Official Rules

These Official Rules form part of the FightStar Interclub Participation & Liability Agreement.By registering for an event and accepting the online disclaimer, all competitors agree to be bound by these Rules in full.

Failure to comply may result in bout stoppage, disqualification, or removal from the event.

What we Stand For

Fair, Experienced-Based
Matchmaking

Safety-first rules
and officiating

Clear standards
& Rules for all

Multiple combat
disciplines

Overview

This is a controlled-contact interclub based on skill, not power. All bouts are closely observed and controlled on aggression. The referee will protect fighters at all times. All bouts are non-decision. Every bout is classed as a draw for MMA, Kickboxing and Boxing (excluding submission grappling).

Fighter Responsibilities

Listen to the referee at all times — when the referee says stop, you stop.
Protect yourself and your opponent. Control your power at all times.
Fingernails and toenails must be clean and trimmed short.
Anyone showing signs of skin infections, including ringworm, must not participate.
No earrings, hair clips etc
Respect your opponent, the referee, and coaches at all times.
Must have correct equipment
Be kitted up and ready when called. If not ready, the next bout will proceed.

Stoppages

The referee will stop the bout if: the contact or aggression level is too high, a deep cut is sustained, the medic advises stoppage, or a submission is not being defended (e.g. armbar fully extended, kimura taken behind the back).

ONE warning only. A second offence and the bout is stopped — fighter(s) will be disqualified.

Coaches & Spectators

Coaches may give instruction from outside the fighting area only. Do not enter unless invited by the referee.
Coaches to stay in one corner only, do not move around the ring/cage/mats
No fingers inthe cage at any time.
No swearing from coaches or spectators.
Recording is allowed but keep flash off.
The referee may stop the bout at any time regardless of corner advice.

MMA Rules

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1. MMA ROUND TIME

ADULTS: 2 X 2 MINUTE ROUNDS | JUNIORS(U15): 2 X 1.5 MINUTE ROUNDS

2. JUNIOR MMA RULES (UNDER 15)

No head shots
No knees
Arm-inguillotines only - no guillotine without the arm in (per IMMAF rules).
Ground &pound to the body only — controlled punches only.
No kicks or knees on the ground.
If a submission is applied and the opponent taps or the referee intervenes — release immediately.

3. MMA RULES (16+)

Head shotsstanding only — no strikes to the head on the ground.
No knees to the head. Knees to the body are allowed but must be controlled.
Ground & pound to the body only — controlled punches only. No kicks or knees on theground.
No upkicks to the face from a downed position.
If a submission is applied and the opponent taps or the referee intervenes — release immediately

4. ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (ADULTS AND JUNIORS)

Heel hooks
Twisters
Slams
Neck Cranks
Twisting Leg Submissions
Spinning Back Fists
Spinning Kicks
Wild Swinging
Oblique Kicks to the knee
Elbows
Strikes to theback of the head or spine. No upkicks to the face.
Open palm,keep fingers in a closed fist.
Flying Submissions& Jumping Guard

5. REQUIRED KIT FOR MMA

MMA Sparring Gloves
Gum Shield
Groin Guard
Shin Guards -leather only, no slip-on / sock-style guards (excluding juniors)
MMA / MuayThai / Combat Shorts — strictly no pockets, no zips.
Rash Guard or NoShirt
Spats Allowed
No Handwraps -taped wraps only

Kickboxing Rules

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1.KICKBOXING ROUND TIME

ADULTS: 3 X 1.5 MINUTE ROUNDS | JUNIORS (U14): 3 X 1 MINUTE ROUNDS

2. JUNIOR KICKBOXING RULES (UNDER 14)

Under 12: No head strikes
12–14: Headstrikes allowed with a head guard only.
Sweeps
One handclinch only

3. KICKBOXING RULES (15+)

Head shots standing only
No knees to the head. Knees to the body are allowed but must be controlled.
Catching kicks for 5 seconds only
Sweeps
One hand clinch only

4. ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (ADULTS AND JUNIORS)

Spinning Back Fists
Spinning Kicks
Head Pull Downs
Calf Kicks
Oblique Kicks to the Knee
Strikes behind head or spine
Wild Swinging

5. REQUIRED KIT FOR KICKBOXING

14+ oz Boxing Gloves (Adults)
8oz + BoxingGloves (Juniors u12)
Head Guard (Juniors 12-14 Yrs)
Gum Shield
Groin Guard
Shin Guards -leather only, no slip-on / sock-style guards (excluding juniors)
MMA / MuayThai / Combat Shorts — strictly no pockets, no zips.
Rash Guard/T-Shirt(not baggy) or No Shirt
Spats Allowed
Handwraps

boxing Rules

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1.BOXING ROUND TIME

ADULTS: 3 X 1.5 MINUTE ROUNDS | JUNIORS (U14): 3 X 1 MINUTE ROUNDS

2. JUNIOR KICKBOXING RULES (UNDER 14)

Under 12: No head strikes
12–14: Headstrikes allowed with a head guard only.

3. BOXING RULES (15+)

Head shots
Controlled liver shots

4. ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (ADULTS AND JUNIORS)

Spinning Back Fists
Strike behind head or spine
Wild Swinging

5. REQUIRED KIT FOR KICKBOXING

14+ oz Boxing Gloves (Adults)
8oz + BoxingGloves (Juniors u12)
Head Guard (Juniors 12-14 Yrs)
Gum Shield
Groin Guard
Shin Guards -leather only, no slip-on / sock-style guards (excluding juniors)
MMA / MuayThai / Combat Shorts — strictly no pockets, no zips.
Rash Guard/T-Shirt(not baggy) or No Shirt
Spats Allowed
Handwraps

Submission Grappling Rules

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1.BOXING ROUND TIME

ADULTS: 1 X 5 MINUTE ROUND | JUNIORS (U15): 1 X 3 MINUTE ROUND

2. SUBMISSION GRAPPLING RULE

Submit your opponent to win, or no submission will beclassed as a draw

4. ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (ADULTS AND JUNIORS)

Heel hooks
Twisters
Slams
Neck Cranks
Twisting Leg Submissions
Flying Submissions & Jumping Guard

5. REQUIRED KIT FOR KICKBOXING

Gum Shield
Groin Guard
Rash Guard/T-Shirt (not baggy) or No Shirt
Spats Allowed
Shorts - strictly no pockets, no zips.