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COMBAT CONTROL V

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Date: November (TBD)

Weigh-Ins: 9:00AM

Rules Meeting: 11:00AM

Spectators: 11:30AM

Our next event will be November 2026.

#1 Veteran-Owned Promotion for Semi-Contact Events

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COMBAT CONTROL V

Location: (TBD)

Date: November (TBD)

Weigh-Ins: 9:00AM

Rules Meeting: 11:00AM

Spectators: 11:30AM

Our next event will be November 2026.

NEW MMA Division

MMA Lite

This November we will introduce our inaugural MMA division for those looking to break into the world of MMA without the risk of injury.

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IMPORTANT UPDATES

FINAL REGISTRATIONS FOR COMPETITORS FOR ALL EVENTS WILL BE THE SUNDAY BEFORE THE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO FIGHTER REGISTRATIONS THE DAY OF THE EVENT. This allows time to notify competitors should they NOT have a match (to prevent you from making the trip unnecessarily). RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. ANYONE THROWING WITH FULL POWER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. PERIOD!

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What is Point-Based?

What is Point-Based?

"BRAINS OVER BRAWN" is the mantra of Ohio Kickboxing Promotions (OKP).  We provide an outlet for athletes to compete and gain experience in tournaments where skill and safety are priority #1.

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What is Point-Based?

What is Point-Based?

What is Point-Based?

Point-Based Muay Thai (PB/MT), Point-Based Kickboxing (PB/KB), and Point-Based MMA (PB/MMA) are semi-contact events where there are NO KNOCKOUTS ALLOWED! Instead, technique and self-control are scored.

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Why Semi-Contact?

What is Point-Based?

Why Semi-Contact?

Semi-Contact enables you to get the necessary experience while minimizing injury before advancing to full contact. When ready, you can advance to full contact events confident and fully prepared.

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What makes our tournaments different ...

COMBAT CONTROL is a competition where martial artists can employ the principle of self-control as there are NO KNOCKOUTS ALLOWED! Competitors must be able to manage their emotions in a stressful situation, demonstrating skill and technique NOT uncontrolled reactions. Thereby exhibiting rational thought and self-control (i.e. "Brains over Brawn").

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General Rules

Bout Rules

Banned Techniques

Bout Lengths

  • There are NO KNOCKOUTS!
  • Multiple warnings of over-usage of "power" will result in loss of round.
  • If a fighter quits, (for example due to exhaustion) their opponent wins by DEFAULT.
  • If a fighter stops or fakes a knockout the results are determined by OKP officials.
  • No kicks or punches in the spine area, groin, or knee joints. Second warning will result in the fighter being disqualified.
  • Faking and/or over-exaggerating a blow will be closely monitored.
  • No Pushing
  • Shorts are mandatory (No long pants)

Bout Lengths

Banned Techniques

Bout Lengths

  • Rounds: 2 (3rd for tie breakers)
  • Length (Adults): 1.5 minutes
  • Length (Kids): 1 minute
  • Rest: 1 minute

Banned Techniques

Banned Techniques

Banned Techniques

  • Knees to the head
  • Pulling a fighter's head down in the clinch
  • Elbow strikes
  • Axe kicks without heel protection
  • Teeps to the knee
  • Cartwheel Kicks
  • Jamming - Catching kick and driving opponent backwards.
  • Hip Throws
  • Takedowns - shooting for legs

RULES

MUAY THAI - MODIFIEDMUAY THAI - UNIFIEDKICKBOXINGMMA LITE

Weight Classes

These are the weight classes for our semi-contact events

  • Atomweight: -115
  • Bantamweight: 115.1 – 125 lbs.
  • Featherweight: 125.1 – 135 lbs.
  • Lightweight: 135.1 - 145 lbs.
  • Welterweight: 145.1 - 155 lbs.
  • Super Welterweight: 155.1 - 165 lbs.
  • Light Middleweight: 165.1 - 175 lbs.
  • Middleweight: 175.1 - 185 lbs.
  • Super middleweight: 185.1 - 195 lbs.
  • Light Cruiserweight: 195.1 - 205 lbs.
  • Cruiserweight: 205.1 - 215 lbs.
  • Light Heavyweight: 215.1 - 225 lbs.
  • Heavyweight: 225.1 - 235 lbs.
  • Super Heavyweight: 235.1 - UP


Note: Kids will be matched according to their weight/age.

Fighter Classes

Overview

We have implemented A, B, C, and Novice Classes to try and create a safer competition for everyone. This is not done in all divisions at this time ... only where we feel it is needed and/or requested.  This is in an effort to keep events safe and fair..  If you have the proven experience and skills and not an official record, you still may be able to fight in a higher class, but it must be approved in advance.

Details

A- Class: 11+

B- Class: 6 - 10

C- Class: 3 - 5

NOVICE: Less than 3


If your next fight is your 4th – You will need to go into C-Class or above.  There will be an option to merge into another similar Class Division if you do not have an opponent as the tournament nears. 


The reason OKP does this is because when you have a fighter just breaking out of the Novice 0 to 3 fights’ range, they go into the a division to fight a fighter with an extensive record. This does not give the newer fighter a fair chance.  This also poses potential safety risks to a younger fighter looking to progress in the sport.   

Divisions

Men

Women

Women

 Our format focuses on technical skill and point scoring, rather than full-contact power. We promote a safe environment for athletes of all ages. The men's division consists of men ages 18yrs - 39yrs.

Women

Women

Women

 Fighters are matched based on age, experience, skill level, and gender, ensuring fair competition. As with the men, our women's division is for women ages 18yrs - 39yrs.

Masters

Masters

Masters

  We welcome fighters of all ages and experience levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. We include divisions for masters (40+), allowing older fighters to compete safely and competitively. 

Junior

Masters

Masters

 Age is the primary factor with weight as the secondary for juniors.  These are defined as ages 17 and below (with divisions for 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-17).

Equipment

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

  • Mouthpiece
  • Headgear (Full jaw bar is allowed for ALL AGES. Full faceguard/cages are allowed in the PMT for ALL AGES.
  • Groin Cup.
  • Shin Guards (NO CLOTH SHIN GUARDS).
  • Shorts are Mandatory, NO LONG PANTS.

Gloves

Mandatory

Mandatory

  • All fighters must wear OKP PMT APPROVED boxing gloves.
  • Each Fighter in ALL Bouts and ALL divisions shall have the SAME Glove size as their opponent.
  • Junior division gloves are based on weight, not age
    • Under 120lbs (8yrs - 11yrs): Minimum of 12oz
    • Over 120lbs: 16oz
  • Adults
    • Minimum of 16oz gloves for all fighters aged 18 and over.

Chest and Face Protectors

Chest and Face Protectors

Chest and Face Protectors

  • Are optional for adults but are recommended. If one fighter chooses not to wear a protector, it will have no bearing on the scoring.
  • The winner will still be determined by who hits in a CONTROLLED SEMI-CONTACT way the point areas most effectively.

Hand Wraps

Chest and Face Protectors

Chest and Face Protectors

  • Standard hand-wraps should be worn by all competitors but is not mandatory.

Judging

General

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

  • There will be 3 judges assigned per mat.
  • Each bout based on a 10 point must system.
  • Bouts will be judged on who lands the most strikes in the designated areas.

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

Scoring Points

  • Bouts are scored by CLEAN shots landed
  • Effective Clinching is scored highly
  • Pummeling, gaining position, and kneeing target areas earn points

Losing Points

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

  • Ducking out of clinch is detrimental to score (can result in a knee to head)
  • Blocking knees with forearms is detrimental to score
  • Kneeing opponent in the groin is detrimental to score
  • If judges rule that a participant is intentionally trying to hurt someone or hurts someone resulting from a full-contact blow, that participant will be disqualified with no refund. (this will be at judge's discretion majority rules).
  • Point Deduction or Possible Disqualifications:
    • Too Much Contact (Reminder all techniques must be controlled with semi-contact only.)
    • Profanity
    • Un-professionalism. 

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

Striking Areas

Techniques must land in the designated striking area to score.

  • Front head area
  • Front body area
  • Inside and outside of the thigh. If there is a draw in a match there will be an extra round to determine a winner.
  • If a leg kick is thrown and it is blocked with the shin portion of the leg ... it is not a point.
  • If a knee is thrown to the body but is blocked it is not a point.

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