1. (a) Disqualification from an amateur mixed martial arts contest and exhibition occurs after any combination of three fouls or after a flagrant foul as determined by the referee.

2. (b) The following acts constitute fouls in a contest or exhibition of amateur mixed martial arts:

   1. (1) An act prohibited by § 29.12 (relating to acts constituting fouls).

   2. (2) Any of the following illegal techniques while standing:

      1. (i) Elbows of any kind.
      2. (ii) Knees to head.
      3. (iii) Kicks to knees or head.
      4. (iv) Stomps on feet.
      5. (v) Slamming. Throws should be completed in a controlled manner.
      6. (vi) Throws against a joint.
      7. (vii) Neck cranks.
      8. (viii) Pinching, biting or gouging.

   3. (3) Any of the following illegal techniques while on the ground:

      1. (i) Striking to the head.
      2. (ii) Neck cranks.
      3. (iii) Heel hooks.
      4. (iv) Finger locks.
      5. (v) Toe locks.
      6. (vi) Choking with hand on throat.
      7. (vii) Smothering (hand over mouth).
      8. (viii) Spine locks.
      9. (ix) Hammer locks.
      10. (x) Slamming.
      11. (xi) Pinching, biting or gouging.

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 29.2 (relating to definitions); and 58 Pa. Code § 29.30 (relating to waiver of rule for contestants with three or more amateur bouts).