Description
All Skill Levels - Friendly and Professional Staff- Affordable Hotel - Full Bar and Restaurant
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ROP Muay Thai Tournament Tucson is sanctioned by the WKA.
Venue:
?Hilton Hotel East 7600 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710
Registration Fees Deadlines: (NO HIDDEN FEES)
- $85 Early registration till 7/1
- $110 Normal registration till 8/10 - 11:59pm
- $175 Late registration until 9/3 - 11:59pm
Competiton tank top for every competitor. (Tank must be worn during match)
Divisions:
- Junior Divisions 8-9yrs and 10-14yrs (male and female) Kids will be matched accordingly to age.
- Teen Divisions 15-17yrs (male and female)
- Adult Divisions 18yrs and over (male and female)
- Max 4 person brackets (up to 2 matches). Multiple brackets for larger divisions. Max 100 Competitors.
Weight Divisions:
Adult and Teens 15-17 / Male and Female (Divisions will be consolidated as the event progresses.)
- Atomweight 108lbs & Below
- Super Atomweight 108.1-111lbs
- Flyweight 111.1-114lbs
- Super Flyweight 114.1-117lbs
- Bantamweight 117.1-120lbs
- Super Bantamweight 120.1-124lbs
- Featherweight 124.1-128lbs
- Super Featherweight 128.1-132lbs
- Lightweight 132.1-137lbs
- Super Lightweight 137.1-142lbs
- Welterweight 142.1-147lbs
- Super Welterweight 147.1-153lbs
- Light Middleweight 153.1-159lbs
- Middleweight 159.1-165lbs
- Super Middleweight 165.1-172lbs
- Light Heavyweight 172.1-179lbs
- Light Cruiserweight 179.1-186lbs
- Cruiserweight 186.1-194lbs
- Super Cruiserweight 194.1-207lbs
- Heavyweight 207.1-224lbs
- Super Heavyweight 224.1 & Over
Junior 8-9yrs / 10-14yrs / Male and Female (Divisions will be consolidated as the event progresses.)
(Please note that youth weight divisions used are not standard divisions and are used specifically for this tournament.)
- Flyweight Up to 55lbs.
- Bantamweight 55.1-66lbs.
- Featherweight 66.1-77lbs.
- Lightweight 77.1-88lbs.
- Welterweight 88.1-99lbslbs.
- Middleweight 99.1-110bs
- Heavyweight 110.1 and Up
Bout length and Brackets
All Adult and Teen bouts will be full contact Muay Thai fights. Bouts will be 3 x 2min rounds with 1 min rest between rounds.
All Junior bouts will be full contact Muay Thai fights. Bouts will be 3 x 1min 30sec rounds with 1 min rest between rounds.
- Brackets with 2 competitors will square off head-to-head in a single match for Gold and Silver.
- Brackets with 3 competitors: Two competitors will fight first (the system will randomly choose.) The loser of the first match fights the third competitor. If the winner of match 2 has already met the first winner, they will not fight again. Winner of the 1st match will be awarded gold.
- Brackets with 4 competitors will be single elimination matches. The 2 winners will meet for a Gold and Silver.
Awards
- This tournament is single elimination.
- Medals will be awarded to the 1st place and 2nd place in each division.
- Athletes will not compete for the third place.
Do I need a fighter license?
All fighters must be licensed by WKA. Apply for license here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WKAUSA1/FighterRegistration
What medicals do I need?
You need a physical (by an MD or DO-no nurses) on the WKA paperwork, download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PtNCqtrEhQiY08-JmP2eVmI3-2iAXQqC/view?usp=sharing
If you are 35 or older, use this form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13QcXpRZosuo-QD3PLnfM8JBjSzZPU1ES/view?usp=sharing You will need an EKG with report. Our fight Dr. will also interpret at weigh-ins.
You need blood work if you are 16 or older (HIV, Hepatitis B-surface antigen, and Hepatitis C-Antibody) Order your blood work here: https://www.accesalabs.com/MMA-Fighter-Combative-Trio-Blood-Test
If you have fought in 2025 and are already licensed in mma or muay thai, we will accept other physical forms as long as it meets our requirements, it is within 1-year of the date of competition, it clearly indicates they are fit to compete, and they will need to fill out the 1st page of our physical form and submit that along with their old (or other organization) physical form.
All female athletes will have to take a pregnancy test at weigh-ins before the fights. Test will be provided by the commission or promotion at weigh-ins.
**all medicals must be submitted 48 hours before weigh-ins on WKA portal: https://airtable.com/applGufrgQkFCbRvo/pagQFss2SthiSPk1z/form If you’d like to check and make sure they are right, you can email to jenpitbull2@gmail.com ahead of time. NO REFUNDS if medicals are denied at weigh ins (incorrect blood, etc.)
When are weigh-ins and where?
Weigh-ins will be on Friday, September 5th at Rise Combat Sports, 7131 East Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson AZ 85715. Link for weigh in appointments will be available closer to the event.
What equipment will I use?
All athletes will wear headgear with no chin protection, cloth shinpads, groin protector (males,) mouthpiece, and gloves (either 10oz or 12oz depending on weight class.) Elbows will be allowed with athletes with 5 and over fights (elbow pads.)
Who provides equipment?
The athlete will provide their own cloth shin pads, headgear with no chin/cheek protection, groin protection, and mouthpiece. We will provide gloves and elbow pads.
What uniform should I wear to compete?
Athletes are required to wear Muay Thai shorts. We will provide a reversible jersey (blue and red) to fight in.
Do my coaches have to pay/register?
Yes, all coaches must fill out a registration form. We will give one head coach from every gym (not one per athlete) a free pass. Any assistants, second coach, etc. will have to pay (same price as admission.) Coaches, please register for your WKA license here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WKAUSA1/CornermansRegistration
Can my friends and family come watch?
Of course. Tickets will be for sale at www.riseoftheprospects.com. We have limited space so encourage them to buy soon. Tickets will be available soon.
More questions? Please text Jen at 415-519-3250 for more information. READ ALL FAQS FIRST…..
Click here for the Rules and Regulations manual by the WKA. https://www.cognitoforms.com/WKAUSA1/CornermansRegistration
**ROP is trying to keep registrations as inexpensive as possible for all athletes. Unfortunately, this event has many fees associated with it, and that is how we are basing the costs.
