Hybrid Unifight

WORLD UNIFIGHT FEDERATION (WUF)

HYBRID UNIFIGHT

UNIFIED RULES & REGULATIONS HANDBOOK

SECTION 1 — GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 1 — Definition of Hybrid Unifight

Hybrid Unifight is a full‑contact mixed‑combat sport sanctioned by the World Unifight Federation (WUF). It combines:

• Striking
• Grappling
• Submissions
• Clinch fighting
• Ground fighting

It follows the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, adapted to WUF standards.

Hybrid Unifight is not MMA — it is WUF’s official mixed‑combat discipline.

Article 2 — Competition Divisions

Hybrid Unifight includes:

• Professional Division
• Amateur Division
• Youth Division (modified rules)
• Women’s Division

Article 3 — Match Area

Matches take place in:

• A WUF‑approved cage (preferred)
• A WUF‑approved ring (optional for amateur)

SECTION 2 — WEIGHT CATEGORIES

Article 4 — Men’s Weight Categories

• Atomweight: -48 kg
• Strawweight: -52 kg
• Flyweight: -57 kg
• Bantamweight: -61 kg
• Featherweight: -66 kg
• Lightweight: -70 kg
• Welterweight: -77 kg
• Middleweight: -84 kg
• Light Heavyweight: -93 kg
• Heavyweight: -120 kg
• Super Heavyweight: +120 kg

Article 5 — Women’s Weight Categories

• Atomweight: -48 kg
• Strawweight: -52 kg
• Flyweight: -57 kg
• Bantamweight: -61 kg
• Featherweight: -66 kg
• Lightweight: -70 kg

SECTION 3 — MATCH DURATION

Article 6 — Professional Division

• 3 rounds × 5 minutes
• 5 rounds × 5 minutes (title fights)
• 1 minute rest between rounds

Article 7 — Amateur Division

• 3 rounds × 3 minutes
• 1 minute rest

Article 8 — Youth Division

• 3 rounds × 2 minutes
• Modified rules for safety

SECTION 4 — LEGAL TECHNIQUES

Article 9 — Legal Striking Techniques

Standing

• Punches
• Kicks
• Knees
• Elbows (Pro only)

Ground

• Punches to body and head
• Hammerfists
• Knees to body

Article 10 — Legal Grappling Techniques

• Takedowns
• Throws
• Sweeps
• Clinch control
• Ground control
• Pins
• Transitions

Article 11 — Legal Submissions

Chokes

• Rear naked choke
• Guillotine
• Triangle
• Arm triangle
• D’Arce choke

Joint Locks

• Armbar
• Kimura
• Americana
• Wrist locks
• Straight ankle lock
• Kneebar
• Toe hold

SECTION 5 — ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

Article 12 — Fouls

The following are illegal:

• Headbutts
• Eye gouging
• Biting
• Hair pulling
• Groin attacks
• Small joint manipulation
• 12–6 elbows
• Strikes to spine or back of head
• Kicks or knees to head of grounded opponent
• Spiking (pile‑driving)
• Throwing opponent out of cage/ring
• Grabbing cage
• Holding opponent’s gloves or shorts
• Striking after referee stoppage

SECTION 6 — GROUND RULES

Article 13 — Definition of Grounded Opponent

An athlete is grounded if:

• Any body part other than feet touches the floor
• Knee, hand, or hip is down

Article 14 — Ground Striking Rules

Professional

• Punches to head allowed
• Knees to body allowed
• No knees to head
• No kicks to head

Amateur

• Punches to head allowed
• No elbows
• No knees to head
• No kicks to head

SECTION 7 — SCORING SYSTEM

Article 15 — 10‑Point Must System

Judges score each round:

• Winner: 10 points
• Loser: 9 or fewer

Article 16 — Scoring Criteria (in order of priority)

1. Effective Striking & Grappling
2. Effective Aggression
3. Control & Dominance

Damage is the highest scoring factor.

Article 17 — Round Types

• 10–9: Close round
• 10–8: Dominant round
• 10–7: Overwhelming dominance

SECTION 8 — VICTORY CONDITIONS

Article 18 — Knockout (KO)

KO occurs when:

• Athlete loses consciousness
• Athlete cannot stand

Article 19 — Technical Knockout (TKO)

TKO occurs when:

• Athlete cannot defend
• Athlete turns away
• Athlete verbally submits
• Referee stops fight
• Doctor stops fight
• Corner throws towel

Article 20 — Submission

Submission occurs when:

• Athlete taps physically
• Athlete taps verbally
• Athlete loses consciousness

Article 21 — Decision Types

• Unanimous decision
• Split decision
• Majority decision
• Draw

Article 22 — Disqualification

Reasons:

• Illegal strikes
• Repeated fouls
• Unsportsmanlike conduct

SECTION 9 — EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Article 23 — Professional Equipment

• 4–6 oz gloves
• Mouthguard
• Groin protector
• Shorts
• Hand wraps

Article 24 — Amateur Equipment

• 6–8 oz gloves
• Shin guards
• No elbows
• No knees to head
• Optional headgear (youth mandatory)

SECTION 10 — REFEREE PROCEDURES

Article 25 — Referee Commands

• “Fight!”
• “Stop!”
• “Break!”
• “Stand up!”
• “Time!”

Article 26 — Referee Responsibilities

• Protect athletes
• Enforce rules
• Stop fight when necessary
• Control clinch and ground engagement
• Issue warnings and penalties

SECTION 11 — FOUL PROCEDURES

Article 27 — Foul Handling

Referee may:

• Issue warning
• Deduct points
• Stop fight for recovery
• Disqualify athlete

Article 28 — Accidental Fouls

If accidental foul occurs:

• Before half of fight: No contest
• After half of fight: Go to scorecards

SECTION 12 — MEDICAL & SAFETY RULES

Article 29 — Mandatory Medical Checks

• Pre‑fight medical
• Post‑fight medical
• KO/TKO suspensions

Article 30 — Medical Suspensions

• 30 days — minor injury
• 60 days — TKO
• 90 days — KO
• 180 days — severe injury