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Published 10:55 24 May 2016 BST
Updated 10:57 24 May 2016 BST
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The IMMAA will be a member of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and will follow the rules put in place by the federation.
"The IMMAA will act as an advisory body for promoters looking to run amateur MMA events in Ireland," the statement said.
"Our recommendations include but are not limited to: Referees and judges to be appointed by the IMMAA. Pre -event medical checks to be controlled by IMMAA."
SBG head coach John Kavanagh will act as IMMAA president, with Team Ryano head coach Andy Ryan as vice-president.
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