Mixed Martial Art Rules
Winning the match
MMA matches can be won in a different number of ways.
Knockout (KO)
When a competitor makes the opponent lose consciousness by landing an effective hit.
Decision
The traditional way of winning, i.e. By judge's scores.
Submission
When a player taps out or loses consciousness while strangled in a submission hold, the opponent is given victory by submission.
Technical Knockout (TKO)
When a fight is ended by a doctor, a referee, or by the fighter's corner because of the player being unable to defend himself or if continuing the fight could put his health at risk.
Forfeit
When a player sacrifices the match due to being unable to compete, the opponent wins by forfeit.
No Contest
When the fighters break the rules, intentionally or unintentionally, the match is declared a no contest.
Fouls (Attacks that aren't allowed in MMA)
- Groin strikes
- gouging your opponent's eyes
- Biting your opponent's body
- Grabbing/striking the throat of your opponent
- Manipulating your opponent's fingers or toes.
- pulling your opponent's hairs
- Headbutting
- Hitting to the back of your opponent's skulls
- throwing your opponent out of the cage
- not complying to the referee's instructions
