Team England has had its most successful IMMAF competition ever, winning two gold, two silver, and four bronze medals at the European Championships. The eight-medal haul places England third out of thirty-two countries. George Staines won gold in the Lightweight division with a near-flawless performance. The all-England final between Millie-Rae […]
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England guarantees eight medals in the IMMAF European Championships – Day four review
England will walk away from the IMMAF European Championships with eight medals. Four of those will be bronze. The number of silver and gold will be determined tomorrow. Seven athletes were in action today in the semi-finals. Four are through to the finals, with an all-England showdown in the women’s […]
Team England rack up six wins on day 2 of the IMMAF European Championships – “We couldn’t wish for a better day”
What a day for Team England. The squad racked up six wins, a narrow loss, and a guaranteed medal on day two of the IMMAF European Championships. Four of the wins came via submission or TKO, and two via decision. The loss was a split decision which could have gone […]
Day 1 at the IMMAF European Championships – “All of our guys did themselves proud.”
Day one of the IMMAF European Championships has drawn to a close. Team England had six athletes competing today, racking up two wins and four losses. Eighteen athletes – the highest number ever for an English team – have travelled to Lignano Sabbiadoro (near Venice), Italy, to compete against the […]
England to send biggest-ever team to IMMAF European Championships 
England is sending its biggest-ever team of amateur mixed martial artists to the IMMAF European Championships. The team of 18 athletes will be vying for gold against Europe’s best talent. The event will take place on Monday the 26th of September – lasting 5 days – with the finals on […]
“A brilliant, bizarre and sometimes surreal week.” – The EMMAA Youth Squad Celebrates After a Hugely Successful IMMAF Youth World Championships
The English Youth Squad is celebrating after a hugely successful outing at the 2022 IMMAF Youth World Championships. The team won eight medals – the biggest ever tally for an EMMAA squad. Seventeen athletes travelled to Abu Dhabi to test their skills against the best young mixed martial artists in […]
EMMAA appoints new coaches
The English Mixed Martial Arts Association (EMMAA) has recruited three new coaches for its junior, youth and senior teams. Each of them are highly experienced at all levels of the sport and operate their own successful MMA gyms. They will enhance and strengthen the association’s existing coaching roster. Paul Kelly […]
EMMAA begin talks with Sport England
As part of ongoing work to become recognised as the national governing body (NGB) of MMA in England, EMMAA President Marc Goddard and Head of Performance and Development Paul Reed have begun talks with Sport England. The discussions with the non-governmental agency which supports sport from grassroots upwards, has helped […]
New rules and regulatory committee strengthens EMMAA
The English Mixed Martial Arts Association (EMMAA) has formed a rules and regulatory committee to strengthen its management structures, enhance technical standards and increase the benefits it can deliver to the sport at all levels. The new committee – which will be chaired by leading MMA referee and former fighter […]
English Mixed Martial Arts Association supports major sports and fitness event
The English Mixed Martial Arts Association (EMMAA) has participated in the successful staging of the recent FitXpo in Liverpool. During the two day fitness, strength and health event at the city’s Exhibition Centre, EMMAA staged open workouts and question-and-answer sessions with MMA personalities. EMMA’s Performance Board and Head of Performance, […]