US20150231485A1 - Tri combat - Google Patents

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US20150231485A1
US20150231485A1 US14/181,859 US201414181859A US2015231485A1 US 20150231485 A1 US20150231485 A1 US 20150231485A1 US 201414181859 A US201414181859 A US 201414181859A US 2015231485 A1 US2015231485 A1 US 2015231485A1
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  • the present invention relates to combat games and more particularly to a tri-combat game.
  • a game method may include you will at least three different types of combat between two contestants including the steps of selecting a ring for the two contestants to execute the three different types of combat.
  • the first type of combat may be dirty boxing, and the second type of combat may be Muai Thai fighting.
  • the third type of combat may be mixed martial arts.
  • the ring may be a octagon shape.
  • the ring may be a hexagon shape.
  • the ring may include a circular shaped fighting area.
  • the ring may include a oval shaped fighting area.
  • the winner contestant of the first type of combat may be awarded a score of 10.
  • the winner contestant of the second type of combat may be awarded a score of 10.
  • the winner contestant of the third type of combat may be awarded a score of 10.
  • the ring may include a multi-sided area.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the ring of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the steps of the present invention.
  • the present invention may include three predetermined time periods where each time period may practice a different type of combat between for example two contestants.
  • the contestant with the highest number of points from each of the types of combats is the winner of the tri-combat.
  • the combatants use ring 100 which is designed in order to facilitate the combatants and the viewers of the competition.
  • the first type of combat may be Dirty Boxing; the second type of combat may be Muai Thai fighting, and the third type of combat may be Mixed Martial Arts. Additionally, rules have been defined in order to accommodate the different types of games and to assure the safety of the combatants.
  • the Ring/Cage may be set up at least two hours before the contest is scheduled to begin.
  • the Appropriate Licensing Commission of the Ring/Cage may determine exceptions to the rules governing the ring/Cage, but the rules governing the Ring/Cage may meet the following:
  • the Ring/Cage 100 may be a hexagon or octagon or other appropriate shape with diameter not less than 16 feet square or more than 32 feet square inside the ropes and cage, and the outside perimeter 102 of the floor 113 shall extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes and cage on all sides, and may be of at least 3 ⁇ 4-inch material, adequately supported, and the outside perimeter 102 may be padded with padding 104 for example padded with ensolite or similar closed-cell foam that is at least 1-inch thick;
  • the padding 104 may extend over the edge of the outside perimeter 102 of the ring platform and have a top covering 106 of canvas, duck, or other appropriate material approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission;
  • the covering 106 may be clean and be tightly stretched and laced to the outside perimeter 102 of the platform and may not have tears, holes or overlapping seams;
  • the ring platform 108 may not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the venue and must have suitable steps or ramps for the use of the contestants and ring officials (not shown in FIG. 1 );
  • Ring posts 111 which may be positioned near the perimeter and at intersecting sides must be made of metal, may not be more than 3 inches in diameter, extending from the floor 113 of the venue to a minimum height of 58 inches above the ring floor 113 , and may thus be properly padded in a manner approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission. Ring posts 111 may be at least 18 inches away from the ring ropes 115 ;
  • the Ring/Cage angles 117 which may connect to the ring post 111 and may connect to the ring ropes 115 may be protected inside the ring with a urethane pad at least six inches wide, and may be covered with material similar to the ring floor covering, and the covering must be long enough to cover all the rope joints;
  • the Ring/Cage posts 111 may be made of a strong material, preferably steel, and may be at least three inches in diameter, and may be secured under the ring to prevent spreading;
  • the ropes 115 may be attached to the ring posts 111 with turnbuckles (not shown) and may be stretched taut during all contests, and the bottom rope 115 may be padded with at least 2 inches of soft material;
  • the ring Cage 100 may include a bell (not shown) that makes a sound loud enough to be heard by the contestants, referee, and other officials; and, the ring cage 100 may include in each contestant's corner an appropriate receptacle for spitting, a clean water bucket for the contestant's use, and at least three chairs or stools labeled “seconds” to be used by the contestant's official seconds.
  • the Ring floor 113 may include Fighting Areas which may be circular, oval shaped or may be multi-sided having four or more sides that are near equal in length.
  • a circular fighting area may have a diameter of no less than 16 feet and of no more than 32 feet in length.
  • the shortest straight line distance between any two opposite sides may be no less than 16 feet and no more than 32 feet in length.
  • the floor 113 may be constructed of material at least 3 ⁇ 4 inch thick, adequately supported, and padded with ensolite or similar closed-cell foam that is at least one inch thick.
  • Padding 104 may extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform, and have a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission.
  • the covering 106 may be clean and tightly stretched and laced to the fighting area platform and may not have tears, holes or overlapping seams.
  • the fighting area platform 108 may not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall have suitable steps or ramps for use by the participants.
  • Posts 111 may be made of metal not more than 6 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the venue to between 5 and 7 feet above the canvas of the fighting area and, if inside the fenced area, may be properly padded in a manner approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission.
  • the fighting area may be enclosed by a fence made of material that will not allow a contestant to fall out or break through it onto the floor or spectators; including, without limitation, chain-link fence coated with vinyl. Any metal portion of the fenced area must be covered and padded in a manner approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission and may not be abrasive to the contestants.
  • the fence area may have 1 gated entrance on one of the fenced areas.
  • the promoter of a Tri Combat event may hang at least 2 video screens that meet the approval of the Appropriate Licensing Commission and which allow the patrons to view the action inside the enclosed fighting area or ring.
  • New gloves may be used for all professional main events. If gloves used in preliminary contests have been used before, they may be whole, clean, in sanitary condition, and subject to inspection by the referee and Appropriate Licensing Commission representatives. Any gloves found unfit may not be used and may be replaced with acceptable gloves. There may be extra sets of gloves on hand to be used in case gloves are broken or in any way damaged during a contest.
  • Promoters of Tri Combat events may keep gloves used in an event in their possession for a minimum of seven days after the event and may make them available for inspection by the Appropriate Licensing Commission upon request.
  • Tri Combat rounds may be as follows:
  • Scoring may be by the ten-point must system.
  • the winner of the round may be marked with a score of ten and the loser may be marked with a score of nine or less.
  • each contestant may receive ten points.
  • a clean knock-down may be scored heavily in favor of the standing contestant.
  • Judges may deduct points for fouls when directed to do so by the referee.
  • Judges may clearly write their decision and sign them individually.
  • a contestant may be deemed down when:
  • any part of the body of the contestant other than his feet is on the ring floor 113 ;
  • the following tactics of the contestants may be fouls and may be forbidden. Using these tactics may result in a warning, loss of points as determined by the referee, disqualification, forfeiture, and an administrative penalty and/or sanction.
  • Contests between male contestants may have no more than three-minute rounds with one-minute rest periods between rounds. Contests between female contestants may have no more than two-minute rounds with one-minute rest periods between rounds.
  • Dirty boxing may include using techniques that are legal in this form of boxing against an opposing contestant including: elbow/forearm strikes and holding the back of the head. Dirty boxing may generally include one fighter establish a collar tie clinch and then throwing uppercuts with their other hand. Since “standard” dirty boxing techniques are generally not illegal in MMA, clinches can continue for some time. Dirty boxing techniques also include stepping on the feet of another contestant and thigh strikes to the other contestant.
  • the dirty boxing combat begins in step 201 and ends in step 203 .
  • Muay Thai is competition in which a contestant may include punches, elbows, and knees to strike another contestant.
  • This round may be scheduled for no more than three-minutes with a one-minute rest period.
  • Contestants may wear gloves weighing not less than 8 oz.
  • the ankles of the contestant may be taped or wrapped with approved non-metallic medical wrap.
  • Male contestants may wear a foul-proof groin protector.
  • Female contestants may wear foul-proof breast protectors.
  • Plastic breast protectors may be adequate.
  • Spinning back first blows are allowed, so long as contact is made only with the padded part of the glove.
  • contestants may be fouls and may result in disqualification or the deduction of one or more points, at the discretion of the referee;
  • the determination of the winner of the round may be as follows:
  • the Muai Thai combat begins in step 205 and ends in step 207 .
  • Contestants may wear fingerless gloves weighing not less than 8 ounces, which may be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission.
  • Contestants may prevail by technical knockout, knockout, submission, (either by physical or verbal tap out,) disqualification or the decision of the judges.
  • the 10-Point Must Scoring System may be used, and judges may be required to determine a winner of a contest that ends after the scheduled round has been completed. Ten points may be awarded to the winner of each round, and 9 points or less may be awarded to the loser, except for a rare even round, which may be scored a 10-10.
  • Judges may evaluate mixed martial arts techniques, such as effective striking, effective grappling, fighting area control, and effective aggressiveness/defense.
  • Contestants may wear shorts, trunks, wrestling singlet, or traditional martial arts Gi, unless otherwise instructed by the Appropriate Licensing Commission. Knee braces without metal are permissible. Contestants may not wear shoes of any kind during competition. A male contestant may not wear a shirt during competition.
  • Each contestant must be clean and present a tidy appearance.
  • the use of grease or any other foreign substance including, without limitation, grooming creams, lotions or sprays, may not be used on the face, hair or body of a contestant.
  • the referee or the Appropriate Licensing Commission's representative may cause any foreign substance to be removed.
  • Contestants may wrap hands in a manner approved by the Appropriate Licensing Commission.
  • a fitted mouthpiece may be worn by the contestant while competing.
  • a male contestant may wear a plastic foul-proof groin protector (abdominal guard).
  • a female contestant may wear a plastic pelvic guard and may wear a breast protector.
  • Contestants may use the ropes once during a round. The second time a contestant grabs the ropes will be considered a submission.
  • the referee may stop the round, and require both contestants to take a standing position in the middle of the fighting area before continuing the match.
  • the referee may stop the contest, and require both contestants to take a standing position in the middle of the fighting area before continuing the match.
  • Non-championship contests may not exceed a total of three rounds per contest with no overtime allowed.
  • Championship contests may not exceed a total of five rounds of action.
  • Rounds may be a minimum of three minutes with a one-minute rest period between each round.
  • the referee may stop the contest and request the ring physician to examine the laceration. Either the physician or referee can stop the contest.
  • the following tactics may be fouls and may result in disqualification or point deduction at the discretion of the referee.
  • the determination of the winner may be as follows:
  • the Mixed Martial Arts combat begins in step 209 and ends in step 211 .
  • the number of contestants may be 2 or greater and may be confined to the ring 100 in order to execute either 1, 2 or 3 of the above combat routines described.
  • the contestants may be supervised by a referee to determine if any of the rules have been broken and that all of the rules have been complied with.
  • the contestants may be viewed by a judge or panel of judges in order to determine the winner of the combat routines that have been selected.
  • the above rules are not necessarily mandatory but can be changed in order to meet the needs of the public and the controlling directors.
  • the order of combats can be changed in order to meet the needs of the public.

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