• NOTE: Not Approved in All USA States. Please confirm with IKF or your State Athletic/Boxing Commission if this fighting style is allowed in your State if a USA Promoter.

• XG© RULES
  
  
  1. STYLE FORMAT
     • XG© is a combination of Muay Thai & San Shou Fighting with Special IKF Approved MMA Open Finger Fight Gloves (See photo below) making throws easier.
     • There is NO Ground Fighting in XG© Fighting.
     • Throws and Takedowns are allowed but the action (Like in San Shou style fighting) will stop immediately following the Throw or Takedown.
     • All types of Judo & Wrestling Throws are Legal.
     • Continued clinching must have CONTINUED "STRIKING" ACTION and or result in a Throw or Takedown or the referee will break the fighters up after 3 seconds of non striking action.
       
       
  2. SCORING
     • Scoring is a straight 10 point must system. - For Info Click HERE.
     • Unlike in San Shou, there will be no throw points awarded.
     • Although there is no current Throw or Takedown minimum requirement now, Fighters will be STRONGLY Encouraged to THROW their opponent.
       
       
  3. STRIKING
     • Low Kicks are allowed to the inside and outside of the legs.
     • All other "High" kicks are allowed to the body & head.
     • Although there is no current HIGH KICK minimum requirement now, Fighters will be STRONGLY Encouraged to KICK ABOVE THE WAIST.
     • ALL HAND STRIKES Must be "CLOSED FIST."
     • NO Open Hand Strikes or Hammer Fists!
     • Knees are allowed to the body but NOT the Head.
     • Elbows are allowed to the body but NOT the Head.
       
       
  4. EQUIPMENT
     • No Shirts allowed.
     • No Foot pads allowed.
     • Fighters supply their own cup and mouthpiece.
     • Fighters must wear Thai style OR Grappling shorts. NO Long Pants.
     • No Shin pads allowed (This could change for multi fight - Tournament Competition)
     • Fighters hands must be wrapped with gauze & tape (Pro Wraps are allowed) or general handwraps.
     • For additional Equipment details please go to the IKF Rules & Equipment page by clicking HERE.
       
       
  5. GLOVES
     • 6 or 8 Ounce MMA Gloves - NO LIGHTER!
       
       
  6. AMATEUR HEADGEAR
     • IKF Headgear Rules will apply for Amateur competition in IKF XG© Sanctioned bouts unless a mandatory requirement by State Athletic/Boxing Commissions. When this style is fought as Pro, of course, no headgear is allowed.
       
       
  7. FIGHTING ROUNDS
     • For Options of Fighting Rounds, Click HERE.

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