Referee:

Before event takes place the referee must ensure that the following are in order.
1) The safety of the ring must be in order.
2) The contestants must be wearing protective mouth guard, groin guard, and clean shorts.
3) Contestant must be wearing right size boxing gloves or MMA gloves. (approved by WKBF Rep.)
4) All contestants must compete at the agreed weight.
5) Amateur fighters shin pads / head gear optional. Depending on how many fights each fighter has had and age of fighter.
6) Make sure all Officials are in place at commencement of the event/promotion.
7) Make sure the qualified Doctor is present.
8) Ensure all contestants are aware of the rules.
9) Protect the safety of fighters at all times whilst in the ring.
10) Show respect to all contestants / officials.
11) Make sure fighters touch gloves prior to first round and final round.
12) Make sure 3 verbal commands are recognized. “Stop” when stopping fight. "Break” when ordering fighter to separate. “Fight” when ordering fighter to continue to fight.
13) Make sure fighter goes to neutral corner when an eight count is applied.
14) Collect score cards from each judge after each round of fight and pass them to the head Judge.
15) Make sure there are only 3 persons in each corner - trainer and 2 corner persons.

Contest Being Stopped Due To an Injury:

In the case that a contest has to be stopped due to an injury, the referee will decide whether the injury was due to a foul technique or legitimate technique. The referee has to consult with the 3 Judges as to the above matter before a final decision is made. If it is the decision that the technique was a foul the injured party will be the loser. In the case the person has committed the offence will be disqualified. The referee can stop a contest at any time if he feels that the contestant is in danger and in his opinion safeguarding the contestant from fatal danger. The contestant will be scored as RSC. (Referee stopped contest.)

 

Judging:

1) It is the responsibility of the 3 judges to judge the contest fairly and without prejudice. The score sheet must be marked correctly and clearly.
2) The 10 must system will apply to all styles. Kickboxing, K1, Muay Thai, Full Thai Rules, MMA. (Mixed Martial Arts.)
3) Each judge must sit at 3 different sides of the ring in the centre of each side.
4) Scoring: 10-9, 10-9, 10-9 in favor of RED is a Unanimous decision to RED corner.
5) Scoring: 10 – 10 Blue, 10-10 Red, 10- 9 Blue, Majority points decision to BLUE corner.
6) Scoring: 10 -9 Red, 10 – 9 Blue, 10-10 draw. Decision DRAW.
7) Scoring: 10-9 Blue, 10-9 Blue, 10-9 Red, Split decision to the Blue corner.
8) When a fighter has been knocked down and the referee applies a standing 8 count a 10 – 8 is scored on score card. Judge may score the round 10-9 at their own discretion if they see it as a slip, or fighter has lost balance and there was no real damage to fighter who got the 8 count. A fighter may also win back a point over the course of the round.
9) Must not Judge or Referee or Time keep under the influence of alcohol or drugs what so ever. You will be fined and have to leave premises.

Timekeeping:

1) Time keeper must have 2 timers. 1 for minutes per round and second timer for rest between rounds.
2) Timekeeper must indicate to referee when it is 10 seconds to go at the rest period so the referee can call corner persons to get out of ring.
3) Make sure the times for each round are correct.
4) Have Bell or Horn or Whistle to indicate fight has ended the round.

 

 

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