Wheeled Warriors (Rules-Weight Classes-Regulations)
By: Col Wood
*Photo Credit- Pattee Mak
The designated limits for five different weight classes in mixed martial arts & Boxing.
WEIGHT CLASSES
Weight Class Name Upper Limit in lbs Equivalent in KG
Flyweight 125 lb 57 kg
Flyweight 135 lb 62 kg
Lightweight 145 lb 66 kg
Lightweight 155 lb 70 kg
Middleweight 170 lb 77 kg
Middleweight 185 lb 84 kg
Light Heavyweight 205 lb 93 kg
Heavyweight 265 lb 120 kg
(NOT INCLUDING WHEELCHAIRS ETC)
Pro Fights
Every round is 4 minutes in duration with a one minute rest period in-between rounds. Title Fights are Three 4 minute rounds (matches can be sanctioned for five rounds but non-title matches must not exceed three rounds).
DEPENDING ON DISSABILITY-NO LEG OR FOOT LOCKS
Pro – No Elbow strikes allowed at all, No twisting Neck or Spine locks
Semi Pro – No Elbow strikes allowed at all, No twisting Neck or Spine locks
DEPENDING ON DISSABILITY-NO LEG OR FOOT LOC
Two 4 minute rounds with one 4 minute overtime round if a draw from the first two rounds.
Title fights: Three 4 minute rounds with a one minute rest period in-between rounds.
AMATEUR FIGHTS
In addition – No Elbow strikes allowed at all. No twisting Neck or Spine locks
DEPENDING ON DISSABILITY-NO LEG OR FOOT LOCKS
Two 4 minute rounds with one 4 minute overtime round if a draw from the first two rounds.
Attire
All competitors must fight in approved clothing to include – shorts, Shoes, Shirts or Gi’s , long pants are also allowed. Fighters must use approved light gloves (6-8ounces) that allow fingers to grab.
JUDGING CRITERIA
The ten-point must system is in effect for all fights. Three judges score each round and the winner of each receives ten points, the loser nine points or less. If the round is even, both fighters receive ten points.
All bouts to be scored by 3 judges or two Referee’s in Ring.
Scoring Criteria
1. Effective Striking
2. Effective Grappling
3. Fighting area control – dictating where the place and location of the fight
4. Effective aggression and defence. Evading whilst landing, remaining standing and so on.
LEGAL TECHNIQUES
TO BE ASSESSED FOR EACH INDIVIDUALS NEEDS AND DISSABILITY
FOULS
The following are fouls set out by the Unified rules for MMMA: Modified Mixed Martial Arts;
Butting with the head
Eye Gouging of any kind.
Biting
Spitting at an opponent.
Hair Pulling.
Fish Hooking
Groin attacks of any kind
Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
Small joint manipulation.
Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
Grabbing the Clavicle.
Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
Stomping a grounded opponent.
Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
Holding the fence.
Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
FOULS (CONT)
Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period.
Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
Interference by the corner.
Throwing opponent out of the ring/fighting area
Throwing in the towel during competition. (forfeit)
Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage.
Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
WARNINGS
Single warnings will be given for holding the fence onto opponents clothing and gloves
GENERAL CONDUCT
Fighters should not be using steroids and other illegal substances.
Ways to Win
Knockout (KO) as soon as a fighter becomes unconscious due to strikes, his opponent is declared the winner. As MMMA rules allow ground fighting, the fight is stopped to prevent further injury to an unconscious fighter.
Submission: a fighter may admit defeat during a match by:
A tap on the opponent’s body.
A tap on the mat or floor.
Verbal announcement.
Technical Knockout (TKO)
Referee Stoppage: the referee may stop a match in progress if:
A fighter becomes dominant to the point where the opponent is unable to intelligently defend himself from attacks, which may occur as quickly as a few seconds.
A fighter appears to be unconscious from a grappling hold.
A fighter appears to have developed significant injuries in the referee’s view, such as a broken bone.
In Semi Pro and Amateur Fights if in the referee’s view a fighter may be near to being hurt from a submission, then the referee may stop the fight to protect the fighter from injury.
Submission by way of tap out or verbal omission
Decision if the match goes the distance, then the outcome of the bout is determined by three judges. The judging criteria are organisation-specific.
Unanimous
Majority Decision
Split Decision
Unanimous Draw
Majority Draw
Split Draw
Disqualification a “warning” will be given when a fighter commits a foul or illegal action or does not follow the referee’s instruction. Three warnings will result in a disqualification. Moreover, if a fighter is injured and unable to continue due to a deliberate illegal technique from his opponent, the opponent will be disqualified.
Forfeit
Technical Draw
Technical Decision
No Contest in the event that both fighters commit a violation of the rules, or a fighter is unable to continue due to an injury from an accidental illegal technique, the match will be declared a “No Contest”.
Concerning Doctor Stoppage the referee will call for a time out if a fighter’s ability to continue is in question as a result of apparent injuries, such as a large cut. The ring doctor will inspect the fighter and advise the Referee if the fighter is deemed unable to continue safely, then the Referee with decide if the fight it to be stopped, rendering the opponent the winner. However, if the match is stopped as a result of an injury from illegal actions by the opponent, either a disqualification or no contest will be declared instead.
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