Officials Certification

IFC Matchmaker Elite Certification

The IFC Matchmaker Elite Certification trains matchmakers to judge whether a proposed bout should proceed, be adjusted, be rejected, or be referred for further review — keeping fighter safety and fair competition at the centre of every decision.

Course outline

1. 01Module 1 · Fair and defensible matchmaking
2. 02Module 2 · Verified identities and records
3. 03Module 3 · Transferable skills and styles
4. 04Module 4 · Weight and division eligibility
5. 05Module 5 · Medical eligibility and restrictions
6. 06Module 6 · Availability and short-notice replacements
7. 07Module 7 · Agreements and material changes
8. 08Module 8 · Oversight, rankings and conflicts
9. 09Module 9 · Building and communicating the card
10. 10Module 10 · Integrated decisions and practical review
11. EXFinal examination · 95% pass mark
12. PAPractical assessment approved by an instructor