General Rules:

ALL AMATEUR MMA FIGHTER APPLICATIONS must be submitted by the Competitor or there authorized Coach/Manager. You must send in a written request for a fighter application to the Matchmaking Department via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to be considered.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Prior to contact you must be able to fulfill the following requisites:

1) Understanding that a FIGHTER APPLICATION must be completed and submitted to be eligible. A Matchmaker will respond to your written request of the Application. You will then need to complete and return the Application as soon as possible to be considered in any upcoming events.  Your Application will be considered for up to 180 days.
If you are a Professional Fighter, please contact Mark Gonzalez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for further information on eligibility.  
All Amateur Fighters, please proceed with the listed below requisites.

2) Obtain a National Mixed Martial Arts Identification Number from your local Sports Authority or Commission in your respective areas prior to weigh ins. The DC Boxing & Wrestling Commission is able to assist upon the day before event weigh ins if necessary. If you are selected to compete, please advise your Matchmaker if you need assistance with obtaining an MMA ID#.

3) Provide a ‘General Physical’ dated within 6 months of the event date, OR present a note dated within 2 months from an accredited Doctor stating the Competitor is in good physical shape to compete.

4) Provide a Basic Bloodwork Test (including but not limited to HIV, Hep-B, Hep-C screening) dated within 45 days of the event.
Each Competitor must be with an established and reputable Fight Camp/Academy/Team, Independents will not be accepted.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, do not already be on our List of Fighters that are unable to Fight in the DC region. No show-No Calls, Last-Minute Drop Outs, All Talk-No Training, and Bad Behaved-Bad Boys will not be accepted. This is a professional sport to us, and we demand respect to both your fellow sports members and the fans that will witness your behavior in a OneWorld MMA cage. There is no reason of this to be unachievable. Lets show the world how orderly we can be in displaying our form of art, sports and culture in a professional manner.

RULES/REGULATIONS/AMATEUR FIGHTER INFORMATION

WEIGHT CLASSES

Up to 105 lbs Mini flyweight (females only)
105.1 lbs – 115 lbs Light Flyweight (females only)
115.1 lbs – 125 lbs Flyweight (females only)

125.1 lbs – 135 lbs Bantam Weight
135.1 lbs – 145 lbs Featherweight
145.1 lbs – 155 lbs Lightweight
155.1 lbs – 170 lbs Welterweight
170.1 lbs – 185 lbs Middleweight
185.1 lbs – 205 lbs Light heavyweight
205.1 lbs – 265 lbs Heavyweight
Over 265 lbs Super heavyweight

LEGAL STRIKES

Hand Strikes:
Closed fist or an open hand/palm of their hand

Arm Strikes :
Forearm strikes and rounded elbows to standing or grounded opponent
Shoulder jabs to standing or grounded opponent

Legs :
Standing strikes with knees, shins, and feet
Standing knees to head

Takedowns and Throws :
All wrestling, judo and jiu jitsu throws and takedowns

Chokes :
All chokes with arms and legs

Locks :
Elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle locks

FOULS

Flagrant disregard of referee’s instructions
Unsportsmanlike conduct that causes injury to an opponent
Downward or spiking elbow strikes
Biting
Eye-gouging
Knuckle gouging
Clawing, pinching, or twisting of flesh
Throat strikes of any kind
One or two-handed chokes applied directly to the throat/windpipe
Knees to the head and neck of a grounded opponent
Kicking or stomping above the waist on a grounded opponent
Kicking the front of an opponent’s knee
Fish hooks (to eyes, nose, ear, or mouth)
Putting a finger into any open orifice (cuts/lacerations)
Grabbing of the clavicle
Hair pulling

Groin attacks of any kind
Single digit manipulation
Small joint manipulation
Head butting
Striking the spine, back of neck, or back of head
Driving opponent's head directly down into the mat (spiking)
Lifting, pushing, throwing or otherwise forcing an opponent out of the ring or cage
Intentionally delaying the contest due to improper equipment, or by intentionally dropping or spitting out mouthpiece
Attacking an opponent on or during a break
Attacking an opponent who is under the care of an official
Using abusive language in the ring or cage
Interference by corner/trainer
Rope or cage grabbing to avoid a submission hold. Continually holding the rope to rest or pull self from action, or gain advantage.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING

REQUIRED:
Protective groin cup
Protective mouthpiece
Handwraps
Tape permitted on wrists and hands, but not knuckles
Regular handwraps secured by tape permitted
Handwraps must be signed off by OWMMA/DCBWC representative
MMA Gloves (no less than 4oz gloves)

PERMITTED:
Shin, instep, elbow, and/or knee supports
Oil on face only

PERMITTED APPAREL:
Boxing shorts, kickboxing shorts, latex bike-style shorts, board shorts, speedos
Rash guard (females only)

*FORBIDDEN:
Tape over knuckles
Oil or grease on any part of the competitor’s body
Apparel or equipment which includes metallic and/or hard plastic and/or edge or surface

CORNERMEN & TRAINER RULES

REQUIRED:
Every fighter is required to have at minimum one corner man and a maximum of two
Must obey the referee at all times
Must stay in their fighter’s corner
Must conduct themselves with appropriate and proper sportsmanship
Must stay off the cage floor
May not lean on cage
PERMITTED:
Cornermen may spray (not pour) water and apply ice to a fighter in between rounds. No other substance may be applied to the body. The following substances may be applied to cuts: petroleum jelly, adrenaline hydrochloride, avitene, and thrombin. Cornermen are responsible to dry the corner area before the next round continues.
During round breaks, only one cornerman is allowed in the cage.
NOTE: Violation of rules by corner personnel can result in warnings, point deductions, dismissal of corner man and/or disqualification of that corner’s fighter

WINNER DETERMINED BY
Knockout: Opponent is unable to intelligently defend himself following a strike.

TKO: The physician or referee decides the opponent cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.

Submission: Opponent submits by tapping more than 3 times (or by saying “TAP”) as a result from a choke, lock, or any other reason.

Referee Stoppage: When opponent is taking excessive punishment but cannot or will not submit or quit either due to striking, failing to show a willingness to continue, a refusal to submit in the face of grave injury, or any other reason the referee believes is necessary to preserve the fighter’s safety.

Throw in the Towel: Opponent’s corner decides to end the bout for the safety of their fighter.

Quit: Opponent simply cannot or refuses to continue.

Decision: When the bout has ended after the specified time without a winner, the decision shall be determined by three judges.

Disqualification: Opponent is disqualified by the referee.

TIME OF ROUNDS

Non-Title Amateur Bouts:
Three [3] rounds, three [3] minutes each, with a one minute rest in between rounds.

Title Amateur Bouts:
Three [5] rounds, five [5] minutes each, with one minute rest in between rounds.