Mixed martial arts has shown to be the ultimate test of one’s ability to prepare, adapt and prevail. The beautiful art of MMA is filled with endless adversity that questions an individual’s ability to overcome fear and doubt. Not only does MMA get you in the best physical shape possible, but it also offers you the opportunity to become the best version of yourself mentally. To help the sport grow globally, development at all ages will be a necessity. The International Mixed Martial Arts Foundation (IMMAF) is changing the MMA world through the development of young talent. Their variety of amateur events and tournaments have showcased the future of MMA over the past decade. My interest in the organization was overbearing due to the number of skilled fighters coming from their events. I needed to figure out what was going on behind the scenes.