SPS 192.20(1)(c)(c) Before the bout, obtain the name of the chief second responsible for the conduct of any assistant second. SPS 192.20(1)(d)(d) Prevent a weakened or outclassed contestant from receiving excessive punishment. SPS 192.20(1)(e)(e) Interpret the rules relevant to a bout, make a determination, and take action upon any circumstance of a bout not covered by a rule. SPS 192.20(1)(f)(f) Caution, warn, or disqualify a contestant for committing a foul. Disqualification may occur after multiple fouls or if the referee determines a foul is flagrant. SPS 192.20(1)(g)(g) Act as the sole arbiter of the bout. The referee is the only official authorized to stop a bout pursuant to s. 444.12, Stats. SPS 192.20(1)(i)(i) Consult with the ringside physician as needed during a bout. SPS 192.20(1)(k)(k) As soon as practical after a foul, call time and check the fouled contestant’s condition to determine if they may still participate in the bout, notify which contestant is being penalized and the total number of points the contestant is being penalized, and notify the judges and inspector of the foul and the total point deduction. SPS 192.20(1)(m)(m) When one or both of a boxing, kickboxing, or Muay Thai contestant’s gloves come into contact with the cage or ring floor, wipe the contestant’s gloves before continuing a bout. SPS 192.20(2)(2) Attire for all referees shall be dark trousers or coaching pants and a department-approved collared shirt. The referee’s shoes shall be black and athletic so that the referee is able to maintain good footing on the surface of the ring or cage. Referees for title bouts may wear the assigned uniform of the sanctioning body. SPS 192.20(3)(3) The department may not assign a person to act as a referee if it has reasonable proof the person has any of the following characteristics: SPS 192.20(3)(c)(c) Has been subject to a disciplinary action by the department or another jurisdiction that prohibits the person from acting as a referee. SPS 192.20(4)(4) All referees are independent contractors and shall be assigned at the discretion of the commissioner or department representative. SPS 192.20 HistoryHistory: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17. SPS 192.21SPS 192.21 Ringside physician’s duties. Once assigned to an unarmed combat sports event, a ringside physician has all of the following duties and responsibilities relating to all bouts to which the ringside physician is assigned: SPS 192.21(1)(1) Be prepared to administer medical procedures to contestants. SPS 192.21(2)(2) If requested by the promoter, attend the official weigh-in. SPS 192.21(3)(3) Conduct the pre-bout physical examination, including examining each contestant no earlier than 36 hours and no later than 2 hours before the event and certifying on forms provided by the department as to the physical fitness of each contestant to compete in an event. SPS 192.21 NoteNote: 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 192.21(4)(4) Provide continuous observation at cage or ring side of the physical condition of contestants during bouts including being prepared to administer emergent medical procedures to contestants that receive injuries during bouts. SPS 192.21(5)(5) Conduct post-bout physical examinations, including recommending medical suspensions and medical requirements that must be met to clear medical suspensions. SPS 192.21(8)(8) Provide all medical supplies that will be needed to attend to contestants and conduct examinations.