Saturday, 24 July 2021 The International Mixed Martial Arts (IMMAF) director of regulatory affairs Marc Goddard has predicted mixed martial arts (MMA) is "ready to explode" in France after hosting an officiating course for the French Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FMMAF). Goddard, an experienced British referee, travelled to Paris to deliver the course in person, and said in a social media post that it was very successful. Goddard wrote: "Very cool weekend here in Paris teaching a group of officials for the French Mixed Martial Arts Association. "A great bunch, willing and cooperative to learn together. The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) is ready to explode in France as we move towards normality and opening up.