VIRGINIA RULES
 
 
1.    Sanctioning
2.    Legal Strikes
3.    Fouls
4.    Clothing & Equipment
5.    Cornermen & Trainers
6.    How to Win
7.    Bout Time Lengths
8.    Weight Classes
9.    Weigh-ins
10.    Physical Exam
11. Fighting Area
 
 
 
 
 

 

RUCKUS IN THE CAGE RULES:

 

Sanctioning:
 

 

This event is sanctioned by Global Combat Alliance (GCA).  GCA is a sanctioning body created to provide the serious martial artist the opportunity to compete in the styles of MMA and Muay Thai.  GCA is based out of Richmond, VA. 

 
 
 
Legal Strikes : Amateur MMA

 

Hand Strikes:

  • Closed fist or an open hand/palm of their hand

Arm Strikes :

  • Forearm strikes and rounded elbows to standing or grounded opponent

  • Shoulder jabs to standing or grounded opponent
     

Legs :

 

  • Standing strikes with knees, shins, and feet

  • Standing knees to head

 

Takedowns and Throws :

 

  • All wrestling, judo and jiu jitsu throws and takedowns

 

Chokes :

 

  • All chokes with arms and legs

 

Locks :

 

  • Elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle locks

 

Fouls : Amateur MMA

 

 

  • Downward or spiking elbow strikes

  • Flagrant disregard of referee’s instructions

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct that causes injury to an opponent

  • Biting

  • Eye-gouging

  • Knuckle gouging

  • Clawing, pinching, or twisting of flesh

  • Throat strikes of any kind

  • One or two-handed chokes applied directly to the throat/windpipe

  • Knees to the head and neck of a grounded opponent

  • Kicking or stomping above the waist on a grounded opponent

  • Kicking the front of an opponent’s knee

  • Fish hooks (to eyes, nose, ear, or mouth)

  • Putting a finger into any open orifice (cuts/lacerations)

  • Grabbing of the clavicle

  • Hair pulling

  • Groin attacks of any kind

  • Single digit manipulation

  • Small joint manipulation

  • Head butting

  • Striking the spine, back of neck, or back of head

  • Driving opponent's head directly down into the mat (spiking)

  • Lifting, pushing, throwing or otherwise forcing an opponent out of the ring or cage

  • Intentionally delaying the contest due to improper equipment, or by intentionally dropping or spitting out mouthpiece

  • Attacking an opponent on or during a break

  • Attacking an opponent who is under the care of an official

  • Using abusive language in the ring or cage

  • Interference by corner/trainer

  • Rope or cage grabbing to avoid a submission hold.  Continually holding the rope to rest or pull self from action, or gain advantage.

 

Clothing and Equipment Guidelines : Amateur MMA
 

REQUIRED: 

    • Protective groin cup
    • Protective mouthpiece
    • Handwraps

·   Tape permitted on wrists and hands, but not knuckles

·   Regular handwraps secured by tape permitted

·   Handwraps must be signed off by GCA representative

    • MMA Gloves (no less than 4oz)

 PERMITTED: 

    • Shin, instep, elbow, and/or knee supports
    • Oil on face only

 PERMITTED APPAREL: 

    • Boxing shorts, kickboxing shorts, latex bike-style shorts, board shorts, speedos
    • Rash guard (females only)

 *FORBIDDEN: 

    • Tape over knuckles
    • Oil or grease on any part of the competitor’s body
    • Apparel or equipment which includes metallic and/or hard plastic and/or edge or surface

 

Cornermen and Trainer Guidelines : Amateur MMA
 

REQUIRED: 

    • Every fighter is required to have at minimum one corner man and a maximum of two (Dues are $15/corner man)
    • Must obey the referee at all times
    • Must stay in their fighter’s corner
    • Must conduct themselves with appropriate and proper sportsmanship
    • Must stay off the ring floor
    • May not lean on ring or cage

PERMITTED: 

    • Cornermen may spray (not pour) water and apply ice to a fighter in between rounds.  No other substance may be applied to the body.  The following substances may be applied to cuts: petroleum jelly, adrenaline hydrochloride, avitene, and thrombin.  Cornermen are responsible to dry the corner area before the next round continues.
    • During round breaks, only one cornerman is allowed in the ring/cage.
    NOTE: Violation of rules by corner personnel can result in warnings, point deductions, dismissal of corner man and/or disqualification of that corner’s fighter

 

How to Win : Amateur MMA
 

  • Knockout: Opponent is unable to intelligently defend himself following a strike.

 

  • TKO: The physician or referee decides the opponent cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.

 

  • Submission: Opponent submits by tapping more than 3 times (or by saying “TAP”) as a result from a choke, lock, or any other reason. 

 

  • Referee Stoppage: When opponent is taking excessive punishment but cannot or will not submit or quit either due to striking, failing to show a willingness to continue, a refusal to submit in the face of grave injury, or any other reason the referee believes is necessary to preserve the fighter’s safety.

 

  • Throw in the Towel:  Opponent’s corner decides to end the bout for the safety of their fighter.

 

  • Quit: Opponent simply cannot or refuses to continue.

 

  • Decision: When the bout has ended after the specified time without a winner, the decision shall be determined by three judges.

 

  • Disqualification: Opponent is disqualified by the referee.

 

Bout Time Lengths : Amateur MMA

 

Non-Title Amateur Bouts:

 

Three (3) rounds, three (3) minutes each, with a one minute rest in between rounds.

 

Title Amateur Bouts:

 

Three (3) rounds, five (5) minutes each, with one minute rest in between rounds.

 

Weight Classes : Amateur MMA
Up to 105 lbs                           Mini flyweight (females only)

105.1 lbs – 115 lbs                  Light Flyweight (females only)

115.1 lbs – 125 lbs                  Flyweight (females only)

125.1 lbs – 135 lbs                  Bantam Weight

135.1 lbs – 145 lbs                  Featherweight

145.1 lbs – 155 lbs                  Lightweight

155.1 lbs – 170 lbs                  Welterweight

170.1 lbs – 185 lbs                  Middleweight

185.1 lbs – 205 lbs                  Light heavyweight

205.1 lbs – 265 lbs                  Heavyweight

Over 265 lbs                            Super heavyweight

 

Weigh-ins:  

The official weigh-ins will be held at the event location at 3pm.  There will be signs posted directing you to the check-in table.  All fighters will need to bring $25 and a valid drivers’ license or government issued picture ID to the weigh-ins to receive a Global Combat Alliance (GCA) license.  If you already have an active GCA license; you must bring it to the weigh-ins. 

 

Physical Exam:  

All fighters are required to pass a physical exam after the weigh-ins prior to the fights.  There will be a licensed physician and EMT’S on hand.  (If you do not pass your physical at the weigh-ins; you will not fight).

 

Fighting Area: 

Fights will take place inside a 22 foot diameter circle shaped cage.  It has two entry doors; everything is fully padded to meet all requirements for the GCA.

If you have a question about our rules, send us an email.

csmith@ruckusinthecage.com

 
   
 
 
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