New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL
Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS
Part 12 - CONTEST REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL CONTACT KARATE AND KICKBOXING
Section 15.6.12.27 - STANDING EIGHT (8)-COUNT

Universal Citation: 15 NM Admin Code 15.6.12.27

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Amateur and professional contests: In all amateur and professional contests, the referee may, at his discretion, administer a standing eight-(8)-count to a contestant who is in trouble, but who is still standing.

B. Opponent to neutral corner: The referee shall direct the opponent to a neutral corner, and then begin counting from one (1) to eight (8), examining the contestant in trouble as he counts.

C. Contest ordered to resume: If, after completing the eight (8)-count, the referee determines that the contestant is able to continue, he shall order the bout to resume.

D. Technical knockout declared: If, after completing the eight (8)-count, the referee determines that the contestant is unable to continue, he shall stop the bout and declare the opponent the winner by a technical knockout.

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