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What is Mixed Martial
Arts (MMA)
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MMA is a universal sport that combines
techniques from a variety of combative sports disciplines including boxing,
wrestling, judo, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, karate and others. MMA techniques
can be broken down into two categories, striking and grappling. Nearly
all techniques used in MMA competition are allowed by some form of Olympic
sport. Today’s competitors are skilled in many martial arts, an aspect
due in part to the evolution of the sport.
MMA is the fastest growing combat sport in the world. Many of North America's
top sanctioning bodies have acknowledged this, and are now sanctioning
these events. In the USA, the Nevada and New Jersey Athletic Commissions,
as well as many other State Athletic Commissions, are now sanctioning
events. In Canada, sanctioning bodies in Quebec, Alberta, and British
Columbia now sanction MMA events.
The WFF Championships has established itself
as one of the largest and most prestigious Mixed Martial Arts events to
ever be held in Canada. The WFF receives positive international coverage
and accolades for being a safe and professionally run promotion. The WFF
made history, by being the first MMA event ever to be sanctioned by the
Vancouver Athletic Commission. It is the WFF’s goal to continue expanding
into one of the premiere MMA Promotions in the World, while remaining
true to the development of the sport.
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The WFF Promoters/
Partners
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WFF President/ CEO, Jason Towns , has a highly decorated career
in professional MMA fighting. Before becoming the president of the WFF organization,
Mr. Towns was the first ever WFF Canadian Lightweight Champion, setting
the standard for which all other champions have followed. With the dedication
and focus of Mr. Towns, the WFF has enjoyed steady growth under his assistance.
Jason J Towns
President/ CEO -
jasonjtowns@wffchampionships.com
Amanda Towns
Relations Manager -
amanda@wffchampionships.com
Oliver Braam
Web Services Manager -
web@wffchampionships.com
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