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The United States Fight League is a IRS 501 c 3 non profit regulatory and sanctioning organization that fosters and supports Youth, Public Safety and Military Pankration.

The United States Fight League is a IRS 501 c 3 non profit regulatory and sanctioning organization that fosters and supports Youth and Military Pankration

Pankration is the oldest Martial art on record and was the most prestigious event of the Ancient Olympics. The rules were brutal and simple, all but eye gouging and biting was allowed while the referees enforced their rules with a large stick.

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All funds donated are tax deductible and managed by the parental advisory committee, 100% of donated funds are for support of youth athletes & teams.

Modern Pankration is a milder alternative for Mixed Martial Arts that encompasses Grappling and Limited Contact Striking. Rules emphasize technique and sportsmanship making this a safe sport, suitable for competitors of all ages from all styles of Martial Art.

The primary emphasis of the USFL is to develop strong youth character from rigorous competition.

Rules are progressive and consistent for each level of combat:

"C"

Class rules consist of Grappling and Submissions.

"B"

Class rules allow Limited Contact Strikes combined with Grappling.

"A"

Class rules allow Limited Contact Strikes combined with Grappling and Submissions.

Our athletes have an opportunity to compete at the Local, State, National and World Level.

Moved to June 20, 2020 - U.S. National Championships/ USA Team Selection- Temecula, CA

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20, 2020

CLICK TO READ RESCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT

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Open to all schools, styles and affiliations

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Ages 8-17
World Championship Qualifier for ages 12-17

COMPETION FEES:

Regular - $100
Late - $125 (after 5/31/20)
Spectators - $20
Registration Cutoff date: June 13,2020

All brackets limited to 8 entries per age and weight - 1st come first serve
Free T-Shirt if registered by 3/30/20
Significant media coverage is expected. See competition gear and other licensing requirements at the USFL Licensing Site.
Tournament Entry Fee PROCEEDS will go to support youth athletes who will represent the United states in the world championships

COMPETITION FORMATS:

Preliminary Tournament - (Two MMA Cage Set Up) Single Round Matches (3 minutes for ages 8-13yrs / 4 minutes for ages 14-17yrs)
Finals - (Formal Single Cage Set Up)3 Round bouts of 2 minutes each round for all divisions. (Contingent that there are fewer than 45 finals bouts, otherwise 2 rd. finals)
June 20th - Main competition date
June 21st - Spill over if single day participation cap and Team USA meeting.
Athletes may compete in a maximum of 5 rounds/ periods per day.
Be prepared to compete on both day!
Athletes may fight a maximum of 5 round/ periods of competition per day.

BRACKETING:

Double elimination w/ consolation bracket for 3rd place (4 or more entries)
Round Robin-1 athlete receives a bye & fights loser of 1st round for advancement to finals (3 entries)
Single Bout of 3 rounds – If both athletes go straight to finals.
Uncontested Champions (Single Athlete Divisions) will have the option to move up in weight or age to participate in a 2nd category. (Must be within USFL age and weight parameters)

WEIGH IN / CHECK IN/ GEAR INSPECTION/ PRE-BOUT MEDICAL SCREENINGS:

Optional Night Prior/Early: Friday June 19th 7 - 9 PM – At Venue
Regular Check in: Saturday June 20th 8 - 9 AM – At Venue

NOTE: DO NOT SELECT A WEIGHT CATEGORY THAT REQUIRES ANY FORM OF WEIGHT CUTTING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU INTEND ON PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

CATEGORIES: Pounds are Rounded up or down to closest Kilo

Novice Age Group 10-11yrs on First day of National Championships Tournament

(Boys & Girls combined)
-70lbs
-75lbs
-85lbs
-95lbs
-105lbs
-115lbs
-125lbs
-135lbs

Rookie Age Group 8-9yrs on First day of National Championships Tournament

(Boys & Girls Combined)
-50lbs
-55lbs
-60lbs
-65lbs
-70lbs
-80lbs
-90lbs

Schoolboy/Girl 12 – 13 years old but under 14yrs on first day of World Championships

(Male & Female Divisions)
-31kg/ -68lbs
-34kg/ -75lbs
-37kg/ -82lbs
-40kg/ -88lbs
-44kg / -97lbs
-48kg/ -106lbs
-52kg/ -115lbs
-57kg/ -126lbs
+57kg/ to a maximum of 137lbs
Athletes above 137lbs should contact us to determine if other competitors available.

Cadet 14 – 15 years old but under 16yrs on first day of World Championships

(Male & Female Divisions)
-40 kg/ -88lbs
-44 kg/ -97lbs
-48 kg/ -106lbs
-52 kg/ -115lbs
-57 kg/ -125lbs
-62 kg/ -137lbs
-67 kg/ -148lbs
-72kg/ -159lbs
+72 kg/ to a maximum 170lbs
Athletes above 170lbs should contact us to determine if other competitors available.

Junior 16-17 years old but under 18yrs on first day of World Championships

(Male)
Straw weight: -52.2 kg /-115lbs
Flyweight: -56.7 kg /-125lbs
Bantamweight: -61.2 kg /-135lbs
Featherweight: -65.8 kg /-145lbs
Lightweight: -70.3 kg /-155lbs
Welterweight: -77.1 kg /-170lbs
Middleweight: -83.9 kg /-185lbs
Light Heavyweight: -93.0 kg /-205lbs
Heavyweight: -120.2 kg /265lbs

Junior 16-17 years old but under 18yrs on first day of World Championships

(Female)
Atom weight: - 47.7kg /-105lbs
Straw weight: -52.2 kg /-115lbs
Flyweight: -56.7 kg /-125lbs
Bantamweight: -61.2 kg /-135lbs
Featherweight: -65.8 kg /-145lbs
Lightweight: -70.3 kg /-155lbs
Welterweight: 77.1 kg /-170lbs

CHANGING DIVISIONS:

If you need to change divisions after registering and have trouble, please see: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

ONLINE TIMELINES FOR BRACKETS:

Smoothcomp will estimate each athlete’s competition timeline. Please be ready at least 1/2 hr. prior. How to check your timeline: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time

AIRPORTS NEAR TEMECULA, CA

Some routes have optional tolls roads making the commute shorter.

San Diego International Airport – 62 miles / 1 hr. 7 min
Ontario International Airport – 51 miles / 1 hr. 5 min
Santa Ana/ John Wayne Airport – 66 miles / 1 hr. 43 min
Palm Springs International Airport – 70 miles / 1 hr. 24 min
Los Angeles International Airport – 91 miles/ 2 hr. 4 min

TEMECULA LODGING OPTIONS:

Pechanga Hotel and Casino – Includes free RV parking and low-cost RV Camping sites.
Hotels near venue

IMMAF WILL ANNOUNCE SOMETIME IN APRIL IF THIS WILL BE RESCHEDULED OR RELOCATED

2020 IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships
(Ages 12-17)
Pala Pellicone
Via del Sandolini, 79, 00122
Lido di Ostia RM, Italy

Eligibility for Team USA, 2020 IMMAF Youth World MMA Championships:

Tentatively Scheduled for Aug 6-8, Rome, Italy.

Athletes who compete in the U.S. National Qualifiers in the 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17 yrs. age groups qualify for the U.S. World Team and IMMAF World Championships. Athletes ages under 12 yrs. may compete for a National Title but cannot attend the IMMAF World Championships.
IMMAF will accept TWO athletes per category per country for the World Championships.
The two highest placing athletes have first right of refusal for U.S. age and weight team positions.
All athletes and coaches must pay the $35 UMMAF membership fee to participate in the world championships.
Coaches must be actively licensed under the USFL and UMMAF and responsible for their own IMMAF competition fee of 100 euros.
USFL will help supplement athletes with their IMMAF registration fee of 200 euros. The actual amount of supplement will depend on fundraising efforts.
Proof of United States Passport and airfare must be provided by TBA to secure spot on U.S. Team.
Athletes need to purchase emergency medical insurance for time in Italy.*
Athletes who are 17 years old on April 25th but turn 18 prior to Aug 6th may participate in the U.S. National Championships but not compete in the IMMAF Youth World Championships. ** Athletes who fall into this category may have the option to use the USFL Nationals to qualify for the 2020 IMMAF Junior MMA Championships this November in TBA (This is full contact tournament for elite 18-21 yrs) Contact RyanB@UMMAF.org for info on the Worlds for 18-21 yrs.

2019 WORLDS TOURNAMENT HANDBOOK (2020 to be posted once released)

WORLD TEAM DEADLINES: (Top placing athletes have 1st right of refusal to represent Team USA)

TBA - USA World Team members must pay UMMAF Membership fee of $35.
TBA - Create an account in www.mynextmatch.com and ask Ryan Brugemann to add you IMMAF tournament.
TBA - Team USA commitment deadline - Proof of airfare purchase to receive USFL funds.
TBA - Team registration/ payment to IMMAF. Absolute deadline for all individuals wanting to participate.
TBA - Media accreditation applications to carnwath@immaf.org
TBA - IMMAF youth physicals sent to IMMAF (corrections by TBA)
TBA - Drawing of brackets
TBA - Day 1 Weigh in/ pre fight physical
TBA - Day 2 Weigh in. pre fight physical
Team members must wear Team USA Tracksuit to all officials event functions to include awards ceremony.
Only National Flags are permitted to be displayed by athletes. (No religious or political symbols)

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND LINKS (from 2019)

FUNDRAISING:

The USFL will aim to raise funds to help cover some travel expenses.

The USFL is a IRS 501 c3 non profit. Donations can be earmarked to specific athletes or causes or to the U.S. Team in general. In addition, some USFL promoters and teams are expected to plan fundraising grappling tournaments and other activities to provide "blind" funds helping the U.S. Team pay travel expenses. Contact jon@fightleague.org of you would like to donate or host a fundraiser.

DONATE TO HELP OUR TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS GET TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

March 14,2020 - Temecula, CA (Rescheduled TBA)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO DUE TO RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON EVENTS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Hendo Fight Night

Includes a limited amount of youth bouts
27901 Jefferson Ave
Temecula, CA 92590

Click Poster to apply

March 21, 2020- Victorville, CA (Rescheduled TBA)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON EVENTS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Limited Youth Bouts added to Adult MMA Card

PARTICIPATION FEE: NO
Click Poster to Apply
Matchmaker Joe Stevenson

April 11th, 2020 - Memphis, TN (Rescheduled to June 13)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JUNE 13th DUE TO RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON EVENTS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Attitude MMA
USFL Youth Bouts
Memphis Fairground's Pipkin Building
940 Early Maxwell Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104

Participation Fee: NO
Click on flyer to submit information to get matched

Question's - Contact Christina Taylor

April 11, 2020 - Ontario, CA (Rescheduled TBA)

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS

Participation Fee : Yes

Registration link coming soon

May. 2, 2020 - Santa Clara, CA

EVOLUTION SPORTS EXPO

Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great American Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA

Matchmaker Mellisa Samford
Participation Fee: NO

May 9, 2020 - Orlando, FL

Click Poster to submit name and age for match ups.

Contact Matchmaker Justin Percival
Contact Promoter Ruben Saldana

May 9, 2020 - Alburqueque, NM

Fit NHB
110 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, MN 87107

INFO COMING SOON

May 13, 2020 - Camp Pendleton CG Cup Individual Grappling -CANCELLED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Contact: Doug Hall

Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

May 24, 2020 - Bellflower, CA

RISK OF HONOR FIGHT SERIES
9603 Belmont
Bellflower, CA 90706
Contact promoter Eddie Lloyd
Participation Fee: Yes

Register to apply for a match

June 19, 2020 - San Diego, CA (Public Safety only)

United States Police and Fire Championships
Submission Grappling Competition.
CLICK TO REGISTER