To fight for Mercenary Promotions all fighters must read and abide by all rules and regulations. Please read and feel free to email us with any questions.

FIGHTER REQUIREMENTS

FIGHTERS RULES MEETING:

All fighters are required to attend the pre-fight rules meeting held the day of or the day before all bouts/events. Such meeting will be conducted by the referee and/or event representative.

FIGHTER PHYSICAL:

All fighters are required to receive a physical from a licensed physician prior to their match.

FIGHTER MINIMUM AGE:

Fighters must be a minimum of 18 years old.

FIGHTER HISTORY:

All fighters are required to submit a complete background application . At all times during the match, all fighters shall obey the referee. All fighters are required to act with proper sportsmanship at all times, and to obey the rules, at all times, and in all ways connected with the match. Fighters may not train under the influence of any illegal drug, or legal drug used illegally. Fighters must report any and all medication that they are taking to the match physician prior to the bout. If the fighter is under the influence of alcohol or any stimulant, or is taking any narcotic or other medication, which the match physician determines would endanger the fighter or his opponent, he/she will not be allowed to compete. The use of BenGay, IcyHot, and other such sports cremes is prohibited.

WAYS TO WIN

KNOCKOUT:

Fighter is unable to intelligently defend himself following a strike(s).

TKO:

If the licensed ringside physician or referee decides the fighter cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.

SUBMISSION:

When a fighter submits by tapping the opponent or the mat more than "3" times as a result from a choke, lock, or for any other reason. IF a fighter is in no position to tap out, he may yell "MATTE", "QUIT" or "GIVE UP". IF a fighter cannot tap or cannot yell, the referee shall stop the bout from his own personal determination of the fighter's safety.

REFEREE STOPPAGE:

When a fighter 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:

When a fighter's corner feels their fighter has had enough and decides to end the bout for the safety of the fighter. This shall count as a TKO.

QUIT:

When a fighter simply cannot or refuses to continue. ).

DECISION:

When the about has ended after the bouts specified time period without a winner, the bout decision shall be determined by the (3) three judges, as set forth by these rules.

DISQUALIFICATION:

The fighters's opponent is disqualified by the referee.

LEGAL TECHNIQUES

HAND STRIKES

Fighters may strike with a closed fist or an open hand/palm of their hand.

Fingerstrikes or rakes are not allowed.

Strikes to the throat are not allowed.

ARM STRIKES:

Amateur:

"FOREARM" Strikes are allowed to the BODY ONLY! **NO ELBOW STRIKES AT ALL in Amateur Bouts.**

Pro:

Forearm Strikes and Rounded Elbows (Not Downward/ OR Spiking) are permitted in Professional Bouts.

LEGS:

Fighters may strike with their knees, shins and feet to all parts of the body when the fight is standing up. Once one fighter's knee touches the ring floor, NO kicks are allowed to that fighter's head as he is then considered "on the ground". (a fighter is determined "ON THE GROUND" when that fighter's knee touches the ring floor or he is otherwise not supported by his two feet, alone, supporting him in a standing or crouched position.)

THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS:

All wrestling, judo, and jujitsu throws and takedowns are permitted.

CHOKES:

All chokes can be done with the arms and legs EXCEPT SINGLE HAND OR FINGERTIP THROAT CHOKES WHICH ARE ILLEGAL.

LOCKS:

Elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle locks are allowed. Single digit locks to the fingers or toes are not legal.