By Ruslan Pashayev
The Admiral Lord Mountevans Rules
The rules of professional wrestling in the British Isles, drawn up in 1946 under the chairmanship of Lord Mountevans
Rule No. 1. The Standard Holds.
The standard holds, throws, and modes of defence and attack permitted in “The Admiral Lord Mountevans Style,” and recognised for the purpose of international competition in the British Isles, are as follows:-
Any combination of grips, with one or both hands, and/or one or both legs, taken for the purpose of throwing an opponent, for the purpose of gaining a pin or submission fall. The use of the forearm for offensive and defensive charge, and the leg dive shall be permitted., the use of the sole or side of the feet, the shoulder
The principle holds recognised by name are:-
1. The Standing Half Nelson.
2. The Ground Half Nelson.
3. The Standing Quarter Nelson.
4. The Ground Quarter Nelson.
5. The Standing Three Quarter Nelson.
6. The Ground Three Quarter Nelson.
7. The Standing Full Nelson.
8. The Ground Full Nelson.
9. The Standing Front Head Chancery.
10. The Ground Front Head Chancery.
11. The Standing Side Head Chancery.
12. The Ground Side Head Chancery.
13. The Reverse Standing Head Chancery.
14. The Reverse Ground Head Chancery.
15. The Waist Hold from the Front.
16. The Reverse Waist Hold.
17. The Arm Up the Back (Standing).
18. The Arm Up the Back (Ground).
19. The Arm Up the Back, with Elbow Press (Standing).
20. The Arm Up the Back, with Elbow Press (Ground).
21. The Arm Up the Back, with Bar (Standing).
22. The Arm Up the Back, with Bar (Ground).
23. The Wrist Lever (Standing).
24. The Wrist Lever (Ground).
25. The Wrist Bend, (Standing).
26. The Wrist Bend (Ground).
27. The Arm Levers (Standing).
28. The Arm Levers (Ground).
29. The Double Arm Levers (Standing).
30. The Double Arm Levers (Ground).
31. The Crotch Hold.
32. The Leg Holds.
33. The Double Leg Holds.
34. The Knee Stroke.
35. The Leg Stroke.
36. The Back Heel.
37. The Single Leg Hank.
38. The Double Leg Hank.
39. The Bridge.
40. The Scissors.
41. The Flying Mare.
42. The Arm Roll (Standing).
43. The Arm Roll (Ground).
44. The Buttock.
45. The Cross Buttock.
46. The Locked Arm Buttock.
47. The Crossed Arm Buttock.
48. The Locked Arm Back Drop.
49. The Head Halch.
50. The Stomach Throws.
Rule No. 2. Fouls.
In dealing with fouls it is difficult to state plainly that this or that is not allowed, for there are many things that are not allowed when considered by the referee to be detrimental to the best interests of wrestling, and, in action, there are many actions that may not in fact be considered either brutal or degrading in the course of a contest. For these reasons, the referee is empowered to use his own discretion to prevent the arousing of unhealthy excitement among the spectators by terminating a bout which in his opinion is departing from the spirit of the rules.
Any hold that affects an opponent’s breathing is barred, as are scratching. biting, eye-gouging, hair pulling, ear twisting, or striking with the knuckle part of the hand.
Use of the Knee. Whilst use of the knee may be employed for attacking purposes, it shall be considered unlawful to bring the knee up to the kidneys, groin or testicles.
Butting. Deliberate butting in the face or stomach shall not be permitted.
Kicks. Kicking with the toe shall not be permitted, but striking with the sole of the foot shall be permissible.
Punches. Punching with the closed fist, or double fisted punching with both hands joined together shall not be permitted. The Rabbit Punch is not allowed.
ACTIONS NOT ALLOWED.
- Use of the stranglehold.
- Banging opponent’s head against ring-post.
- Pressing foot on opponent’s head and allowing foot to slide to mat so as to pull opponent’s hair.
- Repeatedly banging opponent’s head on mat.
- Holding opponent’s legs in the air and bumping his head on mat.
- Rubbing foot in opponent’s face.
- Dropping opponent out of ring.
- Dragging opponent round ring during “choke-hold,” or stranglehold.
- Stamping on leg.
- Stamping or appearing to stamp on opponent’s hands.
- Stamping on opponent’s stomach with right foot and kicking him.
- Stamping on fingers.
- Pulling or twisting nose.
- Eye Gouging.
- Hair pulling.
- Twisting ears.
- Nostril stretching
- Mouth stretching.
- Biting of ears or hands.
- Finger twisting.
- Taking opponent by ears and throwing him across ring.Use
- The Back Elbow.
Rule No. 3. Definition of a Fall
A fall is deemed to have been obtained, when a wrestler’s shoulders have been pinned to the mat, for a count of three, to the satisfaction of the referee. A fall may also be given by an opponent submitting from a hold out of which he is unable to escape. A fall shall terminate any round in which it occurs.
Rule No. 4. Decision by The Referee.
A match is decided in favour of a wrestler, who obtains two out of three falls, or the only fall of the match, or whose opponent fails to beat the referee’s count of ten when thrown to the canvas, or whose opponent is disqualified by the referee, or whose opponent is ruled by the referee to be in unfit condition to continue the match,
Rule No. 5. Duration of Rounds and Matches.
Contests shall be divided into rounds of five minutes duration with one minute interval between rounds. Matches may be decided upon over 8 or 10 rounds except championship matches which shall be decided over 15 rounds.
By special agreement rounds of 10 minute duration are permissible but the number of rounds must must be be limited limited to six.
Rule No. 6.
When competing, wrestlers shall not wear clothing or boots that may cause injury to an opponent.
Rule No. 7. Disqualified Contestant. Forfeiture of Prize Money.
A contestant disqualified for any cause whatsoever, shall not be entitled to any prize money or remuneration, but shall be awarded travelling expenses,
Rule No. 8. Dimensions of Ring.
All contests shall be decided in a roped ring, not less than 15 feet, or more than 20 feet square. There shall be a margin of not less than twelve inches of ring floor outside the the ropes. The floor shall be covered with clean canvas over a layer of felt.
Rule No. 9. Responsibility of the Referee.
The referee shall have sole and entire charge of the contests and of the wrestlers whilst they are in the ring and his decision shall at all times be final,
Rule No. 10. Licensed Halls.
With the use of the Mountevans Rules by any licensed promoter and the billing or advertising of any contest or contests under these rules, it shall be the responsibility of the promoter as to the conduct of the wrestling and the warranty by the promoters of the strict adherence to these rules,
Rule No. 11. Misuse of Rules.
No Wrestling Tournament may be advertised as under the Mountevans Rules without written permission.
THE RULES GOVERNING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
County, Area, National, British, European, Empire and World Titles.
Rule No. C1. The Standard Weights.
Featherweight Up to 9st 11 lbs
Lightweight Up to 10st 8 lbs
Welterweight Up to 11st 5 lbs
Middleweight Up to 12st 2 lbs
Light heavyweight Up to 12st 13lbs
Heavyweight Any weight
Rule No. C2. Confirmation from the Board.
When arranging a Championship Contest, and before advertising same, the Promoter must obtain the necessary confirmation that the legitimate Champion is participating in the contest.
Rule No. C3. Championship Contests-Referee.
In Championship Contests, the Referee must be officially appointed, and must be present at the weigh-in of both competitors.
Rule No. C4. Eligibility of Competitors.
All Championship contests shall be open to qualified competitors of any colour.
County, Area and National Championships shall be restricted to competitors having the necessary birth qualifications.
British Championships shall be decided in Great Britain or Northern Ireland, the qualification being British birth, and having been resident for a period of not less than two years in the British Isles.
In Empire Championships, the qualification shall be British, or Dominion, or Empire birth.
European Championships shall include Europe proper, together with the Mediterranean countries.
World Titles shall be open to all nationalities.
Rule No. C5. Duration of Championship Contests.
Championship Contests shall be of 15 rounds, of 5 minutes each round, with one minute rest between rounds.
Rule No. C 6. Award of Championship Belts.
Championship Belts to be known as the Mountevans Belt shall be made at all weights and shall be held and defended from time to time as British Championship Challenge Belts.
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