# National MMA League- Seniors Event

> Competition in Howth, County Dublin, Ireland | September 26, 2021

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** This competition will be ran under Novice MMA rules with Light Contact Striking only.

All Matches will consist of 2 x 2 minutes with a 45 second break in between rounds. If the match is deemed a draw by the referee a decision round will take place.

All Fighters Require:

7oz/8oz sparring MMA gloves (pro gloves not allowed)

Shin pads that cover toes (with no metal clasps)

Gum shields and groin guards

JUVENILE AND CHILDREN'S DIVISIONS:

No head strikes allowed from any position standing or grounded.

LIGHT CONTACT STRIKING:

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.

ILLEGAL STRIKES:

All Elbow Strikes

Knees or Kicks to the body while Opponent is Grounded

Spinning head kicks

Spinning Backfists

Knees to the Head

Slamming to escape submissions

Any form of neck crank

Heel Hooks, Knee Bars, Toe Holds

Head butts, eye gouging, fish hooking, spinal attacks or strikes directly to joints

LEGAL TECHNIQUES:

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.

DIVISIONS:
Novice: First ever Competition in any martial art form.

Beginner: Less than 1 Year of Competing

Intermediate: Over 1 year of competing

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** September 26, 2021
## Location

**Venue:** Ireland's Eye

**Location:** Howth, County Dublin, Ireland


## Pricing

**Price:** €50
## Links

- Source: https://subonly.smoothcomp.com/en/event/5464
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalMMALeague/?modal=admin_todo_tour

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**Last Updated:** March 30, 2026

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