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EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF:
GAMMA CHAMPIONSHIP. BORN TO FIGHT 29.
Australian TEam
Youth Team
Weights:
Strawweight: -52.2kg
Flyweight: 65.2kg to 56.7kg
Bantamweight; 56.6 to 61.2kg
Featherweight: 61.2 to 65.8kg
lightweight: 65.8kg to 70.3kg
Welterweight: 70.3 to 77.1kg
Middleweight: 77.1 to 83.9kg
Light Heavyweight: 83.9 to 93kg
Heavyweight: +93
1. | Jagger Marty | 57 | MMA |
2. | Daniel Kingi | 57 | Striking / Standup |
3. | Tafara Odigetse
| 58 | Striking / Standup |
4. | Jordana Stringer
| 60 | MMA |
5. | Karauria van de | 60 | Striking / MMA |
6. | Abi Abera | 60 | MMA |
7. | Josh Potek | 61 | MMA |
8. | Tilitua Tuafuli Mei
| 61 | Striking / Standup |
9. | James Whitcombe | 62 | MMA |
10. | Myles Nivol | 62 | MMA or Striking |
11. | Simon Kosenko | 62 | Striking / Standup |
12. | Keegan Penrose | 63 | Striking / Standup |
13. | Liam Phillips | 65 | Striking MMA |
14. | Te O Kura | 66 | MMA |
15. | Zagros Sajadi | 68 | MMA |
16. | Finn Beeby Connell | 66-67 | Striking / Standup |
17. | Sallys boy | 68 | Striking / Standup |
18. | Baahes Yaqhobi | 74 | MMA |
19. | Gene | 75 | MMA |
20. | Kennan Brian | 75 | Striking / Standup |
21. | Tiapakeke | 77 | Striking/MMA |
22. | Lucas Miricich | 77 | Striking / Standup |
23. | Joanna Hangartner – Female | 85 | MMA |
24. | Christian 0 fight | H.W | MMA |
25. | Lawrence Seve | H.W | MMA |
26. | Jovi King | H.W | Striking |
27. | Arshia Ebadi Vs. Lucas Bush Rangitikei | 77 | MMA |
28 | jr Skylah
| 29 | MMA |
20 | Zion Smith | 43kg | MMA |
30 | Maddox Richmond
| 52 | MMA |
31 | Tyrell Thomas | 54 | MMA |
32 | Connor kora | 54 | MMA |
34 | Tulitua Tufuli | 57 | Striking / Standup |
35 | Isaiah Chong
| 58 | Striking / Standup |
36 | Jayden Putt | 62 | Striking / Standup |
37 | Carson Whaanga
| 65 | Striking / Standup |
38 | William Riddiford | 67 | MMA |
39 | Lani Thornton | 68 | MMA |
40 | Elyas Qasemi | 70 | Striking / Standup |
Weigh-in:
Date & Time: Friday, 03 April, from 01:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Kings Academy, 60 Airedale Street, Auckland Central
– Fighters’ weights will be checked upon arrival, witnessed by an official.
Video weigh-in:
Incase if Video Weigh in agreed due to unforeseen circumstances: Video weigh-ins are allowed for out-of-Auckland fighters or if arranged prior to the weigh-in.
Date & Time: Friday, 03 April, from 01:30 pm to 6:00 pm
1. Show 0.00 on the scales.
2. Calibrate the scale with a known weight eg. 5kg or 10kg plate to confirm accuracy.
3. Show the current date and time using a phone or similar device.
4. Once the fighter steps on the scale, show around the scale to confirm they are not holding onto anything.
Heavyweight Fighters (+100 kg): No weigh-in is required.
Missing Weight: There is no weight allowance — all fighters must make the agreed weight exactly. If a fighter misses weight, it will result in an automatic one-point deduction.
blood test result:
This event follows a “no blood rules” policy — no blood test results are required.
However, if a fighter suffers a cut and the medic cannot stop the bleeding, the match will be waved off, and the opponent will be awarded a TKO (Medical Stoppage).
DJ:
DJ: Jerry
Please email the fighters walking music to: iam.jmac@protonmail.com
General admission (GA) tickets:
Tickets are available online only at:
– www.kingsacademy.co.nz
– Direct link: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/gamma-national/auckland/ticketsh
GA Ticket Pricing:
– Online (until Friday): $60 each.
– Door Sales (from Friday): $80 each – Subject to availability.
Please encourage your supporters to purchase before weigh-in to secure the lower price.
vip information:
VIP guests:
Please contact the the promoter for information
Fight day information:
Date: Saturday, 04, April 2026
Venue: Y Stadium, 149 Greys Avenue, Auckland
– Doors Open: 05:00 pm
– First Fight: 06:30 pm sharp
In our last 28 events, we have always started on time. With your punctuality, we aim to keep this record.
Fight Card: Will be provided to all trainers after the weigh-in.
Corner pass allocation:
– Gyms with up to 2 fighters: 2 corner passes
– Gyms with more than 2 fighters: 3 corner passes
Entry requirements:
– Every person in the venue must have a wristband — this includes GA, VIP, Fighters, Trainers, and Staff.
– Please collect your pass upon arrival.
– Security will be monitoring the event for health and safety compliance — anyone without a wristband will be asked to leave.
Free ticket request:
We would love to offer more passes or free tickets to everyone, but high-quality events require your support to keep running and creating opportunities for fighters. Unfortunately, no extra passes or free tickets are available. We apologise for any inconvenience and deeply appreciate your support.
Venue access:
– Downstairs: Changing Rooms: Only fighters and trainers are permitted.
– Floor Area: Only VIPs, Trainers, and Fighters with wristbands are allowed.
– Upstairs: General Admission – GA Area.
Rules: General Rules for Trainers
K-1 Style Kickboxing
1. LEGAL AND ILLEGAL TARGET AREAS:
Legal strikes: Punches, kicks, and knees to the front and sides of the head, torso (front and sides), and legs (including shin and thigh) are permitted.
Illegal areas: Back of the head, spine, back, top of the shoulders, groin, throat/neck—strikes to these areas are fouls.
2. KNEES and Clinch rules:
Allowed: One knee strike per clinch while holding opponent’s neck or shoulders; the clinch must then be released.
Your variation: If fighters wear shin pads, no knee strikes to the head; if no shin pads, knee to the head permitted. (Note: This is a local rule to help our less experienced athlete in a padded fight to develop in sport safely.)
3. SPINNING BACK FIST:
Legal under standard K‑1 rules, provided contact is made with the fist only, not the elbow. Striking with the elbow is illegal and penalised.
4. CATHING LEGS & CLINCH DURATION:
Catching or grabbing the opponent’s leg is prohibited. Stylised rules may allow a quick single strike before releasing, but standard K‑1 disallows leg catching entirely.
Clinch is time-limited (about 5 seconds) and only one knee allowed per clinch.
5. YOUTH ( UNDER-17 ) RESTRICTIONS:
No spinning back fist or knee strikes to the head allowed for competitors under 17. (Sporting safety provision—useful for youth development.)
6. SCORING SYSTEM:
10-point must system:
Winner of round: 10–9
Even round: 10–10
If knockdown: 10–8 for opponent
Two knockdowns in one round or three in the fight: TKO (fight ends)
Strike scoring criteria (drawn from K‑1 scoring norms, summarized):
Knockdowns
Effective damage
Clean strikes (especially effective ones behind guard)
Aggression and ring control
(Strikes behind guard score higher; “checked” strikes earn less. Focus on hitting the right target and effectiveness.)
7. ROUND DURATION & NNUMBER
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Grassroots: 3 × 1.5 minutes (45 seconds rest between rounds).
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Corporate / Amateur: 3 × 2 minutes or 5 x 2 minutes ( 1-minute rest between rounds).
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Professional: 3 × 3 minutes or 5 × 3 minutes (1-minute rest between rounds).
8. EQUIPMENT RULES:
Gloves: 16oz for grassroots, 16, 14, 12 or 10oz for corporate, amateur, and professional depends on the weights and fighters experience.
Shin pads: Optional (mandatory for certain youth divisions).
Mouthguard: Mandatory for all competitors.
Groin guard: Mandatory for all male fighters.
Chest guard: Optional for female fighters.
9. PENALTIES FOR FOULS:
Referee may issue:
Warning – for minor fouls or unsportsmanlike behaviour (e.g., ignoring referee instructions, purposely dropping mouthguard, wasting time).
Point deduction – for repeated or serious fouls.
Disqualification – for dangerous or deliberate fouls.
9. TIE-BREAKER MECHANISM:
If a bout ends in a draw and a winner is required, the referee may order one extra round.
10. MEDICAL CLEARANCE:
Fighters and their teams are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to compete.
If a fighter has been knocked out in the 6 weeks prior to the event, they may not compete unless cleared by a doctor.
Medical restrictions take priority over match-making.
11. REFEREE AUTHORITY:
The referee may issue a standing eight count if:
A fighter is not defending themselves.
A fighter is not following rules.
The referee deems it unsafe to continue without a pause.
Standing eight count gives the referee time to assess the fighter’s condition and decide whether the fight should continue.
12. REFEREE COMMANDS:
BREAK: Stop the current action, separate, step back, and be ready to continue immediately.
STOP: Full stop. No strikes allowed until the referee restarts the fight.
13. KNOCKDOWN PROCEDURE:
When a fighter is knocked down, the opponent must immediately go to the neutral corner.
Failure to do so may result in the referee giving the downed fighter extra recovery time.
In the final round, if a fighter deliberately avoids going to the neutral corner to waste time, the referee may deduct points and remove the privilege of the 8-count.
14. ANTI DOPING:
GAMMA NZ is aligned with national and international anti-doping rules.
Fighters may be tested at random for banned substances to ensure sport integrity, athlete health, and safety.
15. SAFETY & SPORT INTEGRITY:
These rules are designed to prioritise athlete safety while maintaining fair and competitive bouts.
All participants must show respect to opponents, officials, and the sport.
WMAF - MUAY THAI & MODIFIED THAI RULES:
1. GENERAL & SAFETY RULES:
All general safety, legal/illegal target area rules, equipment requirements, penalties, scoring system, medical clearance, referee authority, and anti-doping provisions are the same as in the K-1 Rules unless stated otherwise here.
2. CLINCH RULES:
Full clinch is allowed in both Muay Thai and Mod Thai.
Fighters may use the clinch to deliver continuous knee strikes, sweeps, or throws (legal Muay Thai techniques).
Fighters must remain active in the clinch — demonstrating clear offensive technique (knees, off-balancing, sweeps).
If the referee determines that a fighter is using the clinch to rest, stall, or avoid engagement, the referee will call BREAK and separate them.
3. STRIKES & TECHNIQUES:
Muay Thai – Elbows are permitted to legal target areas.
Mod Thai – Elbows are not permitted (same elbow restriction as K-1).
Spinning and jumping techniques are allowed provided they land on legal target areas.
4. CATCHING THE LEG:
Fighters may catch an opponent’s leg for up to 3 seconds to deliver one immediate counterstrike or execute a legal sweep. Holding longer than 3 seconds without striking will result in a BREAK.
5. SCORING DIFFERENCES:
Muay Thai:
Clean, powerful strikes (especially knees, elbows, and body kicks) score higher than punches.
Off-balancing and sweeps from clinch are scored.
Mod Thai:
Scoring is the same as K-1 except clinch, sweep, knees are allowed.
6. ROUND DURATION & NUMBER:
Same as K-1 unless otherwise stated by event rules. Traditional Muay Thai title bouts may be 5 × 3 minutes with 2 minutes break between rounds.
WMAF - combat boxing rules:
(Martial Arts Introduction Format – 2025 Edition)
1. PURPOSE & CLASSIFICATION
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Combat Boxing is a modern combat sport and not traditional boxing.
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It is an introductory martial arts discipline developed to provide athletes, especially grassroots participants, with a safe environment to practise striking skills while complying with recognised martial arts health and safety regulations.
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Combat Boxing is not regulated under the Boxing and Wrestling Act 1981 and is therefore not subject to traditional boxing licensing requirements.
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All rights reserved: These rules are the exclusive property of WMAF. Unauthorised use in any event without written permission from WMAF will result in legal action.
2. LEGAL & ILLEGAL TARGET AREAS
All general safety, legal and illegal striking areas, referee commands, medical clearance, anti-doping, and sportsmanship rules are the same as in K-1 Rules, except where noted below.
3. UNIQUE4 COMBAT BOXING RULES ( MODIFIED HAND STRIKING )
Gloves:
Either open-finger MMA-style gloves or closed-fist boxing gloves may be used.
Round Duration & Limits:
Maximum 5 rounds.
Round times and breaks are the same as K-1 rules for grassroots, amateur, and professional levels.
Footwear:
Shoes may be worn, in line with combat sports such as Sambo or certain Mixed Martial Arts styles.
Permitted Techniques:
All punches to legal target areas including straight jabs with back of the fists “Old school Mohammad Ali Style” (same as K-1).
Shoulder strikes are allowed.
Short-duration clinch (up to 3 seconds) is permitted for striking with punches or shoulder strikes only.
Prohibited Techniques:
No kicks, no knees, no elbows.
No spinning back fist.
No sweeps or throws.
Scoring:
Based on effective striking, aggression, and control.
Knockdowns scored as per K-1 rules (10-8).
Two knockdowns in one round or three in a fight ends the match by TKO.
4. DISTINCTIONS FROM TRADITIONAL BOXING:
- Allows open-finger gloves.
- Allows shoulder strikes.
- Allows controlled short clinch.
- Allowed straight jab with back of the fist
- Optional footwear.
- Operates under martial arts safety protocols, not boxing commission rules.
- Uses a martial arts referee framework (BREAK and STOP commands as per GAMMA NZ rules).
5. ATHLETE SAFETY
Matches conducted under GAMMA NZ / WMAF health and safety standards.
Referees have full authority to issue standing eight counts, stop fights, or disqualify participants for safety breaches.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LEGAL NOTICE:
Combat Boxing is a registered format rules and intellectual property of WMAF.
The name, rules, and competition format cannot be used without prior written authorisation from WMAF.
Any unauthorised use will be treated as a breach of intellectual property and may lead to legal proceedings.
gamma nz - mixed martial arts rules - mma
(Amateur & Professional – 2025 Edition
1. STRIKING RULES:
Amateur MMA: Striking rules are the same as Modified Thai (no elbows, legal target areas as per Mod Thai).
Professional MMA: Striking rules are the same as Professional Muay Thai (elbows and full clinch knees permitted, all legal target areas as per Pro Muay Thai).
Standing submissions are allowed in all divisions unless otherwise specified.
No ground-and-pound is permitted in grassroots level competition.
No head strikes for athletes under 17 years old.
2. ROUND DURATION:
Grassroots & Novice: 3 × 2-minute rounds
Amateur: 3 × 3-minute rounds
Professional: 3 × 5-minute rounds
Championships: Up to 5 rounds of 3 minutes each (Amateur) and up to 5 rounds of 5 minutes (Pro)
Breaks: 1-minute rest between rounds
3. GRAPPLING & SUBMISSIONS
Ground Position Definition: Once three points of contact are on the mat (e.g., 2 feet + 1 hand), the fighter is considered grounded — knees to the head of a grounded opponent are prohibited.
Grassroots & Amateur:
Only straight ankle locks are permitted.
No twisting leg locks (heel hooks, toe holds), no spinal locks, no neck cranks.
No slams intended to cause injury (e.g., spiking opponent on head/neck).
Professional:
All standard legal submissions per GAMMA International rules allowed, except moves banned for safety by GAMMA (no small joint manipulation, no cervical spine cranks without choke).
4. PROHIBITED TECHNIQUES ACROSS ALL LEVELS
Strikes to the back of the head, spine, or throat.
Spikes or suplexes targeting the head/neck (including seiza sweep variants dangerous to the spine).
Eye gouging, fish hooking, hair pulling, groin strikes.
Small joint manipulation (less than 3 fingers or toes).
Attacking an opponent after the referee calls STOP.
5. CLINCH & TAKEDOWNS:
Clinch and takedown attempts are permitted at all levels.
Amateur/Pro: Full range of wrestling / Judo throws, sweeps, and trips allowed unless targeting the spine or neck in a dangerous way.
Grassroots: No high-amplitude slams; takedowns must be controlled to protect the head/neck.
6. SCORING CRITERIA
10-point must system used in all bouts.
Judges score rounds based on:
Effective striking
Effective grappling (takedowns, control, submission attempts)
Aggression and ring/cage control
Knockdowns and dominant positions weigh heavily in scoring.
7. SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Mouthguard: Mandatory.
Groin protector: Mandatory for male fighters.
Shin pads: Mandatory in grassroots divisions. Optional for amateur, not used in pro.
Gloves:
Grassroots/Amateur: 6–8oz MMA gloves with padding
Professional: 4oz MMA gloves
Chest guard: Optional for female fighters.
8. REFEREE AUTHORITY & COMMANDS:
BREAK: Separate immediately and continue without delay.
STOP: Full halt; no strikes until restart.
Referee may issue stop the fight if fighter is unable to intelligently defend themselves, for safety assessment.
Referee has authority to stop fight at any time for athlete safety.
9. MEDICAL & DIPING:
Fighters must be medically cleared to compete.
Any fighter knocked out in the 6 weeks prior to the event must have doctor clearance; in some cases, clearance may allow participation with no head strikes.
GAMMA NZ complies with national and international anti-doping regulations; random testing may occur.
10. ADDITIONAL MODIFIED RULES: ( FOR SAFETY REASON )
Youth divisions: Under 15 – no submissions that twist joints, no strikes to head standing or grounded.
Ground restart rule: If no progress is made for 30 seconds in ground position (no strikes or submission attempts), referee restarts standing.
Cage/ring escape rule: Purposely exiting the fighting area to avoid action is a foul (warning → point deduction).
Coach control: Coaches may throw in the towel at any time; corner interference during the round is a foul.
striking mma /
k1 extreme /
muay thai extreme rules:
(Amateur & Professional – 2025 Edition)
Note on Origin and Recognition
Striking MMA was originally developed under GAMMA International. The modified rules for New Zealand were created by GAMMA NZ. This New Zealand version has been officially recognised, has found a successful place within the hybrid sports community, and is listed among other hybrid combat sports on Wikipedia as Striking MMA (New Zealand): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_martial_arts.
1. Purpose:
This is a GAMMA NZ proprietary format designed to combine the excitement of small-glove striking sports with martial arts safety protocols.
All rights are reserved to GAMMA NZ. Unauthorised use of these rules in any event without written permission is prohibited and may result in legal actio
2. GLOVE REQUIREMENTS:
Grassroots & Amateur: 6oz or 8oz MMA-style gloves.
Professional: 4oz MMA gloves
3. BASE RULES PER DISCIPLINE:
K-1 Extreme: Same rules as K-1, but using the glove sizes listed above.
Muay Thai Extreme: Same rules as Muay Thai, but using the glove sizes listed above.
Striking MMA:
Novice & Grassroots: Striking rules same as Modified Thai.
Professional: Striking rules same as Professional Muay Thai.
4. SUBMISSION & TAKEDOWNS:
Novice & Grassroots:
Takedowns are allowed.
No submission attempts (standing or ground).
Amateur & Professional:
Standing submissions are allowed.
If a submission starts standing and transitions to the ground, there is a 30-second allowance to finish the move.
If no finish occurs in that time, the referee will call for a stand-up restart.
5. PROHIBITED ACTION:
No dangerous takedowns such as seiza sweep or any move targeting the spine or neck with high impact.
No strikes to the back of the body or the back of the head.
No headbutts, groin strikes, eye gouging, or small joint manipulation.
6. BOUT DURATION:
Novice & Grassroots: 3 × 2 minutes
Amateur: 3 × 3 minutes
Professional: 3 × 5 minutes
Championship Title Bouts: Up to 5 rounds (same duration as category)
Rest period: 1 minute between rounds.
7. SCORING:
10-point must system used for all bouts.
Judges score based on:
Effective striking
Effective takedowns (where allowed)
Submission attempts (where allowed)
Aggression and ring/cage control
Knockdowns and clear dominance weigh heavily in scoring.
8. SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Mouthguard: Mandatory.
Groin protector: Mandatory for male fighters.
Chest guard: Optional for female fighters.
Shin pads: Required in grassroots divisions; optional for amateur; not used in pro.
9. REFEREE AUTHORITY:
Referee commands: BREAK (separate and resume immediately) and STOP (complete halt; no strikes until restart).
Referee may stand fighters up from the ground at any time for inactivity, safety concerns, or completion of the 30-second submission allowance.
Referee has full authority to stop the fight for fighter safety.
10. MEDICAL & ANTI-DOPING
All fighters must be medically cleared to compete.
Any fighter knocked out within 6 weeks prior to the event must have medical clearance; in some cases, clearance may allow participation with no head strikes.
GAMMA NZ follows national and international anti-doping regulations; fighters may be tested at random.
9. NO BLOOD POLICY
If a fighter is bleeding and the medical team cannot stop the bleeding, the bout will be stopped.
The opponent will be awarded the win by TKO (medical stoppage).
10. ACCIDENTAL MOVE POLICY:
In the case of an accidental illegal move, the referee will assess intent, severity, and whether the injured fighter can continue.
Depending on the referee’s decision:
The opponent may be awarded the win, or
The bout may be ruled a No Contest.
