REGISTRATIONS OPEN · TAMIL NADU STATE MMA CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 · OCT 31st - NOV 1st 2026 · CHENNAI
ABOUT · TEAM · ANTI-DOPING
STRUCTURE.
TRANSPARENCY.
ATHLETES FIRST.
WHO WE ARE
THE RECOGNISED STATE UNIT OF THE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SPORTS FEDERATION OF INDIA, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SPORT ACROSS ALL 38 DISTRICTS.
From grassroots academies to the selection of athletes who represent the state at national championships, every sanctioned event, certified coach and referee operates under one unified rulebook and one code of conduct aligned with the national body.
VISION
A Tamil Nadu where every aspiring mixed martial artist has a safe, structured and recognised route from their district to the world stage.
MISSION
Govern with integrity — standardised coaching and officiating, fair competition, clean sport and athlete welfare at every level.
MANDATE
SIX COMMITMENTS
01
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
District trials and state camps that identify and nurture athletes from grassroots to elite level.
02
STANDARDISED COACHING & OFFICIATING
One certification framework for coaches, referees and judges, aligned with MMA-SFI.
03
STRUCTURED COMPETITION
A published annual calendar of sanctioned district, state and selection events.
04
FIGHTER WELFARE
Medical screening, weight-cut safety, insurance guidance and mental-health support.
05
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
A transparent selection pathway to national championships and beyond.
06
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
Programmes for women, juniors and athletes from rural and under-served districts.
TEAM & OFFICIALS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ASHISH BHARGAV
PRESIDENT
ASHOK KUPPUSWAMY
VICE PRESIDENT
DIVYA SUNDARAJU
GENERAL SECRETARY
SAKEEL VIKASH
TREASURER
CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
1 FOUNDATION — Rules, safety, weight categories and basic officiating. Two-day course.
2 STATE — Advanced technique, scoring and event management. Requires Level 1 plus one season.
3 NATIONAL — Conducted by MMA-SFI; eligibility for national championships.
4 INTERNATIONAL — Nominated through MMA-SFI for continental and world certification.
ANTI-DOPING & WELFARE
CLEAN SPORT.
SAFE ATHLETES.
MMA Tamil Nadu follows the World Anti-Doping Code as implemented by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India and MMA-SFI. Every registered athlete, coach and official is bound by it.
ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strict liability for any prohibited substance found in your sample.
- Check every medicine and supplement against the WADA Prohibited List.
- Apply for a TUE before using a prohibited medication.
- Be available for in- and out-of-competition testing.
PROHIBITED
- Anabolic agents, peptide hormones, growth factors
- Stimulants, narcotics, cannabinoids (in competition)
- Diuretics and masking agents
- Refusing, evading or tampering with sample collection
CONSEQUENCES
- Disqualification; forfeiture of medals and points
- Up to four years’ ineligibility for a first violation
- Lifetime ban for repeat or aggravated violations
- Sanctions for coaches and support staff who are complicit
WELFARE
MEDICAL SCREENING
Pre-bout checks and a ringside doctor at every sanctioned event.
WELFARE
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Supervised weigh-ins; extreme dehydration practices banned.
WELFARE
INSURANCE
Registered athletes guided to federation-approved accident cover.
WELFARE
MENTAL HEALTH
Confidential counselling access for athletes and coaches.