Hybrid Combat Promotions Rules and Equipment

(sanctioned by La Fédération Québécoise de boxe mixte amateur)

Weight Classes

All weight classes are subject to a 5lbs allowance above the allotted weight limit. Fighters are also permitted to select a weight class that is not mentioned above. For example if two fighters choose to fight at a weight of 160 to 165lbs this is permitted as long as both sides agree to this weight.

Fighters will be weighing in on the same day as the event so it is encouraged that fighters compete at their natural weight.

Rounds

Each bout will consist of 3 rounds of 2 minutes with a 1 minute rest between rounds as per La Fédération Québécoise de Boxe Mixte Amateur.

Equipment and Fighter Wear

Mouth guard
Open Finger 12oz boxing Glove (Provided by The Commission)
Groin Protection (Male and Female)
Shin and Instep Pads (Toes can be exposed)
Board Shorts or skin shorts with no zippers or exposed draw strings
Rash guard (Women only)

Rules

Legal Techniques while Standing

Closed hand strikes to the head and body
Kicks to the head and body and legs (above the knee)
Throws/Takedowns/Sweeps
Standing Submissions
Chokes
Arm locks

Legal Techniques while on the Ground

Closed hand strikes to the head and body
Kicks to the legs only
Submissions (choke, arm lock, straight leg lock only)

Illegal Techniques while Standing

Elbow and forearm strikes, Knee Strikes, Foot stomps, Finger locks, Spinning back fist strike, Striking the groin, Strikes to the back of the head, Strikes to the spine, Throwing your opponent onto the head or neck, Throwing against a joint, Throwing your opponent out of the ring, Neck cranks, Slamming your opponent onto the head or neck, Holding the ropes, Pinching, biting, fish hooking, gouging, any dirty fighting

Illegal Techniques while on the Ground

Elbow, hammer and forearm strikes, Knee Strikes, Stomping kicks to the body, Neck cranks, Heel hooks, Finger locks, Toe locks, Spine locks, Strikes to the spine, Striking the groin, Fish hooks, Slamming, Choking with the hand on the throat, Smothering (hand over the mouth), Pinching, biting, gouging, any dirty fighting

Additional Items

If a fighter is knocked down and appears to be hurt or not able to defend themselves the referee will stop the fight. No standing 8 counts. If a fighter turns his or her back from their opponent to shield themselves from strikes, the referee will stop the fight. A fighter must always be in control. The referee has the authority to stop the fight at any time he or she feels that a fighter is in danger or risks being severally injured.

The use of Vaseline is permitted to the face only but must be applied by the referee and at ringside only.