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NATION RULES GUIDE

Article 1: Official Name of the Tournament

The name of this tournament shall be ZFN (Z-FIGHT NIGHT), and hereinafter referred to as the 'organization.‘


Article 2 Weight Classes

Official Weight Classes of Participating Athletes

  1. <Men's Division>
    (1) - Up to 56.7kg: Flyweight Class

    (2) - Up to 61.3kg: Bantamweight Class

    (3) - Up to 65.8kg: Featherweight Class

    (4) - Up to 70.4kg: Lightweight Class

    (5) - Up to 77.2kg: Welterweight Class

    (6) - Up to 84kg: Middleweight Class

    (7) - Up to 93kg: Light Heavyweight Class

    (8) - Up to 120.2kg: Heavyweight Class

    (9) - Over 120.2kg: Openweight Class

    * Allowable margin up to +500g (excluding catchweight and title bouts).



    <Women's Division>
    (1) - Up to 48kg: Atomweight Class

    (2) - Up to 52kg: Strawweight Class

    (3) - Up to 56.7kg: Flyweight Class

    (4) - Up to 61.3kg: Bantamweight Class

    (5) - Up to 65.8kg: Featherweight Class
    * Allowable margin up to +500g (excluding catchweight and title bouts).

    There are a total of 9 weight classes for male, and 5 weight classes for female athletes.

  2. Special matches outside of the official weight classes shall have a designated weight limit set by the organization.
  3. Official weigh-ins shall commence at the time specified by the organization and continue until the specified time.
  4. Athletes who fail to pass the weigh-in within the specified time shall be recorded as having failed the weigh-in.
  5. Weigh-ins shall be conducted only within the time specified by the organization, and additional weigh-ins will not be allowed.
  6. Athletes who fail to pass the weigh-in shall receive penalties as stipulated by the judging committee and the organization.
  7. Penalties for athletes who fail the weigh-in are as follows:
    (1) Athletes who fail the weigh-in shall not be given the rights to refuse participation in the bout.

    (2) If an athlete exceeds the weight limit by up to 500g:
    - Deduction of 1 point in the first round only.
    - The opponent who passed the weigh-in shall not be given the right to refuse the match.

    (3) If an athlete exceeds the weight limit by over 500g to 1.5kg:
    - Deduction of 1 point in the first and second rounds only.
    - The opponent who passed the weigh-in shall not be given the right to refuse the match.

    (4) If an athlete exceeds the weight limit by over 1.5kg:
    - Deduction of 1 point in all rounds.
    - The opponent who passed the weigh-in has the right to refuse the match, and if he or she refuses, only the athlete who passed the weigh-in shall receive the fight purse.
    - If the opponent does not refuse the match, the organization and the judging committee shall impose penalties on the athlete who failed the weigh-in and proceed with the bout

  8. If an athlete fails the weigh-in for a title bout, compliance with clause "G" is required, and the match proceeds as follows:
    (1) If the defending champion fails the weigh-in, they shall be stripped of the title in his or her weight class.
    (2) The title bout shall be converted to a regular bout, and the title shall become vacant.

  9. Athletes who are more than 15 minutes late past the designated weigh-in time shall receive a deduction of 1 point as a penalty.
  10. After confirmation of participation in the tournament, all athletes must complete medical tests to ensure no physical issues exist that could affect the bout, including but not limited to diseases transmitted through blood or saliva (e.g., Hepatitis B, AIDS), brain scans, and/or preparing and submitting documents that prove the athlete has no physical impairments.
  11. After undergoing the medical tests, athletes must submit the results to the organization and the judging committee within the specified deadline. If any issues are found, the athlete must consult with a specialist to determine whether he or she is fit to compete, and the decision regarding the participation in the bout shall be made in consultation with the organization.
  12. Documents regarding the results of the medical tests shall be issued within 3 months from the date specified by the organization for document submission.
  13. If a an athlete is unable to compete in a contracted bout due to injury, he or she must receive medical treatment for the injury at a hospital designated by the organization and submit a medical diagnosis to the organization, or he or she may receive treatment at another hospital with the permission of the organization and submit a medical diagnosis accordingly, adhering to the decision made by the organization.


Article 3: Equipments

  1. Open Finger Gloves
    (1) Official gloves for bouts shall be open finger gloves provided or approved by the organization.
    (2) Before the start of the bout, athletes must bring the official gloves provided in advance by the organization to the designated location and time for inspection by the referee and must wear them under the supervision of the referee.
    (3) After the gloves are worn by the athlete, the referee must sign on the wrist taping to confirm the condition of the gloves.
    (4) Athletes cannot remove the gloves and taping until the conclusion of the bout.
    (5) Before the bout, athletes shall undergo glove inspection and safety check twice: first in the waiting room, and second at the entrance to the arena, both inspected by referees on site.

  2.  Taping
    (1) Taping of areas such as knees, shins, elbows, and ankles must be approved by the referee.
    (2) Only materials provided by the organization may be used for hand bandaging.
    - Using unconventional methods for fist stabilization, insertion of solid objects, etc., are strictly prohibited.
    (3) All taping or bandaging must be directly confirmed and signed by the referee to be valid; if not signed by the referee, it will not be allowed.
    (4) The organzation allows as many forms of bandaging for the athlete's condition or safety, as long as it does not violate clause (2). The referee must carefully examine the bandaging, and provide confirmation by signing the bandage.
    (5) Bandaging may be done by the referee directly or by the athlete's coaching staff.
    (6) If the coaching staff applies the bandaging, it must be done under the supervision of the referee.
    (7) It is recommended that the bandaging be first done with the provided gauze bandage and finished with the provided tape, excluding the knuckle section. However, if taping is done prior to bandaging, it is allowed only up to the area where the wrist meets the hand, and the thumb area. Under no circumstances should the taping cover the back of the hand or the knuckle area.
    (8) After the fight, bandaging must be removed directly by the referee in the waiting room, and the removed bandaging should be inspected again and either discarded or kept by the athlete.

  3. Mouthpiece
    (1) All athletes must wear a mouthpiece during bouts.
    (2) Athletes not wearing a mouthpiece are ineligible to participate and will be disqualified.

  4. Foul Cup
    (1) All athletes must wear a foul cup (groin protection) during bouts.
    (2) Athletes not wearing a groin cup are ineligible to participate and will be disqualified.

  5. Contact Lenses
    (1) Hard contact lenses, color lenses, and any other type of special contact lenses are generally not allowed to be used.
    (2) Soft contact lenses can be worn at the athlete’s own discretion, but the organization is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or consequences arising from the use of soft contact lenses worn by athletes during bouts.

  6. Footwear
    Athletes are not allowed to wear any type of footwear during bouts.

  7. Use of Skin Coating Agents and Respiratory Medications
    (1) Athletes and coaching staff are strictly prohibited from applying Vaseline at their own discretion, and they cannot bring any kind of skin coating agents, respiratory medications, etc., into the arena.
    (2)Application of Vaseline to the athlete’s T-ZONE is for the purpose of injury prevention, and it shall be applied directly by the referee at the entrance, and in between rounds.
    (3) The athlete must close their eyes when the referee applies Vaseline to the T-ZONE.
    (4) Application of Vaseline during the bout is generally prohibited, but in emergency treatment situations during bouts, as confirmed and treated by the doctor and referee, shall be regarded as an exception.
    (5)Application, inhalation, ingestion, or wearing of coating agents for all parts of the athlete’s body, bronchodilator medications, oxygen supply sprays, etc., without the permission of the doctor and referee is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in penalties, disqualification, and the athlete will be subject to disciplinary action.
    (6) Hair gel, wax, spray, oil, etc., are strictly prohibited. Nothing shall be applied to the hair.

Article 4: Match Time

  1. Matchmaking Style Matches
    (1) Regular rounds are 5 minutes for 3 rounds.
    (2) Title matches are 5 minutes for 3 rounds, with an additional round in case of a draw in the decision.
    (3) If the outcome is not determined by the athlete’s strikes, the final outcome shall be determined by the decision of the jury.
  2. During all bouts, the break between rounds shall be 1 minute.


Article 5: Fightwear/Uniform

All athletes participating in the tournament must wear the uniform designated by the organization, and violation of this rule by athletes or teams will result in disciplinary action.

  1. All athletes participating in the event held by the organization must wear at least the lower body trunk provided by the organization.
  2. The martial arts uniform that the athlete has trained in is recognized as a uniform, but during the actual bout, the athlete must wear the fightwear designated by the organization.
  3. The attire of the team entering with the athlete must be uniform, and the coaching staff is obliged to wear the team attire with the athlete.


Article 6: Permissible Combat Techniques

  1. Striking Attacks: Punches, elbows, kicks, knee kicks, axe kicks, spinning attacks, upkicks, etc.
    (1) When performing an upkick, the defending athlete must be in a standing position. If both athletes are in a ground position, the upkick is considered a foul.

  2. Grappling: Throwing, takedowns, tackles, leg locks, pressure techniques, submissions, etc.
  3. Definition of Ground Position: When any part of the body touches the ground along with both feet, or any other grounded position including lying down with the back or stomach on the ground, kneeling, or sitting with the buttocks.


Article 7: Verbal Warning / Deduction / Disqualification

  1. 'Verbal warning' is used to warn the athletes in advance of a deduction in case of foul play without intention or acts that can potentially be considered foul play. It is also used to encourage athletes to stay active within the fight. The referee shall inform the athlete of the situation or give instructions accordingly.
  2. 'Deduction' is declared by the main referee in case of a foul or reasons for which deductions can be made under Article 9. The referee notifies the athlete, the headquarters and the judges of the 1 point deduction using verbal language and hand signals.
  3. Serious and malicious fouls by athletes lead to immediate disqualification.
    (1) Referees may immediately declare 'disqualification' to an athlete for fouls that violate sportsmanship and are characterized by serious and malicious intent.
    (2) In case of committing a major foul that may affect the opposing athlete’s performance, and the affected athlete refuses to continue the fight due to the injury caused by the foul, the head referee, together with the referee panel and the organization, shall decide on the continuation of the fight.
    (3) If an athlete commits a major foul that may affect the opposing athlete’s performance three or more times in one round, the referee may declare a foul loss to the offending athlete.

  4. Procedure for fouls committed in a ground position
    (1) If the athlete in the superior position commits a foul, the match resumes from a standing position after a warning.
    (2) If the athlete in the inferior position commits a foul, the match continues from the same position after a warning.

  5. If an athlete requires recovery time due to physical impact from a foul, the athlete may have a recovery time ranging from a minimum of 30 seconds to a maximum of 2 minutes, depending on the athlete's request, the referee's decision, or the organization's judgment.
  6. The absence of the athlete or failing to make weight may also result in a disqualification loss.


Article 8: Fouls

  1. No headbutting.
  2. No eye poking.
  3. No palm strikes.
  4. No downward elbow strikes (12 to 6 direction).
  5. No knee strikes to the head from a ground position.
  6. All kicks in ground position are prohibited.
  7. No oblique kicks.
  8. No soccer kicks to a grounded opponent, nor stomping on a grounded opponent. Soccer kicks and stomping attacks are all prohibited, regardless of the body part it lands on.
  9. No unsportsmanlike actions such as spitting, hair pulling, pinching, etc.
  10. No blocking or covering the airways of the face using hands directly, including blocking, pressing, tearing, or pulling the nose, mouth, or other facial areas.
  11. No attacks to the groin area.
    (1) Attacks to the groin are deemed foul only if they involve direct contact with the male or female genitalia. Attacks that do not involve direct contact with the male or female genitalia, such as around the groin area or the lower abdomen (bladder area), are not considered fouls. In case of uncertainty regarding fouls for groin attacks, the opinion of the assistant referee and the jury, as well as video footage, shall be considered for decision-making and the continuation of the fight.

  12. No strikes to the back of the head, neck, or spine.
    (1) The back of the head is defined as the entire area behind the headphone line (a line passing through the center of the head around the ears; see image below). The ears are not considered part of the back of the head.
    (2) The sides of the head are also included in the back of the head area. Direct attacks to the central part of the back of the head may be considered a serious and dangerous foul, resulting in a warning from the referee.
    (3) If there is an unintentional attack to the back of the head of a moving opponent during an attack, the referee may issue a verbal warning. However, if deliberate attacks to the back of the head continue, it may be considered intentional, leading to deductions.
    (4) In case of a direct foul attack on the cervical or spinal area, the referee may immediately issue a deduction without any warning measures.


  13. Attacks using fingernails or toenails.
  14. Bending or twisting fingers or toes(bending is allowed only when three or more fingers/toes are grabbed.)
  15. Stomping on fingers, toes, hands, or feet.
  16. Striking after the referee has stopped the fight.
  17. Striking after the bell signaling the end of the round.
  18. Intentionally disobeying the referee's instructions.
  19. Falsely claiming injury when there is none.
  20. Deliberately delaying or disrupting the progress of the fight, such as spitting out mouthguards.
  21. Interference by the athlete's corner as determined by the referee.
  22. Intentionally throwing the opponent out of the ring.
  23. Intentionally fleeing the fighting area is considered a forfeit.
  24. If an athlete voluntarily stops during the fight, it is considered a forfeit.
  25. Relying solely on ineffective attacks and intentionally inducing a stalemate position.
  26. Intentionally grabbing, or putting fingers and toes in the fence.
    (1) Despite verbal warnings from the referee, if an athlete persists in intentionally grabbing the fence, the referee may deduct points as a penalty.
    (2) If the athlete in the top position grabs the cage, a warning or point deduction is given, and both athletes resume from a standing position.
    (3) If the athlete in the bottom position grabs the cage, a warning or point deduction is given, and both athletes resume from the same position.

  27. Intentionally poking or jabbing at the injured area of an opponent with fingers, palms, or other body parts.
  28. Grabbing onto one's own glove or the opponent's glove with fingers, or inserting fingers into the fastening bands of the gloves, is considered a foul.
  29. In addition to the above, if the referee determines a certin action an intentional interference with the progress of the fight, a deduction of points or disqualification may be declared by the referee.


Article 9: Determination of Victory or Defeat

  1. Victory by Attack (Knock Out/ Tap Out/ Black Out)
    (1) When an athlete is dazed or falls due to the opponent's attack, and the referee determines that continuing the match is meaningless due to the loss of defense, the referee immediately declares a ‘Knock Out’ victory for the attacking athlete.
    (2) If an athlete expresses the intention to surrender by tapping the opponent's body or the cage floor, the referee declares a ‘Tap Out’ victory for the attacking athlete.
    (3) Usually, tapping must be done at least twice to be acknowledged, but depending on the referee's judgment, a ‘Tap Out’ may be declared regardless of the number of taps if the intent to forfeit is clear.
    (4) If an athlete faints due to the opponent's choking, the referee immediately stops the fight, and the outcome is termed as 'Black Out.'

  2. Technical Knock Out (TKO)
    (1) If a severe injury occurs during the fight, preventing one or both athlete from continuing, the referee stops the fight, and the final decision regarding the continuation and outcome of the fight is made by the doctor's assessment.
    - If an athlete sustains an injury from legitimate attacks, and the doctor deems the injured athlete unable to continue, the referee stops the fight, considering the respective athlete as defeated.
    (2) If a defending athlete partially loses his or her to defese capabilities, and is clearly unable to avoid following strikes, resulting in an imminent defeat, the referee, in the interest of athlete protection (preventing injury aggravation), has the authority to stop the fight and declare 'R.S.C (referee stop contest)' for the attacking athlete.
    (3) If an athlete refuses to continue the fight due to an injury caused by the opponent's foul, the referee consults with the officials and decides the outcome of the fight.
    (4) If an athlete’s coaching staff throws a towel into the cage to stop the fight, the referee immediately stops the fight and declares victory for the opposing athlete; if the referee fails to notice, the assistant referee can handle the suspension and conclusion of the match.

  3. Victory by Forfeit
    If an athlete voluntarily forfeits the start, continuation, or progression of the fight before or during the fight, the referee declares victory for the opposing athlete.

  4. Decision Victory
    (1) All fights are judged by a panel of three judges.
    (2) The scoring system follows the 10-point must system.
    (3) Score notation can vary, such as 10:9, 10:8, 9:9, 9:8, etc.
    (4) If the outcome is not determined by an athlete's attacks, the final decision is made by the judges' scoring.
    (5) Judging is based on the scores recorded by three judges on the official scorecard.
    (6)     A decision victory is confirmed only when victory is declared by two or more judges; otherwise, it is declared a draw.
    (7) The method for determining a decision victory is based on the total sum of scores from each round recorded by the three judges, rather than round-by-round dominance.

  5. Factors Determining Judgement by the Panel
    Given that MMA fights encompass all elements such as striking, ground techniques, etc., the judgment does not solely focus on a particular aspect of the attack but considers the overall aspects of the round. The factors influencing the judgment and their importance are as follows:

    (1) Striking Attacks, Ground Strikes (Pounding)
    - All threatening and damaging attacks such as punches, kicks, and pounding that do not violate the rules.
    - Factors leading to effective striking (hits).
    - Attacks that are deemed to have determined the outcome of the round.
    - Attacks that do not inflict damage are not considered decisive factors in determining the outcome.
    - While knockdowns can be signaled by the referee, whether it constitutes damage or a decisive attack determining the round's dominance is judged by the panel.

    (2) Take Downs & Positional Control
    - Take down involves securely grounding the opponent with throws, trips, leg hooks, tackles, etc., to gain a superior (attacker) position and must display effective (aggressive, proactive) form.
    - Attempted takedowns that fail to fully ground the opponent due to continuous defensive attempts or lack of an aggressive posture are not acknowledged.
    - If a takedown is executed, but the opponent's back leans against the cage and only the lower body (hips) is down, but the downed athlete does not engage in active defense but remains in that position to rest, it is considered a successful takedown.
    - Positional control refers to the superior (attacker) athlete effectively pressuring the opponent in the lower (defender) position with aggressive and proactive movements.

    (3) Submissions & Sweeps
    - Submissions can determine round dominance based on accuracy and damage, influencing the judgment favorably.
    - The declaration of a "catch" for submission attacks is made by the referee, but accuracy and damage are judged by the panel.
    - A sweep in this competition refers to the lower-position athlete reversing the upper-position athlete to gain an advantageous position.

    (4) Standing Timing
    - If both athletes show a lack of aggressiveness or engage in meaningless attacks without inflicting damage while on the ground, the referee may stand them up to resume the match.

  6. Automatic Disqualification / No-Contest
    (1) If a coaching staff interferes with the fight or makes direct contact with the opposing athlete or enters the cage to intervene, the respective athlete is automatically disqualified.
    (2) If the referee or an authorized person representing the organization interrupts the fight due to an incident during the match, the match may be declared a no-contest.
    (3) Excluding injuries from legitimate attacks, if an injury or incident occurs and it is deemed impossible to continue the match, and the situation has occurred before 2 minutes and 30 seconds of the second round, the match is considered a no-contest. If the situation occurs after 2 minutes and 30 seconds of the second round, the outcome is based on the points scored up to that point.
    (4) If an athlete in the locker room refuses to follow the referee's instructions, engages in disorderly conduct, or violates the rules with abnormal behavior, making it difficult to proceed with the match, the locker room operating referee may inform the referee team and the organization to declare the match a forfeit.


Article 10: Prohibited Substances

[Prohibited Substances according to the Korea Anti-Doping Commission Regulations]

  1. Anabolic Agents
    Testosterone, Stanozolol, Clenbuterol, etc.

  2. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances
    Erythropoietin (EPO), Human Growth Hormone (hGH), etc.

  3. Beta-2 Agonists
    Salbutamol, Formoterol, etc.

  4. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators
    Insulin, etc.

  5. Diuretics and Other Masking Agents
    Furosemide, Spironolactone, etc.

  6. Stimulants
    Various types of stimulants

  7. Narcotics
    Morphine, Fentanyl, various hallucinogenic substances

  8. Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
    Cannabis

  9. Glucocorticoids
    Prednisolone, Triamcinolone, etc.

  10. Other Drugs
    (1) Asthma inhalers, nasal sprays for rhinitis, attached bronchodilators, etc.
    (2) Stimulants applied to sniff or smell, such as ammonia
    (3) Oxygen inhalers (only for emergency situations)

    All prohibited substances designated by the Korea Anti-Doping Agency (KADA) fall under this category, and detailed information can be found on the KADA website (https://www.kada-ad.or.kr/).


    The use of prohibited substances is considered a serious violation of sports ethics, and if caught, disciplinary measures such as suspension from participation, disqualification, and forfeiture of titles may be imposed by the organization and the judging panel.


The judgment result in a fight is within the exclusive authority of the judges, and there is no obligation to explain or justify the judgment result to the organization, the athletes, or any individuals.


Furthermore, the organization and the athletes must respect the decision of the judging panel, and no fight results will be overturned.


The authority of the judges is absolute, and for the smooth progress of this tournament, athletes and coaching staff must strictly adhere to the instructions and directives of the judging panel.



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