"I think WAMMA is important in so many ways to the sport of MMA. WAMMA will provide a platform that will allow Promotional organizations the opportunity to provide huge match-ups between the best fighters in the world. These will be match-ups the fans deserve and the fighters want, creating a true undisputed world champion. WAMMA will take MMA to a completely different level. My goal is to own the WAMMA Heavy Weight Belt!"

Signed,
Ben Rothwell

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The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce updated May 2008 MMA Rankings.

WAMMA is dedicated to promoting and serving the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with its monthly independent and objective rankings of fighters, regardless of promotional affiliation.

Fighters were ranked in the following divisions: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight and Featherweight.

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce updated April 2008 MMA Rankings.

WAMMA is dedicated to promoting and serving the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with its monthly independent and objective rankings of fighters, regardless of promotional affiliation.

Fighters were ranked in the following divisions: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight and Featherweight.

President and CEO of WAMMA, World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, David Szady is attempting to bring legitimacy to MMA in order to insure its longevity, help fighters by establishing a unified set of rules and increase the value of the sport for everyone. He also talks about the UFC as a potential obstacle to the goals of WAMMA and a possible World Heavyweight Champion WAMMA Belt fight between Randy Couture and Fedor.

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce updated March 2008 MMA Rankings.

WAMMA is dedicated to promoting and serving the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with its monthly independent and objective rankings of fighters, regardless of promotional affiliation.

Fighters were ranked in the following divisions: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight and Featherweight.

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce updated February 2008 MMA Rankings.

WAMMA is dedicated to promoting and serving the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with its monthly independent and objective rankings of fighters, regardless of promotional affiliation.

Fighters were ranked in the following divisions: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight and Featherweight.

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) has announced the addition of Pat "The Croatian Sensation" Miletich to the position of WAMMA Vice President for Fighter & Promoter Relations.

"We are extremely pleased to name Pat Miletich WAMMA's Vice President for Fighter & Promoter Relations," said WAMMA Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Michael Lynch. "Pat is a legend in the MMA community and has the respect of the fighters, the promoters and the fans. He is an invaluable addition to the WAMMA team."

Pat Miletich is a five-time UFC champion and one of the most respected names in mixed martial arts. He is the founder of Miletich Fighting Systems, which trains some of the most talented and popular fighters in MMA and includes numerous UFC, EliteXC and ICON Sport former and current champions. Pat is also an active coach in the International Fight League (IFL), leading the Quad City Silverbacks to two IFL championships. Pat Miletich has been instrumental in the training of such MMA superstars as former UFC Welterweight champion Matt Hughes, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia, former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver as well as current ICON Sport and Elite XC champion Robbie Lawler.

"WAMMA is the key to MMA reaching that final position of legitimate recognition and respect in the sporting world without question," said Miletich.

WAMMA is brings legitimacy, unified integrity and longevity to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and is the gold standard in MMA Rankings worldwide. For more information on the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts and to view current MMA rankings, please visit www.GOWAMMA.com.

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce updated January 2008 MMA Rankings.

WAMMA is dedicated to promoting and serving the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with its monthly independent and objective rankings of fighters, regardless of promotional affiliation.

Fighters were ranked in the following divisions: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight and Featherweight.

WAMMA Announces Member Additions to Ranking Committee and Addition of Featherweight Division to MMA Rankings

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) announced today the additions of Adam Morgan, Steve Sievert, Mike Sawyer, Ben Fowlkes, Dann Stupp and Benjamin Baroukh-Ebstein to the WAMMA Ranking Committee. WAMMA also announced today the addition of Featherweight to the ranked divisions.

The WAMMA Ranking Committee is Chaired by Sam Caplan. WAMMA Rankings are released on the 15th of each month (with slight variability depending on fight schedules). The Goal: To recognize the very best MMA athletes in each weight division, without regard to promotional affiliation.

"The additions of Baroukh-Ebstein, Morgan, Sawyer, Stupp, Fowlkes and Sievert to our Ranking Committee brings added expertise and depth to our Rankings," said Michael Lynch, WAMMA's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are extremely pleased with the Committee's rankings to date and the addition of a Featherweight division further elevates WAMMA Rankings as the Gold Standard in MMA Rankings."

WAMMA was featured recently on the Kristal Hart Show. You can watch the show below, or visit www.GoFightLive.tv.

"World Alliance Of Mixed Martial Arts holds press conference as MMA's only sanctioning body at Gallagher's Steak House NYC. Former wrestling champion "Goldberg" joins David Szady and Michael Lynch, and IFL coaches and former MMA champions Don Frye and Pat Miletich."

The World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce December 2007 MMA Rankings.

WAMMA is dedicated to promoting and serving the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with its monthly independent and objective rankings of fighters, regardless of promotional affiliation.

Fighters were ranked in the following divisions: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight and Lightweight.

From 411Mania.com:

NEW YORK - Today at Gallagher's famous steakhouse, some of mixed martial arts' most well known veterans and media gathered together for the launching of WAMMA, the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts. Unlike current MMA promotions or organizations, WAMMA seeks to become a unified sanctioning body for the entire sport of mixed martial arts, which will rank fighters, establish unified rules, and sanction inter-promotional world championship bouts.

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From Sherdog.com:

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- A group of business and fight-sport veterans launched a sanctioning body on Wednesday that will try to enable cross-promotional bouts between top mixed martial artists.

In explaining the need for WAMMA, President and CEO Dave Szady pointed to the multitude of promotions and champions in mixed martial arts. WAMMA, said Szady, will attempt to bring more credibility to the sport through inter-league competition and undisputed titleholders.

"We view ourselves as a supplement, not a threat, to all the promotional organizations and individuals who have brought MMA to where it is today," said Szady, a retired FBI assistant director.

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Photos and videos from the official press conference in New York City are now available.

Today, the official launch of the first ever MMA sanctioning body, WAMMA – the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts took place in New York City.  WAMMA President David Szady, Executive Vice President Michael Lynch and Vice President of media Dave Barnes, hosted a press conference at Gallagher’s on West 52 Street.

WAMMA – the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts – will rank MMA fighters by weight division, establish unified rules, ensure the safety and welfare of fighters, and sanction world championship bouts. Most importantly, it will enable the best fighters in the world to face off against each other, creating unified legitimacy and increasing the integrity of the sport. 

Appearing at the press conference was former wrestler and NFL player Bill Goldberg; MMA Legends Pat Miletich and Don Frye; noted boxing manager Godwin Asifo; nationally known attorney Michael Lynch; and David Szady, a 33-year veteran of the FBI. The press conference also launched their web site www.GOWAMMA.com. The site includes ranking information bylaws and sanctioning news and information.

LeRoy Neiman, well known for his brilliantly colored, energetic images of sporting events and leisure activities, has lent his skills to WAMMA.

Millions of people have watched LeRoy Neiman work on coverage of the Olympics, Superbowl and other major sport competitions. The majority of Nieman's paintings focus on sports ranging from basketball to boxing, hockey and cycling. We are proud to partner with LeRoy Neiman for the official launch of the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts!