Rules and Regulations
KICKBOXING
3 x 1.5 min rounds; 1 min rest
All competitors must undergo a full medical examination and serological testing
All competitors must be registered with the Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Victorian League
All safety equipment is to be worn: 16 oz gloves, mouthguard, headgear, shin pads, groin guard for men
No kicks to groin, back, or knee joints
No knee strikes, no grappling
All competitors to wear VACL singlet when fighting
The referee’s decision is final
MODIFIED MUAY THAI
3 x 1.5 min rounds; 1 min rest
All competitors must undergo a full medical examination and serological testing
All competitors must be registered with the Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Victorian League
All safety equipment is to be worn: 16 oz gloves, mouthguard, headgear, shin pads, groin guard for men,
knee pads
No kicks to groin, back, or knee joints
No knees to the head
No elbow strikes, unless negotiated prior to event and if so, elbow pads must be worn
Grappling only allowed for 5 seconds
All competitors to wear VACL singlet when fighting
The referee’s decision is final
KARATE
3 x 1.5 min rounds; 1 min rest
No serology or fitness certificate required
All safety equipment is to be worn: mouthguard, shin pads, headgear, hand mitts, groin guard for men and
Soft cupped chest guard for women (optional)
No kicks to groin, back or knee joints
No punches to back or face
No elbows strikes to face
No grabbing, hooking is allowed
All competitors must wear a gi or appropriate uniform
The referee’s decision is final
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
3 x 2 min rounds; 1 min rest
All competitors must undergo a full medical examination and serological testing
All competitors must be registered with the Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Victorian League
All safety equipment is to be worn: 4 oz MMA gloves, mouthguard, shin pads, headgear, groin guard for men
No head strikes
No head techniques above the shoulder
No knees to the head
No leg submissions
The referee’s decision is final
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
2 x 3 min round; 1 min rest
No serology or fitness certificate required
All safety equipment is to be worn: mouthguard, groin guard for men
No leg submissions under Purple Belt
All competitors must wear gi and rash vest
The referee’s decision is final
BOXING (Victorian Amatuer Combat League - DEMO ONLY)
3 x 1.5 min rounds; 1 min rest
Non-decision bout
No serology or fitness certificate required
All safety equipment is to be worn: 16 oz gloves, mouthguard, headgear, groin guard for men
All competitors to wear VACL singlet when fighting
The referee’s decision is final
BOXING (Victorian Amatuer Boxing League)
3 x 1.5 min rounds; 1 min rest
Decision, ranked bout
All competitors must undergo a full medical examination and serological testing
Complete a 'VABL membership form'
All safety equipment is to be worn: 16 oz gloves, mouthguard, headgear, groin guard for men
All competitors to wear VACL singlet when fighting
The referee’s decision is final
