0145-06-.10
Duties And Responsibilities Of The Referee
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0145-06-.10
(1)
Each bout shall be officiated by a referee who is licensed in accordance with Rule 0145-01-
.03.
(2)
The referee in a bare-knuckle bout shall have the same duties, responsibilities, and authority
as a referee under Chapter 0145-02.
(3)
In addition to the fouls listed in Rule 0145-02-.10, a referee may consider the following acts
as fouls in a bare-knuckle bout:
(a)
Putting a finger into any orifice of the opposing combatant or into any cut or laceration
on the opposing combatant, including fish hooking;
(b)
Pulling the opposing combatant’s hair;
(c)
Manipulating the opposing combatant’s fingers;
(d)
Striking an opposing combatant who is helpless as the result of blows but is supported
by the ropes and does not fall;
(e)
Butting the opposing combatant with the head, shoulder, knee, or elbow;
(f)
Hitting the opposing combatant with the elbow or forearm;
(g)
Hitting the opposing combatant on the back of the head or neck;
(h)
Gouging the opposing combatant’s eye in any manner;
(i)
Using the ropes or cage to gain an advantage over the opposing combatant;
(j)
Pushing the opposing combatant around the fighting area or into the ropes/cage;
(k)
Timidity, excessive clenching, including intentionally spitting out the mouthpiece,
running from an opposing combatant, or other similar behavior;
(l)
Biting the opposing combatant;
(m) Headlocks;
(n)
Throat punches or strikes directly toward the throat of an opposing combatant;
(o)
Fingers outstretched toward the opposing combatant’s face or eyes;
(p)
Throws or takedowns;
(q)
Engaging in any other action not described in this subsection that is deemed an
intentional foul by the referee on the basis that the action poses a danger to the safety
of either fighter, impedes fair and competitive play, or is unsportsmanlike;
(r)
Spinning back fists; and
(s)
Hammer-fists.
(4)
The referee is authorized to use any procedures to determine if a foul occurred, penalize a
combatant, and/or to end the bout pursuant to Chapter 0145-02.
BARE-KNUCKLE BOXING
CHAPTER 0145-06