Section 23.28 - The Decision(1) A knock out (K.O.) is awarded when the opponent is knocked down and unable to continue within the ten second count.(a) When any combatant falls out of the ring, the referee shall count immediately. 1. If the count reaches 20, the fallen combatant cannot come up on the ring and he or she will lose by K.O. 2. If the fallen combatant can come up on the ring before the count reaches 20, he or she may continue the fight.(2) A technical knock out (T.K.O.) is awarded.(a) When a combatant is seriously hurt or weakened.(b) When a combatant cannot continue the match after the break.(c) On the doctor's recommendation, when the referee is unsure whether a combatant can continue the match due to injury or being seriously weakened.(d) After receiving a count twice previously in the same round, upon the need for a third count.(e) Winning due to the opponent's retirement because of injury.(3)Winning on Points.(a)Unanimous. When all three judges score the bout for the same contestant.(b)Split Decision. When two judges score the bout for one contestant and one judge scores for the other.(c)Majority Decision. When two judges score the bout for the same contestant and one judge scores a draw.(4)Disqualification.(a)No Decision. A result of both parties colluding together to cheat or not fighting properly.(b)Disqualification. Winning due to the opponent's violation of the rules.(5)No Contest. A no contest shall be declared when the referee stops a contest due to accidental injury and the requisite number of rounds have not been completed to render a decision via the scorecards, or as a result of the ring being damaged and the match not being able to continue, or if an external event occurs during the fight, causing it to be stopped, or if both combatants are unable to continue due to injury. If less than one round of a three round bout or three rounds of a five round bout has been completed at the time of the stoppage, the bout shall be declared a no contest. If the requisite number of rounds has been reached, individual score decides.(6)Draws. (a)Unanimous. When all three judges score the bout a draw.(b)Majority. When two judges score the bout a draw.(c)Split. When all three judges score the bout differently and the score total results in a draw.(d) When both combatants receive a count of ten.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1331, eff. 1/27/2017.