MMA Jamaica

ANTI-DOPING

MMA Jamaica is committed to protecting athlete health, fair competition, and the integrity of mixed martial arts. The organization operates under a zero-tolerance approach to doping.

MMA Jamaica follows an anti-doping framework aligned with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and International Standards, ensuring consistency with globally recognized best practices.

 

Clean Sport Commitment

Anti-doping efforts focus on:

  • Athlete education and awareness
  • Testing (in-competition and out-of-competition)
  • Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
  • Results management and disciplinary procedures

These measures are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and athlete safety at all sanctioned competitions.

 

Testing & Oversight

International-level testing programs are managed independently through recognized anti-doping authorities, applying risk-based testing strategies specific to mixed martial arts.

This includes:

  • Independent sample collection and analysis
  • Secure results management
  • Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) monitoring where applicable
  • Long-term sample storage and re-analysis

 

Athlete Responsibility

All athletes competing in MMA Jamaica–sanctioned events are responsible for:

  • Knowing what substances are prohibited
  • Complying with testing requirements
  • Applying for a TUE where medically necessary

Ignorance of the rules is not a defence under anti-doping regulations.

 

Reporting & Integrity

MMA Jamaica supports confidential reporting of potential anti-doping violations and works with international partners to investigate credible information in order to protect clean athletes and clean competition.

MMA Jamaica Safeguarding

Safeguarding refers to the actions taken to ensure that children, young people, and adults are protected from harm while participating in mixed martial arts. At MMA Jamaica, safeguarding is a shared responsibility across athletes, coaches, officials, parents, volunteers, and administrators.

Young people are the foundation and future of the sport, and MMA Jamaica is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone involved.

 

Our Commitment

MMA Jamaica follows safeguarding policies and procedures aligned with international best practice to ensure welfare and protection are embedded in all activities, events, and programs.

Safeguarding measures are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect learning, experience, and feedback from the MMA community.

 

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

Anyone who has a concern relating to safeguarding is encouraged to report it promptly. All reports are treated seriously and handled confidentially in accordance with safeguarding procedures.

 

Safeguarding Documents