# National MMA League Round 9- Juniors & Seniors Event > Competition in Howth, County Dublin, Ireland | August 28, 2022 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** This competition will be ran under Novice MMA rules with Light Contact Striking only. This event take place in the official NMMAL 21ft competition cage. NEW** Age and Bout Duration: Junior A 8-12 years ) 1 round of 3 minutes 2022 International mixed martial arts federation & the Irish mixed martial arts federation. Youth C (Age 12-13), 1 round of 3 minutes Youth B (Age 14-15), 1 round of 4 minutes Youth A (Age 16-17), 3 round of 2 minutes Weigh-ins will take place before your bracket starts. 7oz/8oz sparring MMA gloves (pro gloves not allowed) Shin pads that cover toes (with no metal clasps) Gum shields and groin guards This means that fighters are expected to strike with control and with no intent for a knock out. Fighters striking with excessive contact will get one warning, if this occurs again they will be disqualified. Straight shots only no looping shots. You are not allowed to slam, take downs must be done lightly if the opponents legs go over their head line you will be disqualified - take downs must be done with caution. All Elbow Strikes. All Knee Strikes. Spinning head / Spinning back kicks. Spinning Backfists. Knees to the Head. Slamming to escape submissions. Slamming when attempting a takedown. Lifting opponents hips over your head when attempting a takedown. Any form of neck crank. Heel Hooks, Knee Bars, Toe Holds. Head butts, eye gouging, fish hooking, spinal attacks or strikes directly to joints. No Guillotines for kids and teens, you can reverse position / use to get back up but can not finish as a submission. All Elbow Strikes Spinning head kicks Spinning Backfists Knees to the Head when on the ground Knees to the body when on the ground Slamming when taking an opponent down Slamming to escape submissions Lifting opponents hips over your head when attempting a takedown Any form of neck crank Heel Hooks, Knee Bars, Toe Holds Head butts, eye gouging, fish hooking, spinal attacks or strikes directly to joints All other strikes to body and head while standing. Only strikes to the body are permitted when grounded. All other submissions apart from those detailed above. Novice: First ever Competition in any martial art form. Beginner: Less than 1 year of competing or training in any martial art form Intermediate: Over 1 year of competing or training in any martial art form Refunds - Credits are issued only when a Athlete can not be matched. Queries - All queries to be sent to nationalmmaleague@gmail.com, The Thursday before the event is the deadline for all changes, Changes such as weight and division can be made on the athletes smoothcomp account from the athletes side you do not have to email in weight and division changes / registration can be edited up until the Thursday before the event at 11:59pm. **Contact :** nationalmmaleague@gmail.com Fully insured event with onsite medics and professional medals. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** August 28, 2022 ## Location **Venue:** Ireland's Eye **Location:** Howth, County Dublin, Ireland ## Pricing **Price Range:** €45 – €50 ## Links - Source: https://subonly.smoothcomp.com/en/event/5769 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalmmaleagues/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalMMALeague/?modal=admin_todo_tour --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/national-mma-league-round-9-juniors-seniors-event)