Duration of a Bout

The duration bouts will be 3 rounds of 1 minute 30 seconds. The break between rounds will be 1 minute.

A contestant listed to fight or the contestant's representative, MUST attend, at the scheduled time, the pre-bout rules meeting called, and given by the Referee or Chief Official. Interpreters should be available for those whose first language is not English.

A contestant listed to fight shall report to where the show is to take place no later than 2 hours before the beginning of the first bout.

Gloves

Only gloves authorized by the promoter prior to the competition may be used. Each glove shall be in good condition; Gloves to be used are 8 ounce Semi-Pro MMA Gloves, NO Hand wraps.

Weigh-In

An official weigh-in shall take place the same day as the bouts begin, 12 noon - 3pm in the presence of the opponents and an authorized official.

Weight Classes

The official weight classes are as follows:

Bantamweight under 61.5kg

Featherweight under 66 kg

Lightweight under 70.kg

Welterweight under 77.kg

Middleweight under 84kg

Light Heavyweight under 93.kg

Heavyweight over 93kg

Referee

The referee may interrupt a bout at any time.

The referee can interrupt the fight at anytime when he feels there is not enough action. He must advise the fighters verbally prior to the interruption.

When there is a lack of action in a bout, or it reaches a stalemate situation, the referee may interrupt the bout at any time to resume the fight with both competitors standing.

Where the referee interrupts a bout and wants to indicate to a contestant that he must retire to a corner, the referee shall point his hand to instruct the contestant to retire to the farthest neutral corner.

Fouls

During a contest, each of the following acts constitutes a foul:

1. Butting with the head

2. Eye gouging of any kind

3. Biting

4. Hair pulling

5. Fish-hooking

6. Groin attacks of any kind

7. Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration of an opponent

8. Small joint manipulation. Control of a minimum of 4 digits is required

9. Striking to the spine or the back of the head

10. Striking downward with the elbow

11. Striking the head of an opponent using the elbow.

12. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea

13. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh

14. Grabbing the clavicle

15. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent

16. Kneeing the head of an opponent

17. Stomping a grounded opponent

18. Kicking to the kidney with the heel

19. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck

20. Throwing an opponent out of the fenced area

21. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent

22. Spitting at an opponent

23. Engaging in any un-sportsman like conduct

24. Holding the fence

25. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area

26. Attacking an opponent on or during the break

27. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee

28. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of combat

29. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee

30. Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent

31. Intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury

32. Interference by the corner men or coaches.

UK1 Rules

1.      16oz Boxing Gloves

2.      NO Knee’s to the head

3.      NO Elbow’s to the head

4.      Only ONE knee in the clinch

5.      3 Knockdowns in one round will result in a TKO

Insurances

The promoter will ensure that all necessary insurances are in place to cover, the public, competitors and trainers, and anyone employed to work for the promotion.