WAYS TO WIN AN ISCF MATCH

1. KNOCKOUT
   • Fighter has been knocked out cold from a strike or from strikes, is unable to *intelligently defend himself following a strike(s).
     • (*) When a fighter has been hit so many times, that he/she simply is unable to make a "Rational" and or "SAFE" decision for his/her own safety, as to whether he/she should tap out, verbally or physically, at this time, it is the RESPONSIBILITY of the Referee to make that "Intelligent Decision" for the fighter, with the fighter's safety in mind. IN ADDITION, A fighter could very well be open eyed and of sound mind as they are taking blow after blow or as they are being choked, but still refuse to tap due to, as an example, pride and ego, AGAIN, this is why we have QUALIFIED Referees. It is their RESPONSIBILITY to make that "Intelligent Decision" for the fighter, with the fighter's safety in mind.
2. TKO
   • REFEREE STOPPAGE
     • When a fighter is taking excessive punishment but cannot or will not submit or quit, either due to striking, failing to show a willingness to continue, a refusal to submit in the face of grave injury, or any other reason the referee believes is necessary to preserve the fighter's safety.
   • MEDICAL/DOCTOR STOPPAGE
     • If the licensed ringside physician or the bout Referee decides the fighter cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.
3. SUBMISSION
   • When a fighter submits by tapping the opponent or the mat more than "3" times as a result from a choke, lock, or for any other reason. IF a fighter is in no position to tap out, he may yell out such as, "I QUIT", "STOP" or "GIVE UP". IF a fighter cannot tap or cannot yell, the referee shall stop the bout from his own personal determination of the fighter's safety.
4. THROW IN THE TOWEL:
   • When a fighter's corner feels their fighter has had enough and is unable or unwilling to continue, and decides to end the bout for the safety of the fighter. This shall count as a TKO loss.
5. QUIT
   • When a fighter simply cannot or refuses to continue.
6. DECISION
   • When the about has ended after the bouts specified time period without a winner, the bout decision shall be determined by the (3) three judges, as set forth by these rules. For "Decision" rules click HERE.
7. DISQUALIFICATION
   • The fighter's opponent is disqualified by the ISCF Referee or ISCF Event Representative for unethical actions.
     • Intentionally fouls and causes harm to his opponent.
     • Continually refuses to follow the rules
     • Continually disobeys the referee.