Amateur Muay Thai:
– All bouts will consist of 3, 2-minute rounds (title bouts are 3, 3-minute rounds), with 1-minute rest between rounds.
– The 3 knockdown rule is in effect at all times, as well as the standing 8 count rule. An 8-count will count as a knock-down.
– No fighter can be saved by the bell.
– Any foul language or disrespect for the rules or the referee by a fighter or his/her corner will result in a disqualification.
– All fighters must wear 12 oz. gloves provided by the promotion. Fighters must also provide and wear headgear, shin pads, mouthpiece, and groin protection (for men) for the duration of the bout.
– All female fighters must submit to a pregnancy test and complete a Commission Pregnancy form at the time of weigh-ins.
-All fighters MUST show proper identification at weigh-ins. NO ID = NO FIGHT!
-All fighter must be examined by a physician on the day of the event. Fighters 36 years or older must also submit 1) Complete dilated eye exam, 2) CT scan or neuro evaluation, 3) Physical Form for Fighters 36 and older.
LEGAL STRIKES
– Punches to the head and body with gloves.
– Kicks to the head/body/torso/legs. No straight kicks to the legs or knees.
– Elbows to the body/torso.
– Knees to the body/torso/legs.
– Clinch is legal but fighters must remain active or REF will break-up.
– Catching kicks is legal, but fighter must catch and release after a few seconds. No sweeping.
FOULS
– Elbows to the head.
– Knees to the head.
– Straight kicks to the front of the leg/knees.
– Head butts.
-Strikes to the back of the head/spine.
FIGHTER CLASSES:
C Class = 0-3 Fights
B Class = 4-9 Fights
A Class = 10+ Fights
**Fighters must be within these classes to fight for a title. For example an A Class Fighter can’t fight for a B Class title. However, fighters may fight out of their class if there is not a title on the line.**
FIGHTER PAPERWORK
– All Fighter’s Must have a Doctor’s Physical documented on the PA Athletic Commission Physical Form.
– All amateur fighters who are competing for the first time in PA must fill out an Experience Form.
-All fighters must apply for an Amateur PA License through the PA Athletic Commission.
-All Fighters must have Blood Test results completed within the past 6 months for HIV, Hepatitis B-surface antigen, and Hepatitis C.
-All of this information must be FAXED immediately to Greg Sirb at Fax: 717-783-0824.
– Questions on paperwork and license Please Call Athletic Commissioner Greg Sirb at
Phone: 717-787-5720.
– Complete the Information Form online for the online broadcast.
EBI Rules – the basics
• Matches are 6-minutes
• Submission only – no points
• If nobody gets a submission, we go to overtime rounds.
• All submissions legal accept heel hooks in the gi.
EBI Overtime Rules
• Competitors flip a coin to decide who goes first
• Competitors choose to start attacking from the back or ‘spiderweb’ position (armbar)
• Competitors take turns to attack from chosen position
• If one competitor submits, and the other does not (opponent escapes), he is declared winner
• If both competitors escape, we move to the next overtime round (maximum 3 overtime rounds)
• If there are no submissions at the end of the three overtime rounds, the competitor with the fastest combined escape time wins the match.
Amateur MMA:
– MMA License Application
https://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/State%20Athletics/LicensingRequirementsForms/Documents/AM%20MMA%20License%20Application.pdf
-Physical
-Eye Exam
-Blood test results completed within the past 6 months for HIV, Hepatitis B-Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C.
-MMA Experience Form
-MMA National ID
-Photo copy of Driver’s License or state issued ID card.
PRO MMA:
-License Application
-Physical
-Eye Exam
-Blood test results completed within the past 6 months for HIV, Hepatitis B-Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C.
-MMA Experience Form
-MMA National ID
-Photo copy of Driver’s License or state issued ID card.
Rules and Regs
Amateur Round Duration:
-3 or less bouts must not exceed 3, 2-minute rounds with 1 minute break
-More than 3 amateur bouts must not exceed 3, 3-minute rounds, unless otherwise approved by that commission.
Pro Round Duration:
-A non-championship contest must not exceed 3, 5-minute rounds with 1 minute break
-A championship contest must not exceed 5, 5-minute rounds with 1 minute break
Attire:
-Shorts and form fitting top. Men may be shirtless if they choose
Equipment:
-Gloves for Main events must be brand new. Gloves for all other bouts must be in good condition.
– Open-Finger gloves must weigh at least 7 ounces, supplied by the promoter, approved by the commission for AMATEUR fights.
-Open-Finger gloves must weigh between 4 and 8 ounces, supplied by the promoter, approved by the Commission for PRO fights.
**Beyond Gloves, Pro Fighters only need to wear mouth guards, groin protection for men, and chest protection for women.**
Amateur Fighters must also wear…
– Must wear mouth guard, shin pads, and instep pads
-Ankle wraps may be used if approved by referee
Legal techniques and Fouls for AMATEUR MMA Bouts
Legal Techniques While Standing:
-Closed hand strikes to head and body.
-Kicking to body and legs.
– Knees to body and legs.
– Throws.
– Take downs.
– Sweeps.
– Standing submissions.
-Chokes.
– Armbars.
– Shouldering.
Legal Techniques While on the Ground:
– Closed hand strikes to body and legs.
– Submissions (chokes, armbars, straight leg locks only).
Fouls While Standing:
(a) Disqualification from an amateur mixed martial arts contest and exhibition occurs after any combination of three fouls or after a flagrant foul as determined by the referee.
– Elbows of any kind.
– Knees to head.
– Kicks to knees or head.
– Stomps on feet.
– Slamming. Throws should be completed in a controlled manner.
– Throws against a joint.
– Neck cranks.
– Pinching, biting or gouging.
Fouls While on the Ground:
– Striking to the head.
– Neck cranks.
– Heel hooks.
– Finger locks.
– Toe locks.
– Choking with hand on throat.
– Smothering (hand over mouth).
– Spine locks.
– Hammer locks.
– Slamming.
– Pinching, biting or gouging.
– Butting with the head.
– Eye gouging of any kind.
– Biting.
– Hair pulling.
– Fishhooking.
– Groin attacks of any kind.
– Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
– Small joint manipulation.
– Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
– Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
– Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
– 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.
– Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
– Spiking an opponent to the floor surface on his head or neck.
– Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
– Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
– Spitting at an opponent.
– Engaging in any type of unsportsmanlike conduct, especially that which may cause an injury to an opponent.
– Holding the ropes or the fence.
– 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.
– Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of competition.
– 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. Team members including cornermen and trainers shall stay in their designated area at all times during an event.
Fouls for PRO MMA Bouts
(a) Disqualification from a mixed martial arts contest or exhibition occurs after any combination of three fouls or after a flagrant foul as determined by the referee.
– Butting with the head.
– Eye gouging of any kind.
– Biting.
– Hair pulling.
– Fishhooking.
– Groin attacks of any kind.
– Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
– Small joint manipulation.
– Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
– Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
– Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
– 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.
– Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
– Spiking an opponent to the floor surface on his head or neck.
– Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
– Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
– Spitting at an opponent.
– Engaging in any type of unsportsmanlike conduct, especially that which may cause an injury to an opponent.
– Holding the ropes or the fence.
– 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.
– Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of competition.
– 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. Team members including cornermen and trainers shall stay in their designated area at all times during an event.
**Fighters MUST wrap hands with tape and gauze.**