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During his career, Mr. Jiang has achieved many milestones. He served as the head coach of the Chinese mixed martial arts national team from 2015 to 2018, leading the team to participate in prestigious competitions such as the “Asian MMA Championship” and “World MMA Championship”. Under his leadership, the team won multiple individual and group championships, showcasing Mr. Jiang’s exceptional coaching skills.

It is worth noting that the Longyun MMA team won the national championship in the “CHIN WOO MEN Chinese Club League (2016-2017 season)” and “WLF E.P.I.C. 2021 Chinese Club Golden League” thanks to Mr. Jiang’s guidance. As a coach, he is renowned for his ability to train outstanding athletes who have gone on to become champions in different MMA organizations in China.

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With over three decades of commitment to physical education, business leadership,
and community development, Mr. Xu Xiping brings a wealth of experience and passion
to the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association. His diverse background and dedication to
sports promotion contribute significantly to AMMA’s mission to advance mixed martial
arts across Asia.

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As a coach, Nikhil has played an important role in developing high-performing MMA athletes, including Suchika Tariyal, who won the bronze medal in MMA at the 2026 Asian Games, and Shriya Satam, who won the silver medal in MMA at the 2025 Asian Youth Games. He has also coached multiple national champions, demonstrating a sustained commitment to athlete preparation and competitive excellence. His coaching background includes training under Ido Pariente, a renowned Israeli MMA coach and Israel’s first professional MMA fighter, through whom he gained international technical exposure and experience.

In addition to his work in sports, Nikhil holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS). He is also a partner in technology-enabled business services operating under the brand name YOG, bringing a business-oriented perspective to his professional activities. Combining sports leadership, international coaching exposure, athlete development, and business experience, Nikhil continues to contribute to the growth and competitiveness of mixed martial arts in India.

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A certified MMA referee, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Third Dan black belt in Asian Mixed Martial Arts, Azzam has been actively involved in combat sports since 2009. He has attended more than 150 amateur fights and over 100 professional bouts across Jordan and international organizations, giving him extensive insight into competition dynamics, officiating, fighter safety, and event operations.

As Head Jiu-Jitsu Coach at Meedan in Amman, Azzam has spent years developing athletes and mentoring young people through martial arts. His coaching emphasizes discipline, respect, resilience, technical excellence, and personal growth. He has also coached through Team Mirza and the Equal Opportunity Initiative NGO, extending the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu to broader community audiences.

Azzam’s hands-on MMA experience includes service as a certified referee, cut man, and technical supervisor for Desert Force MMA Championship. He has officiated bouts for organizations and events including Desert Force Championship, Al Academiya, Arabian Fight League, and Jordan MMA Federation tournaments, consistently upholding fair play, safety, and professional officiating standards.

Alongside his leadership in martial arts, Azzam has professional experience in FMCG sales, account management, events, aviation, and branch operations. He currently works as Pre-Seller Supervisor at JICE (Pepsi), bringing the same discipline, communication, teamwork, and performance mindset to his commercial career.

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Mr. Lock is currently the Executive Director of AESEN Offshore Ltd, a leading provider of integrated marine offshore solutions. Mr. Lock was previously the CEO of OKH Global Ltd, a construction and industrial real estate development company listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Stock Exchange, from 2016 to 2025, and led the turnaround of the company before successfully completing a reverse takeover for the company. Prior to OKH, he was Group CEO of Rowsley Ltd, a multi-disciplinary lifestyle real estate company with capabilities in planning, architecture, engineering, investment and development, from 2013 to 2015. He led the team to undertake extensive business development efforts in the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia, and successfully acquired Hotel Football Manchester (UK) and Café Football London & Manchester (UK).

 

Prior to joining Rowsley, Mr. Lock was the Chief Corporate Officer of CapitaMalls Asia (“CMA”) in 2010 and subsequently based in Beijing as the China CEO of CMA from 2011 to 2013, where he led 3500 staff across 36 Chinese cities mamanging a portfolio of about 60 retail malls and mixed developments that included Raffles City projects, 4 China-focused real estate funds and the CapitaLand Retail China Trust (a Singapore-listed REIT). He successfully opened more than 10 new malls during his stint in China.

 

Up until then, he was in the Administrative Service of the Government of Singapore and had served in the Singapore public sector for more than 20 years during which he held various leadership roles including Director of the Criminal Investigations Department in the Singapore Police Force, Commissioner of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications & the Arts (MICA).

 

He had previously held directorships in various statutory boards, companies, associations and schools, including International Enterprise Singapore, Infocomm Investments Pte Ltd, Singapore Arts School Ltd, ACS Foundation, The Esplanade Co. Ltd, National Gallery Singapore, Woodlands Health Development Board Committee, the Olympic Council of Asia’s ESports & EMartial Arts Committee, CapitaMalls Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd, Secura Ltd, Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd and LHT Holdings Ltd. He was a Director on the Board of The Singapore Sports School for 6 years and Chairman of its Audit Committee. He was the Dy Chairman of The Anglo-Chinese School Board of Governors and President of the ACS Old Boys Association (an alumni association with more than 12,000 members) for 4 years. He currently chairs the Media Literacy Council and Suntec Trust Mgt Ltd, and sits on the Boards of The Hour Glass Ltd (as Lead Independent Director), Majuven Pte Ltd (Fund Management), Federation of International Mixed Martial Arts and the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association.

 

Mr. Lock holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts (Engineering) from the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Master of Science (Management) from Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA.

 

Mr. Lock’s sports hobbies include soccer, jogging, swimming and golf. He trained in taekwondo in his youth and is currently an advanced practitioner of taijiquan.

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Mr. Tong’s passion for sports began early. From 1975 to 1981, he trained and competed
as a gymnastics athlete, later transitioning into martial arts from 1981 to 1983. His solid
foundation in athletics provided him with discipline, resilience, and leadership skills
from a young age. He graduated from Guangdong Vocational Academy of Art in 1989,
further broadening his understanding of physical performance and movement.
In 2004–2005, he pursued the MBA program at the Singapore Institute of Management,
equipping himself with professional business management knowledge.

As an Individual Member of AMMA, Mr. Michael Tong brings a rare combination of
athletic background, business acumen, and deep community service experience.
His early involvement in gymnastics and martial arts gives him a true understanding of
athlete development, discipline, and sportsmanship.

His extensive corporate leadership experience can help AMMA strengthen its
organizational structure, strategic planning, and international partnerships.
Moreover, his proven ability to mobilize support for social and charitable causes makes
him an asset in promoting mixed martial arts to a wider audience and securing
sponsorship and community engagement for AMMA events.

Mr. Tong’s broad network across Asia, especially in Singapore, Hong Kong, and China,
further positions him as a key contributor to AMMA’s vision of growing mixed martial arts
as a respected, inclusive, and dynamic sport throughout the region.

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He serves as a Member of the World Aquatics Bureau and the President’s Advisory Board of World Aquatics, contributing to the governance and development of aquatic sports at the international level. He also serves as a Member of the Advisory Council of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) and as one of the Patrons of the Airsport Federation of Asia (AFA).

In Thailand, Dr. Somsak serves as Honorary Advisor of the Badminton Association of Thailand Under Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King (BAT), Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Thailand Aquatics Association (TAA), and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the National Archery Association of Thailand (NAAT). He is also the Honorary President of The Sport for All Korea Association (SAKA). Through these distinguished appointments, Dr. Somsak demonstrates a broad commitment to sports governance, international cooperation, and the advancement of sporting opportunities across multiple disciplines.

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At the regional sports level, she is a Committee Member of the Esports, Mixed Martial Arts and Mind Sports Committee of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), contributing to policy discussions and strategic planning for the development of these sports across Asia.

She also serves as Vice President of the Chinese Taipei Mixed Martial Arts Association, where she supports strategic planning, sporting event delivery, and the development and institutionalization of mixed martial arts in Chinese Taipei. Queena holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and International & Development Studies from the University of Toronto. Her diverse experience across public administration, community engagement, and sports governance reflects her commitment to effective policymaking and the advancement of sport.

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Mr. Khakimov’s leadership in sports administration is complemented by extensive professional experience in the private sector. From 2008 to 2016, he served as Financial Director of the Plastic Manufacturing Plant “Plastic,” overseeing financial responsibilities within the manufacturing industry. He subsequently worked as a Sales Manager at EXPORTA CA LLC before taking on leadership positions in sports federations, including President of the K-1 Tashkent City Federation from 2020 to 2021. This combination of financial, commercial, and sports management experience provides him with a broad perspective on organizational leadership and operational development.

Mr. Khakimov graduated from Tashkent State University of Economics in 2006, specializing in economics. Proficient in both Russian and English, he brings a multidisciplinary background to his work across business and sport. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the commemorative badge “35th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan.” 

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