§ 41-5.2-22. Types of bout results.
The following are the types of bout results:
(1) Submission by:
(i) Tap out: When a contestant physically uses his/her hand to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to continue; or
(ii) Verbal tap out: When a contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she does not wish to continue;
(2) Technical knockout by:
(i) Referee stops bout;
(ii) Ringside physician stops bout; or
(iii) When an injury as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout;
(3) Knockout by failure to rise from the canvas;
(4) Decision via score cards:
(i) Unanimous: When all three (3) judges score the bout for the same contestant;
(ii) Split decision: When two (2) judges score the bout for one contestant and one judge scores for the opponent; or
(iii) Majority decision: When two (2) judges score the bout for the same contestant and one judge scores a draw;
(5) Draws:
(i) Unanimous — When all three (3) judges score the bout a draw;
(ii) Majority — When two (2) judges score the bout a draw; or
(iii) Split — When all three (3) judges score differently and the score total results in a draw;
(6) Disqualification: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate the contest;
(7) Forfeit: When a contestant fails to begin competition or prematurely ends the contest for reasons other than injury or by indicating a tap out;
(8) Technical draw: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul causes an injured contestant to be unable to continue and the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage;
(9) Technical decision. When the bout is prematurely stopped due to injury and a contestant is leading on the score cards; and
(10) No contest: When a contest is prematurely stopped due to accidental injury and a sufficient number of rounds have not been completed to render a decision via the score cards.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Chapter 41-5.2 - Mixed Martial Arts
Section 41-5.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 41-5.2-2. - License required for mixed martial arts exhibitions — Exception.
Section 41-5.2-3. - Application for license.
Section 41-5.2-4. - Insurance required.
Section 41-5.2-5. - Drug and H.I.V. testing.
Section 41-5.2-6. - Health insurance.
Section 41-5.2-7. - Minimum age of contestants.
Section 41-5.2-8. - Mixed martial arts uniform rules — Weight classes.
Section 41-5.2-9. - Uniform rules — Fighting area.
Section 41-5.2-10. - Uniform rules — Hand bandage specifications.
Section 41-5.2-11. - Uniform rules — Mouthpieces.
Section 41-5.2-12. - Uniform rules — Protective equipment.
Section 41-5.2-13. - Uniform rules — Gloves.
Section 41-5.2-14. - Uniform rules — Apparel.
Section 41-5.2-15. - Uniform rules — Appearance.
Section 41-5.2-16. - Uniform rules — Round length.
Section 41-5.2-17. - Uniform rules — Stopping a contest.
Section 41-5.2-18. - Uniform rules — Judging.
Section 41-5.2-19. - Warnings.
Section 41-5.2-21. - Injuries sustained during competition.
Section 41-5.2-22. - Types of bout results.
Section 41-5.2-23. - Bond procedure.
Section 41-5.2-24. - Inspectors.
Section 41-5.2-25. - Rules and regulations.
Section 41-5.2-26. - Penalty for unlicensed match.
Section 41-5.2-27. - Tax on admissions.
Section 41-5.2-28. - Suspension or revocation of license.