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WAR Zone is an event management software for organizing combat sports such as wrestling or jiu jitsu. The underlying technology is called the weight adjustive rating system; it is a precise way to measure the skill of athletes as their weights fluctuate, because in combat sports, size matters.

This technology enables us to do something that was previously unfeasible: we can create tailor-made matchups for each competitor, on the fly. Here’s how it works: the athlete requests a match via our app, and a few minutes later is paired in a match with a competitor of similar age, weight, and skill. Mat assignments and notifications are handled by the software. Athletes can opt-in to as many matches as they like.

The benefits: WAR Zone solves the 2 main obstacles hindering participation growth, and retention, in combat sports. First, it eliminates mismatches. Mismatches are physically painful and a leading reason that beginners quit. Second, it drastically reduces waiting time for competitors and their families; the days of waiting around for hours in a sweaty gym are a thing of the past.

The logistical challenge of organizing bouts between hundreds of athletes has been solved, it’s called WAR Zone.