Contestants are expected to behave according to the etiquette of boxing and demonstrate fighting
spirit throughout the entire bout.
- Definition
“Dirty Boxing Championship” is a unique combat sport league. “Dirty Boxing” means unarmed combat involving the use of a combination of traditional boxing and other hand-striking techniques subject to any applicable limitations outlined in these rules and regulations and those prescribed by the presiding Regulatory Body and/or Commission. - Fighting Area
2.1. Bouts are contested in the specially designed 18′ x 18′ ft square-shaped Dirty Boxing Championship DRING™. The Fighting Area may be modified according to the requirements and/or specifications established by the presiding regulatory body or commission.
2.2. Adjacent to the fighting area shall be a platform/space suitable for the licensed seconds and commission inspectors to view the action from above the DRING™. - Gear
For each bout, the promoter shall provide a clean water bucket, a clean plastic water bottle, a stool, and any other supplies, as directed by the Commission, in each corner. - Specifications for Hand Wrapping and Supportive Braces
The presiding regulatory body or commission shall determine all issues pertaining to hand wrapping and the use of supportive braces. - Mouthpieces
5.1. All contestants are required to bring and wear a mouthpiece during the competition and provide an alternate. The mouthpiece shall be subject to examination and approval by presiding commission designees.
5.2. The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece in place.
5.3. If the mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee can call time, clean the mouthpiece, and reinsert the cleaned mouthpiece at the first opportune moment without interfering with the immediate action. Alternatively, the referee may call for the alternate mouthpiece. Issued: 9/10/2024 - Protective Equipment
6.1. Male Dirty Boxing Championship contestants shall bring and wear a groin protector of their selection, of a type approved by the Commission.
6.2. Female Dirty Boxing Championship contestants may bring and wear a chest protector during the competition. The chest protector shall be subject to the approval of the Commission. Dirty Boxing Championship contestants can wear a protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and
sides of the hip.
6.3. Contestants shall wear Dirty Boxing Championship MMA-style gloves with a net weight of five ounces (5oz). - Apparel
7.1. Male contestants must wear an official Dirty Boxing Championship uniform when entering the DRING™ fighting area. During the fight, contestants will only wear Dirty Boxing Championship-approved trousers.
7.2. The uniform will be of official design and material sanctioned by Dirty Boxing Championship.
7.3. The appearance of national emblems, flags of the country, and labels shall occur according to the policies of the presiding commission.
7.4. The trousers must be long enough to cover at least two-thirds of the shin and must not reach below the anklebone. Trouser legs may not be rolled up.
7.5. Female contestants must wear Commission-approved and Dirty Boxing Championship-approved attire.
7.6. Contestants must wear well-maintained shoes, with tied laces which remain on feet during a bout. These can be boxing/wrestling shoes, or any other Commission and Promoter-approved shoes.
7.7. Coaches and other accompanying personnel must wear promoter-approved apparel. - Appearance
8.1. Each unarmed combatant must be clean and present a tidy appearance. 8.2. A small amount of petroleum jelly, as determined by the commission, may be applied to the mask portion of the face. No other products may be used on either the face, head, or body.
8.3. The Commission shall determine whether the head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the unarmed combatant or his opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest or exhibition. If the head or facial hair of an unarmed combatant presents such a hazard or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest or exhibition, the unarmed combatant may not compete in the contest or exhibition unless the circumstances creating the hazard or potential interference are corrected to the satisfaction of the Commission.
8.4. An unarmed combatant may not wear makeup, face or body paint, jewelry, or other piercing accessories while competing in the contest or exhibition.
8.5. Contestants must have short fingernails and not wear metallic or other objects that might injure their opponent. - Dirty Boxing Championship Weight Divisions
Dirty Boxing Championship events feature single-match contests between well-matched, skilled boxing fighters in the same weight division.
DIVISION WEIGHT ALLOWABLE WEIGHT SPREAD
■ Flyweight (125 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Bantamweight (135 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Featherweight (145 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Lightweight (155 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Super-lightweight welterweight (165 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Welterweight (175 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Middleweight (185 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Heavyweight (205 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
■ Super-heavyweight (over 205 LB) Determined by the presiding commission
Dirty Boxing Championship bouts may also be contracted at a Catchweight with the permission of the presiding commission. It is recommended that the unwritten custom of the one-pound allowance for non-title bouts be continued, but only if provided for in the written bout contract or by regulation. - General Bout Description
10.1. Each non-title Dirty Boxing Championship contest shall be 3 rounds. Each round shall be 3 minutes long, with a rest period of 1 minute between each round. Main events and Title/Championship fights are 5 rounds.
10.2. During the fighting action, when one fighter becomes downed* as a result of effective hand strikes, follow-up action, and ground and pound will be allowed to continue as long as the strikes are effective. If a grounded fighter is able to wrap up, push the opponent off, or get back up, the ref will pause the fight and stand the fighters up. So, as long as punches continue to land, the fighter will be allowed to ground and pound.
10.3. When a standing fighter is attacking his downed opponent, he may do so only with hand strikes, and he must maintain an upright position while attacking with both feet on the ground. The attacking fighter may place a single hand on his downed opponent’s body, but once both fighters are considered downed, the referee will
stop the action, stand the fighters, and immediately restart the action from that same position in the DRING™.
10.4. A fighter may submit to his opponent by either tapping their hand continuously on any area of the DRING™, placing one knee on the ground and one hand above their head, or by verbally submitting to the referee. A fighter’s chief second may concede the match by a method determined by the presiding commission.
10.5. During the rest period between rounds, the fighters’ licensed second and cutman will enter the DRING™ or the DRING™ corner stage to address the fighters’ needs under the supervision of a commission inspector.
*The definition of a downed fighter is determined by the regulatory jurisdiction if it differs in any way from the definition provided below: A fighter is considered downed when any part of the body other than the soles of their feet are touching the fighting area floor. - Stopping Contest
11.1. The referee and/or the ringside physician (as determined by the presiding commission) are the only individuals authorized to stop a contest.
11.2. The fighter’s Chief Second may concede the match by a method determined by the presiding commission.
11.3. The fighter is permitted to concede the match to their opponent at any time during the bout by the following methods:
11.3.1. Tapping their hand continuously on any area of the DRING™
11.3.2. Placing one knee on the ground and one hand above the head
11.3.3. Verbally submitting to the referee - Judging/Scoring
12.1. All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three judges, who will evaluate them from different locations around the DRING™ fighting area. The referee may not be one of the three judges.
12.2. Judges shall evaluate the round score on effective hand strikes, control of the DRING™ fighting area, and effective aggressiveness.
12.3. Effective punching is evaluated by determining the total number of impactful legal strikes a contestant lands.
12.4. Fighting area control is judged by who dictates the pace, location, and position of the bout.
12.5. Effective aggressiveness means moving forward and landing a legal punch.
12.6. A 10-point must system will be used during the bout based on effective fighting according to the abovementioned criteria. Dirty Boxing Championship prioritizes productive aggressiveness, so if the fighting action results in similar results, the fighter who gets results based on attacking should be favored over a fighter who
counters. - Legal Techniques
LEGAL TECHNIQUES while standing and while one fighter is downed:
All punching and hand-striking techniques are executed with the closed fist or open hand directed to the front and sides of the head and the torso above the beltline. Ridge-hand, backfists, forearm, palm-strikes and elbow strikes are also legal. - Fouls – Including but not limited to:
14.1. All kinds of kicks.
14.2. Strikes with an open hand that involve extending the fingers towards an opponent’s eyes, throat, or any other sensitive area are illegal.
14.3. Striking or grabbing the throat in any way i.e. squeezing the trachea.
14.4. Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
14.5. Stepping on, stomping, jumping on, or throwing oneself on a downed opponent.
14.6. Groin attacks of any kind.
14.7. All kinds of takedowns, sweeps, and throws.
14.8. Clinching, holding, or grabbing for any reason other than to execute a legal technique immediately. The referee will split inactive clinching at their discretion.
14.9. Suplexes or any other throwing techniques over the head.
14.10. Throwing or spiking an opponent intentionally on their head or neck, or out of the fighting area.
14.11. Timidity or Passivity, including but not limited to; avoiding contact with an opponent, failing to initiate legal techniques, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece, or faking an injury.
14.12. Attacking an opponent on or during the break, while the opponent is under the care of the referee, or after the bell has sounded, ending the round.
14.13. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee or any interference by the corner.
Issued: 9/10/2024
14.14. Biting, spitting, clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh, hair-pulling, fish-hooking, gouging, putting a finger in an orifice, cutting or laceration, small joint manipulation.
14.15. Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to abusive language.
14.16. Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage. - Cautions, Warnings, Penalties, and Injuries Resulting from a Foul
15.1. Referees may Caution, Warn, Penalize, or Disqualify a fouling fighter.
15.2. Cautions may be given without interrupting the fighting action of the bout.
15.3. The intentional execution of any forbidden hand strikes will immediately be penalized with a point deduction.
15.4. The unintentional execution of any forbidden hand strikes will be given an immediate verbal warning and on the next occurrence, it will be penalized with a point deduction. To issue an official warning the referee will separate the fighters and speak directly to the athlete that is being warned.
15.5. To issue an official warning, the referee should separate the fighters and speak directly to the athlete that he/she is warning.
15.6. If a point or points are to be deducted, the referee should stop time and send the non-offending fighter to the opposite side of the DRING™. The referee should ensure that the judges and the commission supervisor fully understand the nature of the deduction.
15.7. If a fighter is to be disqualified, the referee should waive his hands above his head, indicating the termination of the bout.
15.8. If a fighter is injured by a foul, the matter will be handled according to the rules, regulations, and policies of the presiding commission. - Types of Contest Results
16.1. Knockout by:
16.1.1. When the Referee stops the contest (TKO)
16.1.2. When a self-inflicted injury or injury as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout (TKO)
16.1.3. When a fighter fails to demonstrate intelligent defense and places himself at unreasonable risk for imminent damage (TKO)
16.1.4. When a fighter is unable to enter the DRING™ without assistance (TKO)
16.1.5. When a contestant has been rendered unconscious due to strikes (KO)
16.2. Decision via the scorecards, including:
16.2.1. Unanimous Decision:
■ When all three judges score the contest for the same contestant
16.2.2. Split Decision:
■ When two judges score the contest for one contestant and one judge scores for the opponent
16.2.3. Majority Decision:
■ When two judges score the contest for the same contestant and one judge scores a draw
16.2.4. Technical Decision:
■ If an injury from a foul ends the contest or a double KO occurs, the presiding commission’s rules regarding technical decisions will be applied.
16.3. Draws
■ If the regulation bout is scored a draw, one additional round will occur to determine a winner. If the result of the additional round remains a draw, the bout will be scored a draw.
16.3.1. Unanimous Draw
■ When all three judges score the contest a draw
16.3.2. Majority Draw
■ When two judges score the contest a draw
16.3.3. Split Draw
■ When one judge scores a draw and the other two judges score in
favor of different contestants
16.4. No contest
■ If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout after ½ of the scheduled rounds, plus one (1) second of the fight has been completed, the bout will result in a TECHNICAL DECISION awarded to the fighter who is ahead on the scorecards at the time the bout is stopped.
16.5. Disqualification
16.6. Forfeit
16.7. Technical Draw
16.8. No Decision
Note that the points above are general descriptions. Actual bout results will be determined according to the rules and regulations of the presiding commission. - Extra Round
17.1. If the judges’ final score results in any kind of draw
17.2. If the judges’ final score results in a Split Decision
Issued: 9/10/2024
11
In these two cases, there will be one additional round, the result of which will determine the winner. If the extra round is scored a draw, then the official result will be a draw. - Licensed Seconds
The presiding commission will determine the number of seconds that will be licensed. The chief second and cutman may/will enter the DRING™ during the rest period between each round to address the fighter’s needs. - Overruling, Unwritten Rules, and Commission Jurisdiction
The above rules for Dirty Boxing Championship will always be subordinate and consequently may be revoked or modified depending on the applicable laws and/or ethical standards of the country and/or state where the event is organized, occurring under the supervision of an Athletic Commission, Sanctioning Organization or other approved Regulatory Body. The authority to resolve any circumstances not specifically addressed in this document will be the domain of the presiding commission in consultation with the sanction organization and Dirty
Boxing Championship rules director. - The Dangers of Cutting Weight and Dehydrating (Based on the Association of Ringside Physicians)
Unhealthy and dangerous weight loss practices continue to be a serious problem in combat sports. It has been shown that excessive weight loss, rapid weight loss, and repeated cycling of weight gain/loss causes decreased performance, hormonal imbalance, decreased nutrition, and increased injury risk. Other life-threatening problems associated with improper weight loss and dehydration include:
■ Decreased Muscle Strength and Endurance: Decreased blood flow to muscles makes them work less well.
■ Decreased Heart and Cardiovascular Function: The heart works harder and less efficiently.
■ Reduced Energy Utilization, Nutrient Exchange, and Acidosis: With decreased blood flow to tissues, nutrients don’t get delivered, and the body’s waste products do not get removed as well. A buildup of acid occurs which changes cells’ functions in the body.
■ Heat Illness: This takes on four forms: heat cramps, heat syncope (loss of consciousness), heat exhaustion, and heat stroke (which may be fatal). Dehydration results in decreased blood flow to the skin and muscles. This is
followed by decreased ability to regulate body temperature. The ability to sweat becomes impaired and core body temperature can rise. This increases the threat of all of these to poorly hydrated athletes doing strenuous workouts.
■ Decreased Kidney Function: Dehydration leads to decreased kidney blood flow and decreased kidney function. This contributes to the problems listed in the points here, in addition to decreased urine output, concentrated urine, and leakage of protein into the urine. (It is not known if these changes can result in
permanent kidney damage.)
■ Electrolyte Problems: Decreased kidney function results in imbalances of electrolytes such as unhealthy increases in potassium and sodium.
■ Mood Swings and Mental Changes: All of the above contribute to increased mood swings, poor concentration and focus, disorientation, and other mental changes.
■ Eye Trouble: Dehydration can cause blurred vision and dry eyes.
■ Increased Risk of Brain Injury: There are likely increased risks of brain bleeding and concussion.
Do not:
■ Don’t use extreme methods for making weight such as excessive heat methods (rubberized suits, steam rooms, saunas), excessive intense bouts of exercise, vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics.
■ Don’t use dehydration as a mainstay of making weight. In addition to the above, it puts you at risk of improper rehydration techniques — when, in reality, proper rehydration takes several hours to days. (Many cases of intravenous fluids being used for rehydration after weigh-ins have been reported – this is a doping violation with several organizations.)
Do:
■ Commit to a year-round proper diet and training for proper weight control and body composition.
■ By maintaining your weight year-round near an appropriate competition weight and not competing in a weight class outside your appropriate weight class you will help avoid large swings in weight.
■ Maintain a good state of hydration by drinking fluid throughout the day and staying hydrated during workouts.
■ Follow nutritional programs that meet your needs for adequate amounts of calories from a balanced diet high in healthy carbohydrates, the minimum requirement of fat, and appropriate amounts of protein.