The Testing Ground Smoker 5 - Novice Event - Fighter Registration.

TitanTG Testing Ground Smoker: Novice striking event.

This event is for combat sports participants. Who haven't fought before or have had less than three fights.

New fighters who would like to test their training and ability. At the same time, getting much-needed experience in combat sports.

All fights are three 2-minute rounds with a 1-minute rest between rounds.

The referee and fight officials moderate all fights. To provide a space for fighter development to take place.

If the fighters are evening matched then the fight proceeds as normal. If one fighter is dominant. The referee will then manage the pace and intensity of the fight. Combined with the support of fight officials and the respect corner teams. 

All fights are scored as a draw.

Run time:

• 11:30 am weigh-in and medical. Blood report required: Hep C
• 1:00 pm Fighters brief
• 1:30 pm Doors open to the public
• 2:30 pm first fight
• Approximate card duration 2 hours.

Fighters must have up-to-date blood work for the fight officials to view at the weigh-in and medical check.

Fighter at or over the age of 16 years of age. Are required to have a blood report. Which screens for blood/fluid transferred diseases Hep C

Fighters under 16 years of age do not require a blood report. Unless the fighter has been tattooed or if there are other mitigating factors. In the opinion of the fighter's coach and guardians, a "best practice" approach is being taken to have the fighter tested.

Fighters gear requirements.

• Groin guard
• Training style hand wraps (no build-up).
• Two fitted mouth guards (in case one is lost during the fight. The mouth guards must be form-fitted to not dislodge and fall out)
• Muay Thai or MMA shorts.
• A club tee shirt (or appropriate upper body covering ie club singlet) is to be worn during the fight.

Gloves, shin guards and headgear.

All fighters will wear 16oz boxing gloves and strap-on sparring-grade shin guards, which will be provided by TitanTG for use during the fight.

Headgear is optional and will be provided by the Fighters Club. The supplied headgear must be examined and approved by TitanTG.