Combat Catch Wrestling is a Trademarked Combat Sport developed and owned by Snake Pit U.S.A., LLC.
COMBAT CATCH WRESTLING RULES:
* Snake Pit U.S.A. “Best of Three” match system with a modern approach. When we say best of three, it means you must win 2 out of three rounds or win one, and stop your opponent from winning any. So, if one round is won via sub or pin and no other rounds are won by either participant, then the win goes to the participant who took one round. Again, the only way to win a round is by Submission or a Three Count Pin.
* Which leads us to this: If nobody secures a Round or it is tied 1 to 1 over the course of three rounds then we go to the 5 point system scorekeeper.
FIVE POINT SYSTEM:
* All Matches are slated for Three, Five minute Rounds.
* Each Participant will start every round with 5 points. If you are thrown feet above head, retreat out of the ropes twice (will be warned first infraction) or are called for passivity three times (Referee will give two warnings) you will lose 1 Point and be placed in the defense (turtle) position.
* Pulling guard or “butt scooting” will also result in the loss of 1 point, and can be considered passive by the referee if the individual pulling guard is not actively engaging from this position. It is up to the guard puller to be active, not the standing participant. Upon being called for passivity (referee will give two warnings) a second point will be taken and the grounded participant will be placed in the defense (turtle) position.
* Please keep in mind, you will start each round again with 5 Points. The Five Point system is ONLY used in the case of a draw. There will be no overtime rounds. If and only when needed, the participant with the most remaining points from a possible 15 points wins.
NO HOLDS BARRED:
* ALL Submissions and Takedowns are Legal with a few small exceptions. There will be No hair pulling, eye gouging, groin attacks of any kind or small joint (fingers/toes) manipulation is permitted.
* No elbows to the head (neither while standing nor on the ground).
* No closed-fist strikes to the head (neither while standing nor on the ground).
* No knees to the head while standing.
* No knees to the head on the ground.
* No kicks/stomps to the head on the ground.
* If a participant gets too close to the ropes or under the ropes while on the ground, both participants are stood back up on their feet. (as opposed to re-centering in the middle of the ring)
* FOR KNOCKOUTS, if at any time a participant is unable to properly/intelligently or consciously defend him or herself during the match, the referee will stop the match and that participant has lost the match. It will then be declared appropriately as either a KO or TKO.
* If an participant is choked unconscious the match is over and that participant has lost the match.
* If, at the end of regulated time, neither fighter has submitted, been knocked out, or lost all their points, a decision is rendered based on who lost fewer points. If neither fighter lost any points, or both lost the same number of points, the fight is declared a draw.
* Keep in mind the referee has the absolute authority to call a match if a participant is severely injured or unconscious or for any other reason they believe it is unsafe for a participant to continue.
PINNING:
* You CANNOT Pin yourself.
* You cannot be Pinned while in control of a Submission attack off your back. The participant under attack must escape and reestablish positive control before a pin will be counted.
EXAMPLES:
You cannot be pinned while going for a Triangle or an Arm Bar, etc. off your back unless your opponent fully escapes first, and as stated above, gains full control, and then goes for the pin.
* Same as attacking with a choke or crank from rear mount. If your opponent rolls you onto your back while you have positional control, it will not be counted as a pin.
PROTECTIVE GEAR AND ACCEPTABLE CLOTHING:
* Mouthpieces must be worn by all participants.
* Protective Groin Cups must be worn by all male participants.
* Shin pads are mandatory and will be issued to you before your match.
* Wrestling shoes are mandatory.
* Form fitting Rashguards or Bare chest are mandatory for male participants.
* Rashguards or sports bras are mandatory for female participants.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT:
* Any unsportsmanlike conduct, towards your opponent, other competitors, the referee or event staff will immediately result in your removal from the Facility. This is the only warning you will receive.
* This also includes foul language and any inappropriate behavior. Children will be present and this will be a professional event.
WEIGHT CLASSES:
MENS:
200-up: Heavyweight
175-199: Middleweight
174-under: Lightweight
WOMENS:
125-under: Flyweight
126-145: Featherweight
146-160: Lightweight
161-170: Welterweight
MEDICAL:
* All participants are required to undergo a medical physical examination with doctors approval within 30 days of the event.
* EMT personnel will be present and on stand by at all Combat Catch Wrestling Events.
NOTE:
* All bouts are to be considered friendly sparring and exhibition in nature. Any records or references to winners/losers or other event records are for entertainment purposes only. These are all exhibition friendly competitions.
