upon the third warning being given to the contestant; or where the contestant commits a deliberate foul which causes an injury to their opponent rendering the opponent unable to continue. The referee has the power to; call “Time” for a medical examination of a contestant by the medical practitioner; and stop the fight, as set out below. Accidental low blow If a contact results in an accidental low blow the referee must ask the contestant if they able to continue immediately whether they require a rest. In the case of the requirement of a rest, the referee will call “Time” and the rest period will commence. The contest will resume at the end of the “Time” period as determined by the referee which can be up to a maximum of five minutes. If the contestant cannot continue after the maximum five minutes, the referee will count to 10 over the contestant. If the contestant rises before the end of the count the bout will continue. If the contestant does not rise, the referee shall stop the contest. If the contest is stopped: before two rounds have been completed of a three round bout; or before three rounds have been completed of a five round bout, the result shall be a “no contest”. If the contest is stopped: after two rounds have been completed of a three round bout; or after three rounds have been completed of a five round bout, the result shall be a technical decision awarded to the contestant who is ahead on points. Mandatory eight count The mandatory eight count applies in all Muay Thai contests. When there is a knockdown, the referee must require that contestant to take a count of eight seconds whether or not the contestant arises before the count of 8 has been reached.
The spinal board is provided by the Promoter. The medical practitioner must consult with the Promoter to determine the location of the spinal board before the first contest begins. Pre and post contest examination forms are provided by the Combat Sports Unit. Before the commencement of a contest The medical practitioner and the referee must agree on a clear, pre-determined means, whether by bell, hammer, prescribed hand signal or another method, by which: the medical practitioner can indicate the need for or desirability of a medical examination of a contestant during the contest; and the medical practitioner can stop the fight. The medical practitioner is to inspect the evacuation route with the promoter and Board members prior to the commencement of the contest. The medical practitioner must nominate a person who will contact emergency services if required. The medical practitioner and the nominated person must agree on a clear, means, whether by prescribed hand signal or another method, by which the medical practitioner will instruct the person to call emergency services. The nominated person must know the name and street address of the venue. Pre-contest examination The medical practitioner is required to undertake a pre-contest examination of each contestant using Form 6, Part A (as found in the Schedule of the Regulations). The form must be completed prior to each contestant’s bout. To allow time to complete pre-contest contestant examinations, the medical practitioner should arrive at the venue of the promotion at least one hour before the first bout. The pre-contest contestant examination may be completed at the weigh-in if the medical practitioner is in attendance. The relevant form (Form 6) will be provided to the medical practitioner by the Combat Sports Unit at the promotion or weigh in. During the contest A contest can only start or continue when a medical practitioner is at ringside. The medical practitioner must sit ringside in a position that allows effective communication with the referee and to ensure as far as reasonably practicable that they have an unobstructed view of the combatants at all time during a contest, including between rounds. This may require the medical practitioner to move from his or her set to reposition him or herself. The medical practitioner must ensure he or she has a clear path to allow for any such movement. determined
discrimination against another person based on their race, culture, religion or any other irrelevant personal characteristic; sexual harassment, intimidation or victimisation of another person; and/or conduct that is detrimental to the reputation or interests of the boxing or combat sports industries. CONTACT INFORMATION The Combat Sports Unit can be contacted during business hours on: (03) 9096 9833 or via email combat.sports@sport.vic.gov.au Any written correspondence regarding these Rules and information should be addressed to: Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board of Victoria GPO BOX 4057, Melbourne VICTORIA 3001