Finnfight 3925293 197982800 2008-03-13T15:59:00Z Kbdankbot 6505923 Robot - move category per [[WP:CFD|CFD]] [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2008 March 7|2008 March 7]] [[Image:finnfight6.jpg|thumb|right|Promotional poster for Finnfight 6.]] '''Finnfight''' or '''Scandinavian open NHB Championships''' ('''SNC''') is an annual [[mixed martial art]]s competition in [[Turku]], [[Finland]]. Contrary to most other mixed martial arts organizations and competitions, [[elbow (strike)|elbow strikes]], [[knee (strike)|knee strikes]] and [[headbutt]]s from any [[grappling position|position]] are legal. ==Rules== : ''(Translated extract from www.finnfightersgym.fi)'' The fights take place in a [[boxing ring|ring]] or arena, which has a padded floor to increase the safety of the fighters. The bouts are 10 minutes long, with no round breaks. During the length of the bout, there is a [[referee]] in the competition area, who oversees the rules. The referee has the right to stop the bout if necessary. The referee's decision is final. Protests lead to the disqualification of the fighter. ===Ways to win=== * [[Knockout]] (KO) * [[Submission (combat sport term)|Submission]] (tapout, TO) * Referee stoppage (TKO) * Doctor stoppage (TKO) * [[Cornerman]] stoppage (TKO) * Disqualification for breaking the rules * After the full bout time (10 minutes), by three judges deciding the winner (Criteria: [[stand-up fighting|stand-up]], [[takedown (grappling)|takedowns]], [[ground fighting|ground techniques]] and fighting spirit) ===Fouls=== * Pushing fingers into the opponent's eyes, mouth, ears or [[groin attack|groin]] area. * Biting. * Grabbing the ropes. * [[Strike (attack)|Strikes]] to the [[throat]]. * [[Kick]]s while wearing shoes (allowed shoes are boxing- or wrestling-shoes). * Usage of [[doping (sport)|doping]] or illegal substances. * [[Small joint manipulation]]. * [[Stomp (strike)|Stomping]] or [[soccer kick]]ing the head of a [[downed opponent]] while the other fighter is still standing. * [[Strike (attack)|Strikes]] to the [[groin attack|groin]]. * Throwing or pushing the opponent out of the competition area. * Unsportsmanlike conduct. ===Equipment and other information=== * Grappling-model gloves are supplied by the competition hosts. * [[groin attack|Groin]] protection is compulsory. * [[Mouthguard]] is compulsory. * [[Wrestling]]- or [[boxing]]-shoes are allowed, but the fighter using shoes is not allowed to kick the opponent. * The fighter can wear, for instance, a [[keikogi|gi]], wrestling outfit, or shorts. * The fighter can also wear protective equipment according to their particular style (knee or leg pads). * Application of any kinds of [[Lubricant|lubricative]] substances on any bodypart except the face is disallowed. * The fighters are subject to a medical exam both before and after the bouts. ==Weight divisions== Weigh-ins take place at the day of the competition (6h before). * -70kg * -80kg * -90kg * +90kg ==References== <div class="references-small"> * Finnfighters Gym. [http://www.finnfightersgym.fi/?cat=6 Scandinavian open NHB Championships]. ''www.finnfightersgym.fi''. URL last accessed [[February 2]] [[2006]]. (In Finnish) </div> ==External links== * [http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?organization_id=81 Finnfight tournament results] [[Category:Sport in Finland]] [[Category:Mixed martial arts organizations]] [[Category:Turku]]