MMA Organizations Worldwide

Complete guide to active Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations around the world. Discover major and emerging promotions by region.

24 active organizations15 countries

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a rapidly growing combat sport worldwide. Dozens of organizations host professional events across every continent. While the UFC remains the global benchmark, many promotions like ONE Championship in Asia, KSW in Europe, and Brave CF in the Middle East are driving the sport's expansion. Here is the complete list of active MMA organizations worldwide.

North America

6
UFC

UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Active
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States
Founded 1993
PFL

PFL

Professional Fighters League

Active
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States
Founded 2018
LFA

LFA

Legacy Fighting Alliance

Active
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States
Founded 2017
Inv

Invicta FC

Invicta Fighting Championships

Active
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States
Founded 2012
BKF

BKFC

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Active
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States
Founded 2018
Com

Combate Global

Active
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States
Founded 2013

Europe

6
KSW

KSW

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Active
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±Poland
Founded 2004
Cage Warriors

Cage Warriors

Active
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Founded 2002
ARES FC

ARES FC

ARES Fighting Championship

Active
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France
Founded 2020
Okt

Oktagon MMA

Active
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡ΏCzech Republic
Founded 2018
FEN

FEN

FEN (Fight Exclusive Night)

Active
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±Poland
Founded 2013
EFC

EFC

EFC (Extreme Fighting Championship)

Active
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africa
Founded 2009

Asia

5
ONE

ONE

ONE Championship

Active
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬Singapore
Founded 2011
RIZ

RIZIN

RIZIN Fighting Federation

Active
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan
Founded 2015
ROA

ROAD FC

Active
πŸ‡°πŸ‡·South Korea
Founded 2010
Pan

Pancrase

Active
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan
Founded 1993
DEE

DEEP

Deep

Active
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan
Founded 2001

Middle East & Africa

2
Bra

Brave CF

Brave Combat Federation

Active
πŸ‡§πŸ‡­Bahrain
Founded 2016
UAE

UAE Warriors

Active
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺUnited Arab Emirates
Founded 2012

Russia & Central Asia

2
ACA

ACA

Absolute Championship Akhmat

Active
πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussia
Founded 2014
AMC

AMC Fight Nights

Active
πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussia
Founded 2012

Latin America

2
Nac

Naciones MMA

Active
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico
Founded 2019
FFL

FFL

Fusion Fight League

Active
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·Brazil
Founded 2017

Oceania

1
Hex

Hex

Hex Fight Series

Active
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralia
Founded 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest MMA organization in the world?

The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the biggest MMA organization in the world. Founded in 1993, it hosts events every week and features the best fighters on the planet.

How many MMA organizations are there in the world?

There are dozens of active professional MMA organizations worldwide. The most well-known include UFC, ONE Championship, PFL, KSW, RIZIN, Cage Warriors, and Brave CF.

What are the main MMA organizations in Europe?

The main MMA organizations in Europe are KSW (Poland), Cage Warriors (United Kingdom), ARES FC (France), Oktagon MMA (Czech Republic), and FEN (Poland).

What is the difference between the UFC and other MMA organizations?

The UFC is considered the major league of MMA, with the best fighters and the biggest contracts. Other organizations often serve as stepping stones for fighters aspiring to join the UFC, while providing high-level competition in their respective regions.