- A. In the event that one unarmed combatant is knocked-down, the referee shall give a mandatory 8-count. A unarmed combatant shall be deemed “down” when any part of his body, except his feet, is on the floor or he is hanging helplessly over or on the ropes.
- B. Should a contestant slip, or fall down, or be pushed, he shall be ordered to his feet immediately. Failure to rise may subject him to disqualification.
[15.6.5.14 NMAC - N, 3/23/2002; A, 8/26/2012]