What event does the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation sponsor each year?

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The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) annually sponsors the World Championships of Amateur MMA.

Founded in 2012, the IMMAF serves as the global governing body for amateur mixed martial arts, with a membership comprising more than 40 national federations. In addition to hosting this annual championship event, the organization maintains an amateur world-ranking list and aims to eventually secure the inclusion of the sport in the Olympic Games.12