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R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5.2-18. Uniform rules — Judging
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(a) All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges. (b) The ten-point (10) must system will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Under the ten-point (10) must scoring system, ten points (10) must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine (9) points or less m…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5.2-19. Warnings
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The referee shall issue a single warning for the following infractions. After the initial warning, if the prohibited conduct persists, a penalty will be issued. The penalty may result in a deduction of points or disqualification. (1) Holding or grabbing the fence; (2) Holding opp…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5.2-2. License required for mixed martial arts exhibitions — Exception
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no mixed-martial-arts match or exhibition for a prize or a purse, or at which an admission fee is charged, either directly or indirectly, in the form of dues or otherwise, shall take place or be conducted in this state unl…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5.2-20. Fouls
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(a) The following are fouls and will result in penalties if committed: (1) Butting with the head; (2) Eye gouging of any kind; (3) Biting or spitting at an opponent; (4) Hair pulling; (5) Fish hooking; (6) Groin attacks of any kind; (7) Intentionally placing a finger in any oppon…