ISCF
MMA WORLD CLASSIC
AMATEUR MMA
TOURNAMENT
RULES
- FIGHTER MINIMUM AGE
- Fighters must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- WEIGHT CLASS ADJUSTMENTS
- The weight classes for this tournament are as follows:
- MENS DIVISIONS
- ADDED 10-22-09: Flyweight: 115.1 to
125 lbs. - 52.3 kg - 56.8 kg
- Bantamweight: 125.1 to 135 lbs. - 56.82 kg - 61.36 kg
- Featherweight: 135.1 to 145 lbs. - 61.37 kg - 65.90 kg
- Lightweight: 145.1 to 155 lbs. - 65.91 kg - 70.45 kg
- Welterweight: 155.1 to 170 lbs. - 70.45. kg - 77.27 kg
- Middleweight: 170.1 to 185 lbs. - 77.28 kg - 84.09 kg
- Light Heavyweight: 185.1 to 205 lbs. - 84.10 kg - 93.18 kg
- Heavyweight: 205.1 to 265 lbs. - 93.19 kg - 120.45 kg
- Super Heavyweight: 265.1 lbs. & Above - 120.46 kg & Above
- WOMEN'S DIVISIONS
- Flyweight: 125 lbs. & Below - 56.8 kg. & Below
- Bantamweight: 125.1 to 135 lbs. - 56.82 kg - 61.36 kg
- Featherweight: 135.1 to 145 lbs. - 61.37 kg - 65.90 kg
- Lightweight: 145.1 to 155 lbs. - 65.91 kg - 70.45 kg
- Welterweight: 155.1 to 170 lbs. - 70.45.1 kg - 77.27 kg
- Middleweight: 170.1 to 185 lbs. - 77.28 kg - 84.09 kg
- Light Heavyweight: 185.1 - 200 - 84.10 kg - 90.9 kg
- ROUND TIMES & LENGTHS
- NOVICE & OPEN DIVISION
- All bouts will be 3, 3 minute rounds.
- DRESS CODE
- TOPS
- Fighters "May" (If desired) wear a "RASH GUARD"
but not a shirt.
- BOTTOMS
- All fighters (Of course) must wear shorts - NOT Pants:
- Type of Shorts: MMA, Boxing or Kickboxing shorts, Latex bike style shorts, "speedos"
are all OK.
- FEET
- NO SHOES, FOOT PADS, FOOT COVERINGS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.
- BODY RUBS
- The use of BenGay, IcyHot, Thai Liniment and other such sports cremes is
prohibited.
- CLOTHING OR BODY ADS
- Any Sponsor ads must be displayed on your clothes, shorts or rash guard
ONLY!
- NO TATTOO ADVERTISING OR BODY ADS ARE ALLOWED! (EX:
GoldenPalace.com ad, etc.)
- HAIR
- Fighters with long hair must have it pulled back and in a pony tail.
GENERAL RULES
- EQUIPMENT
- GLOVES
- These will be supplied by the ISCF.
- They are 6 ounce.
- Glove BRAND will be announced prior to the Tournament.
- ALL Fighters must wear the gloves provided by the ISCF,
NOT their own.
- Fighters will wear either RED or BLUE.
- SHIN PADS
- For the NOVICE Division, Shin pads are Mandatory.
- For the OPEN Division, Shin pads are NOT mandatory.
- MOUTH GUARD
- Fighters must supply their own mouth guard.
- GROIN CUP
- Fighters must supply their own Groin Cup.
- HAND WRAPS
- Fighters may tape their wrists and hands but not over their knuckles.
- Pro wraps are OK with tape and gauze.
- Also, regular training handwraps secured by tape are OK too.
- Fighter handwarps must be "SIGNED OFF" by the
ISCF event representative in "The
Pit" PRIOR to the beginning of the bout.
- LEGAL TECHNIQUES
- HAND STRIKES
- Fighters may strike with a closed fist or an open hand/palm of their hand.
- Hammer Fists ARE Allowed in this
Tournament.
- ARM STRIKES
- NO FOREARM (OR ELBOW) STRIKES ALLOWED AT
ALL - STANDING OR ON THE GROUND!
- LEG
- Fighters may strike with their **Knees,
shins and feet to all parts of the body when the fight is standing up.
- (**) NO KNEES TO THE HEAD ALLOWED AT ALL -
STANDING OR ON THE GROUND!
- Once one fighter's knee touches the ring floor or his/her hand, NO kicks
are allowed to that fighter's head as they are now considered "DOWN".
- A fighter is determined "ON THE GROUND" when:
- That fighter's knee touches the cage/ring floor.
- That fighter's hand touches the cage/ring floor.
- They are otherwise not supported by their two feet, alone, supporting them
in a standing or crouched position.
- THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS
- All wrestling, judo, and jujitsu throws and takedowns are permitted.
- CHOKES
- All chokes can be done with the arms and legs EXCEPT
SINGLE HAND OR FINGERTIP THROAT CHOKES WHICH ARE ILLEGAL.
- LOCKS
- ANY LOCK THAT TWISTS A FIGHTERS ARMS, LEGS OR NECK ARE NOT ALLOWED!
- Any type of elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle locks are allowed.
- Single digit manipulation (Small joint manipulation - finger and toe
locks) are NOT ALLOWED!
- ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES AND FOULS
- If a fighter flagrantly breaks any rule, the official ring referee shall
immediately disqualify him. HOWEVER: If the foul is not severe or intentional,
the official ring referee shall issue a warning OR point deduction(s) from the
offending fighter.
These "Fouls" below are "Illegal"
moves/techniques, not to be used in an ISCF
Sanctioned bout. A Foul is always going to be at the discretion of the referee.
He/she will make the determination, but not be limited to, the intent of the
fighter and the result of the foul. Then, he/she will have to consider whether
to allow the fouled fighter time to recuperate (if able to continue),
and either to give a warning to the opponent that committed the foul and/or
deduct a point or disqualify and stop the bout.
- NO KNEE STRIKES TO THE HEAD!
- NO FOREARM OR ELBOW STRIKES AT ALL - STANDING OR
ON THE GROUND!
- NO Striking with the WRIST area of the hand.
- Finger Strikes or Rakes to ANY part of the body is not allowed.
- Throat strikes of any kind, including without limitation, grabbing the
trachea is not allowed.
- Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions is not allowed.
- Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an
opponent is not allowed.
- NO Biting!
- NO Eye Gouging!
- Knuckle Gouging to the face or any part of the body, including into the
throat is not allowed.
- Clawing, pinching or twisting of the flesh - Pulling, pushing on opponent's
face is not allowed.
- One or two-"Handed" chokes applied directly to the throat
and/or windpipe is not allowed.
- Kicks TO THE HEAD & NECK to a fighter who is "*DOWN"
are not allowed.
- (*): When the fighter kicked is not in a "2-point position",
standing or crouching on his feet.
- Kicking, kneeing or stomping on or at a downed opponent above the waist is
not allowed.
- Kicking the front of Opponents knee is not allowed.
- Fish hooks (to the eyes, nose, ear, or mouth) or putting a finger
into any open orifice (cuts/lacerations) is not allowed.
- Grabbing of the Clavicle is not allowed.
- Hair pulling is not allowed.
- Groin: Groin techniques/attacks of any kind - Grabbing, Striking, etc. is
not allowed.
- Single digit manipulation (Small joint manipulation - finger and toe
locks) are NOT ALLOWED!
- Head butting is not allowed.
- Striking the Spine, Back of Neck or Head is not allowed.
- Lifting, pushing, throwing, or otherwise forcing an opponent out of the
ring or cage is not allowed.
- Intentionally delaying the contest due to improper equipment, or by
intentionally dropping or spitting out the mouthpiece is not allowed.
- Attacking an opponent on or during a break is not allowed.
- Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the Referee or other ring
Official is not allowed.
- Using abusive language in the Cage or Ring is not allowed.
- Interference by a Fighters Cornerman/woman - Trainer is not allowed.
- ANY LOCK THAT TWISTS A FIGHTERS ARMS, LEGS OR NECK ARE NOT ALLOWED!
- CORNERMAN & TRAINER RULES &
REGULATIONS
- Cornermen & Trainers must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- Cornermen are LEGIT Trainers ONLY! NOT friends & Family looking for a
cheaper ticket and better view.
- All fighters are allowed a maximum of three (3) cornermen or trainers at
cageside/ringside while the bout is in progress.
- All ICE must be kept in a CLOSED CLEAR Bag.
- ANY liquids that are to be given to the fighter during the round breaks
must be in a CLEAR PLASTIC Bottle.
- ALL CORNERMEN are required to STAY in their fighter's corner (outside
the ring or cage, of course) while the match is in progress.
- For the SAFETY of the Cageside/Ringside Officials and Fans: IF a fighter's
trainer or cornerman leaves his/her corner area and goes directly
cageside/ringside where the two fighters are grappling that is not their corner
area to coach their fighter, the referee shall stop the bout and make one of the
following determinations:
- Warn the Coaching Corner to Stay in his/her Corner.
- Deduct one (1) point from the fighter whose cornerman left their corner.
- End the round, awarding the entire round to the opposite fighter.
- End the bout, awarding the entire bout to the opposite fighter.
- Only ISCF MMA
Classic APPROVED Cornermen will be allowed in a fighters corner.
- Cornermen shall not touch he cage fence while the bout is in progress.
- During the round breaks, TWO cornerman are allowed in the cage while the
other can stand outside the cage on the outside edge of the cage or on the
floor.
- Cornermen must obey the referee at all times during the match.
- Cornermen must conduct themselves with appropriate and proper sportsmanship
in all ways connected with the match.
- Cornermen may spray (not pour) water and apply ice to a fighter
between rounds. No other substances may be applied between rounds, and the
cornermen are responsible to dry the corner area before the next round
commences.
- Violation of the rules by corner personnel can result in warnings, point
deductions, and/or disqualification of that corner's fighter.
- WAYS TO WIN A MATCH
- KNOCKOUT: Fighter is unable to intelligently defend himself
following a strike(s).
- TKO: If the licensed ringside physician or referee decides the
fighter cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.
- 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 "MATTE",
"QUIT" 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.
- 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.
- THROW IN THE TOWEL: When a fighter's corner feels their fighter has
had enough and decides to end the bout for the safety of the fighter. This
shall count as a TKO.
- QUIT: When a fighter simply cannot or refuses to continue.
- 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.
- DISQUALIFICATION: The fighters's opponent is disqualified by the
ISCF referee.
- BOUTS ENDING IN A DRAW
- If a bout ends in a draw or majority draw after the scheduled 3 rounds, the
fighters will fight an extra "2 MINUTE" round to break the
draw and continue this if necessary until 2 of the 3 judges determine a majority
winner or all 3 judges pick the same winner.
- CHANGING DIVISIONS
- Once registered, you can only move to a division of MORE Competitors or
BETTER Qualified Competition.
- You CAN NOT move to a division of LESS Competitors or LESS Qualified
Competition.
- FIGHTER SEEDING & MATCHMAKING
- FIGHTERS ARE SEEDED AS THEY REGISTER.
- The first being the number 1 seed.
- The second being the number 2 seed, etc. etc.
- This will continue until 16 Fighters fill a bracket.
- ALTERNATES
- Once a division fills up with 16 fighters, the ISCF
will only accept alternate fighters for that division.
- If any of the seeded fighters pulls out of the tournament the alternates,
in order of WHEN the ISCF received their
registration forms and fees, will fill their spots as seeded fighters.
- At the event, if any of the Seeded 16 fighters, No Shows, doesn't make
weight or simply drops out of the Tournament the ISCF
will offer the open slot to the next dated registered alternate fighter in order
of WHEN the ISCF received their
registration forms and fees, will fill their spots as seeded fighters.
- INJURY ALTERNATES
- There are SEVERAL scenarios here and this may read complicated so bare with
us:
- If a "FIRST ROUND" winner is injured during his
bout or is so badly hurt that they cannot continue to the second round of
competition, the ISCF will offer the
opportunity to come back to go to the next round to the fighter who was just
defeated - UNLESS the fighter who was defeated was defeated by Strike TKO or KO.
- If the fighter who was defeated was defeated by Strike TKO or KO the First
Alternate fighter will be offered the opportunity to move in and fight in the "SECOND
ROUND of prelims on Saturday.
- If both fighters are injured in the second round of prelims, the winning
fighter in the opposing bracket would win their Tournament title by forfeit due
to opponent cannot continue. The fair and justified reason for this is because
we do not want to allow a fresh fighter to fight for the title having never
fought in a prelim bout to face a fighter who has already had a minimum of 1 if
not 2 prelim bouts.
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