Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 14 - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Chapter 09.14.14 - Kickboxing Regulations
Section 09.14.14.08 - Termination of a Contest

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.14.14.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. A kickboxer suffering three knockdowns in any one round shall provide sufficient grounds to terminate a contest.

B. A referee may terminate the contest if:

(1) Either boxer fails to execute five kicks per round;

(2) Either boxer fails to execute the minimum number of required kicks in three rounds; or

(3) In the referee's opinion, the kickboxer is unable to continue the contest.

C. The senior physician may terminate a contest if, in his opinion, the health of either kickboxer is in serious jeopardy.

D. A kickboxer giving up a contest during a rest period between rounds shall be determined to lose the contest by technical knockout in the preceding round.

E. A kickboxer failing to respond to the bell or gong signaling the beginning of a round shall be determined to lose the contest by a technical knockout in the round begun by the bell or gong.

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