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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION |
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Chapter 19-23. KICKBOXING EVENTS |
Section 19-2318. HEAD BUTTS
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2318.1When a contestant is cut as a result of an unintentional head butt, the referee may stop the contest, and may consult with the ringside physician in making such a determination.
2318.2If the contest has been stopped pursuant to § 2118.1 during the first three (3) rounds of the contest, there shall be no decision in the contest.
2318.3If the contest has been stopped pursuant to § 2118.1 after the first three (3) rounds of the contest, the decision shall be made on the basis of the points accumulated by the contestants at the time the contest is stopped.
2318.4If a cut caused by an unintentional head butt is enlarged by subsequent legal blows, and the referee stops the contest as a result, the contest shall be decided on the basis of the points accumulated by the contestants at the time the contest is stopped.
2318.5If a cut caused by an unintentional head butt is enlarged by subsequent head butts, and the referee stops the contest as a result, the contestant who has caused the cut is disqualified, and the opponent shall be declared the winner.
2318.6When the referee determines that a head butt has been intentional, the referee may order a two (2) point deduction to be made, or disqualify the contestant who has committed the head butt and stop the contest.
2318.7This section does not apply to championship contests