Young fighter just before his bout at a WFL night, 29 October 2022

Your first step.

Kickboxing or MMA, from youth to A-class.

Why WFL

  • Fair matchmaking.

    Based on your previous results.

  • Guaranteed bout.

    A fixed number of bouts per year.

  • A path to the top.

    From novice to title.

A young fan watches the lit-up ring from the stands

From the stands to the ring.

Class ladder.

  1. Class J

    YOUTH.

    The entry level.

  2. Class N

    NOVICE.

    Your first bouts, against fighters at your level.

  3. Class C

    C-CLASS.

    Move up based on your results.

  4. Class B

    B-CLASS.

    Tournaments and title bouts.

  5. Class A

    A-CLASS.

    Pro bouts on the big nights.

    Mohamed El Hammouti
    1. New Talent 2017
    2. Period champion 2021 (€10,000)
  6. Title

    TITLE.

    WFL titles and K-⁠1.

    Jayjay Morris
    1. B-class title bout 2023
    2. Winner K-⁠1 World MAX Utrecht (April 2026)
    3. Won at the K-⁠1 MAX Final 16 in Tokyo
    4. NEXT · 29.12 · YOKOHAMAQuarter-final

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Help out at our fight nights. 18 and over.

Questions.

Who can apply as a fighter?

Anyone who wants to fight in kickboxing or MMA bouts: pro, amateur, A, B, C, novice and youth.

Which weight classes can I fight in?

61–63 · 65–67 · 70–72 · 77–79 · 84–86 · 93–95 · 100–105 · 105+ kg. Not sure of your class yet? Choose ‘Other / not sure yet’ in the form and we’ll decide together.

How many rounds is a bout?

Regular bouts are 3 × 3 minutes, title fights 5 × 3 minutes.

How is a fight judged?

Under the 10-point must system. The judges look at, in this order: knockdowns, damage, landed punches and kicks, attack and aggression, spectacular techniques.

What is a 4-man tournament?

Four fighters, one night: two semi-finals and a final. WFL runs them in the N-, C- and B-class, among others.

What is the VA number?

Your number with the Dutch Combat Sports Authority (Vechtsportautoriteit). If you have one, fill it in. This field is optional: you can also sign up without a VA number.

What is my team code and the MVF?

Every fighter has their own code (TEAM + name). Use it when ordering: you get a discount, your fighter gets a vote for the MVF.

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