Semi-Pro Fighting Rules

The match is fought over 2x5 minute rounds.

The match takes place in a 20ft Octagon.

If there is no workrate or submission on the ground the competitors will resume from a standing position.

Fouls:

• No ground and pound to the head.
• No strikes to the throat at all.
• No biting gouging or fishhooking.
• No attacking less than four fingers or toes.
• No headbutting/hairpulling.
• No joint strikes i.e. to elbows or knees.
• No groin strikes.
• No kicks on the ground to the head and the body.
• No elbow strikes at all.
• No knees to the head standing.
• No knees to the head on the floor.
• No fingers or hands on opponents face or throat.
• No throws that aims your opponents head to hit on the ground.
• No holding on to the cage.
• No oil or vaseline to be applied.
• Any techniques applied in a dangerous manner will lead to disqualification.

Attacks:

• All kicks to head and body standing .
• All punches to head and body standing.
• All knees to the body standing.
• On the ground punches and knees to the body and legs only.
• On the ground kick to the legs only.
• All throws and takedowns.

Ways to Win:

• By submission(tapping out).
• By knockout.
• Referees or Doctors Intervention.
• Opponents corner man throws in the towel.
• By points decision.
• Excessive fouling or leaving the ring will lead to disqualification.

Fighters Attire:

• Gloves: harbinger, Mar 98 or similar (thickness of padding at least half inch).
• Gum shield.
• Groin guard.
• Shorts, Trousers or Gi's.