The Serbian capital has been scheduled to host the senior and junior Championships from the week commencing February 12 2023.

The Stark Arena, a multipurpose venue for sports, culture and other events, will host both categories.

"On behalf of the board, I’m pleased to announce that we now have date and location for the 2022 IMMAF World Championships which will cap off our 2022 competition year, in which we were able to host a full calendar of Championships for the first time in our build back from the pandemic," IMMAF President Kerrith Brown said.

"The event promises to kick off another full year for IMMAF, as hosting rights agreements are being finalised for IMMAF's continental events.

"I would like to congratulate President Luka Nikolić and the host federation on the success of their bid.

"We look forward to working with a well-experienced and resourced federation and partners for the organising of another stellar amateur MMA world championships."

The 2022 World Championships will be held in partnership with Arena Sport TV.

The 2021 IMMAF World Championships was held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in January this year.

The Russian Mixed Martial Arts Union topped the medals table in Abu Dhabi 18 gold, five silver and 15 bronze medals.

Bahrain finished second with six gold, three silver and five bronze medals while Kazakhstan came third with four gold, seven silver and 12 bronze medals.