Leitrim Novice MMA Championship 4

Sunday, February 28, 2027 Carrick On Shannon, Ireland

At a Glance

Entry

€30

Description

Leitrim Novice MMA Championships 4

About

Weigh in for adults is from 9am - First fight commences at 10am sharp.

If the entries are low like event number 3, we will move it to Saturday and commence weigh in at 12noon, and first fight 1pm.

Ready to test your skills in the cage? Leitrim Novice MMA Championship is an opportunity for novice, or early stage amateur fighters to gain experience in a safe environment and to gain experience inside the cage. Compete in a safely run novice MMA event with professional refereeing ensuring fairness and a cageside medic prioritising your safety. It's your chance to experience the thrill of competition in a controlled and supportive environment!

Venue

Morris Martial Arts, Upstairs Unit 3, Bridge Street, Carrick On Shannon, Leitrim, N41 N6X6

6 meter cage to be used

Experience level

BEGINNER: 0-3 Novice MMA matches or less than 2 years combat sports experience

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3+ Novice MMA matches, 1+ Amateur MMA matches or more than 2 years combat sports experience

We aim to have multiple matches for all competitors

Any competitor found to be entering beginner where they should be intermediate/advanced due to criteria stated will be disqualified on the day.

Rules

Adult MMA -

3 x 3minute rounds

Straight foot/achilles lock is the only leg submission attack allowed

No twister or neck cranks

Knees to body allowed standing and on the ground, but no shots to the spine

No ground and pound to head

Referee can stop fights due to timidity/overmatched

Fights with nosebleeds will be allowed to continue unless the cut team and/or referee deem the bleed too excessive

Weight classes

Adult weight classes are done under official unified weight classes - bantam, feather, light etc

Pricing

Early bird price is €30

Normal price is €38

Credit for next event given in the event of no match up being available, we will try our best to match all.

Any pull outs/cancellations before midnight Wednesday 25th Feb 2027 will be given a credit for future event, any cancellations after this will at the fighters expense.

Free entry for 2 coaches per team(3 coaches if the team have 3 or more fighters)

Spectators - €10 each cash, card or revolut accepted

Event Details

Schedule

Standard: weigh-in from 09:00; first fight 10:00. If moved to Saturday: weigh-in 12:00; first fight 13:00.

Weigh-In

Adult weigh-in from 09:00 (if event moved to Saturday: weigh-in from 12:00).

Spectator Fee

€10 per spectator (cash, card, or Revolut accepted)

Divisions

Seniors€30
18+ years

Organizer

Leitrim Grappling Championships

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leitrim Novice MMA Championships 4 held?

Morris Martial Arts, Upstairs Unit 3, Bridge Street, Carrick On Shannon, Leitrim, N41 N6X6, and a 6 meter cage will be used.

What are the weigh-in and event start times?

Adult weigh-in is from 9am with the first fight at 10am sharp; if entries are low the event may be moved to Saturday with weigh-in at 12 noon and first fight at 1pm.

How are experience levels defined?

BEGINNER: 0–3 novice MMA matches or less than 2 years combat sports experience; INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: 3+ novice MMA matches, 1+ amateur MMA matches or more than 2 years combat sports experience.

What happens if a competitor enters the wrong experience level?

Any competitor found to be entering beginner where they should be intermediate/advanced according to the stated criteria will be disqualified on the day.

What is the match format and key rules for adult MMA?

Adult MMA matches are 3 x 3 minute rounds; straight foot/achilles lock is the only permitted leg submission, no twister or neck cranks, knees to the body are allowed standing and on the ground but no shots to the spine, and no ground and pound to the head; referees can stop fights for timidity or being overmatched, and fights with nosebleeds may continue unless deemed excessive.

Which weight classes are used?

Adult weight classes are done under official unified weight classes such as bantam, feather, light, etc.

What are the entry fees and spectator prices?

Early bird entry is €30 and normal entry is €38; spectator admission is €10 each and cash, card or Revolut are accepted.

What is the cancellation and credit policy?

If no match-up is available a credit for the next event will be given; pull outs/cancellations before midnight Wednesday 25th Feb 2027 will be given a credit for a future event, and cancellations after this will be at the fighter's expense.

Is coach entry included?

Two coaches per team receive free entry, and teams with three or more fighters receive free entry for three coaches.