Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the country
and has spawned new interest in all forms of martial arts. New gyms
and training centers are opening everyday, and new athletes are
constantly getting involved.
We represent a multitude of styles and techniques, which include well
established as well as the up and coming fighters.
The popularity of MMA?s top organizations, UFC and the IFL, have
made it possible for regional organizations to produce high quality
shows. EFL prides itself on having high quality shows. Our fighters
provide the same type of crowd pleasing performances. We are providing
a vehicle to help move our fighters up the ranks.
EFL encourages and participates in collaborative efforts with other
regional MMA promoters. We believe those collaborative efforts are
needed to deliver the best entertainment value to our most important
resource, our fans.
The sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) combines fighting techniques
from various martial arts disciplines ? primarily Boxing, Muay Thai
Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Fighters face off in a
boxing ring or caged area, and fight until a winner is decided.
The sport, while controversial, has grown tremendous lengths.
Originally viewed by most as nothing more than barbaric street fights,
the sport is now widely viewed as a legit sport, and is sanctioned by
athletic commissions in many states. Competitors train vigorously in
martial arts. Many are former Olympic wrestlers or golden glove
boxers, wishing to use their skill in an environment and make a living
doing so. MMA pay per views typically receive higher television
ratings than all but the top name boxing events. Like it or not, Mixed
Martial Arts is here to stay.
Weight classes:
Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs.
Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs.
Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs.
Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs.
Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs.
Bout duration:
All non-championship bouts shall be three rounds.
All championship bouts shall be five rounds.
Rounds will be five minutes in duration.
A one-minute rest period will occur between each round.
Fouls:
Butting with the head.
Eye gouging of any kind.
Biting.
Hair Pulling.
Fish Hooking.
Groin attack of any kind.
Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
Small Joint Manipulation.
Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
Grabbing the clavicle.
Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
Stomping a grounded opponent.
Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
Spitting at an opponent.
Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
Holding the ropes or the fence.
Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat.
Flagrantly disregarding the instruction of the referee.
Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece of faking an injury.
Interference by the corner.
Throwing in the towel during competition.
Ways To Win:
1. Submission by:
Physical tap out
Verbal tap out
2. Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest
