IMMAF is the global, democratic governing body for the sport of MMA (mixed martial arts), representing stakeholders worldwide. Founded from within the MMA community for the MMA community, the purpose of the IMMAF is to further the development, recognition and regulation of the sport through its family of non-profit, democratic, National Federations. IMMAF organises elite amateur MMA tournaments and is working for Olympic recognition. In 2018, IMMAF merged with the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) to create one unified international body for the global sport of Amateur MMA.