Extreme Fighting Rules
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1. General Rules
The CRFights.com rules will apply to all bouts.
Only water or sport drink may be consumed during the bout.
Upon arrival at the venue athletes will be under the direct supervision of the Costa Rica Inspector.
2. Monitors
Each athlete will be assigned a Monitor.
Upon arrival at the venue the athlete will report to their dressing room. From then on they will be under the direct supervision of the Monitor until he releases the athlete.
Monitors are in charge of the dressing room and the corners.
No one other than those individuals working the corner will be allowed in the dressing rooms, all individuals must have a currant license issued by CrFights.
3. Drug Testing
You will be notified before the bout if you will undergo drug testing.
If you are selected to be tested you may only consume water or sports drink after the bout.
You must provide a specimen in the manner instructed by the Monitor.
You will not be paid until you provide a specimen.
4. Duration of Rounds
The main event is scheduled for five rounds with each round being five minutes in duration. There will be one- (2) minute rest period after Round 1 and for every other round with the exception of Round 5.
All other bouts are scheduled for Two or three rounds with each round being five minutes in duration. There will be one- (2) minute rest period after Round 1 and for every other round with the exception of Round 2 or 3 in accordance with the scheduled rounds.
5. Weight Classifications
- * Flyweight…………………… through 125 lbs.
- * Bantamweight……………. 125.1 - 135 lbs.
- * Featherweight…………….. 135.1 - 145 lbs.
- * Lightweight…………………. 145.1 - 155 lbs.
- * Welterweight………………. 155.1 - 170 lbs.
- * Middleweight………………. 170.1 - 185 lbs.
- * Light Heavyweight…….. . 185.1 - 205 lbs.
- * Heavyweight……………….205.1 - 265 lbs.
- * Super Heavyweight…….. 265.1 lbs. and over
6. Athlete Equipment and Attire
CrFights is the final authority in all equipment matters.
Improper use and or tampering with any equipment prior to the bout may result in a removal from competition and if during a bout, a point(s) deduction or DISQUALIFICATION.
Shoes are not allowed.
Regulation Competition Judo Gi or Jiu-Jitsu Gi may be warn.
Rash Guards may be worn.
The wearing of contact lenses during competition is prohibited.
The wearing of piercing accessories during competition is prohibited.
Fingernails and toenails must be cut and trimmed prior to any bout.
Hair is to be secured with soft materials only.
Other than a light coat of Vaseline around the eyebrows and face NONE may be used in any part of the body.
Each athlete shall have a form fitted mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is to be worn at all times during competition. A second backup mouthpiece should be ringside.
The bout can not start without the mouthpiece.
Each athlete shall wear a foul-proof groin protector at all times during competition.
7. WEIGHT DIFFERENCES
In the event the athletes are in different weight classes the weight difference allowance shall be that for the lower class.
- * 118 pounds and under not more than 3 pounds
- * 119 pounds - 126 pounds not more than 5 pounds
- * 127 pounds - 135 pounds not more than 7 pounds
- * 136 pounds - 147 pounds not more than 9 pounds
- * 148 pounds - 160 pounds not more than 11 pounds
- * 161 pounds - 175 pounds not more than 12 pounds
- * 176 pounds and over no limit
8. Weight Loss
Weight loss as determined by the commission to be detrimental to the health and safety of the participant will not be allowed. This supersedes any language on any presently used bout agreement.
9. Gloves
Athletes shall wear gloves that have no padding in the palm or fingertip area and that are appropriate in weight for their hand size.
The commission must approve all gloves.
In all bouts the brand name and color of the gloves shall appear on the Athlete Contract. If it does not, the commission is the final authority on all glove matters.
Gloves for all main events shall be new. No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting of gloves shall be permitted.
10. Bandages
Bandages are optional.
Tape over the knuckles is prohibited.
If bandages are used, they shall not exceed the following restrictions:
- * One winding of surgeon’s adhesive tape, not over one and one-half inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect that part of the hand near the wrist. Said tape may cross the back of the hand twice but shall not extend within one inch of the knuckles when hand is clenched to make a fist.
- * Contestants shall use soft surgical bandage not over two inches wide, held in place by not more than two yards of surgeon’s adhesive tape for each hand. One 10-yard roll of bandage shall complete the wrappings for each hand.
- * Bandages shall be adjusted in the dressing room in the presence of a commission representative and both contestants. Either contestant may waive his privilege of witnessing the bandaging of his opponent’s hands.
11. Sole Arbiter
The Referee is the sole arbiter and is the only individual authorized to:
- *Interpret rules and situations
- *Determine if a blow was legal or a foul and if a foul, if it was Intentional or Accidental
- *Declare that an Accidental Injury has occurred
- *ONLY the Referee may stop the bout.
12. Methods of Winning
KNOCKOUT: Athlete is unable to intelligently defend himself following a strike(s).
TKO: If the licensed ringside physician or referee decides the athlete cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.
SUBMISSION: When a athlete submits by tapping out on the opponent or the mat as a result from a choke, lock, or for any other legal technique or strike. An athlete may call out defeat when unable to tap out.
REFEREE STOPPAGE: The referee may stop the bout when one athlete can no longer defend themselves, can not or will not tap out, or for any other reason to preserve the health and safety of the athlete.
DECISION: When the bout has ended after its specified time period without a winner, it shall be scored by the three judges.
DISQUALIFICATION: Fouling and or unsportsmanlike conduct as determined by the Referee.
13. Scoring of the Bout
All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges.
In exigent circumstances and or at the discretion of the Costa Rican Commission may be allowed to judge a bout.
The 10 Points Must System will be the standard system of scoring a bout.
In the event that a bout ends by TECHNICAL DECISION, the Judges will score the partial round.
General Scores - Not counting any point deductions:
- * 10-10
- * 10-9
- * 10-8
Basic scoring guidelines:
- * Striking, both standing and on the ground
- * Legal Takedowns
- * Positioning Submissions
- * Overall Control
Dominating Scoring Techniques:
- * Strike Knockdown
- * High Impact Takedown or Slam
- * Near Attempted Submission
14. Legal Techniques
Hand Strikes: With a closed fist or an open hand or palm of their hand to the legal scoring area.
Arm Strikes: Forearm strikes and rounded elbow strikes
Legs: With the knees, shins and feet to all parts of the body when both are in the stand up position. Once an athlete is grounded (knee touches the floor), NO kicks are allowed to that athlete’s head. An athlete is considered to have left the stand up position (grounded) when that athlete’s knee touches the floor or when he or she is otherwise not supported by their two feet.
Throws and Takedowns: All wrestling, judo, and jujitsu throws and takedowns are permitted.
Chokes: All arm and leg chokes are legal. No single hand or fingertip chokes are allowed.
Locks: Elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle locks are allowed. Single digit locks to the fingers or toes are not allowed.
15. Seconds
Seconds must stay in their athlete’s area outside the cage while the bout is in progress.
Seconds may not lean on the cage/ring during the bout.
Seconds may spray but not pour water; and apply ice to an athlete during the one-minute rest period.
There can be no more than two (2) seconds working in each corner.
Only one corner person is allowed inside the cage/ringduring the two-minute rest period. In cases where a cut or injury needs to be treated, the cut man is also allowed into the cage/ring.
Excessive coaching from the corner and or excessive use of water is prohibited.
All seconds will be under the direct supervision of the corner Inspector.
Any second who conducts himself or herself in an unruly manner will be removed from the corner.
A violation of the rules or unsportsmanlike tactics as determined by the Referee may also result in administrative discipline to include a fine, suspension and or a withholding of pay.
An athlete may lose point(s) due to the misconduct of his or her’s second(s).
16. Chief Second
One of the seconds will be deemed the Chief Second. This Chief Second is responsible for all activities in the corner during the bout.
If the corner wants the bout stopped he or she is to notify the Inspector.
17. Cut Man
All medicine for cuts shall always be made available to an Inspector upon request.
All medicines for cuts must be in their original packaging.
The only generally approved medicines for cuts are:
- * Adrenalin 1:1000 - It is a clear liquid that is usually stored in a dark bottle because it is adversely affected by prolonged light. It is a potent vaso-constrictor (constricts torn blood vessels and helps to decrease flow of blood). It is almost tasteless. Very little is absorbed through the cut. It is usually applied by Q-tip to a cut or a bleeding nose (inside).
- * Avitene - It is a Microfibullar Collagen Hemostat (agent that stops bleeding). It is usually in white powder form or white thin sheets of material like cloth. It is usually applied to a bleeding surface. It causes platelets to adhere.
- * Thrombin -It works on fibrinogen (a protein in the blood plasma that is essential for the coagulation of blood). Blood must be removed prior to usage. It must be fresh - if left in a bag for months it becomes useless. Needs refrigeration. The liquid is applied directly to cut.
18. Mouthpiece
All athletes are required to wear a mouthpiece during the bout. It is strongly recommended that all athletes have two (2) form fitted mouthpieces available for use in each bout.
The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece inside the athlete’s mouth and set in place. The mouthpiece must be inside the athlete’s mouth and properly set at all times during the bout.
If the mouthpiece is dislodged during the bout, the Referee will wait until the first opportune moment, without interfering with the action, call time out and have the mouthpiece replaced.
At the discretion of the Referee, point(s) may be deducted or a DISQUALIFICATION rendered in the following situations:
- * If the mouthpiece is not being properly kept inside of the athlete’s mouth
- * If the mouthpiece is purposely spit out
- * If the corner fails to have the athlete resume competition with the mouthpiece in place, and or delays in replacing it after it has become dislodged
19. Athlete down after the Bell
The round ends when the bell rings to end the round.
In the event that legal blows during the round negatively affect an athlete, and he or she goes down after the bell has sounded to end the round, the Referee will consider that the round is over and that the two- (2) minute rest period has begun.
The Referee may then allow the athlete’s corner to assist him or her, and or summon the Ringside Physician to evaluate the athlete.
20. Blows at or after the Bell
A blow that strikes an athlete concurrent with the sounding of the bell is deemed to be a legal blow.
A blow that strikes an athlete after the sounding of the bell is deemed to be a foul that the Referee will determine if it was Accidental or Intentional.
21. Termination of a Bout due to a Fair Blow
If an athlete sustains an injury from a fair blow(s) and the injury is severe enough to immediately terminate the bout, the injured athlete will lose by TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT (TKO).
22. End of the Round Announcement
The Timekeeper will signal the eminent end of every round when there are ten (10) seconds left in the round.
23. Official End of the Round
The round ends when the bell sounds to end the round.
24. Beggining of the Round Announcement
The Timekeeper will signal the eminent beginning of every round when there are ten (10) seconds left in the one two (2) minute rest period.
25. Fouls and Illegal Techniques
The following tactics are fouls and are forbidden. Use of these tactics shall result in a warning and loss of points as determined by the referee.
- Headbutts
- Striking downward using point of the elbow
- Openhand attacks to the eyes or throat or eye gouging
- Striking at that part of the body over the kidney or spine or chopping or striking the back of the neck or head
- Spitting
- The use of abusive language in the ring
- Any unsportsmanlike trick or action that causes any injury to an opponent or referee
- Attacking on the break
- Attacking after the bell or gong has sounded ending the round, or when the opponent is out of the ring
- Intentionally pushing, shoving or wrestling an opponent out of the ring with any part of the body
- Continuous dropping of mouthpiece
- Intentional evasion of contact
- Hair pulling
- Attacking or obstructing the trachea
- Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh or grabbing the clavicle
- Pulling or holding uniform below hipline
- Holding ropes or fence
- Small joint manipulation (e.g. twisting of fingers or toes)
- Groin attacks
- Fish hooks
- Biting
The following tactics are fouls and are forbidden. Use of these tactics shall result in a warning and loss of points as determined by the referee.
- * Kicking the head of an athlete when he or she is down
- * Spiking (purposely driving an opponent straight to the ring floor on his head or neck from an upright and vertical position)
- * Using knees to the head of an opponent who is not standing
- * Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration of an opponent
- * Stomping an opponent when the opponent is down
- * Spiking an athlete onto their head during takedown or slam
- * Stomping, soccer type kicks and knees to the head of a grounded opponent
- * Grounded athlete can kick upwards at their opponent’s head only if their opponent is standing
In addition to or in lieu of losing points, any athlete guilty of any of the foul tactics listed in subsections above may be disqualified, his or her purse may be with held from payment, and may be suspended. Disposition of the purse and the penalty to be imposed upon the athlete shall be determined by action of the commission.
Athletes may NOT grab the cage/ropes AT ANY TIME the two athletes are in contact with each other during the bout in an attempt to stall action, trap the opponent, escape a technique, or otherwise gain advantage in the bout.
Athletes may momentarily grab the cage/ropes to brace or steady themselves or to gain/maintain their balance.
If an athlete grabs or otherwise secures the cage/rope with a hand, arm, foot or leg during the bout to avoid a submission hold, the referee shall stop the bout and deduct a point(s) from the offending athlete.
If an athlete continually holds the cage or ropes to rest, or pull themselves from the action, avoid the bout’s action, or otherwise gain advantage in the match, the referee will deduct a point(s) from the offending athlete.
Excessive grabbing or other use of the cage or ring violation of these guidelines may result, in the referee’s sole discretion, in an athlete’s disqualification and an award of the bout to the opponent.
26. Referee Action on Fouls
The Referee shall inform the Commission Representative as soon as possible of the following:
- * The type of foul
- * If the foul was accidental or intentional
- * If point(s) will be deducted from the offending athlete
- * If the offending athlete will be disqualified
- * If the five (5) minute rule will or will not be applied
- * If the bout will or will not continue
The Referee must declare if a blow was legal or a foul and if a foul, if it was Accidental or Intentional.
Deduction of point(s) for fouls will be done at the time of the infraction.
If an Intentional Foul causes an injury, and the injury is severe enough to immediately terminate the bout, the athlete causing the injury shall lose by DISQUALIFICATION.
Deduction of point(s) for Intentional Fouls is mandatory.
If an Intentional Foul causes an injury and the fouled athlete can continue, the Referee will deduct points from the offending athlete at his discretion from the athlete who committed the foul.
27. Fouls or Unsportsmanlike Conduct during the Two (2) Minute Rest Period
If an athlete fouls or acts in an unsportsmanlike manner during the two (2) minute rest period the Referee may deduct points from the offending athlete depending on the severity of the offense.
The Chief Second is responsible for all corner activities. Any illegal activity may cause the Chief Second to be immediately removed from the corner from the entire event.
28. Concussive Head Impact Fouls
The Referee must consult with the Ringside Physician in all cases involving concussive head impact fouls. The Referee in conjunction with the Ringside Physician will determine the length of time needed to evaluate the affected athlete and his or her suitability to continue.
INTENTIONAL:
If the Referee determines that a foul to the head was intentional, he will follow the Intentional Foul rule and guidelines considering that allowing the bout to continue may subject the athlete to a severe injury. If the affected athlete is not badly injured and their chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized because of the foul, the bout may be allowed to continue. If the bout is allowed to continue, the offending athlete will be issued an official warning and have two (2) points deducted from his or her score in the round.
If the Referee determines that the affected athlete cannot continue, the offending athlete will lose by DISQUALIFICATION.
ACCIDENTAL
If the Referee determines that a foul to the head was accidental, he will follow the Accidental Foul rule and guidelines considering that allowing the bout to continue may subject an athlete to a severe injury. If the affected athlete is not badly injured and their chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized because of the foul, the bout may be allowed to continue.
29. The Five (5) Minute Rule
The \ five (5) minute rule is only applicable to low blow fouls
In cases where another foul or an accidental injury occurs and there is a need to temporarily stop the bout, the length of time needed to evaluate the affected athlete will be determined by the Referee in clear consultation with the Ringside Physician.
30. Low Blow
INTENTIONAL:
If the Referee determines that the low blow foul was intentional, he will follow the Intentional Foul guidelines. If the offended athlete is not badly injured and their chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized because of the foul, the Five (5) Minute rule may be applied.
If the Referee determines that the athlete cannot continue, the offending athlete will lose by DISQUALIFICATION.
ACCIDENTAL:
In cases where a athlete is hit with an accidental low blow and claims injury, the Referee, at his discretion, may apply the Five (5) Minute Rule. If the injured athlete cannot resume boxing before the recovery period ends, the injured athlete will lose the bout by TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT.
31. DISQUALIFICATION
An athlete will lose by DISQUALIFICATION when he or she has:
- * Fouled and caused harm to their opponent
- * Continually refused to follow the rules
- * Continually disobeyed the Referee
32. Self-Injury
If an athlete injures himself or herself while attempting to intentionally foul their opponent or by performing an unorthodox move, the Referee will not take any action in their favor, and the injury will be considered the same as one produced by a fair blow.
In cases of Self-Injury the athlete must resume competition when ordered. If the injured athlete cannot resume boxing when ordered to do so by the Referee, he or she will loose the bout by TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT.
33. Suspension of the Bout for Unforeseen Reasons
If a bout has to be suspended for any reason other than the actions of the athletes, the Referee will have the clock stopped and attend to the issue.
The Referee and Costa Rican Commission will decide the length of time allotted to address the issue.
ALL reasonable efforts shall be made to resume the bout as soon as possible. It is expected that the responsible party or parties make a true effort to resolve the issue.
If the bout is unexpectedly stopped under suspicious circumstances all or part of the following actions may take place:
- * If a athlete and or their corner is involved, the offending athlete may be DISQUALIFIED
- * The athletes’ purses may be withheld until a formal hearing takes place
- * Any participant may be monetarily fined and or administratively disciplined
- * The matter may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency
34. Use of Vaseline/Liniments
The discretionary use of Vaseline around the eyes and lightly about the face is permissible. However, its use on other body parts is prohibited.
The use of liniments and or greased muscle pain relievers is also prohibited.
35. Consumables during the Bout
Athletes may consume water or approved sports drinks during the bout. If a sports drink will be consumed by a fighter between the two (2) minute rest period the Costa Rican Commission must be notified during the rules meeting. Drugs, or other substances are prohibited. The use of banned substances is grounds for DISQUALIFICATION and administrative disciplinary action.
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