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Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.63 - Preparation of hands

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Contestants may wrap their hands with
					 gauze and tape prior to a bout. Contestants choosing to not wrap hands prior to
					 a bout shall notify the inspector or department representative.
(2) Contestant's shall use soft gauze cloth
					 not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in width for each hand, held in
					 place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape one inch in width for each
					 hand.
(3) No substances, liquid, or
					 material other than approved surgeon's tape and gauze are allowed.
(4) The manager or chief second of the
					 opponent may elect to be present when hands are being wrapped and gloves placed
					 on a contestant.
(5) Gauze and
					 surgeon's tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room
					 in the presence of the inspector or department representative, who shall
					 inspect and initial each legally wrapped hand.
(6) Surgeon's tape shall be placed directly
					 on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may not extend within an
					 inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
(7) One strip of tape may be used between the
					 fingers to hold down the bandages. Tape strips may be folded once, but braiding
					 of tape strips is prohibited.
(8)
					 Gloves shall be placed on a contestant's hands in the dressing room in the
					 presence of the inspector or department representative.
(9) The wrist portion of a contestant's
					 gloves shall be sealed with identifying red or blue duct tape and initialed by
					 the inspector or department representative.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.64 - Mouthpiece

Current through June 24, 2024
All contestants shall wear a mouthpiece during
						competition. The round may not begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece
						is dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time and have the
						mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the
						immediate action. The referee may deduct points or disqualify a contestant if
						the mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is judged the mouthpiece is being
						purposely spit out.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.65 - Headgear

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Professional contestants, other than
					 those participating in an exhibition bout, may not wear head gear. Professional
					 contestants participating in an exhibition bout shall wear competition headgear
					 weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been approved by USA Boxing,
					 Incorporated or the commissioner or department representative. Headgear may
					 include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style headgear, headgear with a
					 jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or sparring headgear are
					 prohibited.
(2) Amateur contestants
					 shall wear competition headgear weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been
					 approved by USA Boxing, Incorporated or the commissioner or department
					 representative. Headgear may include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style
					 headgear, headgear with a jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or
					 sparring headgear are prohibited.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.66 - Foot pads

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Contestants shall wear foot pads that
					 meet the requirements under sub. (2). Foot pads are subject to the approval of
					 the commissioner or department representative.
(2) Foot pads shall be secured to the feet
					 with the foot pad's elastic strap and medical or athletic tape. Foot pads shall
					 cover all of the toes and the heel of the contestant's feet, but may not cover
					 the bottom of a contestant's feet. Any laces on foot pads may not be exposed
					 during competition.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.67 - Shin pads

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Contestants shall wear shin pads that
					 meet the requirements under sub. (2). Shin pads are subject to the approval of
					 the commissioner or department representative.
(2) Shin pads shall be of a soft material and
					 secured to the shins with the shin pad's elastic strap and medical or athletic
					 tape. Shin instep pads are permitted, but shin pads with metal loop fasteners
					 and grappling or soccer shin guards are prohibited.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.68 - Corner equipment

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) At least one second who works in a
					 contestant's corner may have the following equipment:
(a) A bucket.
(b) Clean towels.
(c) Sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton, and
					 cotton-tipped swabs.
(d) Ice in a
					 spill-proof sealed container.
(e)
					 Water in clear plastic sealed containers.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.69 - Requirements for cage

Current through June 24, 2024
Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner or
						department representative, the cage in which a bout is conducted shall meet the
						following requirements:
(1) The cage
					 shall be approved by the department and may be inspected prior to each bout by
					 the referee, inspector, or department representative.
(2) The fighting-area floor shall be no
					 smaller than 18 feet in diameter and no larger than 36 feet in
					 diameter.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) All metal parts
					 shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the department and may not
					 be abrasive to the contestants.
(8)
					 The cage shall have 2 separate entries onto the fighting-area floor.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.70 - Requirements for ring

Current through June 24, 2024
Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner or
						department representative, the ring in which a bout is conducted shall meet the
						following requirements:
(1) The ring
					 shall be a square of not less than 16 nor more than 20 feet on a side within
					 the ropes. The apron of the ring floor shall extend at least 18 inches beyond
					 the ropes. The ring may not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building
					 or grounds of an outdoor arena and shall have 3 sets of suitable steps for the
					 use of boxers, coaches, and officials, one in each boxer's corner and one in a
					 neutral corner or area for use by ringside physicians and referees.
(2) The ring shall be circumscribed with at
					 least 4 ropes. Ropes may not be less than one inch in diameter or more than 2
					 inches in diameter. Ropes may not be made of metal. Ropes shall be wrapped
					 securely with soft material. The lowest rope shall be 18 inches above the ring
					 floor, the second rope 30 inches, the third rope 42 inches, and the fourth rope
					 54 inches above the ring floor. The ropes shall be secured with 2 spacer ties
					 on each side of the ring. The ring floor shall be padded with a oneinch layer
					 of padding of felt, rubber or other similar material, placed on a oneinch base
					 of building board or similar supporting base. Padding shall be covered with
					 canvas duck, or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place,
					 preferably under the apron.
(3)
					 Ring posts shall be at least 3 inches in diameter, extending from the floor to
					 the height of 58 inches above the ring floor. Ropes shall be connected to posts
					 with the extension not shorter than 18 inches. Turn-buckles shall be covered
					 with a protective padding. Full-length vertical corner pads shall be secured in
					 place.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.71 - Number, type, and duration of rounds and bouts

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Professional
					 bouts shall be a minimum of 3 rounds and a maximum 12 rounds of no more than 3
					 minutes each. Each round shall have a one minute rest period that includes a 10
					 second warning signal.
(2) Amateur
					 bouts shall be a minimum of 3 rounds and a maximum of 5 rounds of no more than
					 2 minutes each. Each round shall have a one minute rest period that includes a
					 10 second warning signal.
(3) A
					 minimum of 24 rounds shall be scheduled for an event unless waived by the
					 commissioner or department representative.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.72 - Types of bout results

Current through June 24, 2024
A kickboxing bout may end under any of the following
						results:
(1) Knock-out, which occurs
					 when a contestant is down for at least 10 seconds as determined by the
					 referee.
(2) Technical knock-out,
					 which occurs under any of the following circumstances:
(a) The referee stops the bout because the
					 contestant can no longer defend himself or herself.
(b) The ringside physician advises the
					 referee to stop the bout.
(c) An
					 injury as a result of a legal strike or series of legal strikes is severe
					 enough to terminate the bout.
(d)
					 The referee stops the bout because a contestant is injured by a legal strike or
					 series of legal strikes and cannot continue.
(e) The referee stops an amateur bout because
					 of a combination of 3 knockdowns and standing 8 counts.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.73 - Rule meetings

Current through June 24, 2024
All contestants shall attend pre-bout meetings with the
						referee and a department representative to review the bout rules, fouls, and
						department requirements. Seconds and other persons approved by the department
						may attend meetings under this section.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VI - Conducting Kickboxing at Events › Section SPS 192.74 - Consumables

Current through June 24, 2024
(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.
(2) Beverages shall be brought to ring or
					 cage side unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages
					 are prohibited.
(3) The inspector
					 or department representative shall approve and sign off on any
					 beverage.
(4) No stimulant
					 beverages or beverages with caffeine, such as Red Bull and Rockstar, are
					 allowed.
(5) The department
					 reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any beverage from ring or cage
					 side. The department may test any contestant that an inspector or department
					 representative believes is in violation of this section.
(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.
(7) Tobacco use is not permitted in the
					 contestant's locker room.
(8) Use
					 of any energy stimulant in pill or other form is not permitted.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.75 - General provisions

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) A male contestant may not compete against
					 a female contestant in a bout.
(2)
					 Each contestant shall present all required physical examination forms and
					 laboratory reports to the ringside physician at the pre-bout
					 examination.
(3) All professional
					 and amateur bouts shall be conducted under the supervision of the
					 department.
(4) Only licensed
					 participants or persons approved by the department may be allowed in the ring
					 or cage or designated locker rooms.
(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.
(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.
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.
(7) A
					 bout in which more than 2 contestants participate is prohibited.
(8) Bouts shall take place in a cage meeting
					 the requirements under s. SPS 192.87 or ring meeting the requirements under s.
					 SPS 192.88.
(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.
(10) Contestants may perform a Ram Muay
					 inside the ring or cage prior to the beginning of a bout. If both contestants
					 in a bout choose to perform a Ram Muay, the contestants shall perform their Ram
					 Muay at the same time. A Ram Muay may not exceed 3 minutes in duration. After
					 completion of a Ram Muay, a contestant shall remove all attire and accessories
					 not required or allowed under s. SPS 192.80.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.77 - Judging and scoring

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) All bouts shall be scored by 3
					 judges.
(2) The ten-point must
					 scoring system under the ABC's unified rules shall be the standard system of
					 scoring a bout. The winner of the round shall be awarded 10 points. The loser
					 of the round shall be awarded 6, 7, 8, or 9 points. If the round is determined
					 to be an even round, each contestant shall be awarded 10 points.
(3) Effective striking is judged by
					 determining the total number of effective legal strikes landed. A strike
					 resulting in a flash knockdown under s. SPS 192.79(2) shall be judged less
					 effective than a strike resulting in a knockdown requiring a count under s. SPS
					 192.79(4).
(4) Effective control is
					 judged by determining who is dictating the pace, location, and position of the
					 bout.
(5) Effective aggressiveness
					 means moving forward and landing legal strikes.
(6) Only the referee may assess a foul or any
					 point deductions. Judges may not deduct points for what they interpret is a
					 foul.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.79 - Procedures after knock-downs

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) WHEN DOWN. A
					 contestant is considered down if any of the following occur:
(a) The contestant touches the floor with any
					 part of the body other than the feet as the result of a blow or series of
					 blows.
(b) The contestant hangs
					 helplessly on the cage or ropes as the result of a blow or series of
					 blows.
(c) The contestant is
					 outside or partly outside the ropes as the result of a blow or series of
					 blows.
(d) Following a blow, the
					 contestant has not fallen and is not lying on the cage or ropes, but is in a
					 semi-conscious state and cannot, in the opinion of the referee, continue the
					 bout.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.80 - Appearance and attire

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Male contestants shall wear a groin
					 protector that will protect them against injury from a foul blow.
(2) Female contestants may wear groin and
					 breast protectors.
(3) Each
					 contestant shall wear Thai shorts. The shorts may not have pockets, buttons,
					 zippers, grommets, exposed hook-and-loop fasteners, or metal of any kind.
					 Shorts shall be approved by the inspector or department
					 representative.
(4) Male
					 contestants may not wear a shirt or top.
(5) Female contestants shall wear a
					 short-sleeved or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard, a sports bra, or both.
					 Padding for a sports bra shall be secured to the fabric of the bra. Loose
					 fitting tops are prohibited.
(6) No
					 piercing accessories are permitted.
(7) A contestant may wear soft contact
					 lenses. No other corrective lenses are permitted.
(8) Namman Muay may be applied below the head
					 on a contestant's body, and a small amount of Vaseline jelly or other petroleum
					 jelly may be used on the facial area. No other substances may be used on the
					 head or any other part of the body.
(9) Vaseline® jelly or other petroleum
					 jelly may be applied in between rounds to address a cut, but may not be
					 reapplied to the entire facial area. Namman Muay may not be applied in between
					 rounds.
(10) Taping of hands,
					 wrists, and ankles is permitted.
(11) Only neoprene joint supports may be
					 used. Metal supports are prohibited.
(12) Fingernails and toenails shall be
					 trimmed.
(13) The inspector or
					 department representative shall determine whether head or facial hair presents
					 any hazard to the safety of the contestant or their opponent or will interfere
					 with the supervision and conduct of the event. Facial hair may not be
					 braided.
(14) Contestants may not
					 wear any equipment that fails to receive approval from the inspector or
					 department representative.
(15)
					 Contestants may not wear shoes or padding on their feet during
					 competition.
(16) Ankle guards that
					 have been approved by the inspector or department representative may be
					 worn.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.81 - Gloves

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Except as otherwise approved by the
					 inspector or commissioner, gloves of the same brand and style shall be provided
					 to each contestant by the promoter. Gloves approved by the inspector or
					 commissioner prior to the contestants' pre-bout rule meeting shall be worn by
					 contestants in all bouts.
(2)
					 Except as provided in sub. (3) or otherwise approved by the inspector or
					 commissioner, gloves for a professional contestant in a weight class of 147
					 pounds or less shall weigh 8 ounces each and gloves for a professional
					 contestant in a weight class of more than 147 pounds shall weigh 10 ounces
					 each. Gloves for all amateur contestants shall weigh 10 ounces each.
(3) If agreed to by both contestants and
					 approved by the inspector or commissioner, contestants may wear gloves heavier
					 than specified in sub. (2).
(4)
					 Gloves shall be whole, clean, and in sanitary condition. Breaking, roughing, or
					 twisting of gloves is prohibited. No foreign substances may be applied to
					 gloves except for wrapping around the wrist area to safely secure the
					 laces.
(5) The inspector or
					 commissioner shall be responsible for rejecting gloves that may pose a safety
					 or health risk to a contestant.
(6)
					 Before being reused, gloves shall be cleaned using a solution of 10% bleach and
					 90% water.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.82 - Preparation of hands

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Contestants may wrap their hands with
					 gauze and tape prior to a bout. Contestants choosing to not wrap hands prior to
					 a bout shall notify the inspector or department representative.
(2) Contestant's shall use soft gauze cloth
					 not more than 15 yards in length and 2 inches in width for each hand, held in
					 place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon's tape one inch in width for each
					 hand.
(3) No substances, liquid or
					 material other than approved surgeon's tape and gauze are allowed.
(4) The manager or chief second of the
					 opponent may elect to be present when hands are being wrapped and gloves placed
					 on a contestant.
(5) Gauze and
					 surgeon's tape shall be placed on the contestant's hands in the dressing room
					 in the presence of the inspector or department representative, who shall
					 inspect and initial each legally wrapped hand.
(6) Surgeon's tape shall be placed directly
					 on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may not extend within an
					 inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.
(7) One strip of tape may be used between the
					 fingers to hold down the bandages. Tape strips may be folded once, but braiding
					 of tape strips is prohibited.
(8)
					 Gloves shall be placed on a contestant's hands in the dressing room in the
					 presence of the inspector or department representative.
(9) The wrist portion of a contestant's
					 gloves shall be sealed with identifying red or blue duct tape and initialed by
					 the inspector or department representative.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.83 - Mouthpiece

Current through June 24, 2024
All contestants shall wear a mouthpiece during
						competition. The round may not begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece
						is dislodged during competition, the referee shall call time and have the
						mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment, without interfering with the
						immediate action. The referee may deduct points or disqualify a contestant if
						the mouthpiece is repeatedly dislodged or it is judged the mouthpiece is being
						purposely spit out.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.84 - Headgear

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Professional contestants, other than
					 those participating in an exhibition bout, may not wear head gear. Professional
					 contestants participating in an exhibition bout shall wear competition headgear
					 weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been approved by USA Boxing,
					 Incorporated or the commissioner or department representative. Headgear may
					 include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style headgear, headgear with a
					 jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or sparring headgear are
					 prohibited.
(2) Amateur contestants
					 shall wear competition headgear weighing between 10 and 12 ounces that has been
					 approved by USA Boxing, Incorporated or the commissioner or department
					 representative. Headgear may include cheek protectors. Karate foam dipped style
					 headgear, headgear with a jaw bar or face guard, and heavily padded training or
					 sparring headgear are prohibited.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.85 - Shin pads

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Professional contestants may not wear
					 shin pads. Amateur contestants shall wear shin pads that meet the requirements
					 under sub. (2). Shin pads are subject to the approval of the commissioner or
					 department representative.
(2) Shin
					 pads shall be of a soft material and secured to the shins with the shin pad's
					 elastic strap and medical or athletic tape. Shin instep pads are permitted, but
					 shin pads with metal loop fasteners and grappling or soccer shin guards are
					 prohibited.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.86 - Corner equipment

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) At least one second who works in a
					 contestant's corner may have the following equipment:
(a) A bucket.
(b) Clean towels.
(c) Sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton, and
					 cotton-tipped swabs.
(d) Ice in a
					 spill-proof sealed container.
(e)
					 Water in clear plastic sealed containers.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.87 - Requirements for cage

Current through June 24, 2024
Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner or
						department representative, the cage in which a bout is conducted shall meet the
						following requirements:
(1) The cage
					 shall be approved by the department and may be inspected prior to each bout by
					 the referee, inspector, or department representative.
(2) The fighting-area floor shall be no
					 smaller than 18 feet in diameter and no larger than 36 feet in
					 diameter.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) All metal parts
					 shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the department and may not
					 be abrasive to the contestants.
(8)
					 The fighting area shall have 2 separate entries onto the fighting-area
					 floor.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.88 - Requirements for ring

Current through June 24, 2024
Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner or
						department representative, the ring in which a bout is conducted shall meet the
						following requirements:
(1) The ring
					 shall be a square of not less than 16 nor more than 20 feet on a side within
					 the ropes. The apron of the ring floor shall extend at least 18 inches beyond
					 the ropes. The ring may not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building
					 or grounds of an outdoor arena and shall have 3 sets of suitable steps for the
					 use of boxers, coaches, and officials, one in each boxer's corner and one in a
					 neutral corner or area for use by ringside physicians and referees.
(2) The ring shall be circumscribed with at
					 least 4 ropes. Ropes may not be less than one inch in diameter or more than 2
					 inches in diameter. Ropes may not be made of metal. Ropes shall be wrapped
					 securely with soft material. The lowest rope shall be 18 inches above the ring
					 floor, the second rope 30 inches, the third rope 42 inches, and the fourth rope
					 54 inches above the ring floor. The ropes shall be secured with 2 spacer ties
					 on each side of the ring. The ring floor shall be padded with a one-inch layer
					 of padding of felt, rubber or other similar material, placed on a one-inch base
					 of building board or similar supporting base. Padding shall be covered with
					 canvas duck, or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place,
					 preferably under the apron.
(3)
					 Ring posts shall be at least 3 inches in diameter, extending from the floor to
					 the height of 58 inches above the ring floor. Ropes shall be connected to posts
					 with the extension not shorter than 18 inches. Turn-buckles shall be covered
					 with a protective padding. Full-length vertical corner pads shall be secured in
					 place.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.89 - Number, type, and duration of rounds and bouts

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Professional
					 bouts shall be a minimum of 3 rounds and a maximum 12 rounds of no more than 3
					 minutes each. Each round shall have a one minute rest period that includes a 10
					 second warning signal.
(2) Amateur
					 bouts shall be a minimum of 3 rounds and a maximum of 5 rounds of no more than
					 2 minutes each. Each round shall have a one minute rest period that includes a
					 10 second warning signal.
(3) A
					 minimum of 24 rounds shall be scheduled for an event unless waived by the
					 commissioner or department representative.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.90 - Types of bout results

Current through June 24, 2024
A Muay Thai bout may end under any of the following
						results:
(1) Knock-out, which occurs
					 when a contestant is down for at least 10 seconds as determined by the
					 referee.
(2) Technical knock-out,
					 which occurs under any of the following circumstances:
(a) The referee stops the bout because the
					 contestant can no longer defend himself or herself.
(b) The ringside physician advises the
					 referee to stop the bout.
(c) An
					 injury as a result of a legal strike or series of legal strikes is severe
					 enough to terminate the bout.
(d)
					 The referee stops the bout because a contestant is injured by a legal strike or
					 series of legal strikes and cannot continue.
(e) The referee stops an amateur bout because
					 of a combination of 3 knockdowns and standing 8 counts.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.91 - Rule meetings

Current through June 24, 2024
All contestants shall attend pre-bout meetings with the
						referee and a department representative to review the bout rules, fouls, and
						department requirements. Seconds and other persons approved by the department
						may attend meetings under this section.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VII - Conducting Muay Thai at Events › Section SPS 192.92 - Consumables

Current through June 24, 2024
(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.
(2) Beverages shall be brought to ring or
					 cage side unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages
					 are prohibited.
(3) The inspector
					 or department representative shall approve and sign off on any
					 beverage.
(4) No stimulant
					 beverages or beverages with caffeine, such as Red Bull and Rockstar, are
					 allowed.
(5) The department
					 reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any beverage from ring or cage
					 side. The department may test any contestant that an inspector or department
					 representative believes is in violation of this section.
(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.
(7) Tobacco use is not permitted in the
					 contestant's locker room.
(8) Use
					 of any energy stimulant in pill or other form is not permitted.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VIII - Conducting Unarmed Combat Sports under Alternate Rules › Section SPS 192.93 - Department approval required

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Unarmed combat
					 sports bouts conducted other than as provided under s.
					 444.05,
					 Stats., and subchs. IV to VII are prohibited, except as approved by the
					 department. A request for approval under this section shall be submitted to the
					 department at least 45 calendar days before the proposed date of an event and
					 no more than 90 calendar days before an event by a licensed promoter on forms
					 provided by the department and shall include the proposed date, starting time,
					 and location of the event and a copy of all rules and regulations under which
					 the proposed bouts will be conducted.
(2) The department may deny a request for
					 approval under sub. (1) if the department determines any of the following:
(a) The request does not provide all required
					 information.
(b) The requestor does
					 not have appropriate knowledge of the proper conduct of the proposed
					 bouts.
(c) Referees licensed under
					 s. SPS 192.08 would generally not possess the knowledge and experience
					 necessary to act as a referee for the proposed bouts.
(d) Judges licensed under s. SPS 192.07 would
					 generally not possess the knowledge and experience necessary to act as a judge
					 for the proposed bouts.
(e)
					 Contestants licensed under s. SPS 192.06 would generally not possess the
					 knowledge and experience necessary to compete in the proposed bouts.
(f) The proposed bouts pose an unreasonable
					 threat to the health or safety of contestants, spectators, or
					 officials.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter VIII - Conducting Unarmed Combat Sports under Alternate Rules › Section SPS 192.94 - Effect of approval and withdrawal of approval

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Approval issued
					 under s. SPS 192.93 permits the requestor to include the approved bouts in the
					 application under s. SPS 192.14 and may not be construed as approval of the
					 event or any portion thereof. Approval may not be transferred to another event
					 or to another promoter.
(2) The
					 department may establish rules and requirements for conducting bouts in
					 addition to those approved under s. SPS 192.93.
(3) The department may withdraw approval
					 under s. SPS 192.93 at any time for violation of ch. 444, Stats., or this
					 chapter.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter IX - Medical Requirements, Discipline, Suspensions, Rest Periods, and Drug Testing › Section SPS 192.95 - Medical requirements, physicals, and examinations

Current through June 24, 2024
(1)
(a) Contestants shall produce all required
					 physical examination and laboratory results required to obtain or renew a
					 license under s. SPS 192.06.
(b)
					 The commissioner, department representative, or ringside physician may require
					 that a contestant take an additional HIV test, hepatitis B surface antigen
					 test, or hepatitis C antibody test and provide the results within 2 weeks of an
					 event in which a contestant is scheduled to compete.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter IX - Medical Requirements, Discipline, Suspensions, Rest Periods, and Drug Testing › Section SPS 192.96 - Grounds for discipline

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The department may deny a credential
					 application for, reprimand, or limit, suspend, or revoke the credential of any
					 promoter or professional club member, matchmaker, official, or representative
					 who does any of the following:
(a) Violates
					 any state statute or rule related to unarmed combat sports.
(b) Conducts an event or engages in conduct
					 at an event in a manner that would pose unreasonable risk of harm to spectators
					 or participants.
(c) Interferes
					 with an inspector, judge, referee, or ringside physician while performing their
					 official duties at an event.
(d)
					 Misrepresents material facts related to an event including the identity or
					 record of a contestant.
(e)
					 Associates or consorts with bookmakers or gamblers as defined in ch. 945,
					 Stats., or has engaged in similar pursuits.
(f) Has engaged in any fraud or
					 misrepresentation substantially related to unarmed combat sports, or any
					 discrimination addressed in ss.
					 111.321,
					 111.322,
					 and
					 111.335,
					 Stats.
(g) Has violated any law
					 related to fraud or misrepresentation substantially related to unarmed combat
					 sports, or any discrimination addressed in ss.
					 111.321,
					 111.322,
					 and
					 111.335,
					 Stats.
(h) Fails to meet the
					 financial obligations required by this chapter.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter IX - Medical Requirements, Discipline, Suspensions, Rest Periods, and Drug Testing › Section SPS 192.97 - Medical suspensions and mandatory rest periods

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) A contestant who
					 is determined by the referee to have sustained a knock-out is subject to a
					 mandatory 60-day suspension before competing again.
(2) A contestant who is determined by the
					 referee to have sustained a technical knock-out is subject to a mandatory
					 30-day suspension before competing again.
(3) The ringside physician may also determine
					 that a contestant is subject to a medical suspension, after conducting the
					 post-bout examination.
(4) The
					 suspension under sub. (1) , (2), or (3) may not be cleared by the department
					 until a contestant complies with all post-bout medical requirements determined
					 by the ringside physician.
(5)
					 Without a release from the commissioner or department representative, a
					 contestant may not compete again until 7 days have elapsed after their last
					 bout. The 7-day period begins the day following the event in which they
					 competed.
(6) Without a release
					 from the commissioner or department representative, an amateur or a
					 professional contestant competing in a non-sanctioned event may not compete
					 again until 60 days have elapsed after their last bout. The 60-day period
					 begins the day following the event in which they last competed. This subsection
					 does not apply to an unarmed combat sports event on tribal land that is
					 equivalently regulated by the Association of Boxing Commissions or the
					 commission of an American Indian tribe or band recognized or assigned by the
					 Association of Boxing Commissions.
(7) If a contestant is reported on a
					 suspension list maintained by another jurisdiction, or on any other suspension
					 list recognized by the department, the contestant may not compete without a
					 release from the commissioner, inspector, or department
					 representative.
(8) A contestant
					 subject to a medical suspension or mandatory rest period under this section may
					 not compete in any unarmed combat sports for the duration of the medical
					 suspension or mandatory rest period.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter IX - Medical Requirements, Discipline, Suspensions, Rest Periods, and Drug Testing › Section SPS 192.98 - Administrative suspensions

Current through June 24, 2024
A contestant who is determined by the commissioner,
						inspector, or department representative to have engaged in unsportsmanlike
						conduct or to have not complied with requirements under this chapter is subject
						to a mandatory suspension of 30 to 180 days before competing again, unless
						released sooner by the commissioner or department representative. A contestant
						subject to a suspension under this section may not compete in any unarmed
						combat sports for the duration of the suspension.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter IX - Medical Requirements, Discipline, Suspensions, Rest Periods, and Drug Testing › Section SPS 192.99 - Mandatory drug testing

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Contestants may not engage in the
					 personal use of drugs, including all anabolic steroids or controlled
					 substances, pursuant to s.
					 444.095(3)
					 (c), Stats., while participating in a bout,
					 except when prescribed, dispensed, or administered by a licensed physician or
					 dentist for a legitimate medical condition.
(2) To exercise the exception in sub. (1) ,
					 the contestant shall provide written notice or a prescription to the department
					 before participating in any event. The written notice or prescription shall
					 contain the name of the substance, the quantity and dosage of the substance
					 prescribed, and the name, address, and telephone number of the physician or
					 dentist prescribing the substance.
(3) Contestants may not be under the
					 influence of alcohol while participating in a bout.
(4) The commissioner, department
					 representative, or ringside physician may require any contestant to submit to a
					 drug test, including the testing of urine, hair, or blood specimens.
(5) The department representative or ringside
					 physician may require a contestant to submit to testing for the presence of
					 alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, or steroids at any time after the
					 official weigh-in, on the day of the bout in which the contestant is
					 participating, or within 24 hours of competing in a bout based on reasonable
					 cause or random selection.
(6)
					 Grounds for reasonable cause to require a contestant to submit to a drug test
					 under sub. (5) include any of the following:
(a) The commissioner, inspector, department
					 representative, or ringside physician observes the contestant or receives
					 information that a contestant is under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
					 controlled substances, or steroids.
(b) The contestant has previously tested
					 positive for drugs, controlled substances, or steroids.