Description
We are delighted to announce a unique opportunity for athletes to gain valuable fight simulation experience in a safe, controlled, and well-organised environment.
On Saturday 20th June 2026, we will be running a Sparring Day for local clubs, with multiple mats running bouts throughout the day.
Open to all levels from Novice - Professional
This event will include both MMA and Kickboxing, giving participants the opportunity to gain experience across both disciplines in one day.
Every competitor will receive a minimum of 2 matches, where possible including:
1 MMA match + 1 Kickboxing match
If you'd prefer to enter just 1 discipline and get 2 bouts in that (MMA or Kickboxing)
then just let us know and we will arrange this for you.
This event is designed to give athletes meaningful experience, test their skills, and build confidence without the pressure of a full competitive fight show.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 20th June 2026
Venue: Éire Grapple
Registration: From 9:00AM
First Bouts: 10:00AM
Entry Fee: €20 via Smoothcomp (discount applied automatically at checkout when entering 2 divisions)
Spectators: €5 on the door
Who Can Enter?
This event is open to:
Teens Aged 12+ Light Contact Kickboxing & No Headshots MMA
Adults Aged 18+ Male & Female, Kickboxing & MMA
Match Formats
Adults - Aged 18+
MMA 3 x 2 minute rounds 1 minute rest between rounds
Kickboxing 3 x 2 minute rounds 1 minute rest between rounds
Teens - Aged 12+
No Headshots MMA 3 x 2 minute rounds 1 minute rest between rounds
Light Contact Kickboxing 3 x 90 second rounds 1 minute rest between rounds
All bouts will be light to moderate contact and run in a controlled sparring format.
Skill Divisions
Competitors should register under the most appropriate experience level:
Novice: Less than 6 months training
Beginner: Less than 1 year training
Intermediate: Less than 3 years training
Advanced: 3+ years training
We may adjust brackets where necessary to ensure safe, fair matchups and to help everyone get as much valuable experience as possible on the day.
Weight Divisions
Weight divisions will be available every 5kg, ranging from:
-40kg to +100kg
There is no weight allowance.
Please enter your correct weight when registering.
Mandatory Gear
Kickboxing
14oz boxing gloves
Big Thai-style shin guards with instep protection
.
MMA
7–8oz MMA sparring gloves
Sock-style shin guards
.
Mandatory for both
Mouth guard
Groin guard
Pocketless shorts
Rash guard
.
Optional
Headgear
Summary
Saturday 20th June 2026
Registration from 9:00AM
First bouts from 10:00AM
Light / moderate contact MMA & Kickboxing available
Minimum 2 matches
Weight & skill divisions
€20 Smoothcomp entry
€5 spectators
Please see the additional event pages/tabs above for more information on the full rule sets.
