Midlands Combat League 1

MMA • Submission Wrestling • K1 Kickboxing

Midlands Combat League is a grassroots combat sports competition for children, teenagers and adults.

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

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MCL 1 will feature:

• No-Headshots MMA
• Submission Wrestling
• K1 Kickboxing
• Kids, Teens, Adult and Masters divisions
• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced experience levels
• Matchmaking based on age, weight, sex and experience
• Multiple matches wherever suitable opponents are available
• Official Midlands Combat League medals and team awards

Event Details

Saturday 12th December 2026

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.

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Enter One, Two or All Three Disciplines

One of the main goals of Midlands Combat League is to give developing athletes more meaningful competition experience in a single day.

Where suitable opponents are available, we aim to provide competitors with at least two matches in each discipline entered.

That means:

• Enter 1 discipline → aim for at least 2 matches
• Enter 2 disciplines → aim for at least 4 matches
• Enter all 3 disciplines → aim for at least 6 matches

For athletes developing across MMA, grappling and striking, entering multiple disciplines is a great opportunity to test different parts of their game under competition pressure.

Exact match numbers depend on registrations, withdrawals and the availability of safe and suitable opponents and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

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Entry Fees

Adults & Masters

First discipline: €75

Each additional eligible discipline or division: €35

For example:

• 1 discipline: €75
• 2 disciplines: €110
• All 3 disciplines: €145

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Kids & Teens

First discipline: €55

Each additional eligible discipline or division: €25

For example:

• 1 discipline: €55
• 2 disciplines: €80
• All 3 disciplines: €105

Discounts are applied automatically through Smoothcomp.

Entering multiple disciplines gives competitors the opportunity to gain considerably more competition experience across the day for a reduced additional entry fee.

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Weigh-Ins

There is no weight allowance.

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

Anyone weighing above the maximum limit of their registered division may be moved to another suitable division where possible.

If a safe and suitable alternative cannot be arranged, the competitor may be unable to compete.

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

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Smoothcomp Profiles & Experience

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

This allows the organisers to review previous results, competition experience, belt or grade history where relevant, and help create fair and appropriate matchups.

All training and competition experience must be declared accurately during registration.

Competitors may be moved to a more appropriate experience division where their previous training, competition record or achievements indicate that another division would provide a fairer matchup.

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No-Headshots MMA

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

Divisions are available for:

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

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced divisions are available.

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

Please read the full rules before registering:

MMA | Divisions

MMA | Overall Rules

MMA | Illegal Techniques

Weight Classes

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Submission Wrestling

The MCL Submission Wrestling ruleset rewards wrestling, takedowns, top control, pins and submissions.

There is no guard pulling.

A competitor wins by:

• Submission, or
• Scoring 3 pins

Divisions are available for Kids, Teens, Adults and Masters.

Competitors aged 16–17 may also compete in the Adult Submission Wrestling divisions where appropriate.

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced divisions are available.

Please read the full rules before registering:

Submission Wrestling | Overall Rules

Submission Wrestling | Divisions

Submission Wrestling | Illegal Techniques

Weight Classes

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K1 Kickboxing

K1 Kickboxing gives developing athletes the opportunity to gain competitive striking experience under a controlled light-to-moderate contact K1-style ruleset.

Matches take place on a 6m x 6m open mat area.

• Ages 8–13: No head strikes
• Ages 14+: Controlled head contact permitted
• Adults & Masters: Controlled body knees permitted

There are no wrestling takedowns, throws, sweeps or trips.

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced divisions are available.

Please read the full rules before registering:

K1 Kickboxing | Overall Rules

K1 Kickboxing | Divisions

K1 Kickboxing | Illegal Techniques

Weight Classes

Match Formats

Depending on registrations, divisions may use:

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

Our priority is to provide competitors with as much useful competition experience as possible while maintaining safe and appropriate matchmaking.

Divisions may be adjusted or merged based on age, weight, sex, relevant experience and available opponents.

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Registration

Registration closes:

5:00 PM on Thursday 10th December 2026

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

For registration or event enquiries:

admin@eiregrapple.com

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Refund Policy

We offer 100% Smoothcomp coupon refunds until:

9:00 AM on Saturday 5th December 2026

Competitors who withdraw before this deadline will receive a Smoothcomp credit coupon for the full amount paid, which 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 deadline.

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Spectator Admission

• Adults: €10
• Under 18s: €5

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Prizes & 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

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Our Aim

Midlands Combat League is about giving developing athletes more opportunities to compete and more meaningful experience when they do.

Whether an athlete is developing their striking, wrestling, grappling or complete MMA game, we want to provide regular competition opportunities where they can:

• Gain valuable experience
• Test their skills under pressure
• Compete against appropriately matched opponents
• Build confidence
• Develop skills that transfer into higher-level competition

More matches. More experience. Better athletes.

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Sponsors & Vendors

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

info@eiregrapple.com

Midlands Combat League | MMA • Submission Wrestling • K1 Kickboxing