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IMMAF

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International Mixed Martial Arts Federation

MMA

Rulebook: IMMAF Amateur & Youth Rules
Year: 2025

Official source ↗

01Rules summary

12

Required

0

Optional

1

Not allowed

Senior amateur Youth A 16–17 · B 14–15 · C 12–13

02Competition gear & gi requirements

Senior amateur

Required
6–8 oz open-finger gloves
Organiser-supplied — own gloves not used
6,7,8 ozSupplied by organiserSource 2025 ↗
Required
Rashguard
Rashguard
Source 2025 ↗
Required
Red/blue shorts, no pockets
Red/blue shorts, no pockets
redblueSource 2025 ↗
Required
Pull-on sock shin guards (no Velcro)
Pull-on sock shin guards (no Velcro)
Source 2025 ↗
Required
Groin guard (men)m
Groin guard (men)
Source 2025 ↗
Required
Mouthguard
Mouthguard
Source 2025 ↗
Not allowed
Headgear
Headgear
Source 2025 ↗

Youth A 16–17 · B 14–15 · C 12–13

Required
Open-finger gloves (supplied)
Open-finger gloves (supplied)
Supplied by organiserSource 2025 ↗
Required
Rashguard
Rashguard
Source 2025 ↗
Required
Red/blue shorts
Red/blue shorts
redblueSource 2025 ↗
Required
Pull-on sock shin guards
Pull-on sock shin guards
Source 2025 ↗
Required
Groin guard (boys)m
Groin guard (boys)
Source 2025 ↗
Required
Mouthguard
Mouthguard
Source 2025 ↗

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