Match Point

Fighting Durations • All round will be round robin (meaning you will compete against everyone in you category) maximum 6 per section • Each round will last between 1 and 2 minutes (depending number is each section • If both fighters have equal points at the end of time, then the winner will be decided by sudden death. Meaning the winner is the first fighter to score a good clean point. If a competitor fails to show after their name has been called three times, they will have two minutes to get to their area fully dressed with the correct safety equipment or run the risk of disqualification. Legal Scoring Techniques • 1 Point – Hand technique to the body. (including ridge hand and back fist) • 1 Point – Hand technique to the front, side or back of the head. • 1 Point – Hand technique to the face (with control). • 1 Point – Sweep (Must be performed boot to boot without hands and body touching the floor). • 1 Point – Foot technique to the body • 2 Points – Foot technique to the front, side, back of the head or face with control • 2 Points – Jumping foot technique to the body. • 3 Points – Jumping foot technique to the front, side, back of the head or face with control Points for jumping techniques will only be awarded if both feet leave and return to the floor without the hands touching the floor. Illegal Techniques • No scoring and dropping to the floor • No scoring and stepping out of the area (Additional time may also be added between 10 and 20 seconds) • No scoring to the top of the head • No scoring to the back • No strikes to the neck or shoulders • No strikes to joints or below the belt • No grabbing • No dropping, time wasting or refusing to fight deliberately (Additional time may also be added between 10 and 20 seconds) • No elbow/knee strikes, hook punches, uppercuts, hammer fist, or spinning backfists • No excessive contact (as deemed by referee on the appropriate area) Excessive contact may result in being instantly disqualified. Points Fighting Equipment • Closed fringed non weighted gloves • Full covered solid head guard • Shin pads (Separate to boots) • Boots (must cover the complete foot and heal) • Gum shield • Full trouser (No Shorts) • No Sports T-Shirt / No Track Suits • Groin guard (optional for girls only) • Chest protector (optional) • All equipment well-fitting and in good condition) Picture of all appropriate equipment is available to view in the download area of our website. http://www.peterboroughseries.co.uk/downloads-2/ Exiting the Area If a fighter should exit the area, a warning will be given, on the 3 exit 1 point will be deducted and 1 point deducted for every exit after that Scoring Rules Scoring rules are majority rules. Two or more referees must score the same point for the point to be awarded. If two referees score the same technique, but different scoring zones, the lowest point will be awarded e.g. one scores head kick, one scores body kick then body kick will be awarded. The winner will be the fighter with the most points at the end of time. There is no maximum score. The centre referee on the appropriate area has control. If you have a disagreement on your area, then please address the head referee and they will make any final decision. All fighters will be split into appropriate age and ability sections Beginners under 12 months experience / Intermediate 1 – 3 years experience / Advanced 3 years plus experience