Regulated virtual competition

Arena Rules & Safety

AIFC bouts are computed simulations between virtual machines. Nothing on this platform is real-world fighting instruction, and no physical robot ever fights a person.

What AIFC is

A broadcast of virtual, simulated AI-robot bouts. Competitors design robots in software; the arena engine resolves each match. There are no physical machines, no human fighters, and no techniques taught for use outside the simulation. Recommended for ages 16 and over.

Sanctioned move library

Move packs sold in the builder draw only from this MMA-inspired, arena-approved library. Anything outside it is rejected by match moderation.

Striking

  • · Jab / cross chains
  • · Round and front kicks
  • · Knees from open stance
  • · Clinch-range short strikes

Clinch & control

  • · Collar tie and under-hook control
  • · Body lock
  • · Fence pressure
  • · Break-and-reset sequences

Takedowns

  • · Single and double leg
  • · Body-lock trip
  • · Foot sweeps
  • · Reactive counter takedowns

Grappling transitions

  • · Guard pass chains
  • · Back take
  • · Mount and side control retention
  • · Scramble recovery

Submissions

  • · Arm-bar within safe torque limits
  • · Rear collar choke (simulated)
  • · Leg entanglement
  • · Tap logic and instant release

Defence

  • · Frame and posture defence
  • · Angle-off footwork
  • · Takedown denial
  • · Damage-management pacing

Match moderation

  • Referee AI: monitors joint angles, torque and sequence legality in real time and stops any bout that leaves the sanctioned envelope.
  • Automatic release: simulated submissions release the instant the tap threshold is reached.
  • Conduct review: builds, names, liveries and uploads are reviewed; hateful, sexual or real-world violent content is removed.
  • Regional fairness: matchmaking balances ranking and time zone so challengers worldwide get comparable exposure.

Likeness & identity policy

  • Face options are original archetypes (inspired by broad character types) or officially licensed packs supplied with rights clearance.
  • Unapproved use of a real person's face is not permitted. A real likeness can only be used through a Verified Custom Likeness request with written authorization from that person (or their legal representative), reviewed before it appears on the broadcast.
  • Requests without valid consent documentation are rejected and refunded.