This competition will be ran under Novice MMA rules with Light Contact Striking only.

Weigh-ins will take place before your bracket starts.

All Matches will consist of 2 x 2 minutes with a 45 second break in between rounds. If the match is deemed a draw by the referee a decision round will take place.

All Fighters Require:

7oz/8oz sparring MMA gloves (pro gloves not allowed)

Shin pads (with no metal clasps)

Gum shields and groin guards

LIGHT CONTACT STRIKING:

This means that fighters are expected to strike with control and with no intent for a knock out. Fighters striking with excessive contact will get one warning, if this occurs again they will be disqualified. 

ILLEGAL STRIKES:

All Elbow Strikes

Spinning head kicks 

Spinning Backfists

Knees to the Head

Slamming to escape submissions

Slamming when attempting takedown 

Lifting your opponents hips above your head when taking opponent down 

Any form of neck crank

Heel Hooks, Knee Bars, Toe Holds

Head butts, eye gouging, fish hooking, spinal attacks or strikes directly to joints

LEGAL TECHNIQUES:

All other strikes to body and head while standing.

Only strikes to the body are permitted when grounded.

All other submissions apart from those detailed above.

DIVISIONS:Novice:

First ever Competition in any martial art form.

Beginner: Less than 1 Year of Competing

Intermediate: Over 1 year of competing