046-16 Wyo. Code R. §§ 16-2 - Tactics Deemed Fouls

(a) Eye gouging of any kind.

(b) Biting or spitting at an opponent.

(c) Hair pulling.

(d) Fish hooking.

(e) Groin attacks of any kind.

(f) Intentionally putting a finger in any opponent's orifice (includes laceration).

(g) Small joint manipulation.

(h) Strikes to spine or back of the head.

(i) Throat strikes of any kind (includes grabbing trachea).

(j) Clawing, pinching, or twisting the flesh.

(k) Striking or attacking a downed fighter.

(l) Holding the cage or ring.

(m) The use of abusive language in fenced area or ring.

(n) Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to a fighter.

(o) Attacking an opponent during a break which includes attacking after the bell has sounded at the end of a round.

(p) Attacking an opponent under the referee's care.

(q) Timidity (avoiding contact, intentional and/or consistent dropping of mouthpiece or faking an injury).

(r) Corner interference.

(s) Throwing opponent out of fenced area/ring.

(t) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions.

(u) Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage.

(v) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face or eyes.

(w) Using the ropes to gain an advantage over the opponent;

(x) Pushing the opponent around the ring or into the ropes;

(y) No take downs; and

(z) Engaging in any other action not described in this subsection that is deemed an intentional foul by the referee on the basis that the action poses a danger to the safety of either contestant, impedes fair and competitive play, or is unsportsmanlike.

Notes

046-16 Wyo. Code R. §§ 16-2

Adopted, Eff. 4/13/2021.