Section SPS 196.02 - Medical suspensions and mandatory rest periods(1) A contestant who is determined by the referee to have sustained a knock-out may not compete and is subject to a mandatory 60-day suspension, s. SPS 195.12(2) defines a knock-out or ("KO") as a failure to rise from the floor.(2) A contestant who is determined by the referee to have sustained a technical knock-out may not compete and is subject to a mandatory 30-day suspension, s. SPS 195.12(3) defines a technical knock-out or ("TKO") as any of the following; the referee stops the bout because the contestant can no longer defend themselves, the ringside physician advises the referee to stop the bout, or a contestant sustains an injury as a result of a legal maneuver severe enough to terminate the bout.(3) The ringside physician may also determine that a contestant is subject to a medical suspension, after conducting the post-bout examination.(4) The suspension provided for in sub. (1), (2), or (3) shall not be cleared by the department until a contestant complies with all post-bout medical requirements determined by the ringside physician. (5) Without a release from the commissioner or department representative, a mixed martial arts contestant may not compete until 7 days have elapsed from their last bout. The 7-day period begins the day following the event in which they competed.(6) Without a release from the commissioner or department representative, an amateur or a professional mixed martial arts contestant competing in a non-sanctioned contest may not compete again until 60 days have elapsed from their last bout. The 60-day period begins the day following the event in which they last competed.(7) If a contestant is reported on "Mixed Martial Arts LLC," "Fight Fax Inc." or "FCFighter's" suspension lists, another jurisdiction, or any other suspension list recognized by the department, the contestant will not be able to compete without a release from the commissioner, inspector or department representative.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 196.02
EmR1032: emerg. cr., eff. 9-1-10; CR 10-102: cr. Register April 2011 No. 664, eff. 5-1-11; correction in (1), (2) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671.