PFC

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

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

Pillow strikes only — swing the pillow at opponent's head + body; Two-handed pillow grip permitted; Spinning pillow strikes legal

No closed-fist punches without pillow; No kicks, knees, elbows, head-butts; No takedowns, grappling, or ground fighting

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

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

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

3 rounds × 90 seconds (60-second rest between rounds); Championship fights: 3 or 5 rounds (event-dependent); Pillow strikes only — swing the pillow at opponent's head + body

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

Striking without pillow (closed fist / kick / etc.): warning → point deduction → DQ; Hitting opponent while down: point deduction → DQ; Hitting after the bell: point deduction