SPS 192.45(12)(a)(a) Except as provided in pars.
(b) and
(c), types of fouls in a mixed martial arts bout are those identified in the ABC's unified rules for mixed martial arts.
SPS 192.45(12)(b)
(b) An illegal strike to the back of the head, resulting in a foul, include a strike in the nape of the neck area up to the top of the ears, and a strike in the mohawk area from the top of the ears to the crown of the head, or the area where the head begins to curve, as specified in the ABC's unified rules.
SPS 192.45(12)(c)3.
3. Cranking the neck or using any hold that places a contestant's neck in jeopardy from a crank.
SPS 192.45(12)(c)6.
6. Striking against the knees including any strike to or around the knee joint.
SPS 192.45 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.46
SPS 192.46 Mouthpiece. All contestants shall wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round may not begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action. The referee may deduct points or disqualify a contestant if the mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is judged the mouthpiece is being purposely spit out.
SPS 192.46 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.47(1)(1)
Male contestants shall wear a groin protector that will protect them against injury from a foul blow.
SPS 192.47(2)
(2) Female contestants may wear groin and breast protectors.
SPS 192.47(3)
(3) Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kickboxing shorts. Shorts shall be approved by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.47(4)
(4) Male contestants may not wear a shirt, Gi, or other top.
SPS 192.47(5)
(5) Female contestants shall wear a short-sleeved or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard, a sports bra, or both. Padding for a sports bra shall be secured to the fabric of the bra. Loose fitting tops are prohibited.
SPS 192.47(9)
(9) No body grease, gels, balms, oils, or lotions may be applied to the hair, face or body. This includes the use of excessive amounts of water dumped on a contestant to make him or her slippery.
SPS 192.47(10)
(10) Vaseline
® jelly or other petroleum jelly may be applied to the facial area, but only from the cheekbone area to the forehead, at cage side in the presence of an inspector, referee, or a person designated by the department. Any contestant applying anything other than petroleum jelly in an approved fashion prior to this may be penalized a point or disqualified. Petroleum jelly may be applied in between rounds to address a cut, but may not be reapplied to the entire facial area.
SPS 192.47(12)
(12) Only neoprene joint supports may be used. Metal supports are prohibited.
SPS 192.47(14)
(14) The inspector or department representative shall determine whether head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the contestant or their opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the event. Facial hair may not be braided.
SPS 192.47(15)
(15) Contestants may not wear any equipment that fails to receive approval from the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.47(16)
(16) Amateur contestants shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or boxing or kickboxing shorts during competition that will be subject to the approval of a department representative. The shorts may not have pockets, buttons, zippers, grommets, exposed hook-and-loop fasteners, or metal of any kind.
SPS 192.47(17)
(17) Amateur contestants may not wear padding on their feet during a bout. Ankle guards or neoprene knee wraps are optional, and shall be approved by the department.
SPS 192.47 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.48(1)(1)
All non-amateur contestants shall wear grappling gloves that weigh a minimum of 4 ounces and not more than 8 ounces. Amateur contestants shall wear gloves that weigh a minimum of 6 ounces and a maximum of 8 ounces.
SPS 192.48(2)
(2) Gloves shall be supplied by the promoter. Contestants are not permitted to supply their own gloves. Gloves shall be new the first time they are being inspected by the department representative. Once inspected, new gloves may not be used more than 3 times. Used gloves may not be worn for title bouts. The promoter shall supply new gloves for both contestants competing in any title bout including state bouts.
SPS 192.48(3)
(3) Both contestants in a bout shall wear gloves of the same weight.
SPS 192.48(4)
(4) Each contestant's gloves shall be inspected and approved by the inspector, referee, or department representative prior to the contestants' pre-bout rule meeting.
SPS 192.48(5)
(5) Amateur contestants may use a mitt-style glove.
SPS 192.48 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.49(1)(1)
Contestants may wrap their hands with gauze and tape prior to a bout. Contestants choosing to not wrap hands prior to a bout shall notify the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.49(2)
(2) Contestants shall use soft gauze cloth not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in width for each hand, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape one inch in width for each hand.
SPS 192.49(3)
(3) No substances, liquid or material other than approved surgeon's tape and gauze are allowed.
SPS 192.49(4)
(4) The manager or chief second of the opponent may elect to be present when hands are being wrapped and gloves placed on a contestant.
SPS 192.49(5)
(5) Gauze and surgeon's tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector or department representative, who shall inspect and initial each legally wrapped hand.
SPS 192.49(6)
(6) Surgeon's tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may not extend within an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
SPS 192.49(7)
(7) One strip of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages. Tape strips may be folded once, but braiding of tape strips is prohibited.
SPS 192.49(8)
(8) Gloves shall be placed on a contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.49(9)
(9) The wrist portion of a contestant's gloves shall be sealed with identifying red or blue duct tape and initialed by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.49 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.50(1)(1)
All mixed martial arts bouts shall take place in a cage or fenced area that has been approved by the department and is subject to inspection prior to each bout by the referee, inspector, or department representative.
SPS 192.50(2)
(2) Mixed martial arts bouts may not be conducted in a ring.
SPS 192.50(3)
(3) The fighting-area floor shall be no smaller than 18 feet in diameter and no larger than 36 feet in diameter.
SPS 192.50(4)
(4) The fighting-area floor shall be padded in a manner approved by the department, with at least a one-inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform.
SPS 192.50(5)
(5) The fighting-area floor shall not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall have 2 sets of suitable steps or ramps for use by the contestants.
SPS 192.50(6)
(6) Posts shall be made of metal not more than 6 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the fighting-area floor and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the department.
SPS 192.50(7)
(7) The fighting area shall be enclosed by a fence made of material, such as vinyl-coated chain-link fencing, that will not allow a contestant to fall out or break through it onto the building floor or spectators.
SPS 192.50(8)
(8) All metal parts shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the department and may not be abrasive to the contestants.
SPS 192.50(9)
(9) The fighting area shall have 2 separate entries onto the fighting-area floor.
SPS 192.50 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.51(1)(1)
At least one second who works in a contestant's corner may have the following equipment:
SPS 192.51(1)(c)
(c) Sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton, and cotton-tipped swabs.
SPS 192.51(2)
(2) Seconds shall submit the bucket and corner equipment to the inspector or department representative for inspection and approval before a bout.
SPS 192.51(3)
(3) In case of a cut, a contestant's seconds may only make topical use of the following:
SPS 192.51 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.52
SPS 192.52 Number, type, and duration of rounds and bouts. SPS 192.52(1)(a)
(a) Except as provided in par.
(b), professional bouts shall be 3 rounds of 5 minutes each with a one minute rest period that includes a 10 second warning signal.
SPS 192.52(1)(b)
(b) Professional championship bouts may be 4 or 5 rounds of 5 minutes each with a one minute rest period that includes a 10 second warning signal.
SPS 192.52(2)(a)(a) Except as provided in par.
(b), amateur bouts shall be 3 rounds of 3 minutes each with a one minute rest period that includes a 10 second warning signal.
SPS 192.52(2)(b)
(b) Amateur championship bouts may be 4 or 5 rounds of 3 minutes each with a one minute rest period that includes a 10 second warning signal.
SPS 192.52(3)
(3) A minimum of 24 rounds shall be scheduled unless waived by the commissioner or department representative.
SPS 192.52 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.53
SPS 192.53 Types of bout results. A mixed martial arts bout may end under any of the following results:
SPS 192.53(1)
(1) Submission, as demonstrated by any of the following:
SPS 192.53(1)(a)
(a) Tap out, which occurs when a contestant physically uses their hands to indicate that they no longer wish to continue.
SPS 192.53(1)(b)
(b) Verbal tap out, which occurs when a contestant verbally announces to the referee that they do not wish to continue.
SPS 192.53(2)
(2) Knock-out, as demonstrated when a contestant is rendered unconscious due to a legal strike.
