S.C. Code Regs. 20-27.15. Number of rounds required for mixed martial arts bouts and events

(A) Professional Bouts: (1) Professional bouts will be three (3) rounds of five (5) minutes each with a one (1) minute rest period that includes a ten (10) second warning signal. (2) Championship bouts will be five (5) rounds of five (5) minutes each with a one (1) minute rest period that includes a ten (10) second warning signal. (B) Amateur bouts: (1) Amateur bouts will be three (3) rounds of three (3) minutes each with a one (1) minute rest period that includes a ten (10) second warning signal. (2) Championship bouts will be five (5) rounds of three (3) minutes each with a one (1) minute rest period that includes a ten (10) second warning signal. (C) A minimum number of twenty-four (24) rounds and eight (8) bouts must be scheduled. The Commission Representative may grant a waiver of rounds.