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.
SPS 192.53(3)
(3) Technical knock-out, which occurs through any of the following:
SPS 192.53(3)(a)
(a) The referee stops the bout because the contestant can no longer defend himself or herself.
SPS 192.53(3)(b)
(b) The ringside physician advises the referee to stop the bout.
SPS 192.53(3)(c)
(c) An injury as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate the bout.
SPS 192.53(3)(d)
(d) The referee stops the bout because a contestant is injured by a legal technique and cannot continue.
SPS 192.53(4)
(4) Decision via scorecards, which may be of any of the following types:
SPS 192.53(4)(a)
(a) Unanimous, which occurs when all 3 judges score the bout for the same contestant.
SPS 192.53(4)(b)
(b) Split decision, which occurs when 2 judges score the bout for one contestant and one judge scores for the opponent.
SPS 192.53(4)(c)
(c) Majority decision, which occurs when 2 judges score the bout for the same contestant and one judge scores the bout a draw.
SPS 192.53(5)
(5) Draw, which may be of any of the following types:
SPS 192.53(5)(a)
(a) Unanimous, which occurs when all 3 judges score the bout a draw.
SPS 192.53(5)(b)
(b) Majority, which occurs when 2 judges score the bout a draw.
SPS 192.53(5)(c)
(c) Split, which occurs when all 3 judges score a bout differently.
SPS 192.53(6)
(6) Disqualification, which occurs when an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul as determined by the referee is severe enough to terminate the bout. Under this situation, the contestant causing the injury loses by disqualification.
SPS 192.53(7)
(7) Forfeit, which occurs when a contestant fails to begin competition or prematurely ends the bout for reasons other than injury or indicating a tap out.
SPS 192.53(8)
(8) Technical draw, which occurs through any of the following:
SPS 192.53(8)(a)
(a) An injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul, as determined by the referee, causes the injured contestant unable to continue at a subsequent point in the bout, and the injured contestant shall win by a technical decision if the contestant is ahead on the scorecards.
SPS 192.53(8)(b)
(b) The number of rounds specified in s.
SPS 192.52 have been completed, with the results of the scorecards being a draw.
SPS 192.53(9)
(9) Technical decision, which occurs through any of the following:
SPS 192.53(9)(a)
(a) When a bout is prematurely stopped due to an injury and a contestant is leading on the scorecards.
SPS 192.53(9)(b)
(b) When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul, as determined by the referee, causes the injured contestant unable to continue at a subsequent point in the bout, the injured contestant shall win by a technical decision if the contestant is ahead on the scorecards.
SPS 192.53(10)
(10) No contest, which occurs when a bout is prematurely stopped due to accidental injury and a sufficient number of rounds have not been completed to render a decision via the scorecards.
SPS 192.53 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.54
SPS 192.54 Rule meetings. All contestants shall attend pre-bout meetings with the referee and a department representative to review the ABC's unified rules, fouls, and department requirements. Seconds and other persons approved by the department may attend meetings under this section.
SPS 192.54 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.55(1)(1)
Only water or an approved electrolyte-replacement beverage may be consumed during the bout. Electrolyte-replacement beverages include Gatorade
®, Powerade
®, Propel
®, and Smartwater
®. All consumables are subject to approval by the inspector or department representative.
SPS 192.55(2)
(2) Beverages shall be brought to cage side unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages are prohibited.
SPS 192.55(3)
(3) The inspector or department representative shall approve and sign off on any beverage.
SPS 192.55(4)
(4) No stimulant beverages or beverages with caffeine, such as Red Bull
® and Rockstar, are allowed.
SPS 192.55(5)
(5) The department reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any beverage from cage side. The department may test any contestant that an inspector or department representative believes is in violation of this section.
SPS 192.55(6)
(6) Any beverage that is tested and found to have been altered in a manner that has not been approved by the inspector or department representative shall result in the contestant being subject to disqualification and disciplinary action.
SPS 192.55(7)
(7) Tobacco use is not permitted in the contestant's locker room.
SPS 192.55(8)
(8) Use of any energy stimulant in pill or other form is not permitted.
SPS 192.55 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.56(1)(1)
A male contestant may not compete against a female contestant in a bout.
SPS 192.56(2)
(2) Each contestant shall present all required physical examination forms and laboratory reports to the ringside physician at the pre-bout examination.
SPS 192.56(3)
(3) All professional and amateur bouts shall be conducted under the supervision of the department.
SPS 192.56(4)
(4) Only licensed participants or persons approved by the department may be allowed in the ring or cage or designated locker rooms.
SPS 192.56(5)
(5) Amateur contestants may not currently or have ever been a professional fighter in any combative sport. This includes mixed martial arts, boxing, karate, or any other form of a combative sport. Any contestant found in violation will be subject to disciplinary action.
SPS 192.56(6)
(6) Debut amateur contestants shall complete a department-approved form detailing the contestant's experience and training for unarmed combat sports competitions. The trainer of a debut contestant shall certify that the contestant is skilled enough to compete and has never engaged in any form of unarmed combat as a professional.
SPS 192.56 Note
Note: Forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at:
http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.56(7)
(7) A bout in which more than 2 contestants participate is prohibited.
SPS 192.56(9)
(9) Improper use of or tampering with equipment by a contestant or contestant's second is prohibited. Any violation of this subdivision may result in a point reduction or disqualification of the contestant.
SPS 192.56 History
History: CR 17-016: cr.
Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.57
SPS 192.57 Weigh-in procedures and weight classes. SPS 192.57(1)(1)
Contestants shall weigh in no more than 36 hours prior to the start time of the event in which they will compete. The weigh-in shall be conducted under the supervision of an inspector or department representative at a place designated by the promoter in an area with ample lighting to observe contestants and conduct the weigh-in.
SPS 192.57(2)
(2) Contestants may wear a shirt, a pair of shorts, and socks at the weigh-in. Contestants may not wear any additional apparel or jewelry.
