Enfusion Rules

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Athletes and Equipment

  • Athletes must be in good physical and mental condition (as established by a medical examination).
  • Kickboxing shorts are mandatory (without zipper and pockets)
  • Kickboxing gloves are required (8oz for athletes under 70 kg, 10oz for athletes from 70 kg upwards).
  • A mouthguard and groin protector are mandatory.
  • A chest protector is option for female athletes.
  • Vaseline may only be applied to the face, not on the neck, shoulders, or any other body parts.
  • Optional: knee and/or ankle braces (permitted only with approval by a doctor or head referee).
  • All equipment must be inspected prior to the match.

Weigh-In

  • Athletes must make the agreed weight at the official weigh-in.
  • Athletes have two official weigh-in options:
    1. The day before the match (the official weigh-in). If the weight is not achieved, the athlete has a maximum of 60 minutes to reach the required weight before the weigh-in closes.
    2. On the day of the match, at a time determined by the official.
  • If the athlete fails to make weight, 25% of the agreed purse shall be withheld. In addition, the athlete shall begin the match with a one-point deduction, imposed by the federation representative prior to the match.
  • If the athlete fails to make weight by more than 1 kg, the same financial penalty applies (25% of the purse, half of which goes to the opponent). The fight may only proceed with the opponent’s and coach’s approval. If it proceeds, the athlete will begin with a one-point deduction.
  • An additional federation representative shall be present at every weigh-in to supervise the procedure.
  • Prior to the weigh-in, the federation representative must receive all agreed contractual details per match.
  • For regular matches, a margin of 500 grams above the agreed weight is permitted. For title fights, no margin is permitted.
  • A reigning champion must meet the agreed weight in order to retain or win the title. If the champion fails, the match will proceed, but the title will become vacant regardless of the outcome.

Weight Classes (Men and Women)

  • Heavyweight: Open, 95+ kg
  • Light Heavyweight: -95 kg
  • Cruiserweight: 88 kg
  • Middleweight: 84 kg
  • Super Welterweight: 80 kg
  • Welterweight: 77 kg
  • Super Lightweight: 72.5 kg
  • Lightweight: 70 kg
  • Super Featherweight: 67 kg
  • Featherweight: 65 kg
  • Super Bantamweight: 63.5 kg
  • Bantamweight: 61 kg
  • Flyweight: 57 kg
  • Strawweight: 52 kg

Medical Team & Examination

  • At least one or two certified doctors must be present. All athletes must undergo a medical examination at the weigh-in or on fight day.
  • The doctor may disqualify an athlete in cases of injury, illness, substance use, or mental unfitness.
  • Following a knockout, the doctor shall determine the mandatory suspension period.

Referee (Arbitration)

  • Matches are officiated by a certified referee.
  • The referee ensures safety and checks mandatory protective equipment.
  • The referee may stop the fight immediately in case of danger, inadequate defense, or illegal techniques.
  • Mandatory referee commands: Fight, Stop, Break, Time.
  • Repeated or intentional fouls may result in disqualification.

Judges

  • Neutral judges shall score independently.
  • The 10-point must system shall be applied.
  • Scorecards must be submitted to the head judge.
  • Title fights and matches between two ranked athletes are scored by five judges.

Scoring Criteria

  • At least 3 or 5 judges shall evaluate athletes according to the following priorities:
  • Knockdowns – a knockdown determines the round in favor of the athlete who scored it (unless point deductions are applied).
  • Damage to the opponent – significant damage (e.g., wobbling, clear loss of function after a legal strike) carries heavy weight. Damage is assessed cumulatively.
  • Number of clean strikes – effective, legal strikes are counted. Spectacular techniques (such as flying or spinning strikes) weigh more heavily than standard techniques.
  • Aggressiveness and ring dominance – active offense is valued more than defense.
  • One athlete must always receive 10 points. Deductions are subtracted after scoring.
  • 10-9: One athlete has a clear advantage according to the criteria.
  • 10-8: Dominance with a knockdown or heavy damage combined with aggression.
  • 10-7: Two knockdowns, or one knockdown plus a point deduction.
  • Three knockdowns in one round, or four in the entire fight = fight ends.

Head Judge (Score Keeper)

  • Collects and verifies all scorecards.
  • Organizes the final score.
  • Announces the result to the MC, including whether it is a unanimous or split decision.

Timekeeper

  • Responsible for round times and breaks.
  • Indicates 10 seconds before the end of each round.
  • Stops and resumes the clock during official time-outs.

Ring Announcer (MC)

  • Introduces athletes, rounds, and results.
  • Ensures coaches leave the competition area.
  • Announces the winner.

Coaches

  • Coaches must wear sports clothing.
  • Maximum of three per athlete (maximum one inside the ring and two inside the cage during breaks).
  • Coaches must ensure cleanliness and safety in the corner.
  • The cutman may enter the ring/cage between rounds if required.
  • Coaches may throw in the towel to end the match.
  • Unsportsmanlike behavior may lead to penalties or disqualification of the athlete.
  • Permitted during breaks: one ice bag and water.

Competition Area

  • The area must be safe and enclosed.
  • Boxing ring or MMA cage.
  • Floor must have at least 2.5 cm shock-absorbing material.

Duration of the Match

  • A- and B-class: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest. Maximum 1 extra round in case of a draw in the 8TKO SHOW: Enfusion SHOW, draw is possible No Extra round.
  • Men’s title fights: 5 rounds of 3 minutes, with 1 minute rest. No extra round in case of a draw.
  • Women’s title fights: 5 rounds of 2 minutes, with 1 minute rest. No extra round in case of a draw.
  • In case of a draw, the champion remains champion. If the title is vacant, a winner must always be declared.

Hand Wraps

  • Maximum 10 m x 5 cm gauze + 2 m x 2.5 cm tape per hand.
  • No tape on the knuckles.
  • Boxing gloves must be taped.

Grounded Position

  • An athlete is considered grounded once any body part other than the feet touches the floor. The fight will be stopped immediately by the referee, who will instruct the athlete to stand up and resume the fight standing.
  • Palms or wrists on the floor count as grounded.
  • Being supported only by the ropes or cage wall counts as grounded.

Prohibited Techniques

  • Any attack on a grounded opponent.
  • Passive clinching without striking.
  • Headbutts.
  • Elbow strikes.
  • Any attack to the groin.
  • Push kicks to the knee.
  • Clinching in the lower back.
  • Punches with the inside of the glove.
  • Continuing after the referee commands 'break' or 'stop'.
  • Biting, spitting, eye gouging, avoiding engagement, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Using the head at a low angle during an attack.
  • Feigning an illegal technique.
  • Disobeying the referee.
  • Throws such as suplex or belly-to-back.
  • Chokes, submissions, or wrestling techniques (shoots).
  • Penalties: First time – warning. Repeated or severe infractions – Official Warning (OW). 3 OWs = disqualification.

Appearance

  • Athletes must be clean and well-groomed.
  • No jewelry or piercings.
  • Long hair must be tied back.
  • Nails must be short.

Knockdown & TKO

  • When the referee determines that an athlete is down or appears weakened and at risk of injury from a damaging strike while still standing (Standing Eight Count), the referee signals accordingly.
  • The referee sends the opponent to the far neutral corner and begins the count.
  • The opponent must remain in the neutral corner until the referee allows them to continue.
  • If the opponent leaves the corner prematurely, the referee stops the count and resumes only once the opponent returns to the neutral corner.
  • During the count, coaches may not approach their athlete in any way.
  • After the 8-count, the referee decides whether the athlete is fit to continue.
  • In case of a KO, the match ends immediately.
  • Following a KO, a medical examination and potential suspension are mandatory.

Penalties

  • Warnings, point deductions, or disqualification, depending on the severity.
  • In cases of severe infractions or injuries, the referee may end the match immediately.

Audience Conduct

  • If the audience misbehaves, the referee may, via the MC, request them once to sit down and behave appropriately. In serious cases, the referee reserves the right to stop the match or, if necessary, disqualify the involved fighter.
  • In case of injury to the champion: if a champion cannot continue due to injury, Enfusion may declare the title vacant. The opponent will be given the opportunity to compete for the title against a new opponent. The injured champion retains the right to an immediate rematch against the winner once recovered.

End of the Match

  • By surrender (towel throw or verbal submission).
  • By decision of referee or doctor.
  • By judges’ decision (unanimous, split, majority, draw).
  • By TKO, KO, technical decision, disqualification, or walkover.

Doping

  • Use of doping results in immediate disqualification.
  • Refusal to undergo a test = immediate disqualification.

Protest

  • A protest may only be submitted to the federation’s head judge and must follow the strict code of conduct established by the federation.
  • If these conduct rules are violated, the protest will not be considered, and the involved gym may even face suspension.
  • Only the head coach may submit a protest. Other coaches may not be involved. Judges or referees are never part of the protest procedure.
  • It is not possible to submit a protest a unanimous decision.

Additional Rules

  • Champions must defend their title at least once per year.
  • In case of injury or withdrawal of a champion, the title becomes vacant.
  • Enfusion and 8TKO titles may be contested in both ring and cage.
  • Enfusion: boxing gloves (8oz or 10oz depending on weight).
  • Xtreme Stand-up and Kickboxing small gloves: MMA gloves (see separate rules).

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