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USFL 2025 Youth National Championships
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-26 | La Costa Canyon High School, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad, CA, United States
The Official U.S. National Championships for Youth MMA/ Pankration. Profits benefit the U.S. Youth World MMA team. USA has been top 4 in the world for every UFC Sponsored IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships. The largest and most rigorous Youth MMA competition in the world.
Let’s Make History Again!

Apr 25th- 26th, 2025
Hosted by La Costa Canyon High School
Maverick Way, Carlsbad CA 992009
3 MMA cage Double Elimination tournament
Sessions may be spilt to accommodate specific capacity caps if in place at time of tournament.
Nearby major airports: San Diego
Tournament will be filmed
***HEADGEAR IS REQUIRED IN CALIFORNIA ***
Smoothcomp Registration link
EVENT FEES
Participants $150
Early registration $125
Registration closes APR 20th. Some divisions may close earlier depending on entries
Spectators – General Admission $35
Children – $15 (Under 8yrs free)

NEW CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS FOR THIS YEAR !

PLUS
Register and pay before March 8th at 7pm CST and get a rash guard, track suit and fight shorts!
Make sure you don’t miss out on this awesome gear!

International Fight Showdown 84
2025-03-28 | The Grand Theater, 2232 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Youth Pankration: Technique over power/damage. No head strikes or knock outs allowed. Ages 8-17

Solicitation for members of the 2025 US Amateur MMA team
2025-02-15 08:00 - 2025-03-19 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBD
The United States Fight Leage (USFL) has begun the process of selecting the 2025 US amateur MMA team. This team will represent the United States in the Pan American Games and world amateur championships. If you would like to be considered for Team USA please complete and return the form below (Weight classes are below). Note that World and Pan AM championships divide the adult competition into 2 divisions: Above 21 years of age (senior) and below 21 (junior)
The selection tournament will occur at the end of may (TBD), and in divisions with more applicants than can be accommodated in a single tournament you may be asked to compete in a regional qualifier, likely in March or April.
The Pan Am games Date to be Determined in Panama, and the world championships in November at a site yet to be named.
Male Weight Classes (pounds)
115
125
135
145
155
165
175
185
195
2-5
215
above 215
Female Weight Classes (pounds)
105
115
125
135
145
155
165
175
Please note that the USFL will endeavor to assist fighters with travel expenses where possible, but fighters should not assume that financial assistance will be available.
Also note that IMMAF (International Mixed Martial Arts Federation) has recently introduced masters level age groups as shown below. It is unclear at the moment whether these will be available at the Pan Ams and world tournament.
Masters Age Groups (both male and female)
30-34 years
35-39 years
40-44 years
45-49 years
50-54 years
55-59 years

Big D Beatdown #5
2025-02-15 | CA
Special “Texas rules”. Less than best effort in body strikes. Technique over power/damage. No head strikes or knock outs allowed.

Hendo's Future Champions 6
2025-02-08 | Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center, 27901 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, Ca, 92590, United States
America’s number one youth MMA show hosted by MMA Legend Dan Henderson. Ages 8-17 years old, all skill levels welcomed. For all inquiries & registration information, contact matchmaker Rachel Perez at Rlperez77729@gmail.com. Please include athlete’s name, age, weight, gym and experience/record. Or register at http://hendosfuturechampions.com

Hendo’s Future Champions V
2024-11-09 15:00 - 17:30 | Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center, 27901 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, Ca, 92590, United States
Americas number one youth MMA show hosted by MMA Legend Dan Henderson. We provide a “total experience” to todays future stars of the sport. We offer “Super Fights” for all classes and divisions including our own ranking system that allows youth athletes to earn their spot to a title fight and become one of Hendo’s Future Champions.

CG Cup Team Grappling - Camp Pendleton, CA
2024-11-06 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Team Grappling
52 area
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
No Entry fee
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

King of the Cage
2024-10-05 | San Manuel Stadium, 280 S. E Street, San Bernardino, Ca, 92401
Youth Pankration ages 8-17 years old. Match ups for this event are very limited and not guaranteed as there are only 6 youth bouts available. For information, email Matchmaker Rachel Perez at Rlperez77729@gmail.com

BATTLE OF THE ALAMO 4
2024-10-05 | CA
USAMMA/USFL
Youth Pankration Event
Register on Smoothcomp
(Special Texas rules require less than best effort in striking contact)

Hendo's Future Champions 4
2024-09-21 | Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center, 27901 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, Ca, 92590, United States
Youth Pankration ages 8-17 years old, all skill levels welcomed. For questions & registration please email matchmaker Rachel Perez at Rlperez77729@gmail.com
Please include name of athlete, gym, age, weight, and skill level. Also include contact information. Thank you!

IMMAF Pan Am MMA Championships - Monterrey, Mexico
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-07 | CA
U.S. Team Selectees can access information here
USFL Adult Coordinator Jim Nightingale

IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships - Abu Dhabi, UAE
2024-08-06 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | CA
CLICK FOR DETAILS
Download the Tournament handbook
Contact U.S. Team Coordinator Ronald Anderson (email – lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com) to accept your spot (Top 2 per division) or 3rd place for consideration if top 2 decline or vacant. All candidates must have registered and weighed in for nationals to be part of the 1st right of refusal chain.
Athletes:

Obtain a U.S. Passport
Fully completed IMMAF Physical Signed by a Medical Doctor. Email as a multipage document to Isabel Sanchez
Add Team USA as a academy in smoothcomp
All requirements and links are on the event page on smoothcomp

Coaches

Must be currently licensed under the USFL
Must have a cleared USFL Criminal background Check within 2yrs of tournament
Must have completed Abuse Prevention Systems or SafeSport within 2 years
Must complete Declaration of Honor form
See event page on smoothcomp for additional information

CLICK HERE FOR ROSTER OF U.S. YOUTH MMA TEAM QUALIFIERS

Spartacus IFS 77
2024-07-19 | The Grand Theater, 2232 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Youth MMA (Pankration rules) Ages 8-17 years old all experience levels welcomed. Contact matchmaker Rachel Perez at Rlperez77729@gmail.com for information & registration.
Please include the following information: Athlete’s name, age, weight, height, gym, BJJ belt ranking & any combat sports experience (Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, etc.) to ensure the best match up. Also please include contact information (name & phone number)

Big D Beatdown 4 - Irving, TX
2024-06-22 | CA
EVENT IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 22
New Flyer coming Soon
REGISTER ON SMOOTHCOMP

Questions – Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

U.S. Police and Fire Jiujitsu Championships - San Diego, CA
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-15 | CA

Hendo's Future Champions - Temecula, CA
2024-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | CA
Hendo’s Future Champions!! Youth Pankration Ages 8-17 years old. All skill levels welcomed!
To sign up DM USFL matchmaker Rachel Perez or send an email to: Rlperez77729@gmail.com.
Please send the following information: Name, Age, weight, gym, BJJ belt ranking, and experience (Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, etc)

Summerheat - Bakersfield, CA
2024-05-18 08:00 - 17:30 | CA
Looking for a 15-16 year old Female 125-130lbs to fight at this upcoming show in Bakersfield on May 18th.
To sign up contact USFL matchmaker Rachel Perez or send an email to: Rlperez77729@gmail.com.

Camp Pendleton CG Cup Individual Grappling - Camp Pendleton, CA
2024-05-08 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Individual Grappling
Paige Fieldhouse
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
No Entry fee
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

Proving Grounds, Los Angeles, CA
2024-04-28 15:30 - 17:00 | CA
Featuring 3 USFL Youth Bouts
Contact Rachel Perez to get matched

USA Youth National Championships & World Youth MMA Team Selection - Temecula, CA
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | CA
OFFICIAL 2024 U.S. NATIONAL PANKRATION CHAMPIONSHIPS AND QUALIFIER FOR THE 2024 IMMAF YOUTH MMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ABU DHABI.
AGES 8 TO 17
WORLD TEAM IS FOR AGES 12-17 ONLY
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ON SMOOTHCOMP
FRIDAY APRIL 19 – Check in, Pre Bout Physicals and Gear Check
SATURDAY APRIL 20 – Same day weigh in, Fight at your actual weight!
ALL BOUTS WILL BE ON SATURDAY APRIL 20

All Champions get an invite to visit the UFC Performance Institute and two passes to International Fight Week in Las Vegas, NV

USA Senior and Junior MMA World Team Selection Camp -Big Bear, CA
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17 | CA
mailto:Selection@fightleague.org

Bakersfield, CA
2024-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
More info coming soon
To sign up DM USFL matchmaker Rachel Perez or send an email to: Rlperez77729@gmail.com.
Please send the following information: Name, Age, weight, gym, BJJ belt ranking, and experience (Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, etc)

Big D Beatdown - Irving, TX
2024-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
Click on Flyer to Register
Questions – Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

Hendo's Future Champions (Temecula, CA)
2023-11-18 11:00 - 17:00 | CA
Introducing Hendo’s Future Champions!! Youth Pankration Ages 8-17 years old. All skill levels welcomed!
To sign up DM USFL matchmaker Rachel Perez or send an email to: Rlperez77729@gmail.com.
Please send the following information: Name, Age, weight, gym, BJJ belt ranking, and experience (Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, etc)

CG Cup 4on4 Team Grappling - Camp Pendleton, CA
2023-11-01 07:00 - 15:00 | CA

Battle of the Alamo III (San Antonio, TX)
2023-10-21 | CA
Smooth Tournament registration
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/13313

NUWAY Pankration - Lansing, MI
2023-09-17 | CA
Info coming soon

Hendo Fight Night - Temecula, CA
2023-08-19 | CA
Limited youth bouts

Email matchmaker Rachel Perez or call 626 392-1563 for consideration on matched for a youth bout

Pan Am Senior MMA Championships - Bogota, Columbia
2023-08-10 - 2023-08-13 | CA
TOURNAMENT HANDBOOK
Senior Team Director Jim Nightingale: jimnight000@gmail.com
Competition Fees
DUE BY JULY 13th
$120 – Athletes (Includes IMMAF Gloves & Shin Guards)
$100 – Coaches
$60 – Set of USA Red and Blue Rash Guard (Need sizes ASAP)
$60 – Team USA Uniform (Need sizes ASAP) Pants Sizing Hoodie Sizing
IMMAF Physicals
Due by July 23rd or athletes will have to pay a IMMAF late fee
Physical must be full completed to include eye sight and signed by a Medical Doctor
Click for IMMAF Physical
Click for IMMAF Blood Test Review Form
Lodging
$60 per night / 2 person shared room- Includes breakfast and dinner
$100 per night / single room – Includes breakfast and dinner
$12 – Transport from airport to hotel
TRAVEL/ MEDICAL INSURANCE
Team Members must obtain individual insurance for travel to Abu Dhabi.
Click here for a good inexpensive option

Tentative US senior team for the Pan Am MMA Championships in Bogota, Columbia.
The current makeup is shown below, but there are several notes:

In many weight classes we will be able to take more than one athlete, current candidates for these positions are noted below.
Second spots are not guaranteed.
The current team was selected for a two-year cycle, but not all plan to remain as amateurs for that entire period, the list below will likely change as we get closer to the games.
We expect to announce a competition circuit for the 2024 US National Team soon.

USA 1st Team Athletes and Coaches can register via smoothcomp now at THIS LINK
Check back as this is tentative and some weights are expected to open
Male
115lbs
1. Adrian Ledzema
2. Open
125lbs
1. William Herrera
2. Trea Wills
135lbs
1. Christian Ammons
2. Andy Acosta
145lbs
1. Jon Powell
2. Open
155lbs
1. Shane Collins
2. Open
170lbs
1. Lester Batres
2. Open
185lbs
1. Jake Christensen
2. Open
205lbs
1. Open
2. Open
265lbs
1. Cary Miller
2. Open
300lbs
1. Open
2. Open
Female
105lbs
1. Hope Holmes
2. Abigail Alvarez
115lbs
1. Open
2. Open
125lbs
1. Ashley Molina
2. Open
135lbs
1. Open
2. Open
145lbs
1. Open
2. Open

2023 IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships - Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-05 | CA
TOURNAMENT HANDBOOK
DOCUMENTS & ADDITIONAL INFO ON SMOOTHCOMP

US TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA
See List of U.S. NATIONAL TEAM CANDADATES
USA can select 2 athletes per age and weight category in priority order:
1. Top 2 placing athletes from that division in nationals
2. Lower placing athletes from that division in nationals
3. Athletes from other divisions at nationals
Athletes must participate in U.S. nationals and have a U.S. Passport
NOTE – IMMAF has same day weigh ins with Rash Guard and Shorts so qualify at a weight at nationals you will be able to make at worlds!

TEAM MEMBERS COMPLETE THESE TASKS ASAP. DO NOT HAVE TO BE DONE IN ORDER, JUST FAST & CORRECT!!

#1. CONTACT TEAM USA DELEGATION LEADER
TEAM USA DELEGATION LEADER
Ronald Anderson
Or Cell # 254-291-1032 (You will need to be added to the Team WhatsApp group. Download WhatsApp to your phone asap if not done so already.
A. PAY COMPETITION FEES
$200 – Athletes
$100 – Coaches and Team Delegates
Zele payments to the USFL account followed by a text indicating payment was made and name of individual. We have to send bulk payment to IMMAF.
Use 949 813-1041 to Zele funds and text follow up for confirmation
B. IMMAF ANNUAL PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED
All required information must be entered and the physical MUST be signed by a Medical Doctor.
Late or rejected physicals will carry a IMMAF late fee.
Everything to include eye sight/ vision must be filled in!
CLICK FOR IMMAF PHYSICAL
Email a signed and fully completed IMMAF physical as one PDF (not individual pages!!! /go to UPS store if you don’t know how) to Isabel Flores
C. ORDER TEAM USA UNIFORM
IMMAF will issue RashGuard, Shorts, Gloves & Shinguards
Youth Athletes and Coaches need a Team USA Warm Up.
**Last years White Polo and White Pants is OK.
This years design is darker blue with blue pants. Approx. cost $60
See sizing chart
Contact Valerie Riggs or call 817 350-8402 by JUNE 14th if you need a uniform
D. REGISTER FOR WORLDS IN SMOOTHCOMP
Once officially accepted on the Team, Athletes must do the following on smoothcomp:
1. Make a head shot only profile photo
2. Make sure Nationality is listed as USA
3. Join Team USA (Academy)
4. Register to the World Championships
E. REGISTER IN IMMAF RANKING APP
Athletes must have a IMMAF belt rank to participate.
Directions:
Download IMMAF app on android or IOS
Select Orange Belt (No need to fill in fight stats)
Select Jon Frank and coach and he will take care of the cost.
F. GET TRAVEL/ MEDICAL INSURANCE
Team Members must obtain individual insurance for travel to Abu Dhabi.
Click here for a good inexpensive option
G. ACCOMODATIONS
Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel
1778 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St – Al Rawdah – W68 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
+971 2 617 0000
$155 for single / $185 for double
Includes tax, service charges, WiFi, Breakfast & Dinner CLICK FOR LODING FORM
H. LEARN IMMAF RULES
CLICK FOR IMMAF RULES
I. MEDIA PASS
Contact Team Leader Ronald Anderson, Or Cell # 254-291-1032

IMPORTANT INFO FOR COACHES & ADULTS
Any adult receiving credentials for the floor must be USFL licensed
The background and Abuse Prevention or Safe Sport must be within 2 years
KEY TIMELINES
May 20th – Qualification Tournament
June 12th – Confirm acceptance of them spot
June 15th – Entry Fees paid to secure spot
June 16th – Alternates selection deadline for open spots
July 11th – Physicals completed (late fees after)
July 17th – Media Requests
SCHEDULE

-Monday 31st July – Arrivals
All delegates arrive and check in at the hotel.
-Tuesday 1st August – Tournament Check-In, Accreditation
Tournament Check-In & Accreditation – 9.00am to 4.00 pm @ Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel.
*Time of the draw will be communicated 1 week prior to the event start date.
-Wednesday 2nd August – Day 1 of competition (Youth C/ 12-13yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
-Thursday 3rd August – Day 2 of competition (Youth B/ 14-15yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
-Friday 4th August – Day 3 of competition (**Youth A/ 16-17yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
Female – 3 divisions: Atomweight, Strawweight & Flyweight.
Male – 4 divisions: Strawweight, Flyweight, Bantamweight & Featherweight
-Saturday 5th August – Day 4 of competition (**Youth A/ 16-17yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
Female – 3 divisions: Bantamweight, Featherweight,
Lightweight & Welterweight.
Male – 4 divisions Lightweight, Welterweight, Middleweight, Light Heavyweight &Heavyweight.
Attention: The schedule may be modified according to the total number of entries and circumstances of competition.

AGE GROUPS

Youth category C 12 – 13 years old
The athlete must not be under the age of 12 years or aged 14 years before the 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 2nd
Youth category B 14 – 15 years old
The athlete must not be under the age of 14 years or aged 16 years before 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 3rd
Youth category A 16-17 years old
The athlete must not be under the age of 16 years or aged 18 years before 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 4th or Aug 5th depending on division above
