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.
Anti-doping efforts focus on:
These measures are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and athlete safety at all sanctioned competitions.
International-level testing programs are managed independently through recognized anti-doping authorities, applying risk-based testing strategies specific to mixed martial arts.
This includes:
All athletes competing in MMA Jamaica–sanctioned events are responsible for:
Ignorance of the rules is not a defence under anti-doping regulations.
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.
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.
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.