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Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) Official Rules· 2026 PFC Rules — professional pillow fighting with weighted regulation pillows, 3 rounds x 90 seconds, KO and judges' decision possibleOpen source

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Section 1: Introduction

Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) is a professional combat-sports promotion that turns the childhood game of pillow-fighting into a regulated, broadcasted, prize-purse competition. Founded in 2022, PFC fights feature weighted regulation pillows (~2 lb / 1 kg), 3 rounds × 90 seconds, and full-contact combat with KO and judges' decision both possible. The format went viral on social media in 2022-2023 and quickly attracted former boxers, MMA fighters, and martial-artists looking for lower-impact striking competition with higher entertainment value than traditional combat sports.

Section 2: Equipment

PFC regulation pillow: ~2 lb (1 kg) weighted pillow with reinforced cover — same model issued to both competitors pre-fight
Mouthguard: mandatory
Groin protector: mandatory (men); chest protector for women
No gloves (pillow serves as the striking implement; bare-hand grip on pillow handle)
MMA-style shorts or boxing trunks
Barefoot or wrestling-shoe footwear; no street shoes

Section 3: Playing Area

Padded ring or octagonal cage: 20-24 ft diameter, padded floor + rope/cage perimeter
PFC favors a square ring for traditional combat-sport aesthetics; some events use a hex/octagon
Lighting + camera positions optimized for broadcast

Section 4: Players & Officials

Two competitors per match
Weight classes (Men, lb): Featherweight (-145), Lightweight (-155), Welterweight (-170), Middleweight (-185), Heavyweight (+185)
Women's divisions: Strawweight, Flyweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight
Officials: 1 ring referee + 3 judges + ringside physician + commission inspector (where state athletic commission applies)

Section 5: Rules of Play

Match Length

3 rounds × 90 seconds (60-second rest between rounds)
Championship fights: 3 or 5 rounds (event-dependent)

Permitted Strikes

Pillow strikes only — swing the pillow at opponent's head + body
Two-handed pillow grip permitted
Spinning pillow strikes legal
Quick combinations + body shots both score

Prohibited Techniques

No closed-fist punches without pillow
No kicks, knees, elbows, head-butts
No takedowns, grappling, or ground fighting
No striking with pillow already dropped (must regain grip)
No striking opponent while they are on the canvas

Knockdowns + Knockouts

Standing 10-count for knockdowns (rare but possible from accumulated body shots + dehydration)
Three-knockdown rule per round = TKO
KO = total victory; TKO via referee/doctor stoppage
Pillow-loss: if a fighter drops their pillow, they have 5 seconds to recover it before referee restart

Section 6: Scoring

10-Point Must scoring (boxing-style)
Judges weight: clean pillow strikes, aggression, ring generalship, defense, frequency of significant connection
PFC Champion belt + title-fight ranking system per weight class
Pay-per-view + streaming event format; PPV title cards feature title shots

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Striking without pillow (closed fist / kick / etc.): warning → point deduction → DQ
Hitting opponent while down: point deduction → DQ
Hitting after the bell: point deduction
Faking injury / refusing to engage: point deduction
Unsportsmanlike conduct: DQ
Anti-doping: state athletic commission (where applicable) + PFC anti-doping policy at championship level

Section 8: Safety Considerations

Pillow Fight Championship dramatically reduces concussion + KO risk vs traditional combat sports due to the pillow's impact-spreading surface. Injuries are typically: shoulder strain (overuse), dehydration in long fights, occasional accidental finger-bend on pillow grip. PFC still mandates: pre-fight medical (neurological, cardiac), ringside physician with stoppage authority, on-site EMT + ambulance, AED in arena. Post-fight medical assessment. KOs (rare) trigger automatic medical suspension (minimum 14-day rest, neurological clearance required). State athletic commission oversight at events held in commission-regulated jurisdictions. Concussion protocol per ringside physician guidelines.

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