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Road to the Cage
What the events are, who runs them, how you get in and what happens on the day. In plain words.
Where everyone starts
Later, when you are ready
Some fight nights mix amateur and pro bouts on one card. If you are not sure which yours is, ask the organiser.
Many fighters enter a weight class and fight through a bracket over one to three days. Usually amateur, with medals for the winners. State and national championships work like this.
A championship run in seasons, often by a gym or sports company. You register and pay a fee, then get matched in your weight class.
One evening with a fixed card of matched bouts and a ticketed crowd. Fighters are usually picked by the organiser rather than entering openly.
There is no single body for all MMA in India. Different groups run different events, and Roundhouse does not rank them.
Several national MMA bodies exist in India, each with state units. They mostly run state and national amateur championships. Each sets its own rules, fees and membership.
Companies that run fight nights, amateur, pro or both. They match fighters, sell tickets and set their own rules.
Gym-run leagues, inter-club shows and smaller fight nights. Often the friendliest place for a first fight.
Every organiser has its own rules. What they publish always wins over anything here.
The day before
Weigh-in and medical checks at the time the organiser sets. Eat and rest the way you planned with your coach.
Arrive early
Check in, find your corner and listen to the rules briefing.
Before your bout
Hands wrapped and checked, gear checked, warm up with your coach.
Your bout
Walk out, touch gloves and fight the rounds. Usually three short rounds at amateur level.
After
The result is announced, then any post-fight checks. Some organisers set rest periods before your next fight. Follow them.
Times and order differ from event to event. Follow the organiser's schedule.
Find an event, a gym or a coach, or see the full path from first class to pro.