Let's be clear about this. There is more to the rules than.... " you ready.... you ready.... FIGHT!" As in philosophy,  be it an argument or combat competition, we must define our terms. Too often at fights I hear people shouting what they think the rules are. Or, they do not understanding why points are deducted or a fight gets stopped. There can be no competitive events with out rules. So, here are the rules for the several different disciplines.... (at least the ones I have found so far.... If you know of others, please, give a shout with a link and I will add 'em in!)

Links to Web Sites with rules for various combat competitions:

(these sites are not affiliated with NYFC. They are listed as reference to rules and regulations governing combat sports)

1. *Mixed Martial Arts (MMA NJ Athletic commission unified rules)
   

2. *MMA Unified rules (wikipedia)
   

3. *Boxing
   

4. *Judo
   

5. *Mauy Thai
   

6. *Greco Roman Wrestling
   

7. *Karate
   

8. *Submission Grappling