1. A. Points deducted for fouls: When a referee determines that a foul has been committed, and that the fight will continue, the scorekeeper will automatically deduct the appropriate number of points from each of the judge’s scorecards.
2. B. When both contestants commit fouls: When both contestants commit fouls, the scorekeeper will deduct points from each judge’s scorecard for each contestant.

3. C. Repeated fouls: In the event that a contestant commits two (2) three (3)-point fouls in one round, or commits the same foul two (2) or more times during the course of a contest:

   1. (1) The contestant may be automatically disqualified by the referee.
   2. (2) The referee may also allow the fight to continue if he feels that no malicious intent is involved and instruct the scorekeeper to deduct the appropriate points for each foul.
4. D. No less than zero points scored: No contestant will be scored less than zero in a round.

[15.6.12.22 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002; A, 02-13-2015]