Midlands Combat League 1

MMA & Submission Wrestling

Midlands Combat League is a new series of grassroots MMA and Submission Wrestling events for children, teenagers and adults.

Our aim is simple: to give developing athletes more opportunities to compete, gain meaningful experience and improve their wrestling, grappling and MMA skills in a safe, controlled and well-organised environment.

The event will feature:

• No-Headshots MMA
• Submission Wrestling
• Kids, Teens, Adult and Masters divisions
• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced experience divisions
• Multiple matches wherever possible
• Matchmaking based on age, weight, sex and experience
• Official Midlands Combat League medals and team awards

Event Details

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026

Venue: Coláiste Choilm, O’Moore Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 WF97

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Event Schedule

• Weigh-ins open: 7:45 AM
• Rules meeting: 8:15 AM
• First matches: 9:00 AM

Every competitor must be checked in, weighed in and have their equipment inspected no later than one hour before their scheduled first match.

Competitors are responsible for checking their published match times and arriving with enough time to complete these requirements.

Weigh-In Requirements

There is no weight allowance.

Competitors must weigh in wearing shorts and a T-shirt.

Anyone weighing more than the maximum limit of their registered weight division will be disqualified from that division.

Competitors, parents, guardians and coaches are responsible for selecting the correct weight division and monitoring the competitor’s bodyweight before the event.

Smoothcomp Profiles

Every competitor’s Smoothcomp profile must be set to public.

Public profiles allow the organisers to review previous results, belt history and competition experience. This helps create fair divisions, prevent sandbagging and provide safe and appropriate matches.

Competitors whose profiles remain private may be removed from the event.

All registration information must be complete and accurate.

Entry Fees

• Adults and Masters: €75
• Kids and Teens: €55
• Discounted additional eligible discipline or division

An additional entry costs:

• Adults and Masters: €35
• Kids and Teens: €25

Eligible competitors may enter both MMA and Submission Wrestling or add another available age or weight division.

Discounts are applied automatically through Smoothcomp.

Registration

Registration closes at:

5:00 PM on Thursday 8th October 2026

All registrations, payments and permitted division changes must be completed through Smoothcomp before the deadline.

Use the Register button on this event page to enter.

For registration or event enquiries, contact:

admin@eiregrapple.com

Refund Policy

We offer 100% Smoothcomp coupon refunds until:

9:00 AM on Saturday 3rd October 2026

Competitors who withdraw before this deadline will receive a Smoothcomp credit coupon for the full amount paid. The coupon may be used towards a future event organised by us.

Cash and card refunds are not issued.

No refund or credit is available after the refund deadline.

Spectator Admission

• Adults: €10
• Under 18s: €5

Prizes and Awards

The top three competitors in each completed weight division will receive official Midlands Combat League medals.

Trophies will also be awarded for:

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best Team
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best Academy

No-Headshots MMA

No-Headshots MMA gives developing athletes an opportunity to gain meaningful MMA experience without strikes to the head or face.

Divisions are available for:

• Kids and Teens: Ages 8–17
• Adults: Ages 18+
• Masters: Ages 35+

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced experience divisions are available.

Matches combine controlled body striking, wrestling and submissions under age-appropriate technical restrictions.

Please read the following pages before registering:

MMA Divisions

MMA Overall Rules

MMA Illegal Techniques

Weight Classes

Submission Wrestling

Submission Wrestling is available for:

• Kids and Teens: Ages 8–17
• Adults: Ages 16+
• Masters: Ages 35+

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced experience divisions are available.

The ruleset encourages wrestling, takedowns, positional control, pins and submissions. A competitor can win by submission or by scoring three pins.

Please read the following pages before registering:

Submission Wrestling | Overall Rules

Submission Wrestling | Divisions

Submission Wrestling | Illegal Techniques

Weight Classes

Match Formats

We aim to schedule every competitor for at least two matches wherever possible.

Depending on registrations and suitable opponents, divisions may use:

• Round-robin pools
• Matched bouts
• Consolation matches
• Elimination brackets
• Pool stages followed by medal matches

The exact format may be adjusted based on bracket size, withdrawals, division mergers and the availability of safe opponents.

While multiple matches are our aim, a specific number of matches cannot be guaranteed.

Division Changes and Mergers

The organisers may adjust or merge divisions to provide safe and suitable matches.

Factors considered include:

• Age
• Weight
• Sex
• Belt, grade or rank
• Total training experience
• Previous competition experience
• Major medals, titles or achievements

Competitors, parents, guardians or coaches may be contacted before a significant division change is made.

Our Aim

Midlands Combat League has been created to help grow MMA, wrestling and submission grappling at grassroots level.

We want to provide regular and accessible events where athletes can:

• Gain valuable competitive experience
• Test their skills in a controlled environment
• Improve their wrestling, grappling and MMA
• Compete against appropriately matched opponents
• Build confidence before progressing to larger competitions or full-contact fight shows

We want to keep these events simple, competitive and focused on athlete development.

Sponsors and Vendors

If you are interested in joining the event as a sponsor or vendor, contact:

info@eiregrapple.com

Midlands Combat League | MMA & Submission Wrestling