Description
As well as weight divisions, the championships will also have divisions suitable for varied levels of amateur athletes.
Yellow Division is for novice MMA athletes under no head shots rules. An Annual medical registered with SafeMMA is required (no MRI necessary) and is contested over 3x2mins rounds (same as Youth A rules).
Orange Division is for beginner amateurs with controlled head shots and no ground and pound. (This is suitable for those who would not be quite ready for full amateur). Rounds are 3x3mins rounds with Annual medical and bloods registered with SafeMMA (No MRI required).
Green Division is for intermediate amateurs. This would suit athletes with some amateur bouts already done but not quite ready to go compete at international level at IMMAFs. Full Green Light SafeMMA clearance required (including MRI). MAXIMUM OF 4 PLACES AVAILABLE PER WEIGHT CLASSES
Blue+ division is Elite Amateur Level and is the only division that will be used to select competitors to represent Team Ireland at IMMAF events. Full Green Light SafeMMA clearance required (including MRI).MAXIMUM OF 4 PLACES AVAILABLE PER WEIGHT CLASSES
Please consult with your coach before registering to discuss what level would be appropriate for you.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE SELECTION FOR THE 2026 INTERNATIONAL IMMAF TEAM GOING TO SERBIA FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE BASED ON THE BLUE+ DIVISION. ATLETES WISHING TO TRAVEL TO REPRESENT IRELAND MUST HAVE COMPETED AT THIS EVENT.
