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. - 70.45.1 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
    • Fighters may wear (If desired) SOFT Sole Wrestling Shoes - Approved by ISCF on Registration Day Friday.
  • BODY RUBS
    • The use of BenGay, IcyHot, and other such sports cremes is prohibited.
  • CLOTHING OR BODY ADS
    • Any Sponsor ads must be displayed on your clothes, shorts or rash guard.
    • 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 Combat Sports Gloves
    • 6 ounce.
    • 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 STRIKES TO THE HEAD - STANDING OR ON THE GROUND!
    • Forearm strikes are allowed to the BODY ONLY while standing or on the ground.
    • NO ELBOW STRIKES! Downward or Spiking AT ALL!
  • LEG
    • Since this is a TOURNAMENT and Cuts could stop even a winner from advancing, there will be NO KNEES TO THE HEAD.
    • Fighters may strike with their knees, shins and feet to all parts of the body when the fight is standing up.
    • Once one fighter's knee touches the ring floor or his/her hand, NO kicks are allowed to that fighter's head as he is then considered "DOWN".
      • A fighter is determined "ON THE GROUND" when that fighter's knee touches the ring floor or he is otherwise not supported by his two feet, alone, supporting him 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 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.
    1. NO KNEE STRIKES TO THE HEAD!
    2. NO FOREARM STRIKES TO THE HEAD - STANDING OR ON THE GROUND!
    3. NO Downward or "Spiking" Elbow Strikes - (Heaven - Earth, 12-6)
    4. NO Striking with the WRIST area of the hand.
    5. Finger Strikes or Rakes to ANY part of the body is not allowed.
    6. Throat strikes of any kind, including without limitation, grabbing the trachea is not allowed.
    7. Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions is not allowed.
    8. Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent is not allowed.
    9. NO Biting!
    10. NO Eye Gouging!
    11. Knuckle Gouging to the face or any part of the body, including into the throat is not allowed.
    12. Clawing, pinching or twisting of the flesh - Pulling, pushing on opponent's face is not allowed.
    13. One or two-"Handed" chokes applied directly to the throat and/or windpipe is not allowed.
    14. 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).
    15. Kicking, kneeing or stomping on or at a downed opponent above the waist is not allowed.
    16. Kicking the front of Opponents knee is not allowed.
    17. Fish hooks (to the eyes, nose, ear, or mouth) or putting a finger into any open orifice (cuts/lacerations) is not allowed.
    18. Grabbing of the Clavicle is not allowed.
    19. Hair pulling is not allowed.
    20. Groin: Groin techniques/attacks of any kind - Grabbing, Striking, etc. is not allowed.
    21. Single digit manipulation (Small joint manipulation - finger and toe locks) are not allowed.
    22. Head butting is not allowed.
    23. Striking the Spine, Back of Neck or Head is not allowed.
    24. Lifting, pushing, throwing, or otherwise forcing an opponent out of the ring or cage is not allowed.
    25. Intentionally delaying the contest due to improper equipment, or by intentionally dropping or spitting out the mouthpiece is not allowed.
    26. Attacking an opponent on or during a break is not allowed.
    27. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the Referee or other ring Official is not allowed.
    28. Using abusive language in the Cage or Ring is not allowed.
    29. Interference by a Fighters Cornerman/woman - Trainer is not allowed.

• CORNERMAN & TRAINER RULES & REGULATIONS
  1. Cornermen & Trainers must be a minimum of 18 years old.
  2. Cornermen are LEGIT Trainers ONLY! NOT friends & Family looking for a cheaper ticket and better view.
  3. All fighters are allowed a maximum of three (3) cornermen or trainers at ringside while the bout is in progress.
  4. ALL CORNERMEN are required to STAY in their fighter's corner (outside the ring or cage, of course) while the match is in progress.
  5. For the SAFETY of the Ringside Officials and Fans: IF a fighter's trainer or cornerman leaves his/her corner area and goes directly ringside or cage side 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.
  6. Only 2009 ISCF MMA Classic APPROVED Cornermen will be allowed in a fighters corner.
  7. Cornermen shall not touch he cage fence while the bout is in progress.
  8. During the round breaks, TWO cornerman are allowed in the cage while the othercan stand outside the cage on the outside edge of the cage or on the floor.
  9. Cornermen must obey the referee at all times during the match.
  10. Cornermen must conduct themselves with appropriate and proper sportsmanship in all ways connected with the match.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  1. KNOCKOUT: Fighter is unable to intelligently defend himself following a strike(s).
  2. TKO: If the licensed ringside physician or 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 "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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. QUIT: When a fighter simply cannot or refuses to continue.
  7. 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.
  8. DISQUALIFICATION: The fighters's opponent is disqualified by the ISCF referee.
  9. 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
  1. 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
  1. Once a division fills up with 16 fighters, we will only accept alternate fighters for that division.
  2. If any of the seeded fighters pulls out of the tournament prior to tournament time, the alternates, in order of WHEN the ISCF received their registration forms and fees, will fill their spots as seeded fighters.
  3. 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
  1. There are SEVERAL scenarios here and this may read complicated so bare with us:
     1. 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.
     2. 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.
     3. 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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