RULES FOR THE PROPER CONDUCT OF PROFESSIONAL
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS IN VICTORIA
Contents
1. PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4
3. WEIGHT DIVISIONS.......................................................................................................................... 5
4. WEIGH-IN ........................................................................................................................................ 5
5. THE SAFETY ENCLOSURE ................................................................................................................. 5
6. PROMOTERS .................................................................................................................................... 6
7. CONTESTANTS ................................................................................................................................. 7
7.1
General requirements ............................................................................................................. 7
7.2
Contestant attire ..................................................................................................................... 7
7.3
Jewellery ................................................................................................................................. 7
7.4
Hand wraps ............................................................................................................................. 7
7.5
Gloves ........................................................................................................................................ 8
7.6
Ankle wraps .............................................................................................................................. 8
8.
TRAINERS......................................................................................................................................... 8
9.
TIMEKEEPERS .................................................................................................................................. 8
9.4
Timekeeper equipment ............................................................................................................ 8
9.5
The role of the timekeeper....................................................................................................... 9
10. MEDICAL PRACTITIONER ................................................................................................................. 9
10.2 Pre-Contest examination .......................................................................................................... 9
10.3 During contests ......................................................................................................................... 9
10.4 Post-Contest examination ......................................................................................................... 9
10.5 Medical equipment .................................................................................................................... 9
10.6 Authority to stop a contest ..................................................................................................... 10
10.7 Non-fight periods .................................................................................................................... 10
11. REFEREE......................................................................................................................................... 10
11.2 Referee attire ......................................................................................................................... 10
11.3
Duties of a referee before a bout commences .................................................................... 10
11.4
Duties of a referee during a bout ......................................................................................... 11
11.5 Powers of a referee ................................................................................................................. 11
11.6 Stopping the contest ............................................................................................................... 12
11.7 Consulting the Medical Practitioner ....................................................................................... 12
12. JUDGES .......................................................................................................................................... 12
12.1 Judge attire.............................................................................................................................. 12
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12.2 The role of a judge .................................................................................................................. 13
13. SCORING........................................................................................................................................ 13
13.1 Points....................................................................................................................................... 13
13.2 Judges’ decisions ..................................................................................................................... 13
13.3 Official outcomes .................................................................................................................... 13
13.4 The decision is final ................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDIX 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 16
APPENDIX 3 ........................................................................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX 4 ........................................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX 5 ........................................................................................................................................... 19
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1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
PURPOSE
The purpose of these rules is to supplement the requirements of the Professional Boxing and
Combat Sports Act 1985 and the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Regulations 2008 that
apply to professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contests in Victoria.
These rules are issued by the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board of Victoria in the
interests of safety and integrity of professional MMA in Victoria.
MMA is full contact combat sport carried out both standing and on the ground that allows a
wide range of fighting styles.
DEFINITIONS
approved shorts means board shorts or other shorts approved by the Board.
the Board means the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board as defined in section 14 of
the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985.
a foul means any of the following:
a.
butting with the head;
b.
eye gouging of any kind;
c.
biting;
d.
hair pulling;
e.
fish hooking;
f.
groin attack of any kind;
g.
putting a finger into any orifice or to any cut or laceration on an opponent;
h.
small joint manipulation;
i.
striking to the spine or the back of the head
j.
striking downward using the point of the elbow
k.
throat strikes of any kind including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea;
l.
clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh;
m.
grabbing the clavicle;
n.
kicking the head of a grounded opponent;
o.
kneeing the head of a grounded opponent;
p.
stomping on any part of the body of a grounded opponent;
q.
kicking to the kidney with the heel from the guard position;
r.
spiking an opponent to the canvas on his/her head or neck;
s.
attempting to throw an opponent from the safety enclosure;
t.
holding the shorts of gloves of an opponent;
u.
spitting at an opponent;
v.
engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent;
w.
holding the fence;
x.
using abusive language in the safety enclosure;
y.
attacking an opponent on or during the break;
z.
attaching an opponent who is under the care of the referee;
aa. attacking an opponent after the horn has sounded the end of the round;
bb. intentionally or consciously dropping the mouthpiece
cc. faking an injury;
dd. flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee; and or
ee. timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent,
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2.4
2.5
promoter means any person who promotes a professional contest.
promotion means an event consisting of one or more professional contests and includes any
preliminary arrangements in connection with such an event.
2.6 recorder means a member of the Combat Sports Unit or a delegate appointed by the Unit who
records the judges’ scores and provides final results to the announcer.
2.7 judge means a person who determines the points scored by each contestant in a professional
contest and appointed by the Board.
2.8 referee means a person who controls, or exercises any form of control, over the conduct of
professional contestants during a professional contest and appointed by the Board.
2.9 match-maker means a person who acts on behalf of a promoter to arrange professional
contests between particular professional contestants.
2.10 seconds means a licensed trainer.
2.11 timekeeper means a person who measures time with the assistance of a clock or stopwatch
for the purposes of signalling the beginning and end of a round of a professional contest and
appointed by the Board.
2.12 trainer means a person who supervises the training or instruction of a professional contestant
or who accompanies a professional contestant in the safety enclosure to give advice or
assistance during a professional contest.
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
WEIGHT DIVISIONS
Weight divisions are the currently recognised weight divisions for professional male and
female MMA contestants in Victoria, as set by the Board.
Weight classes are defined in maximum allowable kilograms.
The current weight divisions for professional male and female MMA contestants in Victoria
are listed in Appendix 1.
4.
WEIGH-IN
4.1 There will be one official weigh-in unless otherwise approved by the Board.
4.2 The weigh-in will be held no more than 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the
promotion.
4.3 If any bout of a promotion is postponed for more than 24 hours after the original scheduled
date, all contestants for those bouts postponed must weigh in again.
4.4 Scales
a.
The scales used for weigh-ins shall be provided by the Board.
4.5 A fight will not be allowed to proceed if the weight difference between matched contestants is
as follows:
4.6 In title fights, the contestants must weigh no more than that permitted for the relevant weight
division, see Appendix 1.
4.7 In non-title fights, there shall be allowed a 453.592 gram weigh allowance.
4.8 Contestants are allowed two hours after the official weigh-in commencement time to make
the required weight and are allowed any number of times on the scales during that time.
4.9 If a contestant is unable to make the agreed weight, the trainer of that contestant’s opponent
may accept or refuse the bout at their sole discretion.
4.10 For a title fight, if the title holder fails to make the weight after the allowed two hours, the
fight can proceed as a non-title contest.
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4.11 If the challenger fails to make the weight after the allowed two hours the fight can proceed
with the following ramifications:
a.
If the titleholder wins, the titleholder retains the title; and
b.
If the challenger wins, the title will be declared vacant and the challenger cannot claim
the title.
4.12 If the contest is for a vacant title and one of the co-challengers fails to make the weight, the
contest will go forward as a championship contest, however, only the boxer who has made
the weight can win the title if he/she wins the contest.
5.
THE SAFETY ENCLOSURE
5.1 All professional MMA contests in Victoria must be conducted in a safety enclosure.
5.2 Specifications of the safety enclosure
a.
The safety enclosure used in MMA contest in Victoria must meet the following
requirements:
i.
have six, eight or ten equal sides.
ii.
be between 6.01 and 9.75 metres wide
b.
Fence posts must:
a. be made of metal;
b. be no more than 15.24 centimetres in diameter;
c. extend from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 1.47 metres above
the floor; and
d. must be properly padded in a manner approved by the Board
c.
The fencing used to enclose the area must be made of a material that will prevent a
contestant from falling out or breaking through the fenced area;
d.
Any metal portion of the fences area must be covered and padded in a manner
approved by the Board and must not be abrasive to the contestants;
e.
The fenced area must have two entrances, positioned on opposite sides of the contest
area; and
f.
There must not be any obstruction on any part of the fence surrounding the area in
which the contestants are to be competing.
5.3 The platform
a.
The platform where the contest takes place must:
I.
be padded with a closed cell foam; and
II.
have a layer of padding at least one inch thick
b.
The padding must be covered with a non-slip canvas or similar material tightly stretched
and laced to the platform.
6.
6.1
6.2
PROMOTERS
The promoter must ensure compliance with all of the conditions on their promotion permit.
The promoter must also ensure the following:
a.
That the safety enclosure complies with the specifications outlined herein;
b.
Proper steps are provided for contestants to enter the safety enclosure;
c.
The contestant’s corners are marked red and blue or otherwise approved by the Board;
d.
All contestants are registered;
e.
All trainers hold a current trainer’s licence;
f.
That there is no more than four Seconds in a contestant’s corner at any one time;
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g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Safety enclosure-side security is maintained;
The lighting is adequate for the conduct of the contest;
A bucket is placed in each contestant’s corner;
A spinal board is kept safety enclosure-side;
Sufficient number of clean buckets are available for the use of the contestants;
Any water or liquid spilt is wiped up between rounds; and
Stools are available for contestants between rounds.
CONTESTANTS
General requirements
a.
Contestants must be over the age of 18 to compete in any professional MMA contest.
b.
At all times during a bout a contestant must wear a mouth guard as fitted by a dentist
or an advanced dental technician.
c.
All male competitors must wear an approved groin protector.
d.
Contestants shall use no facial cosmetics and have their hair secured with soft and nonabrasive materials.
e.
A contestant must not commit a foul during a bout.
f.
No contestant will leave the safety enclosure during the rest period between rounds. If
this occurs the fight is deemed to be over on the basis that the contestant is
disqualified.
Contestant attire
a.
The following items of clothing are prohibited during competition:
i.
Gi
ii.
Gi pants
iii.
Shirts
iv.
Long pants.
b.
All females must compete in a sports bra, fitted lycra, rash guard or equivalent.
c.
No clothing can be comprised of any solid or hard material of any kind.
Jewellery
a.
ContestantS may not wear any jewellery or other piercings accessories while competing
in a contest.
Hand wraps
a.
A soft surgical bandage or similar material not exceeding 5 centimetres in width may be
worn on each hand.
b.
One layer of adhesive tape no more than 2.5 centimetres in width may be placed on the
back of each hand to protect that part of the hand near the wrist but must not extend
past the base of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
c.
Adhesive tape up to 1.5 metres in length and 2.5 centimetres in width may be used to
secure the bandage between the wrist and the knuckles but must not extend past the
base of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
d.
A thin strip of adhesive tape may be placed between the fingers to help keep the
bandages in place
e.
No liquid, powder or any other substance is to be applied to the hands before or after
they are bandaged
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f.
7.5
All bandaging and taping must be performed in the dressing room and be approved and
signed off by a Board member or a person delegated by the Board to perform this
function.
Gloves
a.
Contestants must use approved light gloves (4 Ounces) that allows the fingers to grab.
7.6
Ankle wraps
a.
Ankle wrapping is not mandatory.
b.
If used, ankle wrappings must be totally concealed by ankle supports.
c.
For each ankle no more than 5 metres of soft surgical bandage no more than 5
centimetres wide is to be used.
d.
No more than one metre of adhesive tape with a maximum width of 3 centimetres to
be used to complete the wrappings for each ankle.
e.
Instep padding can be used but must be approved by a Board member prior to the
contest at the promotion.
8.
8.1
8.2
TRAINERS
During any bout each contestant is entitled to four Seconds.
Only one trainer can accompany the contestant to the centre of the safety enclosure during
the referee’s instructions.
During the round the trainers must be seated.
Before the round begins, one trainer must remove any towels, buckets, stools, etc. from the
platform of the safety enclosure and wipe away all excess water from the platform.
Between rounds only one licensed trainer can enter the safety enclosure and communicate
directly to the contestant.
The trainers must remain out of the safety enclosure between rounds.
A trainer may seek to terminate a bout when they consider their contestant to be in difficulty
by throwing a towel into the safety enclosure however, the referee will be the final arbiter of
the termination of the bout.
Trainers must ensure that no excessive use of grease or any other foreign substance is to be
used on the face or body of a contestant.
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
9.
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
TIMEKEEPERS
A timekeeper must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst officiating.
A timekeeper must not consume alcohol or take drugs while officiating.
Timekeeper attire
a.
A timekeeper must wear the following clothing:
i.
Trousers, long and black coloured;
ii.
Collared shirt, long or short sleeved, black or white in colour.
b.
Attire should not feature any distinguishing badges, pockets, names, logos, trademarks,
distinctive signs etc. of any kind, except where prior approval of the Board has been
granted.
c.
A timekeeper’s license must be displayed at all times.
Timekeeper equipment
a.
The timekeeper is responsible for providing their own equipment for a contest which
comprises:
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9.5
i.
A clapper
ii.
a horn
iii.
a stopwatch
iv.
a whistle
The role of the timekeeper
a.
During a contest, the Timekeeper is required to:
i.
sound the bell at the end of each round.
ii.
stop the time if a contest has been stopped by the referee by calling “stop”
iii.
restart the time when the referee calls “fight” to restart the contest
iv.
sound the whistle ten seconds before the end of the one minute rest period
between rounds.
v.
advise the announcer to call “Seconds out” and announce the number of the
ensuing round before sounding the whistle.
10. MEDICAL PRACTITIONER
10.1 The medical practitioner is required to complete a professional contest-related medical
examination using Form 6 under the Professional Boxing and Combat Sport Act 1985.
10.2 Pre-Contest examination
a.
The medical practitioner is required to undertake a pre-contest examination for each
contestant using Form 6, Part A, which must be completed prior to each contestant’s
bout.
b.
To allow time to complete pre-contest contestant examinations the medical
practitioner should arrive at the venue of the promotion approximately one hour before
the first bout.
c.
Pre-contest contestant examination may be completed at the weigh-in if the medical
practitioner is in attendance.
d.
An example of Form 6, Part A is shown at Appendix 2.
e.
Form 6s will be provided to the medical practitioner by the Board at the promotion.
10.3 During contests
a.
The medical practitioner must sit at safety enclosure-side in a designated place to
maximise effective communication with the referee.
b.
The medical practitioner is to provide medical aid to any injured contestant at any time
during a bout as is deemed necessary by the medical practitioner.
c.
A contest can only start or continue when a medical practitioner is at safety enclosureside.
10.4 Post-Contest examination
a.
The medical practitioner is required to undertake a post-contest examination for each
contestant using Form 6, Part B at the completion of each bout.
b.
An example of Form 6, Part B is shown at Appendix 3.
10.5 Medical equipment
a.
The medical practitioner must carry the following equipment to each promotion:
i.
basic medical practitioner’s bag kit;
ii.
Disposable gloves;
iii.
Gauze swabs; and
iv.
Auriscope and Opthalmoscope.
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b.
The promoter must provide a spinal board at the promotion.
10.6 Authority to stop a contest
a.
The medical practitioner has the authority to stop a contest.
b.
The medical practitioner must stop a contest if, in their opinion, one or both of the
contestants have suffered trauma to the extent that to continue will endanger the
health of one or both contestants.
10.7 Non-fight periods
a.
The medical practitioner must include in the post medical examination form if a
minimum non fight period should be imposed on a contestant.
b.
The medical practitioner must inform the contestant and his/her trainer of any nonfight period.
c.
The medical practitioner may require a medical clearance before the contestant’s next
contest, which is required from the same medical practitioner.
d.
The Board may impose a non-fight period on a contestant as a result of particular fight
history.
e.
If a non-fight period is specified by the medical practitioner or the Board, a contestant
must not enter any professional contests during this time period.
f.
A non-fight period will begin from the day after the date of the promotion involved.
g.
Non- fight periods are listed in Appendix 4.
11.
11.1
11.2
11.2
REFEREE
A referee must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst officiating.
A referee must not consume alcohol or take drugs while officiating.
Referee attire
a.
A referee must wear the following clothing:
i.
Trousers, long and black coloured;
ii.
Collared shirt, long or short sleeved, black or white in colour.
iii.
Closed toe, non-slip shoes
b.
Attire should not feature any distinguishing badges, pockets, names, logos, trademarks,
distinctive signs etc. of any kind, except where prior approval of the Board has been granted.
c.
The wearing of spectacles by a referee during the progress of a bout is not permitted.
d.
Contact lenses may be worn.
11.3 Duties of a referee before a bout commences
a.
Prior to the start of a bout the referee must:
i.
Give instructions to all contestants in the dressing room;
ii.
Inspect the contestants and the gloves to make sure that no foreign substance or
substances have been applied to either the gloves or bodies of the contestants to
the detriment of their opponent;
iii.
Examine each contestant to see if they are wearing a groin guard (if applicable)
and mouth guards;
iv.
If it is found that a contestant is not wearing a groin guard and mouth guard,
prevent the contest from starting until rectified;
v.
Ascertain where the timekeeper, judges and medical practitioner are seated;
vi.
Call the contestants together before each bout for final instructions; and
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vii.
Not allow a contest to commence without a medical practitioner being seated at
safety enclosure-side.
b.
The referee may permit a contestant to use a reasonable amount of petroleum jelly
(e.g. Vaseline) or similar substance on the contestants face but must not allow such
substance to be used on a contestant’s hair, body, or gloves. If deemed to be excessive,
the referee may direct the trainer to remove the substance.
11.4 Duties of a referee during a bout
a.
During a bout a referee must:
i.
Prevent a contestant from receiving undue and unnecessary punishment by
observing their defence at all times;
ii.
See that the rules and fair play are strictly observed by contestants;
iii.
Maintain control of the contest at all its stages;
iv.
In the event that a contestant’s gloves or dress become undone or displaced
during the bout, stop the contest and have it attended to;
v.
When the referee has disqualified a contestant or stopped the bout, first inform
the appropriate official which competitor they have disqualified or of the reason
for which they have stopped the bout, to enable the official to instruct the
announcer to make the decision correctly known to the public;
vi.
Not assist a contestant that has been knocked down to regain a standing position
if the contest is to continue;
vii.
Only assist a knocked down contestant if they have signalled termination of the
bout; and
viii.
Indicate the winner, by raising a contestant’s hand or otherwise, after the
announcement has been made.
b.
In the situation of an unconscious contestant the referee may remove the contestant’s
mouth guard.
11.5 Powers of a referee
a.
A referee may issue a warning to a contestant if that contestant commits one or more
fouls but whose conduct does not merit disqualification.
b.
A referee may direct the judges to deduct a penalty point in the event that a contestant
commits one or more fouls.
c.
If the referee decides to apply a penalty point they must:
i.
order “Stop”, and instruct time keeper to call “Time”;
ii.
point to the offending contestant and demonstrate the nature of the offence;
iii.
indicate that they are deducting a penalty point by taking hold of the offending
contestant and point vertically to each judge in turn that they are applying a
penalty point.
d.
Only one penalty point can be deducted for any one incident.
e.
A referee must carry out all actions in a definite manner so that there is no doubt as to
their intention.
f.
If a referee feels either contestant is only displaying defensive skills, the referee must
call time and administer a warning. If the contestant continues to only show defensive
skills the referee may award a penalty and in either case can terminate the bout.
Similarly a contestant who intentionally refuses to engage an opponent for a prolonged
period of time will receive an immediate warning from the referee. If the contestant
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continues to utilise passive tactics after receiving a warning during a round, points will
be deducted from the contestant’s total score as determined by the referee.
g.
In all bouts if a contestant’s mouthpiece is dislodged from the mouth, the referee will
call time, and separate the contestants. The referee will then have the contestant’s
trainer rinse and replace the mouthpiece in the contestant’s mouth. Continuous
dropping of the mouthpiece by a contestant may be deemed a foul and will be
penalised accordingly.
h.
If the referee decides that the contestants are not honestly competing or that a
knockout or foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee must disqualify a
contestant for fouling or render a decision.
i.
A referee must also disqualify a contest in the following instances:
i.
upon the third warning being given; and
ii.
if a contestant is injured and unable to continue due to a deliberate foul.
11.6 Stopping the contest
a.
The referee or medical practitioner has the authority to stop a contest at any stage if
they believe that either contestant is in such condition that to continue might subject
the contestant to serious injury. In either case, the referee will award a TKO decision to
the fit contestant.
b.
Should both contestants be in such condition that to continue might subject them to
serious injury; the referee will declare the contest a technical draw.
c.
The referee will call for a time out if a contestant’s ability to continue is in question as a
result of apparent injuries. The medical practitioner will inspect the contestant and stop
the match if the contestant is deemed unable to continue safely, rendering the
opponent the winner. However, if the match is stopped as a result of an injury from
illegal actions by the opponent, either a disqualification or no contest will be issued
instead.
11.7 Consulting the Medical Practitioner
a.
The referee may, at their discretion, request the medical practitioner to examine a
contestant during the bout.
b.
Should the examination occur during the course of a round, the clock will be stopped
until the examination is completed.
c.
The maximum time a bout can be stopped in this situation is two minutes. If a bout
cannot resume after this time, the referee shall stop the fight and declare the opponent
winner by TKO.
12.
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.1
JUDGES
The Board will appoint three judges for a promotion.
A judge must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst officiating.
A judge must not consume alcohol or take drugs while officiating.
Judge attire
a.
A judge must wear the following clothing:
i.
Trousers, long and black coloured;
ii.
Collared shirt, long or short sleeved, black or white in colour.
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b.
Attire should not feature any distinguishing badges, pockets, names, logos, trademarks,
distinctive signs etc. of any kind, except where prior approval of the Board has been
granted.
c.
A judge’s license should be displayed at all times.
12.2 The role of a judge
a.
Each judge must independently judge the merits of the two contestants and shall
decide the winner according to these rules.
b.
Judges must not communicate with any contestant, trainers or corners before, during,
or after a promotion.
c.
The judge must not speak to a contestant, nor to another judge/or other persons seated
around the safety enclosure during the bout.
d.
The number of points awarded to each contestant must be entered by the judge on
their score card immediately after the end of each round.
e.
The judge must sign the scorecard at the end of the bout.
f.
The referee will collect the score cards from each judge and hand them to the recorder
for official scores and final results.
13. SCORING
13.1 Points
a.
The judges must score all contests and determine the winner through the use of the
10-point must system.
b.
The winner of each round must receive ten points and the opponent a proportionately
smaller number. For example:
i.
10 – 10: In the case of a round being even a judge will allocated ten points to
both competitors. This should only be used if after all scoring criteria have been
used no contestant has gained any advantage.
ii.
10 – 9: When either contestant has the slightest advantage they will receive ten
points and the opponent nine point
iii.
10 – 8: These scores will be given when one contestant has had a comfortable
win or when there has been one knock-down.
13.2 Judges’ decisions
a.
Decision - If the match goes the distance, then the outcome of the bout is determined
by three judges.
b.
Forfeit - A contestant or their representative may forfeit a match prior to the beginning
of the bout, thereby losing the match.
c.
Disqualification - given after three warnings from the referee or if a contestant is
injured and unable to continue due to a deliberate illegal technique from their
opponent, the opponent must be disqualified.
d.
TKO - Should any contestant fail or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds
denoting the commencement of the next round, the referee will award a TKO decision
to their opponent as of the round last finished.
13.3 Official outcomes
a.
The official outcome of a contest is determined by the combination of judges’ scores or
if the contest is stopped by the referee or the medical practitioner due to the condition
of a contestant.
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b.
There are seven possible outcomes as listed in Appendix 4.
13.4 The decision is final
a.
A decision rendered at the end of any contest is final and cannot be changed unless the
Board, on application from the promoter or sanctioning body under whose rules the
contest was conducted, determines that any one of the following occurred:
i.
There was collusion by persons affecting the result of any contest;
ii.
The completion of the scorecard of the judges’ shows an error which would mean
that the decision was given to the wrong contestant; and
iii.
There was a clear violation of the Act, Regulations or rules governing the contest
which affected the result.
b.
If the Board determines that any of the above occurred with regard to any contest then
the decision rendered can be changed at the Board’s discretion.
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APPENDIX 1
WEIGHT DIVISIONS – MALE AND FEMALE PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTANTS
Weight class
Upper weight (kgs)
Gender
Strawweight
52.2
Women
Flyweight
56.7
Men
Bantamweight
61.2
Men/Women
Featherweight
65.8
Men
Lightweight
70.3
Men
Welterweight
77.1
Men
Middleweight
83.9
Men
Light Heavyweight
93.0
Men
Heavyweight
120.2
Men
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APPENDIX 2
PROFESSIONAL CONTEST-RELATED MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Contestant's name:
PART A
PRE-CONTEST EXAMINATION
MATTERS TO BE ASSESSED
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The contestant's health following his or her last contest
Any significant medical problem the contestant has had since his or her last contest
Any recent infection, cough or cold
Any recent medication
Central Nervous System (CNS)—memory, comprehension, speech
CNS—co-ordination, pupil reflexes, tone, etc.
Chest, lungs
Heart—sounds, rhythm, bruits, pulse, blood pressure
Abdomen
Musculo-skeletal esp. hands
Ears, nose and throat, skin
Visual acuity
Mouthguard
DECLARATION
I have checked all of the above and certify that the above contestant is *FIT/UNFIT to participate in a
professional contest.
COMMENTS
Form 6
[Please provide further information, as necessary, to support the declaration above.]
Medical practitioner:
Medical practitioner's signature:
Date:
*Cross out whichever is inapplicable.
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APPENDIX 3
PART B
POST-CONTEST EXAMINATION
KEY MATTERS TO BE ASSESSED
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Any injury that should be reported
Any difficulty with vision
Whether the contestant has suffered concussion or heavy punishment
Conscious state, memory, comprehension, speech
Co-ordination, pupil reflexes, tone, etc.
DECLARATION
All of the matters above have been assessed.
The contestant should not compete in a professional contest *for a period of [insert number of days
or weeks] / before [insert date].
Medical clearance *is/is not required before the next contest.
COMMENTS
[Please list any significant injury, the treatment provided and any factors that may have contributed
to the injury.]
Medical practitioner:
Medical practitioner's signature:
Date:
*Cross out whichever is inapplicable.
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APPENDIX 4
NON FIGHT PERIODS
Contest outcome
Non-fight period
In the event of a KO
30 Days
In the event of a second consecutive KO
60 Days
In the event of a third consecutive KO
90 Days
In the event of fourth consecutive KO
will result to reassessment of
contestant’s registration to
compete by the Board
The medical practitioner may at any time require a medical clearance before the contestant’s next
contest.
The medical practitioner must include in the post medical examination form if a contestant requires
a minimum non fight period.
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APPENDIX 5
OFFICIAL OUTCOMES
Outcome
UNANIMOUS POINTS
SPLIT POINTS
Circumstances
Three judges giving a contestant the win
Two judges give the same contestant a win
MAJORITY DRAW*
Two judges scoring a draw and one judge awarding the decision
to either contestant on a points decision
SPLIT DRAW*
Two judges scoring opposite contestants as the winner, and the
third judge scoring a draw
TKO
The referee stops the fight without counting to ten for events
that occurred within the rules including: a fighter is taking too
much punishment, cuts and swelling, corner retirement or; the
medical practitioner stops the fight for similar reasons
KO
A contestant is knocked down and is unable to get to their feet
within the standard 10-second countdown
NO CONTEST
Both contestants commit a violation of the rules, or a contestant
is unable to continue due to an injury from an accidental illegal
technique or accidental head clash
SUBMISSION
In the case of a contestant tapping out or verbally submitting
*In the case of a majority draw or a spit draw occurring in a title contest the champion will retain the
title.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
The Combat Sports Unit can be contacted during business hours on:
(03) 9096 9833 or via email combat.sports@sport.vic.gov.au
Any written correspondence regarding these Rules and information should be addressed to:
Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board of Victoria
GPO BOX 4057, Melbourne VICTORIA 3001
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