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Elite Association of Filipino Mixed Martial Arts Officials
AbbreviationEAFMMAO
FoundersRosenberg Rosete
Joey Lepiten
Franco Rulloda
HeadquartersQuezon City, Philippines

The Elite Association of Filipino Mixed Martial Arts Officials (EAFMMAO) is an association which tackles mixed martial arts officiating in the Philippines.

History

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It was spearheaded by three martial artists[1] who have been mixed martial arts officials for over 10 years; Rosenberg Rosete[2][3][4], Joey Lepiten[5][6][7] and Franco Rulloda.[7][8] The founders have officiated local (Philippines) and international events over the years in promotions such as URCC , One Championship, and Martial Combat.[7][5][3]

Since its inception, members of the organization have officiated amateur and professional events for promotions such as URCC, Zeus Combat League, etc.

Affiliations

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EAFMMAO is an accredited training organization by the Games and Amusements Board, the Philippine government's regulating body for professional sports in the country.[2][9]

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References

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  1. ^ "EAFMMAO GAB Courtesy Call".
  2. ^ a b "GAB Chairman Atty. Richard S. Clarin distributed seven newly procured Digital Hand-Held Urine Specific Gravity "Pen" Refractometers". Games and Amusements Board. March 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "EAFMMAO heads on PNA website".
  4. ^ "How the Philippines can Fight for More Olympic Medals Through Combat Sports". thus.ph. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Joey Lepiten MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Suntay, Anthony. "Joey Lepiten: Paving the ground for jiu-jitsu". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Dalupang, Denison Rey A. (August 7, 2020). "MMA refs learn to take their hits—and dish them, too". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  8. ^ "More than Just a Coach". Bookshelf PH. March 14, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  9. ^ "GAB Chairman Clarin nanguna sa MMA seminar-workshop" [GAB Chairman Clarin leads MMA seminar-workshop]. Remate (in Filipino). March 8, 2024.
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