Rules & regulations
Which division should I enter?
Beginner
Less than 2yrs training in BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo etc + No Professional MMA fights
Intermediate
2yrs-4yrs training & no major/top level medals in Grappling, Wrestling, Sambo etc or professional MMA fights
Professional 4yrs+
If you have not won major medals you have the option to compete at Intermediate or Professional. Once you have competed at a level, you can not move back to the lower level.
Rules
Winning
If one competitor gives up or submits by tapping the leg, arm or verbally. (Tap, I give Up or Mate)
If Referee feels one competitor is unable to defend himself or feels his life is in danger, the Referee will declare the winner.
If a fighter breaks the rules twice he will be disqualified by the Referee!
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Time
Qualifying Rounds 6 Minutes / 3 Minutes overtime if there is a draw with no advantage. Finals 8 Minutes / 4 Minutes overtime if there is a draw with no advantage. (Max. 1 overtime per fight)
Legal techniques
Any kind of choke (except for using the hand to close the wind pipe).​ Any arm bar, shoulder lock, or wrist lock Any Leg Lock or Ankle Lock Slamming can be used only in order to prevent a submission.
Illegal techniques
“Full Nelson” and “Crucifix” Cross face holds or cross face chokes Striking of any kind Slamming Eye gouging or fish hooking Grabbing the ears Hair pulling No finger or toe holds Scratching and pinching Kicking Biting Touching groin area Hands, knees or elbows on face Slippery substances on body or clothing Foot locks that twist the knee
Points
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Passing the guard = 3 points
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Knee on stomach = 2 points
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Mount position = 2 points
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Back mount with hooks = 3 points
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Takedown (ends Guard or Half Guard) = 2 points
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Clean Takedown (ends passed the guard) = 4 points
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Sweeps (ends Guard or Half Guard) = 2 points
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Clean Sweep (ends passed the guard) = 4 points
Penalaties
When a fighter voluntarily jumps in the guard or goes from standing position to a non- standing position.
Not obeying the referees’ commands.
A passive fighter will be warned twice and then will be punished by minus point.
Constantly fleeing the mat.
Any bad language or bad behaviour
Disqualification
“Full Nelson” and “Crucifix” Cross face holds or cross face chokes Striking of any kind Slamming Eye gouging or fish hooking Grabbing the ears Hair pulling No finger or toe holds Scratching and pinching Kicking Biting Touching groin area Hands, knees or elbows on face Slippery substances on body or clothing Foot locks that twist the knee
Rules
If you initiate a submission from mount position, side control or in someone’s guard and go from top position to bottom, your opponent will not be awarded sweeping points since you initiated the attack. If you shoot for a takedown, go to turtle position while attempting hard to finish the takedown for more than 3 secs and then pull guard, you will not be penalized with a minus. If you go out of bounds DO NOT stop, only the ref can stop the match and they will resume the same position in the center of the mat.