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IMMAF World MMA Championships 18 yrs plus - Belgrode, Serbia
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-18 | CA
2022 IMMAF World MMA Championships
Feb 11-18, 2023
Tournament Handbook
Stark Arena
Bulevar Aresnija Čarnojevića 58 11070 Novi Beograd, Serbia. https://g.page/arenabeograd
Link to Donate to your US MMA National Team
Potential Sponsors, please contact Jim Nightingale
Team-members needing a letterhead with acceptance to the US team and IRS 501 c3 tax deductible sponsor info please email jon@fightleague.org
If you are not on our WhatsApp channel advise Jim Nightingale ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eligibility Details
Weigh in Procedures
USA MMA Team Uniform Top & Bottom
Click for sizing chart, carefully order correct size!

Lodging options
Recomended Hotel Srbija (400 capacity)
$75 (70 euros) single
$70 (65 euros) per person: double
$59 (55 euros) per person: Triple
We need to know in advance which hotel, dates and flight number by Jan 9th to reserve for you accommodations. Advise Jon Frank or Jim Nightingale via email
Other accommodation options!!!
Don’t forget your travel insurance Policy, here’s a low cost option: Travel Insurance
Medicals:
Athletes must have a IMMAF physical within 1 year and blood work no more than 6 months from final day of competition. GET FORMS HERE Medical Clearance deadline – Thursday 17th January 2023 (18th IMMAF) Medical Forms must be signed by a doctor and emailed as a one document PDF to Jim Nightingale by Jan 13.

Deadlines: We moved them up
Jan 17 – Medical Clearance / physicals blood work submission
Jan 13- Media request – nicolas.davies@immaf.org
Competition Schedule:
Friday 10th February – Team Arrival
Saturday 11th February – 1:30Pm Tournament Check-In, Accreditation/ 6PM Opening ceremony
Sunday 12th February – Day 1 of competition (Juniors & Seniors)
Monday 13th February – Day 2 of competition (Juniors & Seniors)
Tuesday 14th February – Day 3 of competition (Juniors & Seniors)
Wednesday 15th February – Day 4 of competition (Semi Finals – Juniors & Seniors)
Thursday 16th February – Day 5 of competition (Finals – Juniors)
Friday 17th February – Day 6 of competition (Finals – Seniors)
Saturday 18th February – Brave CF show (For those wanting to stay)
The IMMAF Coach certification course will be held Feb 10-11. Please contact andrew.moshanov@immaf.org if Interested.
All participants subject to Doping testing under WADA, medically justified use of a Prohibited Substance or Method is required, apply to IMMAF for a Therapeutic Use Exemption by 21st January 2023.
Sponsor branding
Logo placement on competition shorts
Logo placement on USA Team uniform where appropriate
American Flags only to be displayed during walk out & awards
Prohibited Branding
1.Pornography
2.Drugs
3.Alcohol/ Tobacco
4.Misogynistic, racist, prejudiced or abusive rhetoric
5.Weaponry and accessories.
REMEMBER: 32 man brackets with same day weigh in each day with the best amateurs in the world
U.S. Team
Men/ Senior 18yrs plus
115lbs Adrian Ledezma
125lbs William Herrera
135lbs Christian Ammons
145lbs Jonathan Powell
155lbs Shane Collins
170lbs Lester Batres
185lbs Anthony Orozco
205lbs Jake Christienson
265lbs Cary Miller
Men/ Junior 18-20yrs
125lbs Rashad Satterwhite
155lbs Silas Muscat
Women / Senior 18yrs plus
105lbs Victoria Anthony
115lbs Hope Holmes
125lbs Ashley Molina
145lbs Veronica Meza
Women/ Junior 18-20yrs
105lbs Abigail Alvarez
125lbs Yexalen Bazan
USA Delegation Leader – Jim Nightingale
USA Coaches
Joe Stevenson
Chad George
Chase Gamble
Lester Batres
Cody Hoffstatter
John Wai
Jimmy Holmes
Charles Martinez
Victor Ledezma
Christian Alvarez
Justin Hughes
Dante Bazan
Vince Salvador
Andrew Carvajal
Media
Gabriel Muscat
Dante Bazan

Centex Fight League 2 - Leander, TX
2022-12-10 | CA
Register here to get a match SMOOTHCOMP
Or
Send Age, weight and experience to Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

CG Cup Team Grappling - Camp Pendleton, CA
2022-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – 4 on 4 Team Grappling
Paige Fieldhouse
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453CG

U.S. Senior & Junior Team Selection Camp - Las Vegas, NV
2022-11-03 - 2022-11-06 | UFC Performance Institute, 6550 S. Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, United States
LINK TO OUR GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN
November 3-6 at the UFC Performance Institute, Las Vegas Nevada
The IMMAF World Championships is the toughest amateur MMA tournament in the World.
Expect to fight and make weight for 5 consecutive days in a 32 deep bracket to become a world champion. IMMAF is the UFC sponsored International Federation of 150 nations spearheading MMA in the Olympics.
SELECTION CRITERIA
2022 Pan Am Medalists have first right of refusal for the following divisions to attend Camp and Worlds
Each region may select one athlete in non secured spots for selection camp to compete for a spot at Worlds.
LEADERSHIP
U.S. Adult MMA Program Lead – Jim Nightingale
Selection committee Chair – Forrest Griffin
Coaching Coordinator – Joe Stevenson
Western Region Coordinator – David Denkin
National Team Coach – Chad George
Central Region Coordinator – Eric Garcia
National Team Coach – Lester Batres Sr
National Team Coach – Jimmy Holmes
Eastern Region Coordinator – Charles Martinez
National Team Coach – John Wai
National USFL Youth Alumni 18-20 yrs- Jon Frank
U.S. Military – TBA
Training Camp Roster
Qualified at Pan Am Championships
Senior Men
115lbs – Adrian Ledzema
145lbs – Jon Powell
155lbs – Shane Collins
170lbs – Lester Batres
185lbs – Anthony Orozco
205lbs – Gabe Rednose
Senior Woman
115lbs (F) – Hope Holmes (not attending camp)
Training & Selection Camp Roster
Senior Men
125lbs – Trea Wills**, Beau Brooks, William Herrera, Rashad Satterwhite
135lbs – Andy Acosta , Alex Rogers, Christian Ammons
265lbs – David Krouse, Walter Cascao, Cary Miller
300lbs – to be filled from above
Senior Female
105lbs – Victoria Anthony
115lbs –
125lbs – Bree Stickleman
135lbs – Anne Ribeiro
145lbs – Will select and field after camp
155lb – Forrest Molinari
Junior Male (18-20 only)
125lbs – Eddrick Clark, Rashad Satterwhite **
135lbs – Will select and field after camp
145lbs – Weston Champion
155lbs – Silas Muscat
170lbs – Will select and field after camp
185lbs – Will select and field after camp
205lbs – Will select and field after camp
265lbs – Will select and field after camp
300lbs – Will select and field after camp
Junior Female (18-20 only)
105lbs – Will select and field after camp
115lbs – Abigail Alvarez / Jayleen Martinez (*Junior)
125lbs – Yexiland Bazan
135lbs – Will select and field after camp
145lbs – Will select and field after camp
155lbs -Will select and field after camp

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Weigh in will be conducted at selection and training camp. Fighters competing for their spot will have to be within 10% of there fighting weight.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens able to obtain a U.S. Passport, have zero professional fights, be WADA testable for PEDS; and adhere to the code of conduct.
Participants may have to pay for lodging for selection camp and be ready to self fund travel and fees to the world championships. (Tentative for January, Location TBA) USFL is a IRS 501 c3 Non profit and will help raise funds and issue tax deductible letters when needed.
We have a lodging deal of $129 double occupancy rate through the UFC. Contact your coach or coordinator for link.
Tentative training schedule to be posted. (Selection evolution not posted)

CG Cup 4x4 Team Grappling Championships (Military only)
2022-10-26 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Team Grappling
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

Battle of the Alamo (San Antonio, TX)
2022-09-10 | CA
Send Age, weight and experience to Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.
Registration: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/6942
(Do not pay on smoothcomp until match is confirmed)

2022 IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships - Abu Dhabi
2022-08-15 08:00 - 2022-08-21 17:00 | CA
Open to qualifiers from the 2022 Youth National Championships May 2022 Temecula, CA
DONATE TO THE 2022 U.S. YOUTH MMA TEAM

Please contact U.S. Team Organizer Amanda Brown Tortorici asap if you have not already confirmed your earned spot or if you decline to accept your world team position. A Facebook Group has been created to share information.
Team Members and Coaches are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. The USFL will assist in fundraising efforts and offer receipts for Tax deductible donations. Additionally raised funds will distributed equally to the parents of youth athletes.
The USFL will write Team Acceptance letters for school attendance and fund raising purposes.
IMMAF will have a limit on coaches. Please do not register as a coach if you are not an actual coach. More than likely you will still not have access to the mail floor or warm up area if there are an excessive number of national team coaches. There will be plenty of good spectator viewing. Coaches must also be current on USFL Licensing.
The tentative competition week schedule will be as follows:

SEE IMMAF PRESS RELEASE
WATCH LIVESTREAM AT www.immaf.tv (Discount code USA25)

Monday 15 August – Arrival
Tuesday 16 August – Check-in, accreditation and tournament draw
Wednesday 17 August – Youth C (12 & 13yrs ) competition
Thursday 18 August – Youth B (14 & 15yrs) competition
Friday 19 August – Youth A competition (16 & 17yrs) (8 weight categories)
Saturday 20 August – Youth A competition (16 & 17yrs) (8 weight categories)
Sunday 21 August – Teams depart

Athlete & Coach Registration Timeline:
ANA EUSTACE MUST HAVE UNIFORM SIZES, ADDRESS & PHONE# BEFORE PAYING

NOW – Read Tournament Handbook HERE
NOW – Read COVID Protocols for UAE HERE
NOW – Download COVID Alhosn APP HERE
JULY 8 – Create MNM profile for athletes & coaches. Upload profile picture (headshot) with white background HERE – Select Club 2022 Cadet Team United States.
July 8 -Email signed ATHLETE waivers to Amanda usflamanda@gmail.com. MUST BE A SINGLE PDF. HERE
July 8 -Email signed COACH & SPECTATOR waivers to Amanda usflamanda@gmail.com. MUST BE A SINGLE PDF. HERE
July 11 -Athletes must create an account on the IMMAF Grading App and Select Jon Frank as Coach. This will allow us to award athletes their required IMMAF belt ranking GOOGLE APP or APPLE APP
July 11 – Pay for Registration (USFL is paying the athlete entry fee of $200) and Team Uniforms ATHLETE – COACH – SUPPORTER POLO
NOTE – TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION (We are trying to get info on how and who provides transportation to and from venue)
July 15 – Pay for Extra Polos HERE
July 15 – Pay for optional Rash Guards BLUE-$40 RED-$40 BOTH-$70
July 22 – Email completed physicals, signed by a MD to Amanda usflamanda@gmail.com. MUST BE A SINGLE PDF. HERE
Bring your American Flag!!!

All Profits from uniforms will be distributed among athletes.We will deliver and/or ship uniforms early August before departure date. If departing early please let us know!!
Venue

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Arena
Zayed Sports City
Off Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi
Website

Host Hotel
International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Abu Dhabi

USD 90/- Single Room (per room per night) with Breakfast and Dinner.
USD 120/- Double Room (per room per night) with Breakfast and Dinner.
Includes transportation to and from venue. Airport transportation available for extra fee

**Double Room can accommodate two people either with Queen Size Bed or Twin Bed based on request. Single Room can accommodate only one person.
Novotel Al-Bustan Abu Dhabi
https://g.page/novotel-abu-dhabi-al-bustan
Shk. Rashid Bin Saeed St – St – Rabdan
Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
+971 2 501 6444

To see the booking costs and book hotel and transportation for the teams please use the link below: https://forms.gle/9t32kjkR3AchqkLS9
NOTE _ THE HOTEL IS NOT USING THIS FORM FOR LARGE CONTINGENTS; AMADA WILL REACH OUT TO EVERYONE STARTING ON 8/25 FOR DATES, ROOM SIZE AND NAMES.

Novotel Al Bustan Hotel
* Please fill all information correctly.
* Standard Check In Time at 14:00 hrs. (Local Time in Abu Dhabi)
* Standard Check Out Time at 12:00 hrs. (Local Time in Abu Dhabi)
* Ealy Check-In & Late Check-Out Purely Subject to Availability

Valkyrie Fighting Championships - San Diego, CA
2022-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
All Female Event
Opportunity for a few Youth bouts included with CAMO Female MMA Card.

National Championships & World Youth MMA Team Selection
2022-05-14 | CA
When: May 14, 2022
Where: Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center
Cost: $125. Registrations close May 7th
Register HERE

USFL License is required to participate
The Official U.S. National Championships for Youth MMA/ Pankration. Profits benefit the U.S. Youth World MMA team. USA has been top 3 in the world for both UFC Sponsored IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships.
WEIGH IN / CHECK IN/ GEAR INSPECTION/ PRE-BOUT MEDICAL SCREENINGS:
Bring competition gear to include uniform and proof of medical clearance to check in.

Night Prior: Friday May 13th at Venue 4PM – 7PM
Late Check in: Saturday at venue 7:30AM – 8:30AM
Mandatory athlete meeting at 10am for all athletes to ensure brackets are correct, relay info & notify of options to change divisions. Rules meeting to follow.
Tournament start time: Estimated 12 noon

SPECTATORS
$20 at door only (Under 4 yrs free)
Coaches must have USFL digital ID to get in as a coach
FORMAT

This tournament will select the official U.S. Youth team for the 2022 IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships in Abu Dhabi (tentatively set for 1st week of Aug 2022). (World Championship divisions are only for ages 12-17)
Age for divisions for 8-11yrs are actual age on day of tournament
Age for divisions 12-17yrs are that of day 1 for the World Championships. Example: if you are 11 but turn 12 by day one of the World Championships in Aug, you will register and compete in the 12/13 year old category. This is regardless of plans to participate in World Championships or not.
Athletes 17 yrs at time of National Championships but 18 for world Championships may compete at nationals but not for the World Championships.
Non U.S. citizens or those unable to obtain a US passport may compete in national championships but not participate in the world championships as part of Team USA. U.S. Citizens who previously competed as part of another nations national team will not be eligible for U.S. team membership unless they can demonstrate extreme circumstances.
Dates for the 2022 IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships to be announced soon.

COMPETITION FORMATS:

Bouts will occur in MMA Cages. Two cages will be set up.
Preliminary bout of Single Round Matches (3 minutes for ages 8-13yrs / 4 minutes for ages 14-17yrs)
Athletes with only 2 competitors will compete in a single bout of 3 rounds of 2 minus.

Double elimination w/ loser having a chance to comeback for Bronze/ 3rd (4 or more entries) Not true 1st or true 2nd
Seeding may occur if enough information on athletes is available.
Round Robin- All contestants compete against each other. The following criteria will be used to place entries if a 3 way tie. 1. Most submissions 2. Most Points Earned (3 entries)
Single Bout of 3 rounds – If both athletes go straight to finals.
Uncontested Champions (Single Athlete Divisions) will have the option to move up in weight or age to participate in a 2nd category. (Must be within USFL age and weight parameters)
NO SPECIAL REQUESTS OR ACCOMMODATIONS OUTSIDE THE LISTED RULES

CG Cup Individual Grappling Championships (Military Only)
2022-05-04 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Individual Grappling
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

IMMAF 2021 World Championships (Open to USFL Alumni Juniors)
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-29 | CA
ATTN: USFL Alumni, 18-20 yrs old

IMMAF has indicated that we can enter juniors (18-20 years old) to the Junior World Championships in Abu Dhabi this January 2022.

This is a challenging and high level amateur MMA competition, therefore you must be prepared to fight multiple full unified rule Amateur MMA bouts in consecutive days until the bracket is exhausted.

Email jon@fightleague.org if you want to represent the US. Must have a US passport and be of amateur status.

Non USFL alumni and those older than 20 can email as well and we will send you to the UMMAF/ IMMMAF rep who is fielding that team.

IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-01 | CA

United States Police and Fire Championships Jiujitsu Championships
2021-06-18 | Four Points Sheraton, Pavilion 8110 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
Novice and Open No-Gi Divisions (Recently added)
Belted Gi Divisions
Full Time Sworn Law Enforcement or Fire Fighters only
DATE: June 18, 2021
You must register via the U.S. Games Web Site
