Welcome to TAMMA

This is the home of Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Texas. The Texas Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Association, Inc.(TAMMA) was formed as a nonprofit corporation in 2006 for the purpose of promoting Amateur MMA Competition through out the State of Texas.

TAMMA EVENTS SUSPENDED

On November 14, 2009, TAMMA conducted the very first "Heroes Fighting Championship" on Ft. Sam Houston Army Post. The event included a No-Gi Submission Tournament and Amateur MMA. One of the TAMMA registered fighters was Jorge Deleon. Jorge is a disabled veteran who lost his right leg
from the knee down. Jorge was injured when his Hum-Vee struck an anti-tank mine while serving in Afghanistan.

The Texas Department of License and Regulation, Combative Sports Division (TDLR) has launched an investigation because of Jorge's participation. According to TDLR General Counsel Brad Bowman, Mr. Deleon's prosthesis falls into the same category as "necklaces, jewelry, or other piercings" and thus disqualifies Mr. Deleon from competition. Pending this investigation "No TAMMA events will be approved" per TDLR Administrator Greg Alvarez. We will attempt to keep all our members up to date as this matter progresses through the Administrative Process.

TAMMA maintains that our role as an amateur organization is to promote our sport and encourage participation of every member to the best of thier ability without regard to race, sex, national origin, or disability. We feel that for anyone to deny Jorge Deleon the opportunity to compete after the incredible sacrifice he made is just plain "OFFENSIVE."

UPDATE: February 6, 2010
We finally recieved the official "Notice of Alleged Violation" from TDLR just 3 months after the event. , We can now request a formal hearing on Jorge's Right to Participate after 2 months of Suspension.. To see the Official Document click here.

Juniors Division Competition

The Texas Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Association, Inc. (TAMMA) is currently implementing a Juniors Division Scholastic Level of Competition. Currently Athletes beginning at age 14 may compete in Striking/Kickboxing and Grappling events conducted by TAMMA. We are working with members of the Medical Advisory Board to implement a pilot program for 15 - 16 year old Amateur MMA. For more information please see the Membership section of our site.

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