Match method

Matches are conducted under a single elimination tournament by weight class. Winners of the semi-finals advance to the finals. The players defeated in the semi-finals take 3rd place.
FOP consists of two 12m×12m mats on two 14m×14m podiums. The ground must be 8m×8m wide, and plain with no obstacles. The podium is 1m above ground level.
The bouts consist of 3 2-minute rounds, each separated by a 1-minute break. When tied after the end of the 3rd round, a sudden-death 4th round of 2 minutes takes place after a 1-minute break. When still tied, the results are determined by the referees.
Points and warnings received during the rounds are publicly indicated on the screen.
There are various types of victories, including K.O. win, RSC win, win on decision or points, win on forfeit, win on disqualification, win on foul from opponent, etc. Players must don a protective vest, helmet, groin guard, shin-guard, arm-guard, mouthpiece, etc. before the match.