How to match fighters responsibly
A practical UK checklist for beginning a responsible matchmaking conversation without treating a profile as approval to compete.
Read guide →Clear, experience-led guidance to help better information reach the right people. Written by Lee Trunks and supported by current primary UK sources.
These guides explain good starting points for discovery and responsible decision-making. They do not replace a governing body’s current rules, medical advice, safeguarding procedures or event approval.
A practical UK checklist for beginning a responsible matchmaking conversation without treating a profile as approval to compete.
Read guide →The information that helps a promoter assess whether a conversation is worth starting—and what should stay private.
Read guide →A plain-English guide to three fields that look simple but mean different things across combat sports.
Read guide →The details a promoter should publish so suitable fighters and coaches can respond without a long chain of guesswork.
Read guide →A practical starting point for safer profiles, communication, events and reporting when a fighter is under 18.
Read guide →Written by Lee Trunks, Fight Finder founder, martial arts coach and academy owner. Reviewed 14 August 2026. Sources and sport-specific rules can change; always check the current rules of the responsible organisation.