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English MMA Association launch includes Dan Hardy, Marc Goddard

The English MMA Association is here.

Per a press release, the EMMAA announced its launch in Birmingham, England, and its intent to focus on the education, training, and development of the sport at a grassroots level.

Installed as president is veteran referee Marc Goddard. He is joined by former UFC fighters Dan Hardy and Rosi Sexton, as well as referee Leon Roberts and MMA judge Paul Sutherland. Rounding out the nine-person founding roster and handling the media, medical, and administrative side of things are journalist Nick Peet, Martin Shotbolt, Nigel von Sachsenburg, and Dr.