Amateur Open Championships

[Stumac]

MMA Amateur and Novice Tournaments Saturday 19th September all weight divisions.

For info and rules contact Stewart on 07711725257.

[Willie-Scott]

MMA too ? who have you got fighting mma on the card ?

[sanchez]

Is it Amateur only? What are the Am rules for the show??

[thaison]

Think the amatur rules will include head shots on the ground, but fighters are wearing gloves, head gaurds and shin guards

[ninjawarrior]

If this is the tournament with jnr's I have a novice kid just turned 16,I'd like to get experience.

[heroo007]

cage? ring? mats? .....or in the floor this time?

[scotsmmafan]

Hi, id be up for the MMA.

Wots the deal with protective gear, rules etc?

thanks!

[Stumac]

Fight card not made up yet, we are trying to get enough interest to hold a amteur tournament in as many weight divisions as possible.

It is amateur only rules as per NSAC with no elbows, head shots standing and on the ground for amateur. No head shots for first time novice.

We are looking to use MMA sparring gloves or heavy MMA gloves. No head gaurds and I am not so sure about shin gaurds yet.

Novice open to 16years plus amateur 18years plus.

At the moment I am trying to get a deal on a cage for MMA, if that falls through then it will be a ring.

[powerhouse]

Give Alan martin a shout for a cage deal mate @ mertin8@hotmail.com

Always happy to help

[Stumac]

The WKA have included MMA in the championships this year for the first time.

We hope to provide you with a platform to get your novice and amateur fighters the expierence and exposure they need to progress in MMA in a competitive enviroment that is some times hard to find, most large shows preferring to use Pro and Semi Pro fighters.

These championships are being run on a not for profit basis and may be used as a selection for those wishing to represent Scotland at the WKA World Championships next year.

The WKA now use's a rule set based on the Nevada State Athletic Commision rules. These rules are adjusted slightly from country to country, things like the use of head protection and shin gaurds ect. Although WKA Scotland have accepted the use of NSAC rules they have not set the rules to be used in Scotland yet.
What we would like to do is offer you the gyms, coaches, fighters the opertunity to tell us what rules you would prefer to use for novice and amateur bouts.
We are willing to listen to anyone who has a competitive interest in MMA in Scotland and is looking to progress the sport in a positive way.

Feel free to post your comments or PM me for additional contact details.

Stu

[Stumac]

Give Alan martin a shout for a cage deal mate @ mertin8@hotmail.com

Always happy to help

Will do thanks for the contact

[Stuie10]

Hey stumac, is the goves etc for the amatuer mma provided in your comp, and is it open to all weight classes mate?

[scotsmmafan]

for a one day tournie defo have shin guards and sparrin gloves!

injuries like cuts & buggered shins will stop the tournie in its tracks!

[Stumac]

Fighters to supply thier own protective equipment and gloves, if anyone has problems with this contact Stewart on 07711725257 and we will see if we can help.

Tournament is open to all weight classes and will be a knock out type comp.

[TheJuice]

What kinda numbers you got for this? I'm interested in competing but the lazy voice in my head says that if it's anything more than 2/3 fights to win the tourney then feck that.

How long are the rounds?

[manymovements]

Im really interested, especially if its more than 2 fights.

Its a rare opportunity to fight on that kind of platform in mma.

More details please.

What weights you looking at?

[Stumac]

Should have a better idea by the end of the week how many compeditors we have. I will let you know as soon as we can.
No more than 3 bouts.
2x5 min rounds.

For more info call Stewart on 07711725257

Weights. -65 -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 +90 (KG)

We are also looking at -60 for novice as well.

[sanchez]

So whats the deal with rules and equiptment? I take it it's all amateur? or is there semi pro too?

[TheJuice]

Any prizes for winners?

[Stumac]

Tournament is all amateur and novice no semi pro.

NSAC rules.

Protective equipment to be provided by fighters, if this is a problem then we will try to help.

Prizes will depend on what the sponsors supply but yes there will be prizes.

[manymovements]

What about tickets for the event? How much will they be?

I notice its two days, will the competitors have to stay for each?

[scotsmmafan]

Think the rules will be like Northern Fight League.

No Knees or Elbows, GnP in, 6oz gloves, must include shin guards I assume?

[Stumac]

Tickets for spectators are £7 pay on the door, teird seating.
2 day event MMA is on day 1 only 19th September.
Rules are Nevada State Athletic Commision rules.

Novice (first time no prior fights of any kind)
No head strikes
MMA sparring gloves and shin guards
Age 16+
Weights -75 +75 +85 (KG)

Amateur
No elbows.
Shin Guards and MMA sparring gloves.
Shin Gaurds optional in final if both fighters agree.
Age 18+
Weights are -60 -65 -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 +90

We are still looking for a cage for this event. Full contact Kickboxing and K1 will be held in a ring. If we can not get a cage then an additional ring will be used for MMA.

For further info contact Stewart on 07711725257

[thaison]

can you send me the full rules please mate

jamesdoolan23@hotmail.com

also i thought the NSAC weight classes where similar to WEC/UFC in 135Ib being bantam 145Ib being feather etc

finally if guys have fought semi pro or pro on fight shows can they enter the amatuer division?

[Stumac]

can you send me the full rules please mate

jamesdoolan23@hotmail.com

also i thought the NSAC weight classes where similar to WEC/UFC in 135Ib being bantam 145Ib being feather etc

finally if guys have fought semi pro or pro on fight shows can they enter the amatuer division?
You have mail James.
No if a fighter has fought Pro or Semi Pro MMA then they cannot fight in the Amateur class.
NSAC Weights are as you state unfortunately the weight classes for this tourney were set under WKA K1 rules. I would look to get the weight classes adjusted for future events to come into line with NSAC weights.

Stu

[scotsmmafan]

Tickets for spectators are £7 pay on the door, teird seating.
2 day event MMA is on day 1 only 19th September.
Rules are Nevada State Athletic Commision rules.

Novice (first time no prior fights of any kind)
No head strikes
MMA sparring gloves and shin guards
Age 16+
Weights -75 +75 +85 (KG)

Amateur
No elbows.
Shin Guards and MMA sparring gloves.
Shin Gaurds optional in final if both fighters agree.
Age 18+
Weights are -60 -65 -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 +90

We are still looking for a cage for this event. Full contact Kickboxing and K1 will be held in a ring. If we can not get a cage then an additional ring will be used for MMA.

For further info contact Stewart on 07711725257


Sorry im lost.

Novice is for guys with no experience.

Amateur is for guys with no Semi Pro experience.

So, our Amateur fighters have to fight our Pro B class?

Guy that have fought Semi Pro are excluded? This type of Amateur is a step UP from our Semi Pro.

Think the progression of our Amateur, Semi Pro to Pro needs clarified.

The WKA/ NSAC Amateur is wot we call Pro B. Situated between Semi Pro and Pro. Way above that of our Amateur.

[Stuie10]

Hello Stu,

I was wondering about the mma event on the sat, can competitors just attend in the morning for a weigh in, registration, or does this have to be done online before the tournament starts??

And is the comp on sunday just kickboxing or is there a bjj tournament on also mate.

Like i said, very interested in attending but just want to clarify a couple of things first obviously. And the novice levels are open to 85 Kg+ - is this weighed in on the morning of the comp??

Cheers

Stu Innes

[Stumac]

I discussed the Amateur rules with the WKA and was told that these rules are taken from the rules used at the WKA world championships. Due to the majority of people not wanting to use these rules and advice from other respected parties it has been decided that the amateur rules will be as follows.

1/ When standing, punches and kicks to the head are allowed.
2/ When standing punches, kicks and knees to the body and legs are allowed.
3/ When on the ground no head strikes are permitted.
4/ When on the ground strikes to the body and legs are allowed.
5/ Neck cranks, heel hooks and spine locks are not permitted.

I apologize for any confusion this may cause.

Stu

[Stumac]

Weigh in for this event is 0930 Saturday 19th September at the venue, registration on the day is fine but if you can call Stewart to give him your details before hand it would be appreciated.

The Sunday is points Kickboxing and forms there is no BJJ tourney.

Anyone who wants to can enter the K1 or full contact Kickboxing tournament as well, this way if you get put out of one tournament you can continue in another.

Call Stewart on 07711725257 for further details.

Stu

[Stumac]

Anyone still to register for this tournament on Saturday please call Stewart on 07711725257