Rules

If a foul is committed in the ring, the referee will determine the decision, where necessary along with the Association Representative as follows:

* A caution.
* Warning – 2nd 1 point deducted, 3rd warning disqualification.
* Immediate disqualification.
* The fight will be stopped if the fighter that has fouled, injures or knocks out the opponent.
* Intentional – the fouled fighter will be announed the winner. If the winner is unable to continue the fighter who committed the foul will NOT be able to advance in the event.
* Unintentional (see unintentional fouls).

Warnings

* A caution.
* Warning.
* 2nd warning – deduct 1 point.
* 3rd warning – disqualify the fighter.

Unintentional Fouls

1. Injury in first or second round that stops the fight will be a NO CONTEST.

2. Injury in the third round onwards
a) Judges will score the rounds fought
b) All scorecards to be collected by the FIRM Representative and added up

Disqualifications

1. Striking a fighter entangled or fallen through ropes.
2. Deliberately exiting the ring to avoid attack (Referee decision – may be given standing 8 count).
3. Fighter intentionally uses a foul technique.
4. Figher intentionally drops gum shield 3 times during 1 round.
5. Spitting, biting, holding the leg or foot.
6. Spinning sweeps.
7. Abusive language.
8. Deliberate strikes to joints, spine.
9. Fighter fails to follow Referee instructions.
10. Figher late for bout or no show.
11. Referee decides fighter has not the will to continue.
12. Fighter receives 3 warnings in one round.
13. Fighter fails pre fight medical by Physician.
14. Corner man enters the ring or touches the fighter without Referee’s permission.
15. Other rules are broken.
16. Under influence of alcohol or banned substances (drugs).
17. Fighter refuses to give drug test before or after any bout.

For a rules break down, including round lengths, please select from below:

• Juniors (6-11 years)
• Juniors (12-17 years)
• Amateur
• Professional