2023 US NATIONAL PANKRATION CHAMPIONSHIPS & USA QUALIFIER FOR IMMAF YOUTH MMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

May 19 and 20, 2023

Hosted by 

LunColor Events Center - 1255 Central Ave Ontario California 91762

Double Elimination tournament in MMA cages

Nearby major airports: Ontario Airport is closest but within 90min from LAX, SNA, Long Beach, Burbank and San Diego.

***HEADGEAR IS REQUIRED IN CALIFORNIA ***

See guide to required safety gear 

EVENT FEES

Participants $125

Registration closes May 14th. Some divisions may close earlier depending on entries

Spectators - $25 (Under 4yrs free) 

Coaches must have USFL ID / license for a coaches pass. 

SCHEDULE

CHECK IN: May 19th 4PM to 7:30PM at Venue. Bring Gear for inspection and have digital or hard copy    USFL ID card ready. Athletes will weigh in, gear inspection and medical screening. 

COMPETITION: May 20, 9:30 am (estimated)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Only one division per athlete. You can change weight categories up to a week prior to competition. Keep in mind this will be the qualifiing weight for worlds. Do not select a division that requires cutting weight.
• ****An annual USFL Youth Athlete and Youth Coach License is required to participate. You can obtain your license HERE ****
• Have your License available at check in. Can be printed, download or saved on Google pay or Apple wallet. It’s fast and simple! See directions
• If not uploaded with license, please bring hard copy of annual sports physical or letter of clearance to participate in contact sports to check in.
• RULES - LINK TO U.S. COMPETITION RULES

AGE & WEIGHT CATEGORIES 

• Age for divisions for 8-11yrs are actual age on May 20th.
• Age for divisions 12-17yrs are that of your competition day for the World Championships. 12-13 yrs Compete on Aug 2nd. 14-15 yrs compete on Aug 3rd. 16-17 Compete on Aug 4th & 5th (Check with [email protected] if unsure which age group to qualify)
• World Team Qualifiers are at the same weight as the world championships. Keep in mind there are same day weigh ins and no weight allowances, so choose a weight class for nationals that you can also compete in August!

• Athletes 17 yrs at time of National Championships but 18 for world Championships may compete at nationals but not for the World Championships.
• Non U.S. citizens or those unable to obtain a US passport may compete in national championships but not participate in the world championships as part of Team USA.

USFL LICENSE NEEDED BY COACH & ATHLETES 

Digital ID cards are issued after licensed. All licensing must be done online and in advance of Nationals. Coaches should apply at least 3 weeks prior to tournament. GET LICENSE HERE

AWARDS

Custom Silver & Bronze Medals for all divisions

National Championship Belts will be awarded to Champions

See www.fightleague.org (Events) for more info on the National Championships and World Championships