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MMA
A university-level history of MMA: where it came from, who shaped it, how it is trained, and where it stands in South Africa today.
01History
MMA — History & Origins
3 267 words · 14 min read
02Federations you can compete under
IMMAF
IMMAFInternational Mixed Martial Arts Federation
International body · 2025
Rules & competition gear
Pro MMA — ABC Unified Rules
International body · 2024
Rules & competition gear
PFL Africa (SA events)
International body · 2025
Rules & competition gear
Global Association of MMA
International body · 2025
Rules & competition gear
MMASA
MMASAMMA South Africa
South African body · 2025
Based on the international rules (IMMAF) — confirm with the event circular.
03Clubs & gear
Find a MMA club near you
Opens the Martial Art Directory with clubs within 15 km of where you are. You can widen it to 30 km there.
Gear up for MMA
Training kit and competition-legal gear from Martial Art Equipment.