PURPOSE: This rule defines the duties and responsibilities for mixed martial arts judges.

1. (1) Each bout shall have three (3) judges, scored by each judge on a “ten (10) point must system.” The winner of the round is awarded ten (10) points and the loser of the round may be awarded nine (9) points or less, except for rare instances of an even round where each contestant may be awarded ten
2. (10) points. Judges will judge mixed martial arts techniques, such as effective striking, effective grappling and control of the opponent, effective aggressiveness, and effective defense.
3. (2) The judges reach their decisions without conferring in any manner with any other official or person including the other judges of the panel. Each judge makes out his/her scorecard in accordance with provisions of the rules governing mixed martial arts. At the end of the round, the score shall be totaled and signed or initialed by each judge. The referee working the bout shall collect the scorecards after each round and hand them to the inspector.
4. (3) Any erasures or changes on the scorecard shall be approved and initialed by the judge and inspector.
5. (4) Official scorecards from the office shall be used and retained in the custody of the inspector who shall transmit them to the office for safekeeping.
6. (5) The judges selected for each bout is at the sole discretion of the office and such determination is final. The promoter is responsible for all compensation for the judges. The office will set the amount of compensation to be provided to the judges.

7. (6) Before the office issues a judge’s license—

   1. (A) The applicant shall certify that he/she has read and understands Missouri laws and rules. Upon such certification the applicant is deemed to have full knowledge and understanding of said laws and rules; and

   2. (B) The office may require:

      1. 1. The applicant take and pass a written

test covering mixed martial arts or, at the office’s discretion, professional full-contact karate; and

1. 2. The applicant undergo a physical

examination by a licensed physician to determine fitness to perform.

1. (7) The office may deny an application for licensure as a judge if the applicant fails to meet the qualifications specified herein or fails to pass the written examination if such an examination is offered by the office.

AUTHORITY: sections 317.001 and 317.006, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed April 3, 2007, effective Oct. 30, 2007. Amended: Filed March 20, 2018, effective Sept. 30, 2018.

*Original authority: 317.001, RSMo 1983, amended 1996, 2007 and 317.006, RSMo 1983, amended 1996, 2007.