Fiore x Pancrase sparring ruleset

21 Mar, 2025

Allowed Techniques

• Open-palm pushes to the head
• Kicks to the body and legs
• Closed fist strikes to the body
• Grips, locks, and joint control
• Throws and sweeps
• Standing submissions
• Groundwork is allowed (as long as there’s active progress).

Prohibited Techniques

• No closed fist strikes to the head
• No neck cranks or dangerous joint locks
• No ground-and-pound (wrestling only).
• No stalling or inactivity on the ground.

Match Structure

• Rounds: 2-3 rounds, 2-3 minutes each.
• Victory by:
  • Clean throw or takedown (e.g., opponent lands on back).
  • Successful submission (tapping-out).
  • Opponent forced out of bounds.