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16 ISKA Events in Seven Days Highlight the Reach of Combat Sports Across the United States

16 ISKA Events in Seven Days Highlight the Reach of Combat Sports Across the United States

16 ISKA Events in Seven Days Highlight the Reach of Combat Sports Across the United States

From Florida to California, promoters, athletes and officials are bringing a full week of ISKA-sanctioned competition to communities across the country.

UNITED STATES — September 2026 — Sixteen ISKA-sanctioned events are scheduled to take place across the United States within a seven-day period, bringing together combat sports organizations, athletes and officials in cities from coast to coast.

The schedule spans 11 states, with events taking place in major metropolitan areas and smaller communities. From Las Vegas and Los Angeles to Brooklyn, Atlanta and Ocala, the week reflects the geographic reach of ISKA’s American network and the work of local promoters who organize competitions throughout the country.

16 Events Across the United States

The week’s schedule includes the following promotions and locations:

  1. Trauma Fight League — Ocala, Florida
  2. Gladius Fights — Savona, New York
  3. NFC Southeast Championships — Atlanta, Georgia
  4. Gut Check Promotions — Newark, Delaware
  5. Future Champions — Brooklyn, New York
  6. TBA LA — Burbank, California
  7. Flex Fight Series — New York City, New York
  8. Black Eye Entertainment CSL — Villa Rica, Georgia
  9. Rage in the Cage — Tucson, Arizona
  10. Royal Combat — Long Beach, California
  11. Lace Up Promotions — Syracuse, New York
  12. ASAP Fight League — Cranston, Rhode Island
  13. Saviado Fighting Championships — Fremont, California
  14. Tuff-N-Uff 157 — Las Vegas, Nevada
  15. NBL District 8 — Tampa, Florida
  16. Next Champ — Jeffersontown, Kentucky

The events represent a range of competitive opportunities, from regional tournaments and developing athletes to established promotions featuring experienced fighters.

Local Promoters Drive a National Competition Network

Although the events operate under the ISKA banner, each competition depends on the work of organizers and professionals within its host community.

Promoters coordinate venues, participants and event operations. Regional directors help maintain connections between local organizations and the broader ISKA network. Referees, judges and other officials support the application of competition rules and standards.

Coaches and training facilities also play an essential role, preparing athletes for competition and supporting their development at different stages of their careers.

Together, these contributions make it possible for competitions to take place across multiple states during the same week.

The geographic distribution of the events is particularly notable. While cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas are established destinations for combat sports, the schedule also includes communities such as Savona, Villa Rica, Cranston and Jeffersontown.

Their inclusion illustrates how organized competition extends beyond major sports markets, creating opportunities for athletes and audiences in communities of different sizes.

Opportunities for Athletes at Every Level

A busy competition calendar provides athletes with opportunities to gain experience, test their skills and progress through different stages of competitive development.

For emerging competitors, regional events can offer valuable experience in a structured environment. For established fighters, participation in organized promotions provides additional opportunities to compete and pursue their athletic goals.

These events also bring together coaches, officials and promoters whose professional relationships help sustain local combat sports communities.

While each promotion has its own identity and audience, the shared ISKA framework connects these activities through a broader international sporting organization.

Recognizing the People Behind the Events

ISKA recognizes the promoters, regional directors, officials, coaches and athletes responsible for making this seven-day schedule possible.

Organizing a combat sports event requires extensive preparation, from coordinating participants and competition logistics to maintaining the operational standards expected of a sanctioned event.

Staging 16 competitions across the country within one week reflects the combined efforts of numerous independent organizations and individuals working toward a common objective: providing structured competitive opportunities for combat sports athletes.

The schedule also demonstrates the importance of local leadership within a national network. Each event contributes to the broader sporting community while serving the athletes, coaches and spectators in its own region.

One Week, a Nationwide Sporting Community

Sixteen events in seven days offer a snapshot of the activity taking place throughout ISKA USA.

The competitions may be separated by thousands of miles, but they share a commitment to organized combat sports and the people who participate in them.

From first-time competitors to experienced athletes, and from local promoters to national officials, the week’s schedule brings together different levels of the sport across the United States.

For ISKA USA, the significance of this seven-day period lies not only in the number of events, but in the communities, organizations and individuals working together to make them possible.