The Federation

ABOUT WECL

World Extreme Combat League

An international combat federation built to strengthen, organize, and expand the global martial arts landscape.

With a modern, integrated vision of sport, WECL connects athletes, coaches, organizations, and fans — promoting technical development, athlete recognition, and the professionalization of combat sports.

WECL — World Extreme Combat League champion medal
Mission

Promote martial arts globally by encouraging excellence, discipline, and respect, while creating real growth opportunities for athletes and industry professionals.

Vision

To become one of the world's leading references in martial arts organization and regulation — recognized for credibility, innovation, and impact on the development of the sport.

Purpose

More than a federation, WECL is a global movement created to unify, value, and propel martial arts — building a strong ecosystem where competition, education, and development move together.

Scope

  • Centralization of the global World Combat Rankings
  • Organization and sanctioning of international events
  • Integration across disciplines (kickboxing, muay thai, MMA, and more)
  • Development of courses and training in the security field
  • Training of qualified athletes, coaches, and professionals

Values

01

Excellence

High technical and organizational standards.

02

Integrity

Transparency and ethics in everything we do.

03

Respect

Appreciation for athletes and disciplines.

04

Innovation

Continuous evolution of the sport.

05

Discipline

The foundation of martial arts.

Founder
André Roberto Rouberte
World Champion

André Roberto Rouberte

Professional Athlete · Kickboxing World Champion · International Coach

André Roberto Rouberte is one of the standout names in international martial arts, with a solid career built over more than two decades dedicated to kickboxing, muay thai, and MMA.

Recognized for his technical excellence and competitive versatility, he has won major titles in several prestigious organizations — especially WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) — competing and winning across Europe, South America, and Asia.

After consolidating his career as an athlete, André expanded his work beyond competition, becoming an international coach and mentor. He is also the creator of WECL, with the goal of strengthening, professionalizing, and expanding the global sports landscape.

Honored with the Legends of Sport Medal, awarded by the international martial arts union for his outstanding career and contribution to the development of martial arts.

Career & Achievements

  • WAKO Open World Champion — Italy (1993)
  • WAKO World Runner-up — Ukraine (1995)
  • WAKO Pro World Champion — Belgium (1997)
  • WAKO Pro World Champion — Italy (2001)
  • WAKO World Runner-up — Slovenia (2001)
  • Professional Intercontinental Champion — Italy (2002)
  • WAKO Open World Medalist — Hungary (2002)
  • WAKO Pro Low Kick World Champion — Italy (2003)
  • Two-time Professional World Champion, Full Contact & Low Kick — Greece (2007)
  • WAKO Pan-American Champion — Chile (2008) · Best Athlete of the Tournament
  • Amateur MMA World Runner-up, Series A — Italy (2011)
  • Professional World Champion, Full & Low — Argentina (2012)
  • Professional Muay Thai Intercontinental Champion — Panama (2013)
  • South American Champion (amateur and professional)
  • Mercosur Professional Champion (Low Kick)