromjon Ahmedov Tajikistan
|
| Featherweight | Gadzhimurad Zavaev Russia
|
Salman Ramazanov Russia
|
Bakhtiyor Husainov Tajikistan
|
Magomed Gadzhimuradov Russia
|
| Bantamweight | Tynyshtyk Zhanibek Kazakhstan
|
Sergey Shirkunov Russia
|
Amirhamza Islamov Tajikistan
|
Kamil Gaziyavdibirov Russia
|
| Flyweight | Suleyman Bershigadov Russia
|
Akhmed Nutsalkhanov Russia
|
Dinar Saniev Russia
|
Mikhail Ganichkin Russia
|
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Mariya Shirkanova Russia
|
Daria Pirogova Russia
|
N/A | |
| Featherweight | Sabrina Laurentina De Sousa Bahrain
|
Sara Jozwiak Poland
|
Michelle Montague New Zealand
|
Alena Agisheva Russia
|
| Bantamweight | Paulina Kontna Poland
|
Ilaria Norcia Italy
|
Anastasiya Karmaeva Russia
|
Alexandra Zaytseva Russia
|
| Flyweight | Beatriz Consuli Diniz Bahrain
|
Malikat Kuchchaeva Russia
|
Sonja Pohjalainen Finland
|
Mariya Saburova Russia
|
| Strawweight | Aieza Ramos Bertolso Bahrain
|
Ayan Tursyn Kazakhstan
|
Martina Corradi Italy
|
Nurzhamal Sadykova Kazakhstan
|
African Championships[]
2016 IMMAF Africa Open Championships[]
The 2016 IMMAF Africa Open Championships commence on Tuesday 30 August and run until the 4 September 2016 at the Brakpan Indoor Sports Centre in Johannesburg.[26]
Hosted by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in association with Mixed Martial Arts South Africa (MMASA) the tournament is Amateur MMA competitors from IMMAF member countries from all across the world. The Africa Open Championships permits 2 representatives per country for each weight class and 4 for the host country, spanning Strawweight to Lightweight for women and Flyweight to Super Heavyweight for men.
The 2016 IMMAF Africa Open Championships will feature on UFC FIGHT PASS and international broadcast channels, post-event.
Medalists[]
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Heavyweight | Robin Enontekio Sweden
|
Christoffer Hillsjo Sweden
|
Andries Boshoff South Africa
|
N/A |
| Middleweight | Scott Kenee South Africa
|
Heytham Rabhi Sweden
|
Riyaad Pandy Sweden
|
N/A |
| Welterweight | Douw Eksteen South Africa
|
Stephen May South Africa
|
Axel Karlsson Poland
|
Bhoopendra Kumar United Kingdom
|
| Lightweight | Tobias Harila Sweden
|
Stephan de la Rey South Africa
|
Caleb Ridley South Africa
|
Dylan Goosen South Africa
|
| Featherweight | Hoger Salih Sweden
|
Daniel Duda South Africa
|
Reece Van Der Merwe South Africa
|
Ryan Roets South Africa
|
| Bantamweight | Luthando Biko South Africa
|
Shaun Taylor South Africa
|
Mohammed Tafeez Ahmed Mohammed India
|
Katiso Matime South Africa
|
| Flyweight | Serdar Altas Sweden
|
Sebastian Gonzalez Sweden
|
Wade Kerspuy South Africa
|
Siddiq Bin Mahmood India
|
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyweight | Gabriella Ringblom Sweden
|
Imke-Marischca Smit South Africa
|
N/A |
Overall Medals Standing (World Championships)[]
Totals do not include medals from the 2016 or 2017 World Championships.
| Ranking | Country | Gold 
|
Silver 
|
Bronze 
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America
|
6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | United Kingdom
|
1 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Sweden
|
0 | 7 | 2 |
| 4 | Italy
|
1 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Finland
|
3 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Canada
|
2 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Poland
|
1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Norway
|
0 | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | France
|
0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Ireland
|
1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Denmark
|
2 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Czech Republic
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Germany
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Kazakhstan
|
0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Lebanon
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Romania
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Ukraine
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 2 |
| 21 | Austria
|
1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Brazil
|
1 | 0 | 0 |
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