Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Rule 85-2-.05 - Rules
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 85-2-.05
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) LEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE STANDING:
a. Closed hand
strikes to head and body;
b.
Kicking to body;
c. Knees to body
and legs;
d. Throws/Take
downs/Sweeps;
e. Standing
Submissions;
f. Chokes;
g. Armbars;
h. Shouldering.
(2) LEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE ON THE GROUND:
a. Closed hand strikes to body and
legs;
b. Submissions (chokes,
armbars, straight leg locks ONLY).
(3) ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE STANDING:
a. Elbows;
b. Knees to head;
c. Reserved;
d. Kicks to knees;
e. Stomps on feet;
f. Groin strikes;
g. Hitting back of head;
h. Spine strikes;
i. Slamming;
j. Throws onto head or neck;
k. Throws against a joint;
l. Throwing out of competition
area;
m. Neck cranks;
n. Holding ropes;
o. Pinching, biting, gouging, and any "dirty
fighting".
(4) ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES WHILE ON GROUND:
a. Any striking to
head;
b. Elbows;
c. Neck cranks;
d. Heel hooks;
e. Finger locks;
f. Toe locks;
g. Choking with hand on throat;
h. Smothering (hand over mouth);
i. Spine locks;
j. Hammer locks;
k. Fish hooks;
l. Groin strikes;
m. Spine strikes;
n. Slamming;
o. Throwing out of competition
area;
p. Pinching, biting, gouging,
and any "dirty fighting".
(5) ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
a. No Vaseline on the body;
b. No shoes;
c. No shirts for male contestants;
d. No metal zippers on shorts.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-4B-50.
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