Hand Strikes:
Arm Strikes:
Legs:
Takedowns and Throws:
Chokes:
Locks:
Consequences of Rule Infractions
REQUIRED:
o Tape permitted on wrists and hands, but not knuckles
o Cloth or gauze handwraps secured by tape permitted
o Handwraps must be signed off by GCA representative
PERMITTED:
*FORBIDDEN:
up to 115.0 lbs Strawweight
115.1 to 125.0 lbs Flyweight
126.1 lbs – 135.0 lbs Bantamweight
135.1 lbs – 145.0 lbs Featherweight
145.1 lbs – 155.0 lbs Lightweight
155.1 lbs – 170.0 lbs Welterweight
155.1 lbs to 165.0 lbs Women’s Cruiserweight
165.1 lbs to 185.0 lbs Women’s Heavyweight
170.1 lbs – 185.0 lbs Middleweight
185.1 lbs and above Women’s Super Heavyweight
185.1 lbs – 205.0 lbs Light heavyweight
205.1 lbs – 265.0 lbs Heavyweight
Over 265 lbs Super heavyweight
Contestants are allowed a 1lb allowance when weighing.
GCA may approve catch weight bouts subject to their review and discretion.
Explanation of Knockdowns or Standing 8 Count:
Standing 8s and knockdowns MAY be determined by the referee if the fighter is knocked down or stunned as a result from opponent’s damaging strikes.
Turning your back on your opponent will result in a standing 8 count.
Balance shots where the knocked down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down MAY not be counted as a knockdown or standing 8 count if determined by the referee to be a balance shot. However, if the knocked down fighter does not get up immediately, this may result in a standing 8 count even if originally deemed a balance shot.
Throws/Sweeps are never considered knockdowns.
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
*FORBIDDEN:
Non-Title Amateur Bouts:
Three (3) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Title Amateur Bouts:
Five (5) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Up to 105 lbs Mini Flyweight 105.1 lbs – 112 lbs Super Flyweight 112.1 lbs – 118 lbs Bantam Weight 118.1 lbs – 126 lbs Featherweight 126.1 lbs – 136 lbs Lightweight 136.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight 147.1 lbs – 160 lbs Super Welterweight 160.1 lbs – 175 lbs Middleweight 175.1 lbs – 190 lbs Cruiserweight 190.1 lbs – 205lbs Light heavyweight 205.1 lbs – 220 lbs Heavyweight Over 220 lbs Super heavyweight |
Contestants are allowed a 1lb allowance when weighing.
GCA may approve catch weight bouts subject to their review and discretion.
Hand Strikes:
Arm Strikes:
Legs:
Takedowns and Throws:
Chokes:
Locks:
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
PERMITTED APPAREL:
*FORBIDDEN:
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
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
Non-Title Professional Fights:
Three (3) rounds, five (5) minutes each, with one minute rest in between rounds.
Title Professional Fights:
Five (5) rounds, five (5) minutes each, with one minute rest in between rounds.
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
Explanation of Knockdowns or Standing 8 Count:
Standing 8s and knockdowns MAY be determined by the referee if the fighter is knocked down or stunned as a result from opponent’s damaging strikes.
Turning your back on your opponent will result in a standing 8 count.
Balance shots where the knocked down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down MAY not be counted as a knockdown or standing 8 count if determined by the referee to be a balance shot. However, if the knocked down fighter does not get up immediately, this may result in a standing 8 count even if originally deemed a balance shot.
Throws are never considered knockdowns.
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
PERMITTED APPAREL:
*FORBIDDEN:
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
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
Non-Title Professional Bouts:
Three (3) rounds, three (3) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Title Professional Bouts:
Five (5) rounds, three (3) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Up to 105 lbs Flyweight (females only)
105.1 lbs – 112 lbs Super Flyweight
112.1 lbs – 118 lbs Bantam Weight
118.1 lbs – 126 lbs Featherweight
126.1 lbs – 135 lbs Lightweight
135.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
147.1 lbs – 160 lbs Super Welterweight
160.1 lbs – 175 lbs Middleweight
175.1 lbs – 190 lbs Cruiserweight
190.1 lbs – 205lbs Light heavyweight
205.1 lbs – 220 lbs Heavyweight
Over 220 lbs Super heavyweight
Explanation of Knockdowns or Standing 8 Count:
Standing 8s and knockdowns MAY be determined by the referee if the fighter is knocked down or stunned as a result from opponent’s damaging strikes.
Turning your back on your opponent will result in a standing 8 count.
Balance shots where the knocked down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down MAY not be counted as a knockdown or standing 8 count if determined by the referee to be a balance shot. However, if the knocked down fighter does not get up immediately, this may result in a standing 8 count even if originally deemed a balance shot.
Throws/Sweeps are never considered knockdowns.
Consequences of Rule Infractions
Referees are responsible for enforcing the rules of the contest and shall not permit fouls or other unfair practices that may cause an injury to a contestant. Referees shall warn contestants who commit fouls during the contest. If a contestant commits a foul in the ring, the referee shall have the discretion to determine the following:
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
PERMITTED APPAREL:
*FORBIDDEN:
Non-Title Amateur Bouts:
Three (3) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Title Amateur Bouts:
Five (5) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Weight Class | Weight in Lbs | Max Weight Spread | Glove sizes |
Atomweight | 112 & below | 3 lbs – 1.36kg | 8-10 oz |
Flyweight | 112.1 – 117 | 3 lbs – 1.36 kg | 8-10 oz |
Bantamweight | 117.1 – 122 | 4 lbs – 1.8 kg | 8-10 oz |
Featherweight | 122.1 – 127 | 4 lbs – 1.8 kg | 8-10 oz |
Lightweight | 127.1 – 132 | 4 lbs – 1.8 kg | 8-10 oz |
Super Lightweight | 132.1 – 137 | 5 lbs – 2.3 kg | 8-10 oz |
Light Welterweight | 137.1 – 142 | 5 lbs – 2.3 kg | 8-10 oz |
Welterweight | 142.1 – 147 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 8-10 oz |
Super Welterweight | 147.1 – 153 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 10 oz |
Light Middleweight | 153.1 – 159 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 10 oz |
Middleweight | 159.1 – 165 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 10 oz |
Super Middleweight | 165.1 – 172 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 10 oz |
Light Heavyweight | 172.1 – 179 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 10 oz |
Light Cruiserweight | 179.1 – 186 | 7 lbs – 3.2 kg | 10 oz |
Cruiserweight | 186.1 – 195 | 12 lbs – 5.5 kg | 10 oz |
Heavyweight | 195.1 – 215 | 20 lbs – 9.1 kg | 10 oz |
Super Heavyweight | 215.1 and up | No limit | 10 oz |
Contestants are allowed a 1lb allowance when weighing.
GCA may approve catch weight bouts subject to their review and discretion.
Explanation of Knockdowns or Standing 8 Count:
Standing 8s and knockdowns MAY be determined by the referee if the fighter is knocked down or stunned as a result from opponent’s damaging strikes.
Turning your back on your opponent will result in a standing 8 count.
Balance shots where the knocked down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down MAY not be counted as a knockdown or standing 8 count if determined by the referee to be a balance shot. However, if the knocked down fighter does not get up immediately, this may result in a standing 8 count even if originally deemed a balance shot.
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
PERMITTED APPAREL:
*FORBIDDEN:
Non-Title Amateur Bouts:
Three (3) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Title Amateur Bouts:
Five (5) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Up to 105 lbs Flyweight (females only)
105.1 lbs – 112 lbs Super Flyweight
112.1 lbs – 118 lbs Bantam Weight
118.1 lbs – 126 lbs Featherweight
126.1 lbs – 135 lbs Lightweight
135.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
147.1 lbs – 160 lbs Super Welterweight
160.1 lbs – 175 lbs Middleweight
175.1 lbs – 190 lbs Cruiserweight
190.1 lbs – 205lbs Light heavyweight
205.1 lbs – 220 lbs Heavyweight
Over 220 lbs Super heavyweight
Contestants are allowed a 1lb allowance when weighing.
GCA may approve catch weight bouts subject to their review and discretion.
Explanation of Knockdowns or Standing 8 Count:
Standing 8s and knockdowns MAY be determined by the referee if the fighter is knocked down or stunned as a result from opponent’s damaging strikes.
Turning your back on your opponent will result in a standing 8 count.
Balance shots where the knocked down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down MAY not be counted as a knockdown or standing 8 count if determined by the referee to be a balance shot. However, if the knocked down fighter does not get up immediately, this may result in a standing 8 count even if originally deemed a balance shot.
Throws/Sweeps are never considered knockdowns.
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
PERMITTED APPAREL:
*FORBIDDEN:
Non-Title Amateur Bouts:
Three (3) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Title Amateur Bouts:
Five (5) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Up to 108 lbs Strawweight
108.1 lbs – 112 lbs Atomweight
112.1 lbs – 117 lbs Flyweight
117.1 lbs – 122 lbs Bantamweight
122.1 lbs – 127 lbs Featherweight
127.1 lbs – 132 lbs Lightweight
132.1 lbs – 137 lbs Super Lightweight
137.1 lbs – 142 lbs Light Welterweight
142.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
142.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
142.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
147.1 lbs – 153 lbs Light Middleweight
153.1 lbs – 159 lbs Welterweight
159.1 lbs – 165 lbs Middleweight
165.1 lbs – 172 lbs Super Middleweight
172.1 lbs – 179 lbs Light Heavyweight
179.1 lbs – 186 lbs Light Cruiserweight
186.1 lbs – 195 lbs Cruiserweight
195.1 lbs – 215 lbs Super Cruiserweight
215.1 lbs – 235 lbs Heavyweight
Over 235 lbs Super heavyweight
Contestants are allowed a 1lb allowance when weighing.
GCA may approve catch weight bouts subject to their review and discretion.
Explanation of Knockdowns or Standing 8 Count:
Standing 8s and knockdowns MAY be determined by the referee if the fighter is knocked down or stunned as a result from opponent’s damaging strikes.
Turning your back on your opponent will result in a standing 8 count.
Balance shots where the knocked down fighter rises up immediately after being knocked down MAY not be counted as a knockdown or standing 8 count if determined by the referee to be a balance shot. However, if the knocked down fighter does not get up immediately, this may result in a standing 8 count even if originally deemed a balance shot.
Throws/Sweeps are never considered knockdowns.
REQUIRED:
PERMITTED:
PERMITTED APPAREL:
*FORBIDDEN:
Non-Title Amateur Bouts:
Three (3) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Title Amateur Bouts:
Five (5) rounds, two (2) minutes each, with one (1) minute rest in between rounds.
Up to 108 lbs Strawweight
108.1 lbs – 112 lbs Atomweight
112.1 lbs – 117 lbs Flyweight
117.1 lbs – 122 lbs Bantamweight
122.1 lbs – 127 lbs Featherweight
127.1 lbs – 132 lbs Lightweight
132.1 lbs – 137 lbs Super Lightweight
137.1 lbs – 142 lbs Light Welterweight
142.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
142.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
142.1 lbs – 147 lbs Welterweight
147.1 lbs – 153 lbs Light Middleweight
153.1 lbs – 159 lbs Welterweight
159.1 lbs – 165 lbs Middleweight
165.1 lbs – 172 lbs Super Middleweight
172.1 lbs – 179 lbs Light Heavyweight
179.1 lbs – 186 lbs Light Cruiserweight
186.1 lbs – 195 lbs Cruiserweight
195.1 lbs – 215 lbs Super Cruiserweight
215.1 lbs – 235 lbs Heavyweight
Over 235 lbs Super heavyweight
Contestants are allowed a 1lb allowance when weighing.
GCA may approve catch weight bouts subject to their review and discretion.
Bouts will be reviewed ONLY when legitimate protests are received according to the set guidelines.
Process of Protesting a Bout Result
Upon receipt of the protest and all above requirements, GCA will conduct a review, including the following:
Possible protests
Examples of when the original result of a bout may be changed by the GCA
Possible rulings
Not Changing a Decision
Reviewing officials are not able to see a clear and distinct difference in the original bout decision. Close decisions are often left as is due to the reality of the closeness of the bout.
Changing an outcome to a “No Contest” or “Draw”
Changing a Loss or Draw to a Win
Protest Fee: $100 made payable to Global Combat Alliance
Penalties may be incurred if a fighter fails to show up on the day of the scheduled bout; or if a fighter withdraws from a fight less than one week of the scheduled bout. Exceptions may be given in certain cases (i.e. injury, medical emergency, military duty) provided sufficient documentation is provided, notification is immediate, and permission is granted by an authorized GCA official. Exceptions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed to any fighter.
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