2008 U.S. Armed Forces Pankration Invitational

May 17, 2008

51 Area Fitness Center

Marine Corps Base

Camp Pendleton, California

General Information:

- This Tournament is open to all Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

- Reservists who are assigned to a drilling unit may also participate.

- Licensed Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighters are prohibited from entering.

- Tournament is hosted and promoted by MCCS, Camp Pendleton and sponsored by The Compound MMA.

Divisions:

- Two Skill Levels:

  Beginner (one year or less Martial Arts training) and Open (Over one year Martial Arts training)

- Weight Classes:

  130 lbs; -140 lbs; -150 lbs; -160 lbs; - 175 lbs; - 190 lbs; - 205 lbs; - 230 lbs & over 230lbs.

- There are no Women’s divisions at this time. Please contact us if you are a Female and wish to compete.

- All divisions are double elimination with a consolation bracket to determine 3rd place.

Mandatory Equipment:

- Athletes must compete with MMA Style Gloves, a mouthpiece and Cup.

  MMA Style gloves will be provided to athletes without their own.

- Other protective gear is optional: Elbow pads, Knee pads, Shin/ Shin & Instep guards, Wrestling Head

  Gear, Wrestling/ Martial Arts Shoes.

- MMA Fight Shorts with Rash guard are the recommended uniform.

- Athletes may also compete in Traditional Martial Arts attire, shorts or sweats without open pockets or

  metal, tight fitting T-Shirt or Wrestling singlet.

Tournament Information:

- All Athletes and Coaches must know and understand the rules of the tournament. A rules demo will be

  conducted the morning of the Tournament.

- Competitors may have a maximum of two coaches mat side. Coaches must stay in the designated area on

  the mat.

- Any violations may result in penalties against the fighter or removal from the tournament.

- All disrespectful conduct to include that of coaches will result in immediate disqualification from the

  tournament. Disrespectful conduct includes arguing with referees and officials and/ or intentionally trying to

  injure your opponent.

- All victorious competitors are required to sign their bout sheet after each match acknowledging the results

  are correct.

- Beginners will compete in 3 minute matches. Open will compete in 5 minute matches.

- See rules and regulations at www.fightleague.org/Rules.html

Registration:

- Each Division is limited to 8 competitors.

- Competitors must make weight or be removed from the bracket.

- All Competitors must pre-register. The first 8 to register for each bracket will get in.

- A lottery for open spots will be conducted the day of the tournament for those who did not make the first 8

  on the bracket. To enter the lottery you must be present at the weigh in area at 0900 hrs on 17 May.

- There is no participation fee for this tournament.

Weigh In:

Weigh in will be conducted at the 52 Area Fitness Center. A Valid Military ID will be required at weigh in.

Competitors have two options to weigh in.

1. 16 May, 1800 – 2000 hrs

2. 17 May, 0700 – 0830 hrs

Rules Demo:

A rules Demo will be conducted at 0930 hrs in the Competition area.

Division start times will be posted at this time.

Estimated Competition Times:

Beginner Division: 1000 – 1400 hrs

Open Division: 1400 – 1800 hrs

Awards:

Medals for top 3 finalists in each weight division.

Trophy’s for top 3 Open Division Teams.

www.fightleague.org

(4/18/08)