S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:05:13

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:81:05:13 - Scoring system

Each judge of a bout of mixed martial arts shall score the bout and determine the winner through the use of the following system:

(1) The better contestant of a round receives ten points and the opponent proportionately less;

(2) If a round is even, each contestant receives ten points;

(3) No fraction points may be given;

(4) If a point is deducted, the referee must inform each judge at the time of the foul and a point must be deducted on the judge's scorecard;

(5) Points for each round must be awarded immediately after the end of the period of mixed fighting style in the round;

(6) Judges will score the round based upon the following criteria:

(a) Effective striking;

(b) Effective grappling;

(c) Ring control; and

(d) Effective aggressiveness and defense;

(7) After each round, the scorecards will be collected from the judges by the Commission or its designee; and

(8) At the conclusion of the bout, the Commission, or its designee, will tabulate the scorecards and give them to the announcer who will inform the contestants and audience of the decision.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:81:05:13

41 SDR 7, effective 7/28/2014.

General Authority:42-12-10.

Law Implemented:42-12-10.