Wyoming Combat Sports Commission

Mixed Martial Arts, Board of

Chapter 5: Specific Requirement for Kickboxing Contestants

Effective Date: 06/15/2018 to 02/13/2019

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 046.0001.5.06152018

Specific Requirements for Kickboxing Contestants

Section 1. Conduct of Athletic Events.

(a) All professional non-title bouts will be scheduled for a minimum of three rounds and up to a maximum of twelve rounds.

(b) All offensive kickboxing, punching, and kicking techniques are authorized, with the exception of those techniques specified as 'fouls' pursuant to Section 3 of this Chapter, and may be executed according to the individual contestant's style or system of kickboxing.

(c) Contestants shall have the option of leg kicks when both contestants have been properly trained for leg kicks and both contestants have agreed that leg kicks will be used.

(d) If leg kicks are allowed, any kicking technique may be used as long as the kicks are not to any foul area, such as the knee joint. Targets include kicks to the inside, outside, and back of the thigh on either leg and/or kicks to the calf of either leg.

(e) The Board may limit the use of leg kicks.

(f) A contestant intentionally avoiding any physical contact with their opponent will receive a warning from the referee. If a contestant continues to avoid a confrontation with their opponent after receiving a warning during that round, the contestant may be penalized by the referee. If the contestant continues to evade action, either in the same round or in any other round, the referee may, at his discretion, impose additional penalties.

Section 2. Sweeps.

(a) This section establishes a minimum standard for sweeps. The Board and a promoter may agree to additional rules and definitions regarding sweeps for each event. Contestants may execute sweeps only by making a sweeping motion to the padded area of an opponent's foot with the padded area of the user's foot, also known as 'boot to boot'.

(b) Contact to any other part of the leg (thigh, knee, shin, and sides of the shin from any angle) while delivering a sweep shall constitute a foul and will be treated accordingly.

(c) A sweep is not a kick and shall not be judged as such.

(d) Any technique thrown following a sweep must land on the opponent prior to any part of the opponent's body touching the ring floor. If the technique lands on some part of opponent's body other than the soles of the opponent's feet and the feet are touching the floor, the referee may call a foul.

(e) A successful sweep is not considered a knockdown.

Section 3. Tactics Deemed Fouls. All general fouls of kickboxing apply in addition to the following fouls.

1. (a) Headbutts;
2. (b) Striking the groin, the spine, the throat, collarbone, or the part of the body over the kidneys;
3. (c) Kicking into the knee or striking below the belt in any unauthorized manner;
4. (d) Anti-joint techniques (striking or applying leverage against any joint);
5. (e) Grabbing or holding onto an opponent's leg or foot;
6. (f) Leg checking the opponent's leg or stepping on the opponent's foot to prevent the opponent from moving or kicking;
7. (g) Throwing or taking an opponent to the floor in an unauthorized manner;
8. (h) Failure to throw eight kicks in a given round unless specifically waived or minimized by the Board pursuant to Section 4(a) of this Chapter;
9. (i) Intentional evasion of contact; and
10. (j) Executing any techniques which are deemed malicious and beyond the scope of reasonably accepted techniques in an athletic event.

Section 4. Kicking Requirements.

1. (a) All contestants must execute a minimum of eight kicks per round. The Board may waive this requirement or minimize the number of kicks required per round.
2. (b) In the event a contestant fails to execute the required number of kicks per round, the referee may give one warning to that contestant and his/her second during the rest period following the round.
3. (c) If the contestant fails to execute the minimum number of kicks in any round following the referee's warning, the contestant shall be penalized one point for each kick short of the minimum requirement.
4. (d) If a contestant fails to achieve the minimum kicking requirement in a majority of the scheduled rounds, the contestant shall be disqualified.

(e) If a contestant executes less than eight kicks in any one round, the inspector or Board designee shall immediately notify the referee of the number of kicks thrown. The referee shall, in turn, notify the judges who shall record the appropriate penalty.

(f) Contact must be attempted in order for a kick to be counted.

(g) Any kick to a foul area on the body shall not count.

Section 5. Weight Allowances. Before a contestant will be permitted to fight an opponent who exceeds the weight allowance as shown, the contestant must first receive approval by the Board. No contestant shall engage in a bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown below. Any greater weight spread requires the Board's approval.

POUNDS	CLASSIFICATION	ALLOWANCE
191+	Heavyweight	No limit
190	Cruiserweight	15 lbs.
175	Light Heavyweight	8 lbs.
168	Super Middleweight	8 lbs.
160	Middleweight	7 lbs.
154	Junior Middleweight	7 lbs.
147	Welterweight	7 lbs.
140	Junior Welterweight	5 lbs.
135	Lightweight	5 lbs.
130	Junior Lightweight	5 lbs.
126	Featherweight	5 lbs.
122	Junior Featherweight	5 lbs.
118	Bantamweight	5 lbs.
115	Junior Bantamweight	5 lbs
112	Flyweight	5 lbs.
108	Junior Flyweight	5 lbs.
105	Minimum Weight	5 lbs.

Section 6. Kickboxer Attire. A standard karate uniform consisting of jacket, long pants and belt, as traditionally worn in the sport of kickboxing or full contact karate may be worn by all contestants upon entering the ring. Prior to the start of a bout, all contestants must remove their jackets and belts.