South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 20 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Subchapter 27 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Section 20-27.20 - Suspensions and mandatory rest period

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 20-27.20

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

(A) Sixty (60) day suspension for a knockout "KO".

(B) Thirty (30) day suspension for a technical knockout "TKO".

(1) Referee stoppage from submission or choke hold prior to verbal commitment or tap out.

(2) Referee stoppage from strikes prior to verbal commitment or tap out.

(C) Throwing the mouthpiece into the audience during or after the event will result in a ninety (90) day suspension. This would be in addition to any other suspension that the contestant may have received.

(D) Physician's suspension:

(1) Whatever length of time the physician designates after the post fight check-up that will allow sufficient time for the contestant to be physically able to compete.

(2) Until any medical requirements issued by a physician are successfully submitted and approved for release by the Commission.

(3) Failure to report or comply with post fight examination by the attending physician or his/her representative will result in a minimum suspension of ninety (90) days.

(E) Without a release from the Commission or Commission Representative a contestant cannot compete until seven (7) days have elapsed from his/her last bout. The seven (7) day period starts the day following the event in which he/she last competed.

(F) If listed on any suspension lists recognized by the South Carolina Athletic Commission.

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