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WMMAA Pan-American Division Welcomes new member Ecuador

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MONTE CARLO, Monaco (Mars 14, 2017) – The Pan-American Division of the World MMA Championships (WMMAA) has formally announced the recent addition of Ecuador as its newest member.

“We continue to grow with every new country take forward the MMA movement as well as recognition of MMA as a sport,” sa Tomas Yu, President of the WMMA Pan-American Division. “I have long been an advocate of MMA as a sport. Watching this great group of pioneers put up a great fight that takes is back to the basics and to what Martial Arts truly represents: loyalty, honor, and family.”
Yu appointed Gorky E. Rodriguez as President of WMMAA Ecuador. Hector Molina, Director of the Regulatory Committee for the WMMAA Pan-American Division, will work closely with Rodriguez during the formation of the WMMAA Ecuador Regulatory Committee.
“MMA is in a critical time,” Rodriguez commented. “It’s explosive growth this past decade has made MMA the fastest growing sport in the world, demanding that an organization like ours exist and to add unbiased structure, not only for athletes, but as a regulatory body as well.
“Much continues to happen since WMMAA Ecuador was formed. We will all celebrate our first participation, as a national team, this year in the Pan-American Championships. I look forward to using my experience and the volumes of knowledge the WMMAA Pan-American Division brings to Ecuador. I will share the vision with all my efforts as we will defend, promote and endorse MMA as a sport and give all participants and fans a significant difference in the sport.”
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Pan-American Championship Official Promo

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History will be made October 7-9 when Chile hosts the inaugural World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) Pan-American Championship – CHILE 2016 — in Santiago.

 

Initiative on MMA as a sport will build on the well-earned reputation of previous martial arts history in terms of addressing, sharing and discussing significant developments and social advancements that will impact the future of MMA:

 

 

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FITE TV announces television carriage deal for the WMMAA Pan-American Division Championships October 8-9 in Chile

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Go to FITE TV interview with host Jim “J.R.” Ross and
WMMAA Pan-American Division president Tomas Yu
NEW YORK, NY (August 26, 2016) — FITE TV, in conjunction with the World MMA Association (WMMAA), announced today that it will be broadcasting the inaugural WMMAA Pan-American Division Championships live on FITE TV starting with the preliminary matches Lørdag, Oktober 8, and the final Sunday October 9, 2016.
FITE is a television network, via a downloadable app, that specializes in all things fighting, inkludert boksing, bryting, MMA and Martial Arts. FITE is a free app that is available for download at the Google Play or iTunes app stores.
På Oktober. 8-9, the WMMAA is bringing the top amateur MMA competitors from around the world to Santiago, Chile for a two-day competition. Mer enn 12 countries will be represented in eight different weight classes (6 menn, 2 women classes). Michelle Bachelet, the President of Chile, is slated to participate in the opening ceremonies and preside over the closing of the event. In addition to the in-ring MMA competition, the weekend will feature a fitness expo and Ring Girl Latina 2016 pageant. As of today, 12 countries have committed to participating in the event, including the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Aruba, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer free viewing of one of the most anticipated MMA events in the Pan-American region each year on the innovative FITE TV app,” WMMAA Pan-American Division President Tomas Yu kommen. “Nå, if you are not able to be at the event to watch the action live, you can now see it anywhere in the world.”
“With the addition of such a prestigious event to FITE TV, we continue to increase the diversity of the combat fighting programming, now offered live and on a VOD basis on the app,” sa Michael Weber, Senior Vice President of Marketing for FITE. “It is a honor to work with MMA professionals such as Tomas Yu and his team who continue to increase the visibility of their organization worldwide.”
The television programming schedule and additional participating countries will be announced in the immediate future.
About FITE TV: FITE TV is a product of Flipps Media and is a free mobile app that is a one-stop shop for viewing all sports within the fighting discipline globally including MMA, profesjonell bryting, boksing, and traditional martial arts. With only access to a smartphone and a connected TV, with the FITE app, viewers can watch live events, on-demand programming, interviews and fighting sports related movies and documentaries on the big TV screen. More information can be found at www.fite.tv.
About Flipps Media: Flipps delivers on-demand entertainment to any nearby connected TV from your mobile device without any additional hardware. The company has offices in San Mateo, New York and Sofia, Bulgaria and is backed by Tim Draper, Earlybird Venture Capital, Aslanoba Capital and LAUNCHub. Flipps’ patented technology immediately works with over 350+ million connected TVs and is compatible with over 7,000 manufacturer models requiring no set up, no pairing devices, no cables, no dongles and no set top box. The Flipps mobile application is free and available on iTunes and Google Play. More information can be found at www.flipps.com.
About WMMAA: The goal of the World MMA Association is to provide unbiased structure and guardrail the growth of MMA as the official world governing body for Mixed Martial Arts. A non-profit organization founded in 2012, WMMAA is on a mission to develop a standardized and regulated organization, including competition, trening, officiating, testing and growth when necessary. Mer enn 50 countries have been granted WMMAA membership.
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Chile nyeste medlem av World MMA Association

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MONTE CARLO, Monaco (April 26, 2016) — World MMA Association (WMMAA) har kunngjort at Chile er det nyeste medlemmet av sin verdensomspennende sammenslutning.
Det chilenske MMA -forbundet (Den chilenske føderasjonen av MMA) er sertifisert av det nasjonale idrettsdepartementet. Den indre strukturen vil bestå av 15 grener, representerer en for hver region i Chile. Det er for tiden åtte MMA -organisasjoner med et mål om å forene alle under paraplyen til Føderasjonen.
Forbundet har utviklet MMA på forskjellige måter, fra å arrangere regionale amatørmesterskap i MMA til å gjennomføre seminarer og utdanne offiserer. Den chilenske MMA -føderasjonen ledes av president Alberto Maturana Rodriguez og visepresident Christian Parra Campos.
“Det er kritisk for en organisasjon som vår å eksistere, å legge til upartisk struktur ikke bare for idrettsutøvere, men også som regulerende organer,” Rodriguez (bildet til høyre) sa. “Mye fortsetter å skje siden vi ble utnevnt. Vi har nettopp feiret vårt første arrangement under WMMAA Pan-American Division, og vi gleder oss til å bruke vår erfaring og kunnskapsvolum Pan-American Division, så vel som vår ærespresident Tomas Yu,bringer til Chile og sporten. Vi deler visjonen og med all vår innsats, vi vil forsvare, fremme og godkjenne MMA som en sport, og gi alle deltakere og fans en betydelig forskjell i sporten.
“Vi vil fortsette å vokse med hvert nytt land og ta MMA -bevegelsen, samt anerkjennelsen av MMA som en sport, framover. Vi vil jobbe som en familie med den panamerikanske divisjonen for å støtte denne sporten i Chile. Vi er glade for å ha blitt utnevnt og ser frem til denne muligheten til å bidra til WMMAA for å fortsette kampen og lage historie i Chile og MMA -verdenen.”
Chile er nå medlem av WMMAAs panamerikanske divisjon, sammen med Argentina, Brasil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay og Venezuela.
“På vegne av World MMA Association Pan-American Division, Vi vil gratulere og ønske det chilenske MMA -føderasjonen velkommen med den siste utnevnelsen som vårt nye foreløpige tilknyttede selskap,” la Yu til (avbildet til venstre), President i Pan-American Division. “I dette WMMAA -året med monumental fremgang, der vi skal feire vår fjerde verdensmester i MMA -foreningen i november i Macao, det vil nå tillate oss å fokusere på vårt første Continental MMA Championship.
“Det er viktig å reflektere over hvordan WMMAA -bevegelsen vil fortsette å vokse i en ny æra av MMA. WMMAA -bevegelsen er i hovedsak en pedagogisk bevegelse, og av denne grunn oppfordrer vi hendelser som National Continental og International MMA Championships til å fremme MMA -utvikling, blant alle aldre deltakere, spesielt ungdom gjennom sport, MMA og WMMAAs oppførselskodeks. La oss bygge sammen for en fredelig og bedre verden. La oss strebe etter å gi og utdanning for alle innen sport, MMA og WMMAA idealer spiller en viktig rolle, basert på verdier, respekt, verdighet, toleranse og solidaritet.”
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Meet Tomas Yu WMMAA Vice President

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MONTE CARLO, Monaco (Februar 25, 2016)- Verden MMA Association (WMMAA) vice president Tomas Yu, av Albuquerque (NM), who is also president of the WMMAA Pan-American division, took time from his busy schedule to address questions about his MMA background and experience, the sport of MMA and WWMMA in particular.
Can you tell us about you and your experience in Martial Arts?
TY: “I’m from the generation that grew up watching 3 Ninjas,Ninja Turtles… I wanted to be a Ninja! I grew up practicing Tae Kwon Do in Mexico, all the way to my black belt. At age 18, I ventured to practice Aikido and Judo in El Paso, Texas. I loved learning and I always wanted to be a rounded student, which is why I always looked for different arts to offset the weaknesses of the other.”
How did you first enter the world of MMA?
TY: “I was really looking for a place I could introduce my daughter to Martial Arts. I was looking for a more rounded self-defense Martial Art but not a fight club. I was introduced to the sport of MMA by a good friend and pioneer of the sport, Chris Luttrell. I was immediately bonded to the sport, since that is what at one point all Martial Artists are looking for.”
When did you first hear of MMA and what was your first impression? Did
you expect this sport to grow as much as it is now?
TY: “I have been privileged to see the evolution of MMA since 1993 as a teenager, all the way to now, becoming the first Pan-American Division President in the most important Regulation Organization for MMA in the world.”
What is your function and main activities within WMMAA?
TY “My biggest function is to introduce simple business principles to the sport of MMA and keeping Martial Art in MMA. What I mean by that is, the common denominator for every individual Marital Art are (Respect, Loyalty, Honor) and the mixture of martial arts should not represent what people perceive MMA is today. It should be a mixture of Respect, Loyalty and Honor. It should be a much more admired sport.”
How would you assess WMMAA’s progress during its three year existence?
TY: “Vel, as an entrepreneur, I’m never satisfied, I always see ways to do things better but the reality is that, i 25+ years MMA has been evolving and becoming not just a mixture of Martial Arts but also a true blue sport. Many people have tried to add value to the sport with no real success until this past two years with the WMMAA.”
What are the main goals of WMMAA and what are the main obstacles for the association?
TY: “This question has a long and complicated answer! The number one obstacle is pride, pride to admit that past performance or formulas to add value didn’t and won’t work. Pride to admit that working together will pave a new path. The number two obstacle, is UNDERSTANDING, understanding the big picture, like Micro and Macro economics really being two different worlds.
“The sport or art of MMA is much more than what we see on television. There is a much deeper impact to society than pay per view.”
How do you assess the third World Championship that took place in
Praha?
TY: “Moments like these are the ones that 3 years ago we would dream about. Vel, last year that dream came true… løpet 40 countries participated in the beautiful city of Prague. I can’t explain the clash of emotions when you see and hear country after country being announced as they walk into the arena with their head held high as they carry their national flag.
We as an organization created Continental Presidents to be able to perform better follow through and also be more sensitive negotiating in different cultural environments. Our Europe and Czech Organizing Committee did a wonderful job.
Were there any countries that stood out or surprised you?
TY: “The fact they were there, that’s what really stands out! Some countries were participating for the first time. The level of mental competition for some countries was amazing. I can’t wait for the 2016 World Championships.”
What are the2016 mid-term goals for WMMAA PanAm?
TY: “The number one focus for PANAM is the roll-out of our new initiative on ‘Global MMA Officials and Licensing’ to standardize the sport worldwide, but also standardize the officials looking out for the sport.”
Can you describe what 2015 was like for WMMAA?
TY: “2015 was a year of foundations, recruiting, and preparing for the volumes of growth coming our way this year.”
What words of wisdom would you like to share with the members of WMMAA family?
TY: “I have always said that in every sport there is a business behind it, tro: ‘Till this far, MMA is like Capital… it goes where it is welcomed and it stays where it’s treated well'”
WMMAA keeps expanding. However there are still multiple countries that
are not yet WMMAA members. Why should any local Federation apply
for WMMAA membership?
TY: “We are the only organization of its kind. They would be able to get courses, national and international licenses but, viktigst, they can be part of history by allowing athletes in their respective countries to participate in our version of the Olympics of MMA.”
What would you tell them?
TY: “You are not alone. Here is where being part of a team with qualified individuals opening door. Power really does come in numbers.”

People keep asking: why should we use SportID and SportData. Can you
repeat why it is so essential?

TY: “I’ll keep it short. The number one reason – reason enough – is to avoid private owned companies from having biased control on who and how they upload information.”
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