PART 1 RING

Article 1. The ring shall follow the specifications as set out below.

1. The shape and dimension of the ring shall be a square with sides measuring 7m(23') and it shall be surrounded by four(4) ring ropes. The mat outside the ring ropes shall have a span of 32cm(1'1'). Also the height of the floor shall be 95cm(3'1').
2. The floor of the ring shall be horizontal and made of felt or other materials of similar softness with 1.3cm(0'5') to 1.9cm(0'8') of thickness. The ring shall be completely covered with canvas, and wrinkle-free.
3. The ring's highest rope shall be stretched at a height of 125cm(4'1') and the other three ring ropes shall be evenly spaced below the highest rope. Pads shall be attached at the corner of the ring ropes. As for the two opposite fighting corners, one shall be red and the other blue.The neutral corners shall be black.
4. Two(2) places of the four ring ropes shall be vertically tied with a rope on all sides. The tie-downs shall be ring ropes as well.
5. Hard objects that could become obstacles during a match shall not be placed inside the ring ropes and on the mat.
6. Other rings will be available for Pancrase official rings in case PANCRASE approves.

1. Competitors shall wear shorts, mouthpieces, and groin protectors and open-finger gloves which PANCRASE approves.
2. Any hard material, except for groin protectors, shall not be used as equipments for the match.Also, shorts which are woven of any types of slippery or slack objects shall not be worn by competitors.
3. Competitors may wear knee protectors made of flexible cloth and the inner material shall be neoprene less than 20cm(0'8') in length, less than 25cm(1') in width, and less than 1.5cm(0'06') in thickness.
4. Competitors may wear shin protectors and the surface shall be leather and the inner materials shall be neoprene or hard sponge. Being less than 1.5cm(0'06').
5. Competitors may wear wrestling shoes only which PANCRASE approves.
6. Competitors shall use only bandages on knuckles which PANCRASE provides.
7. The official referee and the official ring doctor shall check competitor's bandages, taping on knuckles and wrists, and supporters by thirty(30) minutes prior to the match. In case a competitor does not have this check or violate regulations, PANCRASE may impose a penalty on the fouled competitor.
8. Wearing of any other outfits(except mouthpieces, shorts, groin protectors, open-finger gloves,knee protectors, shin protectors, and shoes) which do not meet the specifications may be approved after receiving permission from PANCRASE and recognition by both competitors.
9. Any and all Vaseline, grease, hair oil, resin, or other objectionable drugs and medical materials shall not be applied to the face, soles, or other parts of the body of a competitor.
10. Competitor's upper half of the body shall be naked.

1. In case a competitor's outfit requires readjustment, the referee may interfere the match for adjustment purposes.
2. In case a competitor's outfit is considerably damaged regardless deliberately or accidentally and it may hold up the progress of the match, the referees shall interfere the match and direct the competitor to replace the disordered outfit. In case shorts are torn, the match shall be forfeited.

1. As for the judge, one(1) main referee and two(2) subreferees and/or one(1) judge shall conduct the match and the main referee shall supervise the match inside the ring.
2. Subreferees and a judge shall observe the rules to ensure that they are properly followed as assistances to the main referee either outside the ring or at the officials' desk. They shall determine and record a score for each round.
3. Judges shall have practical experience of two(2) years and over or equivalent qualifications which shall be approved by PANCRASE. They shall have thorough comprehension of Pancrase Official Rules and their applications to the match. They shall have a neutral and fair position, free from any influence. Also, they shall acquire a license as Pancrase official judges and shall always carry the license with them.
4. In case the judge commits errors in the application of the rules or make a serious mistake in judgement, he shall either be removed or withheld from holding a license and position, or receive equivalent punishment.
5. Judges shall participate in the meetings of PANCRASE at least once each month. Through these meetings, they shall improve the judging skills. They shall engage in the study and research of rule interpretation as well as various problems not specified in the rules and treatment for such cases. Also, as the result of such study, in case any part of the rules are revised, judges shall inform the competitors of the new rules immediately,with the permission of PANCRASE.
6. Judges who believe some unclear incidents have occurred in relation to their judgement can answer questions and express their views on the incident to reporters of newspapers,magazines, and broadcasting stations with permission from PANCRASE.

1. The referees shall have the right to supervise and command the match inside the ring. With regard to rules that are not specified in these articles, all judgement shall be left to the discretion of the referees in matches while in progress.
2. The referees shall receive a medical examination by the ring doctor. Before entering the ring,they shall wear clothing permitted by PANCRASE and shall not wear such articles as eyeglasses(contact lens are acceptable) , rings, a buckle, or any other metals which may be considered dangerous to competitors.
3. The referees shall make every effort to ensure that the rules are strictly observed. They shall give necessary directions and warnings, ensuring a smooth, serious, and well-conditioned match.
4. In case the main referee is involved in an accident during the match, the match shall be interrupted and resumed only after another referee enters the ring.
5. In case subreferee and/or judge is involved in an accident during the match, the main referee shall interrupt and restart the match after other referees replaced without delaying the progress of the match.
6. In case the match is conducted less than three(3) referees because of any unexpected accidents, the case shall be resolved separately.

1. The main referee shall confirm that all equipment and illumination are correctly arranged. That all the officials are in their correct positions and that there is no violation in their clothing or equipments.
2. At the beginning of the match, the main referee shall invite both competitors of the match to the center of the ring to check their bodies and outfits. Also he shall warn them about violations of critical rules in a clear and concise manner. After that he shall signal for the beginning of the match.
3. In case one or both competitors fell outside the ring, the main referee pulls them up into the ring and resume the match.

1. 'Fight' : for starting, continuing the match
2. 'Stop' : for terminating, interrupting the match in case of Referee Stop or Doctor Stop
3. 'Action': for urging competitors to fight aggressively
4. 'Break' : The main referee shall interrupt resume the match from the Start Position in case of the following four(4) cases.
   1. for dissolving a deadlocked fight at any place in the ring after the main referee calls 'Action' two(2) times. In that case the main referee shall have both competitors return to the Start Position.
   2. in case competitor's loosen outfit may cause any injuries or obstruct progress of the match. Any outfits that threatens the competitor's safety will cause the action to be stopped for proper repair before the match can be resumed.
   3. in case the main referee anticipated that competitors may commit fouls of any kind regardless deliberately or accidentally, he calls'Break'and the match shall be resumed from the Start Position.
   4. in case the main referee judges one or both competitors fell or may fall outside the ring
5. 'Stop. Don't move.' :
   1. In case it is necessary to prevent competitors from falling outside the ring, or in case ring ropes or corner posts hold up the progress of the match, the main referee shall call 'Stop. Don't move.' tapping both competitors and direct them to cease the fight temporally. The referees shall move both competitors to the place where they will not fall outside the ring maintaining the same position before they are told to cease. In that case competitors shall follow the referee's instruction and shall not switch to an advantageous position. In case the main referee judges one or both competitor is striking, attempting a joint lock, or choking, he does not call 'Stop. Don't move.' and directs subreferees to hold both competitors not to fall outside the ring from the same position. In case a competitor finishes the match by strikes, a joint lock, or a choke at the position, the match shall be over. In case the opponent escaped from these attacks, the main referee calls 'Stop. Don't move.' and the match shall be restarted in the ring. In case one or both competitors fell outside the ring, the main referee calls 'Break' and resume the match from the Start Position.
   2. In case competitor's loosen outfit may cause any injuries or obstruct progress of the match, the main referee shall call 'Stop. Don't move.'
   3. Official fight time shall be stopped while the main referee calls 'Stop. Don't move.' and both competitors are removed.
6. In case a win clearly occurs, the referee shall raise one arm of the winner to indicate the result of the match. In case of a Draw, he shall raise the arms of both competitors.

1. In case a competitor cannot continue the match or is in a condition in which continuation of the match will be dangerous, the referees shall decide the outcome of the match at their own discretion.
2. In case a competitor is injured during a match, the referees shall consult the ring doctor to decide if the match should be resumed.
3. In case a competitor has escaped out of the ring deliberately, the referees shall disqualify the competitor.
4. The referees shall disqualify the competitor who has committed excessive violation of the rules.
5. In case of accidental light fouls or injuries, the referees shall resume the match at their own discretion.

1. The main referee shall caution the competitor for involuntary fouls by either ways of 'Verbal Advice', 'Caution', 'Warning', 'Disqualification'. Using proper signs or actions, the referees shall show which competitor committed a foul and they shall make their judgement clearly.
2. The main referee shows a foul using two(2) kinds of cards.
   1. Yellow Card means 'Caution'; Red Card means 'Warning'.
   2. In case the main referee shows a Yellow Card to a competitor in each round, one(1) point shall be subtracted from each round.
   3. In case the main referee shows a Red Card to a competitor in each round, two(2) points shall be subtracted from each round.
   4. In case of a flagrant foul, disqualification will be declared at once without the main referee showing any cards.
   5. In case the main referee judges that a fouled competitor was dominant or even during the match, he shall call 'Stop' to caution the fouled competitor and resume the match from the Start Position. In case the main referee judges that the fouled competitor was not dominant, he shall call 'Stop. Don't move.' to caution the fouled competitor and resume the match either maintaining the same position or deciding any position at his own discretion. In case of a flagrant foul, disqualification will be declared toward the fouled competitor.
   6. All fouls during the match depend on the judgement of the referees.

1. The ring doctor shall sit at the officials' desk, and in case requested by the referee, he shall report the results of his diagnosis of the injured competitor. If necessary, he shall take immediate action.
2. The ring doctor shall be allowed to suspend the match as a result of his discretion.
3. The ring doctor is allowed to advise the suspension of a competitor to engage in a match if he believes there is a reason that the competitor cannot compete by immediately reporting it to PANCRASE headquarters.

1. The time keeper shall indicate the beginning and ending of the match and each round with a gong.
2. In case of unavoidable interruption of the match due to accident or other reason, the time keeper shall ring the gong to interrupt the match without the referee's instruction. And the lost time shall be added to the match.
3. A gong whose size is 30cm(1') and over in diameter shall be installed horizontal to the ring, in the center of the officials' desk.

1. Start Position
   At the beginning of the match or after the main referee calls 'Break', with a distance of at least 150cm(4'11') between the competitors, in standing fighting pose, the main referee shall have the competitors start or resume the match by gesture and remark.
2. Stand Position
   Throwing techniques, clinching techniques, striking techniques, and any other attacks outlined in this rules may be performed.
3. Ground Position
   Any attack is possible in case the competitor does not violate the foul rule.
   1. when three(3) and over limbs, either knees or hands, touch the mat
   2. when any of the back, abdomen, and hips touch the mat
   3. when a Stand Position competitor is holding a Ground Position competitor as stated above
   4. and ii), or touching his torso with the Ground Position competitor, the Stand Position competitor is regarded as being in Ground Position.

1. Up to two(2) cornermen per corner are permitted and they shall stay kneeling within 150cm(4'11') of both ring apron from each corner during the match.
2. Cornerman is allowed to give a competitor verbal advices during the match. But every cornerman is prohibited to come into direct physical contact with a competitor nor to give any directive actions to a competitor such as pounding the mat or grabbing the ring ropes.
3. Cornerman can give a competitor only water during each round break, but pouring too much water in the ring is not encouraged as it holds up the progress of the match.
4. Cornerman shall not manipulate competitor's outfits nor apply Vaseline, grease, hair oil, resin, or other objectionable drugs and medical materials to the competitor during each round break. It shall result in cornerman's withdrawal from the match or it may result in competitor'sdisqualification.
5. The referees shall caution each team of cornermen of the first violation of the rules and disqualify for the second violation.
6. Cornerman shall not place anything inside the ring ropes and on the mat during the match.

1. Elbow Strike
2. Striking the opponent's back of the head and spine
3. Headbutt
4. Attacking the opponent in the groin(low blow)
5. Kneeing the neck or the head in case both competitors are in Ground Position
6. Attacking three(3) and less of the opponent's fingers
7. Deliberately eye-gouging, thrusting or clutching the windpipe by fingers, biting, pulling the opponent's hair, use of offensive or obscence language toward the opponent and other malicious actions which are against the spirit of fair play
8. Holding the opponent's outfits
9. Throwing or choking one's opponent, deliberately holding their clothes
10. Deliberately going out of the ring or push one's opponent out of the ring ropes
11. Deliberately holding and utilizing the ring ropes or the corner posts during the match
12. Attacking and using submission techniques on the opponent while the main referee calls 'Break' or 'Stop' or 'Stop. Don't move.' and intervening to separate both competitors
13. Negative Fight
    In case one or both competitors do not attack aggressively as follows:
    1. Switching position without having any instruction from the referees while the main referee calls 'Don't move.'
    2. Attacking of any kind to mucous membrances such as eyeballs, mouth, oral cavity,nostrils, eardrum, anus, etc.
    3. Wearing of any bandages, taping, and outfits which the referee does not check prior to the match
    4. Using any and all Vaseline, grease, hair oil, resin, other objectionable drugs and medical materials as stated in Article 2.・ which the referee has not checked

1. In case of fouls before the match starts, any points shall be subtracted from the fouled competitor or it may result in a disqualification.
2. In case of fouls after the match is completed, the match result may be changed.

1. In case a competitor subjected to the opponent's submission techniques or striking gives up using their voice as a signal, Give Up shall be declared.
2. In case a competitor subjected to the opponent's submission techniques or striking gives up by tapping the mat or the opponent two(2) times and over as a signal, Give Up shall be declared.

1. In case the main referee judges it is impossible for a competitor to continue the match, a TKO shall be declared.
2. In case the ring doctor judges it is impossible for a competitor to continue the match depending on his damage, a TKO shall be declared.
3. In case of throwing a towel into the ring by a cornerman.

1. Two(2) rounds match
   In case the first round ended or the final round started, the referees shall make total judges decision up to the time when the main referee stopped the match.
2. Three(3) rounds match
   In case the second round ended or the final round started, the referees shall make total judges decision up to the time when the main referee stopped the match.

1. All judgement shall be made by three(3) judges and following attacks shall be effective for judges decision.
   (a)damage
   .Downs, or striking which gave effective damage equivalent to Downs
   .effective submission techniques or choking or similar attacks
   .effective throwing
   .effective attacks which give clear damage to the opponent
   (b)dominance
   .effective striking
   .effective takedowns
   .holding the Ground Position competitor to block attacks
   .effective attacks which is clearly dominant over the opponent
   ・aggressiveness
   .striking in Stand Position.
   .take down in Stand Position.
   .submission techniques or choking in Stand Position.
   .striking in Ground Position.
   .submission techniques or choking in Ground Position.
   .any other aggressive attacks
   

1. In case a match has gone to a full time limit and also in case neither competitor has obtained two(2) and over votes, a Draw shall be declared.
2. In case the referees judge both sides are simultaneously knocked out, a Draw shall be declared.

1. King of Pancrase Committee(hereunder called THE COMMITTEE) has the final decisive power concerning how to rank competitors who compete in PANCRASE events, such as operating title match.
2. THE COMMITTEE convenes within ten(10) days after every PANCRASE event.

1. THE COMMITTEE establishes rankings and titles at the following each eight(8) weight divisions.
   1. Open-weight___ any weight
   2. Super Heavyweight_ 100kg(221lbs.) and over
   3. Heavyweight___ 90kg(198.9lbs.)～less than 100kg(221lbs.)
   4. Light Heavyweight_82kg(181.2lbs.)～less than 90kg(198.9lbs.)
   5. Middleweight___75kg(165.8lbs.)～less than 82kg(181.2lbs.)
   6. Welterweight___ 69kg(152.5lbs.)～less than 75kg(165.8lbs.)
   7. Lightweight___ 64kg(141.5lbs.)～less than 69kg(152.5lbs.)
   8. Featherweight___less than 64kg(141.5lbs.)
2. Competitors shall notify one of weight divisions to compete to THE COMMITTEE.

1. THE COMMITTEE shall be present weigh-ins ceremony held on the designated date and weigh-ins all competitors.
2. In case a competitor is overweighed at the time of the weigh-ins and also fails additional attempts, the following will occur.
   1. THE COMMITTEE shall be present weigh-ins ceremony held on the designated date and weigh-ins all competitors.
   2. In case a competitor is overweighed at the time of the weigh-ins and also fails additional attempts, the following will occur.
   3. The match shall be held as scheduled obtaining the opponent's consent.
   4. The overweight competitor shall pay twenty-five(25)% of his purse to PANCRASE as fine.
   5. The overweight competitor shall not win the title.
   6. Flagrant disregard shall result in disqualification, suspension, loss of purse, and expulsion.

1. The King of Pancrasists(Champion)
   He is the top quality of all competitors in PANCRASE.
2. Rankers
   They have the right to challenge the King of Pancrasists.
3. No Rankers
   Other competitors except the above(1) and (2)

1. THE COMMITTEE nominates a ranker as the challenger.
2. Title matches shall be held under Pancrase Official Rules.
3. In case of a Draw, the King of Pancrasists retains the title.
4. The time limit of a title match shall always be three(3) rounds of five(5) minutes each.

1. The responsibility rests with the King of Pancrasists to have a title match. The King of Pancrasists forfeits the title in case he is unable to compete in a title match due to any reason(such as personal preference, injury, illness, etc.) and shall vacate the title to THE COMMITTEE immediately. Subsequently, the King of Pancrasists shall become a no ranker. A ranker nominated by THE COMMITTEE shall have a match to crown the new King of Pancrasists.
2. The responsibility does not rest with the King of Pancrasists. In case a title match cannot be held not due to the following reasons; inevitable injury during the match, calamity of transportation means in case commuting for a PANCRASE event, and in case the King of Pancrasists is unable to compete in a title match due to the above-mentioned reasons over an extended period, rankers nominated by THE COMMITTEE shall have a match to crown the provisional King of Pancrasists. The provisional King of Pancrasists has the right to have a title match after the King of Pancrasists has returned. Both competitors have the united title match on the date THE COMMITTEE has appointed. In case the King of Pancrasists cannot return, THE COMMITTEE recognizes the provisional King of Pancrasists to be theKing of Pancrasists.
3. In case problems not covered by the Pancrase Official Rules arise, THE COMMITTEE shall discuss to resolve the problems immediately.

1. Match time limit shall be either one(1) or two(2) rounds of five(5) minutes and there shall be no extra rounds.
2. There shall be no weight classes.
3. Competitors do not wear open finger gloves and shin pads.
4. Competitors may wear mouthpieces, knee pads, and shoes which PANCRASE approves.
5. Strikes of any kind are prohibited.
6. Other provisions shall apply to the Pancrase Official Rules.

1. Match time limit shall be two(2) rounds of five(5) minutes only.
2. There shall be no judges decision. In case the match has gone to a full time limit, a Draw shall be declared.
3. Competitors shall wear shin pads and knee pads which PANCRASE approves.
4. In case a competitor touches his body on the mat except feet, he is in Ground Position.
5. In case one or both competitor are in Ground Position, strikes of any kind to the face and the head are prohibited.
6. Heel hooks are prohibited.
7. Other provisions shall apply to the Pancrase Official Rules.

A continuacion expondremos un extracto de las caracteristicas mas importantes del reglamento, el cual será facilitado integramente por escrito a competidores y entrenadores.

Licencia deportiva / Seguro médico obligatorio
Será de obligación para todos los competidores tener la licencia deportiva en vigor.

Instalaciones: Los combates se realizarán sobre un ring con una estructura cuadrada de un tamaño mínimo de 5,00 x 5,00 m y preferentemente 5 cuerdas, asi como superficie acolchada de tipo tatami o similar.

Indumentaria de los competidores
- La indumentaria oficial consistirá en un short de lycra o bañador de lucha, siendo obligatorios el uso de coquillera, bucal protector y guantes de MMA que cumplan las características especificadas en el reglamento.
- En la modalidad MMA Amateur los competidores iran provistos de casco protector y espinilleras.
- No se podrá llevar ningún accesorio que haga peligrar la integridad física del contrario, tal como pendientes o similares.
- No esta permitido que los competidores usen ningún tipo de sustancia grasa, vaselina, aceites o similares sobre el cuerpo. Solo se permitirá una pequeña cantidad de vaselina en las cejas, pómulos y barbilla para evitar posibles cortes.
- El uso de cualquier otro accesorio no especificado en este punto quedara sujeto a la aprobación del juez central.

Categorías de peso:

• Peso Ligero: peso limite de 69.99 kilogramos.
• Peso Welter: desde 70.00 kilogramos hasta 76.99 kilogramos.
• Peso Medio: desde 77.00 kilogramos hasta 83.99 kilogramos.
• Peso Semipesado: desde 84.00 kilogramos hasta 92.99 kilogramos.
• Peso Pesado: mas de 93.00 kilogramos.