THIRD COAST GRAPPLING RULES
For both gi and no-gi matches, IBJJF rules (https://ibjjf.com/rules/) will be implemented with the following derivations:
Weight Regulations
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Weight classes are based on the contracted agreement. Fighters are required to make weight within an hour of their first attempt.
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Fighters who miss weight will lose 50% of their prize money
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The promotion has full discretion to cancel any bout for extreme discrepancies in weight
Fight Regulations
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ALL matches are 7-minutes unless otherwise negotiated
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First fighter to either score 11 points or earn a submission wins
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Advantages are NOT used for scoring points
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To prevent stalling, a yellow card will be issued to either or both competitors.
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If a second yellow card is issued, fighters are required to standup and restart.
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A third stalling violation results in a red card, requiring the competitor to forfeit 20% of their prize money
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In the event that there is not a winner after regulation time, overtime rules take effect:
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Overtime is a sudden death format. The first competitor to score points or submit their opponent within five minutes wins.
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Overtime is decided by whomever is up on points at the end of regulation. Whoever is ahead will choose top/bottom FULL GUARD or start on the feet
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If no points scored, referee will decide who was aggressor and award them the opportunity to pick or defer to the other competitor.
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If no Submission or Points scored in 5 minutes...referees will render a decision based on aggression, going for the finish, and legitimate submission attempts. Fighting to win...not to lose.
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For no-gi, heel-hooks are permitted for fighters that are brown belts and higher unless otherwise negotiated.
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