RULES & DIVISIONS

Mount & Back Mount (4 Points)

Points are earned when you achieve mount with both knees on the floor.
If there is a significant size difference and it’s impossible for both knees to touch, the referee will make a judgment call.

Your opponent’s back must be on the floor, and your knees must be below their shoulder line.
Full back mount with your knees on the floor also scores 4 points.
If your opponent’s hands are trapped under your legs, the position still counts.

Back Control (4 Points)

Points are awarded for achieving back control with both hooks in or with a body triangle.

*To earn the points, you must maintain control for longer than 3 seconds.

Clean Takedown (Ends Beyond the Guard)

3 points are awarded when you perform a takedown that ends outside your opponent’s guard, with:

• No submission threat

• At least 75% of your opponent’s back on the mat

• Clear control held for 3 seconds or more

Clean Sweep (Ends Beyond the Guard)

A Clean Sweep occurs when a competitor moves from bottom guard to the top position, and the action ends outside the opponent’s guard.

To score 3 points:

• The opponent who was on top must end on the bottom

• Over 75% of their back must be on the floor

• The position must be held for 3 seconds or more

• There must be no immediate submission threat during this control

Guard Pass (3 points)

Points are awarded when you successfully pass your opponent’s guard, with:

• 75% or more of their back on the mat

• Stable control for 3 seconds or more

Normal Takedown

You earn 2 points for taking your opponent down in the traditional way.

To score the 2 points:

• Your opponent’s butt, back, or both knees must stay on the mat for 3 seconds or more.

If your opponent immediately attempts a submission, the points will only be awarded after you escape the submission threat.

Sweeps

A Normal Sweep occurs when a competitor attacks from any bottom guard position and transitions to the top position.

To earn 2 points:

• You must hold top control for 3 seconds or more

• You must not be under a submission threat

Just like takedowns, if there is an immediate submission attempt from your opponent, points will only be awarded after you escape and establish control for 3 seconds.

Knee on Belly

You score 2 points for Knee on Belly when:

• You are clear of your opponent’s guard

• Your knee or shin is placed on their hip, belly, chest, or ribs

• Your other knee is fully off the ground

• Your opponent is on their back with at least 75% of their back touching the floor

Points will not be awarded if you remove your knee for 3 seconds or more and then place it back again.

A single point is awarded when a competitor almost scores any of the official point positions but cannot maintain control for the full 3-second requirement.

This works similarly to traditional advantages, but in AGC we do not use an advantage system.
Instead, we award 1 point to recognise the athlete’s effort and the clear attempt to complete a scoring manoeuvre.