Elite Fighting Championship
Encyclopedia
Elite Fighting Championship was a mixed martial arts (MMA)
organization based in Vancouver
, BC
, Canada
. It was created in 2005 to showcase the sport of mixed martial arts in Western Canada on a professional level.
Although there are a number of MMA organizations based in Canada, the only other organization in Western Canada is King of the Cage
, which primarily holds events in the province of Alberta
.
Main Event Marvin Eastman def Tavis Wiuff by Majority Decision for the Light Heavyweight Title
CoMain Event Ben Greer def Ian Loveland by Rear Naked Chock for the featherweight Title
EF 2 - The Ultimate Decision in Agrodome,Vancouver, BC September 29, 2006
The time for rest periods between rounds is 90 seconds as opposed to the 60 seconds specified by the ISCF.
In the event that a match ends in a draw, the match will continue with an "overtime round" which will be of the same length as the other rounds of the match. At the completion of the overtime round, if the match does not end prior to the expiration of that round's time, the winner of the match shall be determined by the judges' scores on that "overtime round" alone.
In the event that an "overtime round" ends in a draw, the match will continue with additional overtime rounds until a winner is declared. The result of each successive overtime round shall be the decision for the entire match.
, bantamweight
, or super heavyweight
classes.
or King of the Cage
).
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
organization based in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, BC
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It was created in 2005 to showcase the sport of mixed martial arts in Western Canada on a professional level.
Although there are a number of MMA organizations based in Canada, the only other organization in Western Canada is King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
, which primarily holds events in the province of Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
.
Events Held
EF 1 - Supremacy in Vancouver, British Columbia March 18, 2006Main Event Marvin Eastman def Tavis Wiuff by Majority Decision for the Light Heavyweight Title
CoMain Event Ben Greer def Ian Loveland by Rear Naked Chock for the featherweight Title
EF 2 - The Ultimate Decision in Agrodome,Vancouver, BC September 29, 2006
Rules
Elite Fighting Championship was governed by the rules of the International Sport Combat Federation (ISCF) and is sanctioned by the Vancouver Athletic Commission.Rounds
Every round in Elite Fighting Championship competition is 5 minutes in duration. Title matches consist of 4 rounds and non-title matches consist of 3 rounds.The time for rest periods between rounds is 90 seconds as opposed to the 60 seconds specified by the ISCF.
In the event that a match ends in a draw, the match will continue with an "overtime round" which will be of the same length as the other rounds of the match. At the completion of the overtime round, if the match does not end prior to the expiration of that round's time, the winner of the match shall be determined by the judges' scores on that "overtime round" alone.
In the event that an "overtime round" ends in a draw, the match will continue with additional overtime rounds until a winner is declared. The result of each successive overtime round shall be the decision for the entire match.
Weight classes
Elite Fighting Championship follows the weight classes laid out by the ISCF, but does not use the flyweightFlyweight (MMA)
The flyweight division in mixed martial arts – as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission combat sports doctrine – groups together all competitors 125 lb and below...
, bantamweight
Bantamweight (MMA)
The bantamweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The King of the Cage bantamweight class with upper limit at 145 lb...
, or super heavyweight
Super Heavyweight (MMA)
The super heavyweight division in mixed martial arts has no weight limit but generally refers to competitors weighing above 265 lb .Across Europe and Asia, there are numerous promotions that feature open-weight competitions that can qualify as super heavyweight bouts.One such example is in Japan,...
classes.
Ring vs cage
Elite Fighting Championship uses a traditional boxing-style ring, as opposed to a cage (as used by the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
or King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
).
Attire
All competitors must fight in approved shorts. Contrary to ISCF rules, shoes, shirts, gis, or any other uniforms, are not allowed.Match outcome
A fighter may win a match in 1 of 6 ways:- KnockoutKnockoutA knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
: Fighter is unable to intelligently defend himself following a strike(s). - TKO: If the licensed ringside physician or referee decides the fighter cannot continue due to a cut or other injury.
- Submission: When a fighter submits by tapping the opponent or the mat more than "3" times as a result from a choke, lock, or for any other reason. If a fighter is in no position to tap out, he may yell "MATTE", "QUIT" or "GIVE UP". If a fighter cannot tap or cannot yell, the referee shall stop the bout from his own personal determination of the fighter's safety.
- Referee stoppage: When a fighter is taking excessive punishment but cannot or will not submit or quit, either due to striking, failing to show a willingness to continue, a refusal to submit in the face of grave injury, or any other reason the referee believes is necessary to preserve the fighter's safety.
- Throw in the towel: When a fighter's corner feels their fighter has had enough and decides to end the bout for the safety of the fighter. This shall count as a TKO.
- Quit: When a fighter simply cannot or refuses to continue.
- Decision: When the bout has ended after the specified time period without a winner, the bout decision shall be determined by the judges, using the 10-point must system:
- Unanimous Decision: Indicates that all three judges awarded the same fighter the winner on points.
- Split Decision: Indicates that two judges scored the fight for one fighter and the other judge scored the fight for the other fighter.
- Majority Decision: Indicates that two judges scored the fight for one fighter and the other judge scored the bout a draw.
- Draw: Indicates that one judge had the fight for one fighter, one judge had the fight for the other fighter, and the third judge had the fight even. It could also mean that all three judges scored the fight a draw or that two of the three judges scored it a draw. In the event of a draw, a match may continue with "overtime rounds" as mentioned above.
- Disqualification: The fighters's opponent is disqualified by the referee.
See also
- EliteXC
- Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
- PRIDE Fighting Championships
- K-1K-1K-1 is a defunct world-wide kickboxing promotion based in Tokyo, Japan founded by Kazuyoshi Ishii, a formerKyokushin karate practitioner. K-1 combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San Shou, kickboxing, western-style boxing, and other martial arts...