Senior Category (18+)
₹25,000
cash + Championship Belt + Exclusive Sponsorship per category champion.
The champion must win 3 fights to qualify for the cash prize.
Finalist: ₹11,000 cash (conditions apply).
About YRL MMA League
A professional stepping stone for athletes aiming for national recognition.
YRL MMA League is an amateur and semi-pro MMA tournament presented by Iron Culture Gym and the organizing committee. Season 2 comes to Thyagaraj Sports Complex, INA Colony, New Delhi, with categories for senior fighters (18+) and for youth fighters from below 11 up to 17+.
Every bout is scored by three judges on the 10-point must system, and every athlete is weighed, medically checked and blood-tested by the YRL Medical Team before stepping into the cage.
64 fighters per category
Slots are first come, first served.
Youth categories A–D
Ages below 11 up to 17+, plus a senior 18+ division.
Men and women
Separate weight classes for each.
Amateur and semi-pro
Single fights for every experience level.
Event & Prizes
Earn your place.
On behalf of Iron Culture Gym and the organizing committee, we invite amateur and semi-pro MMA fighters to compete in YRL MMA LEAGUE — Season 2, a professional stepping stone for athletes aiming for national recognition.
Junior Category (Below 18)
₹11,000
cash + Gold Medal per category champion.
The 5XL Nutrition provides 3 months of sports nutrition sponsorship to each senior category winner, subject to the promotional condition.
All participants receive a YRL MMA LEAGUE T-shirt.
Official Athlete Registration Form
Fill in all details below. Keep your ID, medical fitness certificate and parent’s consent (if minor) ready.
Why fight in YRL
More than a bout. A full fight week with media, recognition and rewards.
Cash prizes and belts
Senior category champions win ₹25,000, a Championship Belt and exclusive sponsorship. Junior champions win ₹11,000 and a gold medal.
A real fight week
Official weigh-ins, the fight card reveal, a weigh-in photoshoot and face-offs put every athlete on stage before the first bell.
Media coverage
Bouts are followed by media coverage, a press conference, final face-offs and post-fight interviews.
Recognition
Prize distribution and a guest and VVIP welcome and honour ceremony close the event.
Nutrition sponsorship
The 5XL Nutrition provides 3 months of sports nutrition sponsorship to each senior category winner.
Kit and support
Every athlete gets an official key chain and a YRL MMA LEAGUE T-shirt, plus basic on-site medical support, all included in the registration fee.
Winners of YRL Season 1
The champions who set the standard for Season 2.
Champion
Mohammad Gasiq
Champion
Shamiq Shabir
Champion
Virendra Singh
Champion
Mohit Khawas
Champion
Ravi Rawat
Champion
Rakesh
Champion
Prathik
Champion
Yogesh Chillar
Champion
Babita
Who can compete
Four youth age categories and a senior division, for men and women. Select a category to jump to its weight classes.
Youth categories are single fights only. All athletes must be registered members of an affiliated club or organization.
Weight Categories
Senior and junior fighters can enter the tournament or take a single fight. Youth categories A–D are single fights only.
Senior & Junior
Register for either the Tournament or a Single Fight
Male — Age: 18+
| Weight Class | Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| Strawweight | Up to 50 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 55 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 60 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 65 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 70 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 77 kg |
| Middleweight | Up to 83 kg |
| Light Heavyweight | Up to 94 kg |
| Heavyweight | Above 94 kg |
Female — Age: 18+
| Weight Class | Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| Atomweight | Up to 45 kg |
| Strawweight | Up to 50 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 55 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 60 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 65 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 70 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 77 kg |
| Heavyweight | Above 77 kg |
Junior Male — Age: 17–18
| Weight Class | Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| Atomweight | Up to 45 kg |
| Strawweight | Up to 50 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 55 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 60 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 65 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 70 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 77 kg |
| Middleweight | Up to 83 kg |
Youth Categories A–D
Register for either the Tournament or a Single Fight
Category A — Age: 16–17+
| Weight Class | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Atomweight | Up to 45 kg | Up to 40 kg |
| Strawweight | Up to 50 kg | Up to 44 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 55 kg | Up to 48 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 60 kg | Up to 52 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 65 kg | Up to 56 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 70 kg | Up to 60 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 77 kg | Up to 65 kg |
| Middleweight | Up to 83 kg | Up to 70 kg |
Category B — Age: 14–15+
| Weight Class | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Atomweight | Up to 36 kg | Up to 32 kg |
| Strawweight | Up to 40 kg | Up to 36 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 44 kg | Up to 40 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 48 kg | Up to 44 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 52 kg | Up to 48 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 56 kg | Up to 52 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 60 kg | Up to 56 kg |
| Middleweight | Up to 67 kg | Up to 60 kg |
| Light Heavyweight | Up to 77 kg | Up to 67 kg |
| Heavyweight | Above 77 kg | Above 67 kg |
Category C — Age: 11–13+
| Weight Class | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Atomweight | Up to 28 kg | Up to 28 kg |
| Strawweight | Up to 32 kg | Up to 32 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 36 kg | Up to 36 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 40 kg | Up to 40 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 44 kg | Up to 44 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 48 kg | Up to 48 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 52 kg | Up to 52 kg |
| Middleweight | Above 52 kg | Above 52 kg |
Category D — Age: Below 11
| Weight Class | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Atomweight | Up to 28 kg | Up to 28 kg |
| Strawweight | Up to 32 kg | Up to 32 kg |
| Flyweight | Up to 36 kg | Up to 36 kg |
| Bantamweight | Up to 40 kg | Up to 40 kg |
| Featherweight | Up to 44 kg | Up to 44 kg |
| Lightweight | Up to 48 kg | Up to 48 kg |
| Welterweight | Up to 52 kg | Up to 52 kg |
| Middleweight | Above 52 kg | Above 52 kg |
Eligibility & Documents
Mandatory / Recommended
- Personal accident / medical insurance is strongly advised for all competing athletes.
- Under-17 participants must submit a government-issued birth certificate for age verification.
- Parent / Legal Guardian signed consent is required for minors.
- Age reference: 18 years as of December 12, 2026.
- ID Proof: Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered doctor, within 07 days of event.
- All athletes must be registered members of an affiliated club or organization.
Blood Testing
For Season 2, all blood testing will be conducted exclusively by the YRL Medical Team at the event venue.
Testing is mandatory for all participants and is charged separately at ₹1,500 per person. External blood reports will not be accepted.
During Season 1, approximately 95% of submitted blood reports were considered fake, AI-generated, manipulated, or expired.
Event Schedule
Mark your calendar.
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November 21, 2026
Official weigh-ins, medical re-check, blood sample collection, briefing, rules seminar, fight card reveal, weigh-in photoshoot, faceoff, official key chain and T-shirts — 2:00 PM–5:00 PM.
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November 22–24, 2026
Competition & championship bouts from 9:00 AM onwards, followed by prize distribution, media coverage, press conference, final faceoffs, post-fight interviews and guest/VVIP welcome and honour ceremony.
Built for fair, safe fights
Checks before the fight, clear rules during it, and medical care on site.
Read the full rulesBlood tests by YRL
All testing is done by the YRL Medical Team at the venue and is mandatory for every participant.
Medical fitness check
A fitness certificate from a registered doctor within 7 days of the event, plus a medical re-check at weigh-ins.
Official weigh-ins
Weigh-ins are mandatory. Missing weight means a ₹2,000 fine and a move to a higher class.
Clear scoring
Three judges score every bout on the 10-point must system.
Rules that protect fighters
No heel hooks for amateurs. Headbutts, groin strikes, eye pokes and strikes to the back of the head are illegal.
Care on site
Basic on-site medical support is included with every registration, and YRL may medically evaluate an athlete's readiness where safety concerns arise.
Rules & Conduct
Fight with discipline.
Conduct
- Professional conduct is expected from athletes, coaches and corners.
- Unsportsmanlike behaviour, threats, abuse toward officials, intentional fouls, equipment tampering, corner interference, intoxication, narcotics and unauthorized backstage confrontation may lead to legal action, suspension, fine, ranking removal or permanent ban.
- Alcohol, tobacco and narcotics are prohibited on event premises.
- Coaches and officials must be in designated uniform.
- Official weigh-ins are mandatory.
Weight & Anti-Doping
- Dangerous rapid dehydration, diuretic misuse, stimulant abuse, false weighing attempts, concealed weights and intentional manipulation of weigh-in protocol are prohibited.
- Missing contracted weight may result in category reassignment, negotiated catchweight, financial penalty or disqualification depending on bout structure and operational discretion.
- Prescription medication use must be voluntarily disclosed where medically relevant to competition safety.
- YRL reserves the right to conduct screening, request declarations and medically evaluate athlete readiness where safety concerns arise.
Fine recap: Weight miss: ₹2,000 · Post-submission change of details / weight class: ₹1,000.
Round Format
- 3 × 3 minutes — senior men
- 3 × 2 minutes — women & junior men
- Scoring: 10-point must system, 3 judges
Techniques
- Legal: strikes, takedowns and submissions.
- No heel hooks for amateurs.
- Illegal: headbutts, groin strikes, knees, elbows, fish-hooking, eye pokes, neck hits and strikes to the back of the head.
- Weight miss: ₹2,000 fine + moved to higher class.
Registration & Fees
₹4,500 + 18% GST
Registration fee — per athlete — Season 2. GST is calculated at 18%. After confirmation, you will be redirected to a secure Razorpay Payment Link to complete payment.
Includes event participation, basic on-site medical support and a YRL MMA LEAGUE T-shirt.
How to Register
- Slots limited to 64 fighters per category — first come, first served.
- Online: fill the form (link shared on WhatsApp).
- Upload ID + Consent Form + Medical Fitness Certificate + Parent’s Consent (if minor).
- Official WhatsApp Support: +91 92058 35538.
Waiver & Medical
Read before you register.
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Participant & Guardian Details
For participants below 18, guardian consent is mandatory. The form asks for participant name, date of birth/age, parent/legal guardian name, relation and contact number.
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Guardian Declaration & Consent
The guardian confirms voluntary consent, review of the event format and risks, medical fitness and acknowledgement of risks including injury, disability or death.
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Assumption of Risk & Indemnity
The waiver contains a release, discharge and covenant-not-to-sue provision covering the organizers, promoters, officials, venue owners and affiliated persons/entities, including claims arising from negligence.
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Medical Authorization & Insurance
The participant acknowledges risks including physical/internal injuries, loss of consciousness, catastrophic injury or death; confirms sports-injury insurance or responsibility for medical costs; and authorizes emergency medical treatment when deemed necessary.
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Media Rights
The participant grants permission to use their name, image, fight footage and interviews for worldwide promotional/advertising purposes without compensation.
Host & partners
The people and places behind Season 2.
Presented by
Iron Culture Gym
Host and organizer of YRL MMA League, working with the organizing committee.
Venue
Thyagaraj Sports Complex
INA Colony, New Delhi.
Nutrition partner
The 5XL Nutrition
3 months of sports nutrition sponsorship for each senior category winner.
Medical
YRL Medical Team
Blood testing and basic on-site medical support at the venue.
Contact
Get in touch.
IRON CULTURE GYM
Sector 16B, Beside SKS World School, Greater Noida West, 201309
WhatsApp: +91 92058 35538