# CLASSIFICATION: #16. EXecutive Branch > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Amuscogee_creek_nation%3Aed34361e3a9bb4c9 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text N~A13-O16 CLASSIFICATION: #16. EXecutive Branch A LAW OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ESTABLISHING THE “MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ATHLETIC COMMISSION” AND ENACTING THE “MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ATHLETIC COMMISSION CODEI RULES FOR BOXING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES”AND CODIFYING SAID LAW IN TITLE 16, CHAPTER 10 OF THE cODE OF LAWS OF ThE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION Be it enacted by the National Council of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation: SECTION ONE. NEW LAW. The following new law shall be codified in Title 16, Chapter 10 of the Code of Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; provided that for purposes of codification of said new law and its inclusion in pocket parts of the Code of Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Natbn, the Codification Committee is hereby authorized: (1) to approve any changes related to the manner in which sections, articles, chapters and sub-chapters are designated consistent with the fomiat in the Code of L~ws published in 2010 by West Publishing Company; (2) to include footnoted references to the legislative history in said pocket parts té the Code of Laws and (3) to not in said pocket Parts any editorial correction of minor clerical or grammatical errors in the following new law, without further National Council approval: TITLE 16. EXECUTIVE BRANCH CHAPTER 10. ESTABLISHMENT OFTHE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ATHTIC COMMISSION; MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ATHI~,ETIC tOMMISSION RULES FOR BOXING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS §10-101. Title and CodIfication This Act shall be known as the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commission Act and shall be codified as Title 16, ChapterlO of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Code of Laws. §10-102. Athletic CommlssionEjitablished In order, to provide for the orderly development, administration, and regulation of competitive sports contests within the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, there Page 2 of4l NCA 13-016 is hereby established the (“Commission”). §10-103. DefinitIons Muscogee (Creek) : Nation Athletic Commission - - A. -The following ~rds or temis, when-used in this Chapter, shall have thó following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: ‘1. 2. • 3. • 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. • “Act” means the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commission Act. “Amateur Mixed Martial Artist” means a person Eighteen (18) sears of age or older who has never received or competed for any purse or other thing of value. either for the expenses of tmining therelbr or for participating in any combative sport contest or professional exhibition with exceeds in monies or other things of value a sum to be determined by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commission. “Amateur Mixed Martial Arts” means any form & competitive pugilistic contest in which the participants have never been licensed as a professional in any combative sport and blows are delivered with any part of the hands, feet, or knees, and multiple combative disciplines are used to include grappling. “Announce? moans a person responsible for announcing the names of the officials, the participants, their coned weight, the decisions of the referee and judges during an event “Applicant” means any individual, dub, association, corporation, partnership or trust which submits to the Commission an application for a License or Permit pursuant to this Act. M~~Jng Agents” means Independent contractors who act as bookers, agents, agencies and representatives who secure engagements and contracts for boxers. “Boxing”meansanyfo~ofcompp~pugi~j~ orunarmed combat in which a blow is usually struck wtIiCh may reasonably be expected to inflict injury, including, but not limited to, boxing, wresUing~ and kickboxing, including the, martial arts as defined by the provisions of this section. “Broadcast” means any. audio or visual transmission sent by any means of signal, whether live, recorded, or time delayed, and includes any replays thereof. The term includes Professional Boxing as well as any Cage Fight. table System Operator” means arly Person who makes available or provides customers a closed-circuit telecast which is Pay-per-view, including any Person who does so as a direct Broadcast satellite provider or other multichannel video service provider. Pag. 3o141 NCR 13-016 10. Cage Fight’ means combat in an octagon or other area conducted under rules different from those referenced in the Professional Boxing Safety Act as amended by the Muhammad Au Boxing Reform Act (15 U.S.C. §6301, et. seq.). The term primarily references contact matches emphasizing one or more Marital Arts under rules established by the Commission. 11. “Closed-cIrcuit Telecast of Professional Events’ means telecast rights, including television, cable television, or Pay-per-view Telecasts, acquired by paying a Licensing fee or by paying a contractual price by a business or individual, including, but not limited to, arenas, entertainment or meeting centers, restaurants, bars, taverns, hotels, motels, dubs, and organizations, which offers the viewing of the event to the public or to private residences. 12. tlub’ means an incorporated, or unincorporated association or body of Individuals voluntarily United and acting together for some common or special purpose. 13. tommissioner means a Commissioner of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation appointed under §10-201 of this Act. 14. “Commission” means the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Com mIssion. 15. “Down” means when any part of a participant’s body, except the participants’ feet, touches the ring floor or when the participant is hanging helplessly over the ropes as a result of a legal blow as ruled by the referee. 16. “Drug” means a controlledsubstance. 17. “Elimination Toumament” means a bout Jn which the participants lack training in boxing skills. Such participants shall engage in the use of boxing techniques using fists only where the objective is to win by decision, knockout (K.O) or technical knockout (TKO). 18. “Event’ means “contest” or “exhibition” Including a match, bout, contest show, or tournament where spaning, boxing, kickbodng, wrestling, elimination tournaments and the mixed martial ads, takes place. 19. “Exhibition’ means a match in which the Participants show or display their skill without necessarily striving to win, such as sparring. 20. “Inspector means a person who is employed by the Commission to exercise the authority of the Commission to ensure compliance with the Act 21. “Judge” means an individual, other than a referee, who shall have a ~vte In detern~ining the winner of an event. 22. ~Kickboxlrig” means any fomi of competitive pugilistic professional contest in which blows are delivered with the hand and part of the foot - - - . Pags4 o141 NCA 13-016 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. - Such con ts take place ma rope ~ring and am lit timed rounds. “License” means a certificate issued by the Commission to participants of sanctioned Professional Contests and Professional Exhibitions and is a mandatory equireme rpartidpatlon in such events. “Manage? means an indMdual who controls or administers the affairs of any Professional Participant including acting as a booking agent “Mandatory 8 count’ means a required count of eight (8) that is gl%’en by a referee to a partidpantwho has been knocked down. “Matchmaker means an individual who brings together participants or arranges events. “Mixed Martial Arts” means unarmed combat inwMng the use, subject to applicablefrom limitations set forth in this chapter, of combinations of any techniques different dlsdplines of boxing, klckboxing, wrestJlng, and the martial arts, including, without limitation, grappling, kicking and striking. 28. “Nation’s Jurisdiction” means the scope of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s territorial, subject matter, and personal jurisdiction, as such scope is defined by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Constitution and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Code. 29. “No Decision” means boxing or spaning where a decision is not rendered. 30. “Official” means referees, judges, matchmakers, managers, second(s), announcers, timekeepers and physicians involved in • events. 31. “Participant’ means a person who competes or spars in an event. 32. Permit” means a certificate issued by the Commission to Promoters of sanctioned Professional Contests and Professional Exhibitions and is a mandatory requirement for such events Mr those persons referenced in § 10-206.0. 33. “Person” means any individual, partnetshjp, limited liability company, dub, association, corporation or trust 34. “Physlc~an” means an indMdual person properly and lawftalhj licensed to engage in the general practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine. 35. Professional Boxer or Professional Mixed Martial Artists” means an indMdual eighteen (18) years of age or older who competes for money1 prizes or purses, or who teaches, instructs or assists in the practice of boxing, sparring, or other pugilistic activity as a means of obtaining pecuniary gain. 36. “Professionai Contest’ and Professional Exhibition’ means a boxing match conducted within the Nation’s Jurisdiction In which the participants are persons who must be licensed pursuant to the Pages o141 NCA 13-015 provisions of this Act, and the combat covered under 15 u.s.c. §6301, et seq. 37. Promoter means any indMdual, whether a resident or nonresident of Muscogee (Creek) Nation, or dub or corporation, that produces or stages Professional Contests or Professional Exhibitions conducted~wjthln the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and shah include any officer, director, or employees as defined bythe Commission. 38. Pugilism0 means boxing or the skill or practice of fighting with the fists for Professional Boxing orProfessional Mixed Martial Arts. 39. “Referee” means the person in charge of enlbming these rules during •an event. 40. “RIng Official” means any indMdual who performs an official function during the piogress of an event induding but not limited to timekeepers, judges, referees, and attending physicians. 41. “Second” means any person aiding, assisun~, or advising a participant during a boxing, kdthoxing;elkiijr~a~~n tournament, or mixed martial arts event ore,thibifion. 42. “Timekeeper means a person responsible for keeping accurate time during each event and also responsible for the knockdown count for boxing, kickboxlng, elimination tournaments, and mixed martial arts event or e~thibidon.. 43. “Vendo( means a person who participates in the conduct & an event by offering for sale food or merchandise, including but not limited to, wearing apparel, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, souvenirs and programs. 44. “WrestlIng” means ahy form of fighting or combat between tw or more participants where, such participants deliver blows to an opponents body, execute throws to an opponent’s body, or apply hoids to the opponents body, except boxing and ldckboxing. -~ • B. The Commission may by regulation or rule define any term that is not defined in the Act. §1O-1~. Prohibited activities No person shall engage in any activities regulated by this chapter without first obtaining a Ucense from the Commission. SUBCHAPTER 2. ATHLETIC COMMISSION § 10-201. Arn,olntment and terms The Principal Chief shall nominate a Commissioner, subject to confirmation by the Pag• $ of 41 NCA 13-015 National Council, and such Commissioner shall serve a two (2) year temi subject to reappointme~g• -~ § 10-202. CompensatIon The Commissioner shall be compensated at $1 ,000 per event and shall not be a full-time employee. The Commission shall be compensated $1 MOO per month for attendance at • meetings and for licensing activities regardlessbf the number of Commission. meetings • required to address lIcensing activities Or matters. § 10-203. Removal of commIssioner A Commissioner may be removed from Commission prior to the end of any term for cause in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 31 (Title. 31; § 1-101 et seq.) of the Code of Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. § 10-204. Duties of th Commission The Commission has the responsibility to administer and enforce the provisions of this Act. These duties Include, but are not be limited to the fQllowlng: A. Printing and making available application forms for initial and renewal licenses, as well as any other necessary licenses; B. Supervising the collection of all fees prescribed in this Act; C. Processing all license applications; D. Issuing licenses; E. Determining applicable license fees; F. Denying any application, limiting, conditioning, suspending, or restricting any License or Permit, making a finding of suitability or approval of the License or Permit, or a finding of suitability or approval of or the imposition of a fine upon any person licensed or permitted for any cause deemed reasonable by the Commission; and C. Perform any other duties required in the Act or any amendments thereto or other duties that may hereafter be specified by the Commission. § 10s205. Authority of commission The Commission may exercise any proper power and authority neöessaryto peilbrm the duties assigned by this Act, including the promulgation of rules to implement this Act. Page 7 of 41 NCA 13-016 Regular and special meetings of the Commission may be held, at the discretion of the Commission, at such time and places as may be convenient and open to tribal members, with notice posted in a public place at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The Commission may organize any functional dMsions as may be necessary and from time to time alter such plan of organization as may be expedient. The Commission shall recommend an Athletic Commission budget for operations to the Controller of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and take any other steps necessary to fulfill duties and responsibflltjes under the code. In adopting, amending, or repealing any rules, the Commission shall give prior notice of the proposed action’to all licensees and other persons whom the Commission has reason to believe have a legitimate and bona fide interest in such proposed action. §10-206. LicensIng process A. an event. All partic4ants must apply for and be issued a License before participating in B. Each applicant for a License shall request an official application from the Commission. The Commission will not. process any application for a License that does not contain the proper fee and all lnfomiation requlrnd fivm the applicant Pill licenses eqire on June 30 of each year following the date of issuance. C. Each participant shall consistentiy use the same name In events. Each participant shall provide the Commission with the participants legal name and the name to be used in e~tnts, if any. 0. The license fees shall be noted on the application for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Professional Promoter PartIcipant Fee Referee Fee Judge Matchmaker Second Announcer Timekeeper Vendor E. Applicants must provide a residence or business address at the time of application and inibmi the Commission fri wilting of any change of address. F. age. Applicants shall provide the Cbrnniission with identification showing proof of Pag•8 of 41 NCAIS-o16 G. Any person whose license is lost or stolen may obtain a replacement from the Commission. H. No License issued under the Act or these rules shall be transferable. §10-207. SanctionIng permits A. Every event must be sanctioned by the Commission. B. The promoter shall obtain a separate sanctioning Permit for each event from the Commission before each event The request for the sanctioning Permit and fee must be received by the Commission rio later than 10 wortdng days pilor b the event C. The Commission will not approve sanctioning permits between human participants and non-humans or between males and females. D. $25.00. The fee for sanctioning an event for boxing, kickboxing, or wrestlIng shall be E. No licensed promoter, official or participant shall serve in any capacity at events for which the Commission has denied a sanctioning, permit. P. The notice of sanction issued by the Commission shall comply with the requirements of the Act. §10-208. Promoters A. No person shall pitmote any event without obtaining a license from the Commission. B. A promoter shat 1. ProvIde the following proof of insurance a minimum of 24 hours prior to the event: a. b. 2. Medical benefit policy in the amount & at least $25,000 for each participant withthe promoter being responsible for the deductible pa~,ments on insurance claims; Death benefit policy in the amount of at least S 25,000 for each participant; Provide surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit, or other forms of Pag. 9 of 41 tWA 13-016 a security acceptable to the Commission in the amount of $ 25,000.00. The Ccmm,ss,o may Increase the security as circumstances warrant. Not hold a license as a second, referee, timekeeper, or judge. C. Promoters sh~L have a contract with each participant and shall maintain copies for two years. D. Each promoter shall supervise the conch ct of the promoter’s employees, and shall be directly responsible for them to the Commission for violations of the Act and of this chapter. E. The Commission hereby deems any violations by any employee or representative ofa promoteras a violation by the promoter. F. Before the Commission issues a promoter’s license, the promoter shall: 1. 2. 3. Submit a completed application form with the required fee. Havereaclied the age of 18. Provide ihe Commission with evidence that the applicant possesses knowledge of the responsibilities inwtved in the promotion under the Act and this Chapter and has the ability and intent to comply therewith. G. Promoters shall be rosponsible:to the Commission for all events held and for meeting all.deadlines for permit applications. H. Promoters are responsible for ensuring the maintenance of adequate public safety at all events. Failure to ensure adequate public safety may result in cancellation of an event, discipline against a promoters lic€nse and denial of future permits for events. The promoter or venue shall provide written evidence of a general liability insurance policy for the purposes of boxing, kickboxing, elimination tournaments, arid mixed martial arts events. I. The promoter is responsible for ensuring that no bottlOddrinks unless poured into paper or plastic cups. by vendors at the time of sale, or glass ashtrays are pemiitted in any facility where any event is being held. If the event is staged out-of-doors, paper or plastic cups also must be used on the sits of the event. .1. Promoters and all licensed individuals and orgañizalions associated wIth the events shall be familiar with the Act. Any questions or interpretations should be referred to the Commission, If an immediate dedsion is required, it should be referred to the inspector present. K. No one shall interfere with the inspectors’ duties, use foul language, or Pag.lOof4l tWA 13-Ole threaten physical harm. L. The promoter shall be responsible for the performance of requirements of the M. For the purposes of mixed martial arts, boxing, elimination tournaments, and kickboxing events, the.prornoter shall arrange loran ambulance to be on site at each event with emergency medical personnel and proper resuscitation equipment §1O-209~ Denial of IlãOnse or permit A. The Commission .may deny any applicatidn for a License that does not comply with the requirements of the Act or this chapter. Furthemiore, the Commission shall deny a License to an applicant who has competed in an event not sanctioned by a state or tribal commission for a period of 60 days from the date of the event Participants who are currently licensed by the Commission shall not be apprnved to compete until 60 days from the date of their last non-state or non-tubal commission sanctioned fight. B. The Commission may reftise to issue any sanctioning Permit because of the unavailability of an inspector, because the location of. the event is determined by the Commission to be hadequate or unsafe, because the application is incomplete, or for any other reason under the Act. C. The Commission may deny any type of new or renewal license or sanctioning Permft to an applicant having an unpaid License fee, sanctioning Permit fee, pending security forfeiture, or assessment due the Commission pursuantto the Act or this chapter. §10-210. DiscIplinary action Disciplinary action by the Commission may include immediate suspension pending a hearing, suspension for a definite term, conditional suspension, fines, anctIoc re~vcatjon. §10-211. Inspectors A. The Commission will assign inspectors necessary for the conduct of events pursuant to the requirements of the Act and this chapter. B. During events, all officials and participants at all times shall be under the direction of the Commission staff and/orthe inspectors. C. Employees and inspectors of the Commission shall not have any interest in or connection with, either directly or indirectly, any promotion of either professionAl boxing, mixed martial arts, or kickboxing in. the Muscogee (Creek) Nation or have any interest, Pag.liof 41 NCA 13-016 directly or indir’ectly, in any event or participant. D. - The ComAiission may audit the ticket and sales document at any time. E:.. Before the start of an event the Commission or an inspector must check all participants, promoters, matchmakers, announcers, seconds, timekeepers, and referees for licenses issued by the Commission. Any of those persons without a current license issued by the Commission.shall not participate in the event. - F. The Commission or an inspector must be present in the dressing rooms at the designated time for Weighing in participants and Inspecting all equipment. §10-212. Tlókets A. • Every person admitted to a sanctioned event shall: 1. 2. 3. Pay the retail price of and have a ticket, Be issued a complimentary ticket or pass, Have a valid license as an offlcial, participant, or vendor for the event, Be a designated representative of the Commission. - 4. B. Complimentary tickets may be issued to the general public. Complimentary passes may be issued to members of the media, officials of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, designated representatives of the Commission, persàns designated by the promoter, and to those actual and necessary persons working at the event or for the arena or facility. Complimentary tickets and passes shall be free of state athletic assessment. A complimentary ticket is a ticket provided free of charge. Tickets issued in exchange for in-kind goods or services or as part of any group-admission, group-seating or group-purchase plan or sponsorship is not a complimentary ticket. C. The promoter shall disclose the retail ticket prices to the CommissIon no later than the time the sanctioning permit for the event Is Issued, and shall not be changed. SUBCHAPTER 3. BOXING AND KICICBOXI4G PARflCfi’fl~ §10-301. General Pro’~lsJon In addition to Subchapters I and 2, Subchapter 3 shall apply to boxing and kickboxing. §10-302. The Professional BoxIng Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad All Boxing Reform Act (15 U.S.C. § 6301, et. seq.) Peg. 12 of 41 NCA 13-016 The Commission hereby adopts by reference the current rules and guidelines adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) for the following purposes: A. Issuance of idebtificatlon cards. B. Suspension of licenses; and, C. Reporting event.resu its required by the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhamma&i Ii Boxing Reform Act. - My amendment to the rules and guidelines of the ABC In the above stated areas shall be deemed adopted by the Commission by reference, unless the Commission takes affirmative action to the contrary within sixty (60) after notification thereot Any amendments, rules, guidelines that are subject to a waiver of sovereign Immunity do not -apply and are hereby precluded from adoption under this section. Nothing herein shall be construed as an admission that either ahy federal or state laws are applicable to the or the Commission, and nothing herein shall be construed as an acquiescence to any federal or state agency. §10-303. Issuance of federal ldentlfióatlon cards A. Boxers shall complete an application to be provided by the Commission. The application shall request information regarding the applicant’s full name, residence or business street address, weight, height, eye color, hair color, date of birth, social security number for pulposes of Identification only. B. Applicants must provide a valid driver’s license with a recent photo of the applicant or some other government issued proof of identity with a recent photo of the applicant and one other form of identification. C. The Commission will obtain an Identification number for each boxer pursuant to the rules and guidelines of the Association of Boxing Commissions. §10.304. Matdhmakers A. In boxing, the promoter and matchmaker shah not be the same person. B. If the matchmaker is employed by the promoter, both the matchmaker and the promoter are jointly responsible for matches made and compliance with applicable laws, including the Act, and the rules in this chapter C. The duties of the matchmaker shall iclude arranging the event, matching the partidpants•as to weight and experience and ensuring that all the required equipment is in its place. While the events are in progress, the matchmaker shall cooperate with the inspector and is responsible to the Commission fizr the actions of the promoter. Page 13. of 41 NCA 13416 §10.305. BoxIng and klckboxlng referees A. The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a bout. The referee is charged with the enforcement of all Commission rules that aj~p1y to the conduct of the event and the conduct of the participant and parffclpanft second(s) while the participant is in the ring. Before the Commission issues a referee’s lIcense, the applicant must certify that the applicant has read the Act and these rules. The Commission may require that the applkant take and pass a written test, to be conducted by the Commission covering the Act, this Chapter, and the rUles.of the sport as published by national or international sanctioning bodies for the sport of bodng, as designated by the Commission. Referees shall not wear spectacles, unless they are of the sport-st4e goggles or contacts, while refereeing. B. Before starting each bout, the referee shall check-with each judge and the timekeeper to determine if each is ready. He will also obtain th&t~n e of the chief second in each corner. The referee shall require that the chief second control the activities in that participants corner underthe rules of this chapter. C. The CommissIon shallnarne the referee andits decision shall be final. 0. The refetee shall stop an event lithe referee deems advisable when: 1. 2. 3. 4. The physical condition of one (1) or both of the participants requires stopping, One (I) of the participants is clearly outciassed by the opponent, The referee decides that a participant is not making a best effort, or For any other reason the-referee deems sufficient E. In the event of cuts or U~udes, the referee shall summon the ringside physician for a recommendation regarding the potential health risk to the participant(s). F. The referee shall Inspect the gloves arid hand wraps of the participants in all events and make sure that no foreign substances detrimental to an opponent have been applied to the gloves or bodies of the participants. In preliminary events to the main event when the participants’ gloves are adjusted in the dressing rooms, the referee will inspect the gloves, hand wraps arid bodies of the participants. G. The referee shall warn the chief second of violations of any rules relating to seconds. If the chief second does not comply with the requirements of the referee, the referee shall warn the chief second that fijrther violations wiH result in disqualification of the participant, referral to the Commission for action for the suspension or discipline of the second’s license, and removal of the chief second and other officials in violation of the rules from the ring for the remainder of the e~ent at the discretion of the referee. Pag. 14 of 41 NCA ia-oie H. The referee shall instruct judges to mark their scorecards accordingly when assessing a foul upon one (1) of the participants. The referee shall deliver the scorecards to the inspector. When picking qp the scorecards from the Judges, the referee shall see to it that the cards are computed, winners name Is cirded and the Judge’s name is entered, If not, the judges should be instructed to complete the Scorecards correctly. I. The referee shall ensure that an event moves to itspioper completion. It should be stopped orcompleted~ not delayed, except in cases ofdamaging fouls. Delaying or avoiding tactics, or both, should be avoided and the participant who employs these tadtics should be penalizedin the scoring. §10-306. knock downs A. A participant who is knocked down shall take a mandatory 8 count During the mandatory eight (8)-count HiS referee shall assess the condition of the participant prior to continuation of the bout; or stop the event During any count the opponent shall immediately go to the neutral corner and remain there iffifil the referee signals the bout to contiflue. B. ~ continue, the referee may Stop the contest C. In the event of a khod~iown, the timekeeper shall immediately start the count bud enough to be heard by the referee, who, after waving the opponent to the farthest neutral corner, shall pick up the count from the timekeeper and proceed horn them. The referee shall stop the count if the opponent fails to remain in thO corner. The count shall resume when the opponent returns to the corner. D. The timekeeper shall signal the count to the referee. E. If the partiàipant taking the count Is still down when the referee calls the count of ten, the referSe shall wave both arms to indicate that the participant has been knocked out. The referee shall summon the physician and shall then raise the opponent’s hand as the winner. The referee’s count is the official count. F. any round. A participant who has been knocked down cannot be saved by the bell in G. A technical knockout (TKO) decision shall be awarded to the àpponent if a participant is unable or refuses to continue when the bell sounds to begin the next round. The decision shall be awarded in the round started by the bell. H. If both boxers go down at the same time, counting wiIlbe continued as long as one of them is still down or until the referee or the ringside physician determines that one or both of the participants need Immediate medical attention, If both boxers remain Page 15 of 41 tWA 13-015 down until the count of 10, the bout will be stopped and the decision will be scored as a double knockout. - I. A participant who has been knocked, wrestled, pushed, or has fallen through the ropes during a contest shall not be assisted Into the ring, nor be hindered in any way when trying to re-enter the ring. J. A participant shall receive a twenty (20) second count if knocked out of the ring and onto the floor. The participant shall not to be assisted by seconds. If the participant is assisted by seconds, the participant shah be disqualified by the referee. K. continue. If the participant enters the ring before the count of 20, the contest shall L. If the participant fails to enter lbS ring before the count of 20, the participant shall be considered knocked out M. When a fallen particfpant rises and falls again without being hit again, the referee shall continue the original, count, rather than starting a new count. If the bell rings ending the round during the count, the count shall continue until the participant rises. A participant shall be deemed tO be down when any part of the body, with the exception of the feet, is on the floor or when hanging helplessly on or over the ropes. A referee may count a participant out either on the ropes or on the flocir. §10-307. SuspensIon procdures for boxers A The Comrnlsslcn will notify the Association & Boxing Commissions, or its designee, of any determination or final order suspending orre~oking a license or permit of a boxer or boxing event. B. The Commission shall immediately suspend the license of any boxer required to be licensed pursuant to the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 due to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Recent knockout or series of consecutive losses, un-sportsmanlike conduct, An inju,y, requirement bra medical procedure, or physician denial of certification, Failure ofadrugtes(, The use of false aliases, or fab~fying, or attempting to falsify, official identification cartis or documents, or Suspension or re~cation of license by the Association of Boxing Commission ora state, orffibal boxing commission. §10-308. RingsIde physicIan Pag. 16 of 41 tWA 13416 A. A physician stiafl be in charge of all pm-bout physical examinations. The physician shall be at ringside during, all boxing and klckboxjng events and, if called upon, ready to advise the referee. B. The ringside side physician must be a state licensed medIcal doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). §10-309. Tlmekeopers A. No licensed timekeeper shall act as a timekeeper at any boxing, mixed martial arts, elimination tournament or kickboxing match within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation unless the match Is held in accordance with the rules in this Chapter. B. The timekeeper shall have during the performance of the timekeeper’s duties a bell and at least two (2) stopwatches. ln.additjon, the timekeeper shall have a whistle, and a hammer or wooden mallet. C. The timekeeper shall be boated within his arm length of the bell in a seat designated by the Commission. No match shall begin or continue unléesthe timekeeper is in his designated seat. D. The timekeeper shall not use the whistle, bell, or other instrument during the progress of a round except in the ménner and at the time authorized in this Chapter. E. Ten seconds beltwe the beginning of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning to the seconds of each participant by blowing the whistle. Ten seconds before the end of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning by pounding three times on the ring floor or the table where the timekeeper is stationed. F~ If directed by the referee, the timekeeper shall take time out. G. The timekeeper shall strike the bell to signify the beginning and ending of each round. H. If a match ends before the scheduled number of rounds, the timekeeper shall inform the referee and the Commission of the exact duration of the match. L ~ forth these Rules. J. In the event that an automatic time keeping machine is available, it may be used, provided however, that manual time keeping is maintained in the event of equipment failure. Page 17 ol41 NCA 13-016 §10-310. Announcem A Boxing, mixed martial ads, eliminations tournaments, and kickboxing events must have a licensed announcer, B. Announce,-s shall announce the names of the officials, the participants, the participants’ correct weights, thedecisi~ of the referee and judges. Promoters shall provide equipment and facilities for announcing. C. Introductions and announceme~ made to the general public must include the statement “Sanctioned by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commissiort” D. At the end of each bout the inspector shall deliver the score cards to the announcer who shall announce the results and immediately return the cams to the inspector. E. No promoter shall permit any individual to act as an announcer without an announ~?s license. ~10311 Seconds A No licensed second shall act as a second at any boxing, mbcéd martial arts, elimination toumaments~ or ldckboxing match unless the match is held fri accordance with the rules of this Act and Chapter. - -. B. Secondsmusbeatieasn(18)~rsof~. C. Each participant shall be allowed no more than four seconds, one of whom shall be designatOd the chief second.. The chief second shall be in charge of the participant’s corner and be responsI~ for thO conduct of all seconds, and shall be held responsible for any violation committed by any second. D. The chief second of any participant shall have at the ringside a stool, a pair of scissors, a towel, a clean water bucket a container of drinking water and/or electrolyte drinks, and tape and bandages. E. First aid and otherring equipment of a second shall in all cases and at all times before, during, and after use, be avaitable;for inspection bythe physician and the Commission whose decision shall be final as to the propriety of its use. F. Seconds shall not by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his participarfl opponent Seconds shall not knock or pound on the ring floor. G. No second shall attempt to render aid toa participant who has been counted out during the course of a match before the physician haé examined the participant. Pag. 18 of 41 NCAI3-o16 H. If any second enteis the ring during any bout, the participant & that second shall lose the bout by disqualification. If a second mounts the ring apron during any bout the participant of that second shall lose the bout by technical knockout flKO”). I. prohibited. The excessive or undue spraying of water on any fighter between rounds is J. Only one second shall be allowed in the ring. No second shall enter the ring until thebd[ fridicates the end of a rount The second shall leave the ring at the sound of the tiniekeeper’s whistle, which indicates ten (10) seconds remAin before the start of the next round. Priorto the bëgfrwfl of each round, the entire ring platform and ropes shall be cleared of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, to~is, and Other articles; and none of these artides shall again be placed on the-ring platfbnn until the bell has sounded indicating the end of the round. §10312. Judges for boxing and klckboxlng • A. Three (3) judges shall together score each bout and each round. B. The Commission shall appoint the judges and its deàisk n shall be final. C. A judge shall be seated on a high stool between the ring posts, not on the same side as anotherjudge; with a dear-viet, of the ring. - D. Judges shall scorn the contest using the 10-point mist system. E. The “10-point must system’ means the winner of each round receives 10 points as determined by clean hitting, eflèctWe aggressiveness, defense, and ring generalship; The loser of the round shall receive less than 10 points. F. Judges shall score each round of the contest on an individual scorecard. Each scorecard must be signed by the scoring judge. The CommissIon shall furnish the judges with official scorncanjs. The referee shall collect the scorecard fiom each judge and shall present the scorecagjsto the inspector before the start of each subsequent round. (3. If a judge becomes incapacitated and is unable to complete the scoring of a contest, a timeout shal be called and an alternate tensed judge shall immediately be assigned to score the contest from that point, If the incapacity of a judge is not noticed during a round, the referee shall score that round and the substitute Judge shall score all subsequent rounds. H. The Commission may require an applicant for a judge’s license to take and pass a written test, to be conducted by the Commission covering the Act, this Chapter and the rules of the sport as published by national or international sanctiorVrig bodies for the sport pa8. 19 of4l NCA 13-016 of boxing, as designated by the Commission. §1 0-31 3. LiabIlity of matchmakers and promoters Jhe prnmoter and matchmaker shall be subject to disciplinary action for a match in which one of the participants Is disproportionately outclassed. Persistent lack of judgment by a promoter &matchmaker. in armnging matches shall be regarded as èufficlent grounds for disciplinary action. §10-314. Matched participants The Commission shall not allow a boxing oritest IA which the participants are not fairly matched. SUBCHAPTER 4. PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND KICKBOX$IG EVENTS §10401. Class and weIght for boxing and klckboxlng partIcipants A. Boxing and kickboxlng weights and classes for participants are as follows: 1. 2. a 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Flyweight is 112 lbs. or under ~ ~ Jr. Lightweight Is more than 126 to 130 lbs. Ughtwelghtlsmorethan 130t 135 lbs. ~ Welterwei9ht is morethan 140 to 147 lbs. Jr. Middleweight Is mà.e than 147 to 154 lbs. MIddl~weightismorethaflj54~o 160 lbs. ~ 175 lbs. ~ Heav)weight is all over 195 lbs. B. Participants shall not fight outside their weight classification without appioval of the Commission and both participants agree to compete at the weIght dW~rential. §10-402. Weigh-In A. Within 36 hota before an event or as otherwise determined by the Commission to benefit the safety and health of the participants, the Commission or art inspector shall weigh in each participant. The weigh-in shall occur in the fresence of other participants to the extent practicable. Page 20 of 41 NCAI3-0i8 B. Only those participants who have been approved fri the event shall be permitted to weigh in. §10403. Requirements for boxing orkickboxing ring A. The ring shah be not lesS than 16 feet square or more than 32 feet square within the ropes oras otherwise approved by the Commission. The ring floor.shall extend at least 12 &hes beyond the ropes. The ring floor shall be padded with ensolite or similar closed-cell foam. Padding shall extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platfom,, with a top coveting of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material that tendsto gather in lumps or ridges shall not.be used. B. The ring platform shall not be.more than 5 feet above the fioor’of the building unless approved by the Commission, arid shall be provided with steps for use by participants and, ring, officials. C. Ring posts shall be & a metal not less than three inches in diameter. Ring posts shall be at least 18 inches away from the ropes. D. There shall be four ring ropes, not less than bne inch in diameter and wrapped In soft material: E. Spectator seats shall not be closer than sbc feet (6’) IItm the outside edge of the apron of the ring, unless otherwise, determined arid approved by the Commission. The ringside area shall be under the juriediction of the inspector for the Use of designated working officials, participants, seconds, jUdges referees, physicians, announcer, media representatives, and Commission representatives. Pmmoters are responsible to see that the working area Is controlled and flee of nonessential indMduals. The inspectors shall be provided seating next to thearinouncerand in each cornerof a participant. §10404. Gloves for boxing and klckboxlng A. Gloves shall be examined by the Commission before a contest by the referee and the inspector. If gloves:ara found to be broken or unclean or ifthe padding is found to be misplaced or lumpy, they shell be changed before the contest begins. B. A promoter shall be required to have on hand two (2) extra sets of 10-ounce gloves and twe (2) exha sets of 8-ounce gloves. C. Gloves Shall ~jg~ at least 8 ounces for thoSe boxers wtio weigh 147 pounds or less and at least 10 ounces for those who weigh over 147 pounds. All gloves must be thumb attached or thumbless and approved by the Commission. When two participants diffor in weight classes, the participants shall wear the gloves required for the higher weight classification. Page 21 of 41 NCAI3-O15 D. The laces shall be tied on the outside of the backof the wrist of the gloves and shall be secured. The tips of the laces shall be removed. §10405. Hand wraps - A Par pants hand wraps shall consist of gawe.~flot rriore than 20 yards long and not more than tw (2) inches wide. The use of adhesive tape over the knuckles is strictly proNbited. The adhesive tape thaN not cover any part of the knuckleé wi’ien the hand is ~ adhesive tape per hand. Strips of adhesive tape may be used between St fingers to hoki down the bandage. B. inspector. Hand wraps shall be adjusted in the dressing room under the supervision of an C. The use of water or any other substance other than adhesive tape on the hand wraps is prohibited. - §10406. MouthpIeces A round shall not begin until the participant’s protective’ mouthpiece Is in place. If, during a round, the mouthpiece fails out of the participants mouth, the referee shall, at the next lull, stop the bout and escort the participant to the corner. The mouthpiece shall be rinsed outand replaced in the participants mouth by a second in that participants corner and the contest shall continue, If the referee determines that the mouthpiece was intentionafty ejected by the participant, the referee may direct the judges to deduct points from that participants score for the round. §1 0407. Use or administration of any substance A. The use or administration of drugs, stimulants, or non’prescription preparations by or to a participant during a contest is prohibited, except as provided in subsection (c) and (d) of this section. B. Participants may consume electrolyte drinks or water during the course of a contest A licensed second or participant shall have an inspector andlor the Commission examine and approve electrolyte drinks before they are adnilnlstered, The administering of substance other than electrolyte drinks and!or water to a participant during a contest is prohibited. C. Discretionary use of petitleum jelly, and nothing else shall be allowed on the face, arms, or any other part of the participant’s body. The exceSsive use of petroleum jelly Is strictly prohibited and the referee shall cause any excessive petroleum jelly to be removed. Pa~ 22 of 41 NcA 13-Ole D. In case of a cut, only the topiCal use Of the following is allowed: a solution of adrenaline 1,1000, ~etine, and thrombin. E. The ringside physician shall monitor the use and application of any foreign substances adminlstei~cJ to a participant before or during a contest. The chief second shall suirenderto the Coñimlsslon or the physician, immediately upon request, any substance for laboratory analysis. §10408. Ringside equipment A. - Each promoter shall provide all of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4; 5. 6. 7. 8. - 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. A sufficient number of buckets for use by the p~1icipants. Stools for use by the second. Rubber gloves for use by the referees, second, ringside physicians, and inspectors. Containers for participants to spit in. Seats at ringside for the assigned officials. The physic shall be seated near the steps into the ring. AbelI. A public address system. A separate dressing room for each sex, if participants of both sexes are participating. A Separate room for physical examinations. A separate dressing room shall be provided for officials, unless the physical anangements of the contest site make an additional dressing room impossible. Adequate security personnel. Highstoolsforusebythejurjg~ My other item(s) with the Commission de&hs nêcessary through rules promulgated wider this Act, in order to condu t a Safe event B.- A promotei shall only bold events in pmmises that conform to the applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of the state, county, city, town, or village wiiere held. C. Public rest rooms shall not be used as dressing : jooms, physical examinations, or weigh-ins. §10.409.. BoxIng and klckboxlng officIals A. All officials exceptthe announcer shall be assigned:by the Commission. The announcer shall be selected by the promoter for the event. B. The Officials foreach event shall consist of not less than the following: Page 23 of 41 NCA 13-016 1. 2. 3. 4.- One referee, Three judges, One timekeeper, and ne physician. C. A licensed referee, Judge, or timekeeper shall not officiate at any event that is not sanctioned b/a Commission. D. Officials sha* be paid by the livened promoter in accordance with the rules of this chapter. The licensed promoter shall pay officials a reasonable fee to be approved in advance by the Administrator. E. No official shaft be under the influence of alcohol or contmlled substances while performing their duties. The Commission may require an official to be tested for the presence of alcohol or controlled substances In the same manner that participants are tested. Violations of this section or refusal to be tested shall subject the official to disciplinary action as provided by these rules, including immediate. suspension of the official’s. license pending a hearing, and immediate expulsion from the site Cf the event. The Commission shall use drug Or alcohol testing procedures consistent with the. laws of Oklahoma or the normal and customary practices of athletic regulatOiy bodies. This use of the laws of the state of Oklahoma shall not bean admission or interpreted as consent to the jUrisdiction to the state of Oklahoma or Its courts. §10-410. Contests A. Beginning one (‘1) mInute before the first round begins, only the yeferee, participants, and the chief second may be in the ring. The referee shall clear the ring of all other individuals. B. Once a contest has begun, only referees, participants, second, judges, physicians, and the announcer and announcers assistants, inspectOrs, or the Commission shall be allowed in the ring. C. The referee andlor Commission may order that the ring and technic I area be dewed at any lime, either.before, during or after a contest, of any indMdual not authorized to be present in those areas. 0. The referee may stop a bout at any time if individuals refuse to clear the ring and technical area,•disputea decision byan offlcbl~ or seek to encourage spectators to object to a decision either wtbalbc physically, or by engaging in dlsrupti~ cciriduct. if the fridMdual involved in disruptive conduct or encouraging disruptive conduct is the second of a participant, the referee may order points deducted from that participants score or disqualify the participant If the conduct occurred after the decision w~s announced, theCommisslon may change the decision, declare no. contest or take dlsdpUna~y action pursuant to the rules of Pág. 24 of 41 NCAI3-O15 this chapter, including immediate suspension of the participant’s or officiars license pending a hearing, and immediate expulsion from the event. §10411. Pro-bout Physicals for boxing and klckboxlng particIpants A. Within 36 hours before an event each participant shall be given medical examination by a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor & Osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appoInted by Commission. The examination shall include the *ilbw*ig: - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I 8. .9. 10. 11. 12. Blood pressure, Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Lungs, Chest; Heart; Abdomen, and Orthopedic. Any other condition(s) which the Commission deems necessary, through the rules promulgated under this Act, in ordçr to conduct a safe event. B. If upon examination a participant is determined to be Unit for competition, the participant shall be prohibited fmm competing and the Commission or an inspector éhall be notified. C. The physician shall certify, in-writing, those participants who are in good physical condition to compete. D. An event shall not begIn until a physician is present The physician shall not leave until the decision in the final event has been announced and all injUred boxers have been attended to. E. The physician shall sit near the steps into the ring and the event shall not begin until the physician Is seated. The physician shall remain at that. location for the entire event F. Each participant shall remain at the event site until released by the physician. §10412. TechnIcal knockouts and knockouts .L A participant who lost a bout by-technical knockout shall be suspended for a Page 25 of 41 NCR ta-on minimum of 30 calendar days. B. A participant who lost a bout by knockout shall be suspended for a minimum of 45 calendar days. C. The physician shall administer postbout evaluations and recommend testing if deemed necessary. D. A pmfessionaj bodng participant who has lost five (5) consecutive bouts~by knockout or technical knockout shall satisfactorily complete a computed adal tomography (CAT) scan and must satisfactorily complete a neurological evaluation performed by a board certified medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) specialized in the medical field of neurology before a license is granted by the Commission. §1 0413. Drug testlflg 1k The Commission hereby adopts the World Mti-Dopfn* Agency (WADA) list of banned substances. Any amendment to the list by WApA shall be deemed adopted by the Commission by reference unless the Commission takes affirmative action to the contrary. B. At the request of the Commission or its authorized representative or the ringside physician, a participant or assigned official shall submit to a test of body fluids to determine the presence of drugs, or a test measuring the presence of alcohol. The promoter shall be responsible for any costs associated with testing. At the request of the Commission or the ringside physician, a participant shell submit to a test of body fluids to determine the presence of anabolic steroids. C. A laboratory test that results in a finding of the presencE of a drug or alcohol, anabolic steroids, or the refusal of a participant or assigned official to submit to the test Shall be grounds for a summary suspension of the participant or offidars license as provided for by the Commission. D. If the test results in a finding of the presence of a drug or alcohol, or anabolic steroids, or if theparticiparitis unable or refuses to provide a sample of body fluids for such a test, a complaint shall be filed under the procedures of the Commission. E. At. the completion of asuspension ordered bytheComrnjs~j~~ in acoonlance with the provisions of this section bàsód.on a finding of the presence of drugs, a participant or official shall subinitto a test of body fluids. The results of the test.shail be negative for all drugs sted before a partIcipant Is al to compete again oran is a toOfficiate again. §10414. Female partIclpan~s Pa~ 260141 NC* 13-016 A. participant. Female participants shaH not engage in bo~dng or kick-boxing ~with a male - B. In addition to requirements for male participants, famale participants shall: 1. 2. - Have hair secured, with soft and non-abrasive material, in a manner that does not interfere with vision or safety of either participant; and Use no facial cosmetics. C. A female participant mueflefore each pi’ofessional boxing match, provide a negative pregnancy test which shall be verified by the ringside physician; D. The., promoter of a contest between female participants shall’ provide adequate, separate dressing rooms. E. Rounds shall be & twe (2) or three~ (3) minutes duration with a one (t).minute rest period between rounds. All bouts shall be scheduled for no more than ten (10) rounds. P. Female paiticipants tip to 147 pounds shall useat least (8) ounce gloves and female participants over 147 pounds shaft use at least 10 ounce gloves. §10-415. ChampionshIp and non-championship bouts A. Non-championship bout(s) shall not be less than four (4.) scheduled rounds and shall not exceed ten (1.0) scheduled rounds. The number of rounds allowed in a non-championship bout shall be detemilneci by each participants numbet of bouts. Each round in a non-championship contest shall be three (3) mInutes duration, and a one (1) minute rest period between each round. B. Each championship contest will be scheduled Ibr twelve (12) rounds, of three (3) minute duration, and one (I) minute rest period between each round. C. For the purposes of kickboxlng, participants shall execute kicks, which are atteMpts to land hard on a target area of the opponents body with the intent to do damage. Non-championship kickbodng bouts shall riot be less than three (3) scheduled rounds and shall not exceed ten (10) scheduled rounds. Championship kickboxing bouts shaft not exceed twelve (12) rounds. . D. Alt of the following shall apply to championship and non-championship bouts: t 2. The bthesolearbiterofabo~andb~onl3,jnd~ual authorized to stop a conte~t. All participants are required to wear a mouthpiece during the competition. The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece. If the Pag. 2? of 41 NCA 13-016 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. mouthpiece is dislodged during the competition, the referee will call time and replace the mouthpi&e. at the first opportune moment, without ihterfeiing with the immediate action. Points may be deducted by the referee if he or she feels the mouthpiece is being purposely efrted fiornihe participant’s mouth. Au bouts shall be scored by three judges. Mandatory eight count after knockdowns Shall be standard procedure in all bouts. A p~rUclpant shall receive a twenty (20) second count if he Is knocked out of the ring and onto the floor The participant is to be unassisted by his Seconds. If a Participant sustains an injury from a fair blow and the injury is severe enough to terminate the bout, the injured participant will lose byTKO. InjurIes sustained by accidental fouls: a. b. 8. 9. If an accidental foul caUses an Injury severe enough for the referee to stop thebout immediately, the bout will result in a no decision if stopped before four (4) completed rounds. If an accidental foul causes an Injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, after four (4) completed rounds, the bout will result in a technical decision awarded to the participant whO is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped. A participant who ishitwith an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time but no more than five (5) minutes or the participant shall lose the bout. InjurieS sustained by intehtional foLds: a.. b. c. If an intentional foul causes an injury, and the ir~ury is severe enough. to .tem*sàte the bout immediately, the participant causing.theii’~ury shaH loséby disqualification. If an intentional foul óausá an injUry and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee will notify the authorities and deduct t~ (2) pointS from the participant who caused the foul. Point deductions forintentional fouls shell be mandatory. If an intentional foul causes an irjury and the injury results in the bout being stopped in a later round, the injured participant shall win by a technical decision if he!she is ahead on the score cards or the bout shall result in a technical draw If the injured participant is behind or evenon the score cards. Page 28 of 41 NCA 13-016 10. If a participant injures himself/herself while attempting to Intentionally foul his/her opponent, the referee shall not take any action in his/her favor, and this injury will be the same as one produced by a fair blow. If the referee feels that a participant has conducted himseWhe,self in an unsportsman-Jike mannet the referee may stop the bout and disqualify the offen&ig participant. Partial or incomplete rounds will be scored. However, any point deduction(s) occuning during this partial round will be deducted from the final score of the completed rounds. Any other rule(s) which the Commission deems necessary through rules promulgated under this Act, in order to conduct a safe bout. 11. 12. 13. SUBCHAPTER 5. ELIMINATION TóURNAMENrs §10-501. Generaiprdvlslons A. Sections 10-301, 10-305, 10-306, 10-309, 10-311, 10-312 (except g], 10403, 10-407, 10-409 and 10410 shall apply to elimination tournaments, unless otherwise noted. - B. Before the start of an event the Commission shall check all participants and promoters, for licenses issued by Commission. Any indMdual without a cunent license issued by the Commission shall not participate In the event. §10-502. A. Promoter responsIbIlIty In lieu of the requirements of section 10-208, the promoter shall: 1. 2. Complete an application provided by the CommIssion. ProvIde a surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit or other fomis of security acceptable to the Commission in the a ount of $5,000. The Commission may Increase the amount of security required as circumstances warrant. Provide medical insurance in the amount of at least $10,000 and provide a death benefit policy In the amount of at least $10,000 for each participant. Submit a $50 permit fee. 3. 4. B. epmm&ermtjst 1. - 2. Arrange for an ambulance to be on site at each event with emergency medical personnel and proper resuscitation equipment. ProvIde 16 oz. boxing glows that shall be worn by all participants. Page 29 of 41 NCA 13-01$ 3. 4; 5. C. Provide headgear wtiicti shall be worn be all participants. Provide adequate security at each event. Mange spectator seating sbc (6) feet from the ring apron. The promoter may act as a matchmaker for the purposes of arranging bouts. D. Promoters of elimination tournaments may request the Commission to not acóept any participant due tO conduct or safety. Upon. approva[of the request by the Commission, the participant in question shall be banned from participa ng in the event C. The Commission may promulgate rules imposing additional requirements on promoters for Elimination Tournaments that it deems necessary to the conduct of a safe event. §10403. Elimination tournament contesb A. Elimination tournament bouts shal!. consist of three (3) one (1) minute rounds with a one (1) minute rest periodbetween each round. Each round will be judged on a ten (10) poInt must system. S. Elimination tournaments shall be single elimination events. An elinination participant who has lost a bout may not participate in the same program of bouts. C: participant shall be d fared the loser of the bout. 0. if a bout is declared a draw, the judges shall reevaluate their scoreóards and select a winner. E. The referee or the ringside physician may stop a bout If, in the judgment of either, allowing the bout to continue may jeopardize the health orthe safety of a participant F. Elimination toumaments may be a one (1) or two (2) night event. Elimination tournament participants may not participate in more than one (1) match during the first night of a two-night elimination tournament G. An elimination tournament participant may participate in any number of bouts the second night of a two-night elimination tournament. H. Competing for or winning a prize in an elimination tournament shall not deem the participant a professional within thescope of this Act. I. Bouts between male and female participants shall not be permitted. §10-504. Participant rnponslbjljfjes andrequlrernents Page 30 of 41 NCA 13-016 Each participant shall: A. 1-. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, male ~pants must mar a groin protector and a mouthpiece during all bouts. Provide the Commission with one form of photo identification with date of birth. Complete an application form providedi,yltie Commission. Submit the required license fee of $20. -. 2. • 3. 4. B. A participant may not participate if the participant has: 1. 2. been a competitor in pm~ssional boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts competition; been a winner of more than five (5) of any combination of amateur boxing, kickboxinç, or elknination tournament events In the past five (5) years or more than three (3) in the past twelve (12) months, unless theevent Srestrkted to winners of previous events. C. Each participant shaD submit to and complete a pm-bout medical examination performed by a Commission appointed ringside physician before the elimination tournament begins. The physicals shall be perfomie~d at the location of the event unless an alternate location is approved by the Commission. b. No participant shall be allowed to partidpatejf he is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Commission may require elimination tournament participants to submit tO an alcohol breathalyzer test at any time. E. A participant shall not weir any type of body piercing, hard contact lenses, dentures, or removable dental work during about A participant with dental braces may compete if the participant wears a,fltted mouthpiece covering the entire brace. F. The Commission may promulgate additional rules governing Participants in Elimination Tournaments that it deems necessary to the conduct of a safe event. §10-505. Ringsld. physician rnponslbllltl.s A. Before a contest, the rIngside physician shall administer pre-bout medical examinations to all participants. The ringside physician shall be a state licensed medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by the Cmmission. The examination shall include the following with the results written on a formprovlded by the Commission: 1. BLOOd pressure, - Pag. 31 of 41 PICA 13-015 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Lungs, Chest Heart Abdomen, Orthopedic. Any other condition(s) which the Commission deems necessary, through rules promulgated under this Ad, in order to conduct a safe event. - B. If the ringside physician determines a participant is unfit to compete for any reason, that participant shall not participate in the elimination tournament. C. The ringside physician shall remain at ringside at all times during an elimination tournament bout. D. The ringside physician shall perform post-bout medical evaluations of all participants. The Commission shall provide forms for the ringside physician to complete. §10-506. RIngside equipment A. Each promoter shall provide all of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A sufficient number of buckets for use by the participants. Stools for use by seconds. Rubber gloves for use by the referees, seconds, ringside physicians, and Inspectors. Seats at ringside for the assigned officials. The physician shall be seated near the steps into the ring. Scales for weigh-ins, which the Commission may require to be certified. AbelI. A public address system. A separate dressing mom Ibr both genders, if participants of both genders are participating. A separate mom for physical examinations. A separate dressing rocm shall be provided for officials, unless the physical arrangements of the contest site make an additional dressing room impossible. Pag. 320141 NCA 13.016 11. Any other Items(s) which the Commission deems necessary, through rules promulgated under this Act, in order to conduct a safe event. §10.507. WeIght categoiles A. - There shall be two (2) weight classes for male and female participants: 1. 2. Light heavyweight Up to 185 lbs. Heavyweight over 185 lbs. or more. - - B. Upon approval of the Commission, the promoter may add additional weight categories to the program of -bouts if participants in other categories apply to compete upon approval by the Commission. §10-508. Female participants A. Female participants shall: 1. 2. provide a negative pregnancy test that shall be verified by the ringside physician; not engage in a bout with a male participant. SUBCHAPTERL PROFESSIONALWRESTLING §10.601. General provisions In addition to Subchapters 1 and 2. except paragraphs 10-206 D (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) and (9), and subsections 10-208 8, C and M, all prOfessional wrestling events shall comply with this Subchapter. §10402. RIng and safety zone A. The ring shall be square with sides not less than fourteen (14) feet nor more than thirty two (32) feet inside the ropes unless otherwise approved by the Commission. B. The ring floor shall be padded with a closed cell foam. The padding may be used with a top covering of clean canvas, or other covering, tightly stretched and laced to the ring platlbrm. C. material. The ring corners shall be protected inside the ring with a form of padded Page 33 of 41 NCA 13-016 D. Ring ropes shall be at least three in number. E. The ring post shaft be constructed of metal. F. There shall be a six foot safety zone between the ringside and first row seats. The safety zone shall eictend from the ringside to the locker room and shall be bordered by a metal banier or rope at least three feet high on both sides of the safety zone. - - §10-603. Yearlyphyslcals All wmslling participants shall pitMde a copy of a medical physIcal covering all items listed in section 411 as part of the license application. The physical Shall have been peitmed within 12 months & submission. The physical must be performed by a Dock* of Osteopathy or a Doctor of Medicine. §10-604. Promoters A wrestling promoter shall provide a surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit, or other forms of security acceptable to the Commission in the amount of $5,000. The Commission may increase the bond as circumstances warrant. SUBCHAPTER 7. MIXED MARTIAL ARTs §10-701. General provisIons A. In addition, to Subchapters I and 2, except paragraphs, 10-206(5), 10-207 (D), Subctiap(er3, except paragraphs, 10-301, 10-302,10-305, 10-306, 10-307, 10-309 (B), and Subchapter 4, except paragraphs, 10-401, 10-403, 10-4C4, 10-405, 10-410, 10-412, 10-414, and 10-415, all mixed martial arts events shall comply with this Subchapter. B. The Commission hereby adopts the current rules and gukielines of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) for issuance of identiflcatjorjcarcjs, suspension of licenses, and reporting event results. Any amendment to the rules and gUidelines of the ABC in the above stated areas shall be deemed adopted bythe Commission by reference unless the Commission takes affinnathe action to the contrary. C. This subchapter shall apply to amateur mixed martiai ails events. §10-702. Contests and exhibitions A. A licensed promoter must submit a $50 sanctioning permit fee. B. Mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions maybe held in a ring or in a Pag.34of41 NCA 13-016 - fenced érea. A ring used for a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must meet the tHowing requirements: C. Theringmustbenosmallerthan l6feetsreandnoia~.g~r~fl32feet square within the ropes unless otherwise approved by the Commission. D. The ring floor must extend at least 12 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor must be padded with ensolite or another similar dosed-call foam. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a tDpàovering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used. • E. The ring platform must not be more than 5 feel above the floor of the building unless approved by the Commission and mus have suitable steps for the use of the participants. F. Ring posts shaH be made of metal, not more than .3 indies in diameter. Ring posts must be at least 18 inches awayfrom the ring ropes. - S. There must be five ring ropes, not less than 1 Inch in diameter and wiapped in soft material. The lowest ring rope must be 12 inches above the ring floor. H. There must not be. any obstruction or otgect induding, without limitation, a tiangularbord%onanypartoftheringfr~ A fenced area used in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must meet the follOWIng requirements: 1. 2 3. 4. 5. The fenced area must be circular in design and the sides must be of equal length and mst be no smaller than 16 feet wide and no larger than 32 feet wide unless otherwise apprnved by the Commission. The fenced area must have at least 2 gates. Thelloor of thefeliced area must be padded with ensolite or another similar closed-cell foam, with a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightlystretched and laced to the platform of the fenced area Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used. The platform of the fenced area must not be more than 5 feet above the floor of the building and must have suitable steps for entrance. Fence posts must be made of metal, not more than 6 inches In diameter, extending horn the floor of the building t&between 4 and 7 feet abo~rn the floor of the fenced area, and must be properly padded. The fencing used to. enclose the fenced area must be made of a material that wiN prevent a participant from f~ng~g of the fenced area or breaking through the fenced area onto the floor of the building Pag. 35 of 41 tWA 13-016 6. 7. or onto the spectators~ including, without limitation, chain link fence coated with vinyl. Any metal portion of the fenced area must be covered and padded In a manner appioved by the Commission and must not be abrasive to the participants. There must not be any obstruction ~on any part of the fence sunounding the area in which the participants are to be competing. 4. Spectator seats shall not be closer than six feet (6’) from the outside edge of the apron of the ring, unless otherwise determined and approved by the Commission. The ringside area shall be under the jurlsdklicn of the Commission for the use of designated woiidng officials, participants, seconds, judges, referees, physicians, announcer, media representatives, and Commission representatives. Promoters arc responsible to see that the wvrking area is controlled and floe of nonessential individuals. The inspectors shall be provided seating next to the annou, cer and in each corner of a participant. - K. ~ 1. 2. • 3. • 4. A nOn-dianpionship contest or exhibition & mixed martial arts must not exceed thr8e rounds in duration. A championship contest of mixed martial arts must be five rounds in duration.. -: ~ martialflm~be5 minutes in duration. A period of rest hlkwing a round during acontest or exhibition &mixed martial arts must be 1 minute in duration. An amateur mixed martial arts contest can be no morn than three rounds of tv.v mkiutes each. §10-703. Mixed MörltalA,rts Participants A. An applicant for a Mixed Martial Arts License as a participant must be at least 18 years of age and shaft-ôomplete an application as required in section 10-206. B. Participants must ~ar shorts. C. Participants may not wear shoes or any padding on the feet during a contest or exhibition. D. For contest or exhibitions, each participant must wear gloves that weigh not less than four (4) ounces and not more than eight (8) ounces. E. Participants must possess and present-their national MMA identification card tote Commission upon req If the participant has not been issued a national MMA identification card, one will be issued free Of char9e. Participants will not be allowed to Pag.35 of4l NCA 13416 coOipetewithouta national MMA identification card. §10-704.. Classes and Weight Categories A. Except with the approval of the Commission, the classes.for the participants competing in contests or exhibitions of mbced martial arts and the weights for each class are shown in the following schedule: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Flywelghtuptol2slbs. Bantaneghtoverj25pjl3slbs Featherweight over 135 to 145 lbs. Lightweight over 145 to 155 lbs. WelterweightoveI-155to17op~ Mk1dl&~éight over 170 to 185 lbs. Ught Heavyweight over 185 to 205 lbs. Heavyweight over 205 to 265 lbs. Super HBavyweightall over 265 lbs. • B. Participants shall not fight outside their Weight classification without approval of theCommisslon and both unless participants agree to compete at the weight differential. §10-705. Fouls arts: A. The foflowing acts constitute fouls in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Butting with the head. Eye gouging of any kind. Biting. HaIr pulling. Fish hOoldng. Groinanacksofanylcjnd. Putting a finger into any orifice Or into any cut or laceration on an opponent. Small joInt manipulation. SInking to the spine orthe back of the head. Stiildng downward using the point of the elbow. Throat strikes of any kind, including, Without limitation, grabbing the trachea. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh. GrabbIng the clavicle. KIcking the head of a grounded opponent. Kneeing the head of a grounded Opponent. Page 37 of 41 NCA 13-016 - -. 16. 17. -.18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Stomping a grounded opponent Kicking to the kktney with the heel. SpIking an opponent to the canvas on hlshead or neck. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area. Holding the shorts or gloves of an Opponent Spittingatanopponent Engaging in any un-sportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent HoldIng the ropes or the fence. IJsingabusivebnguageinthegj1~0~.~j~ Attacking an oppánent on or during the break. Attacking anopponentwtio is underthe care of the referee. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of a contest or exhibition. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee. Tirnkifty, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, Intentionally or consistently chopping the mouthpiece or faking. an injury. Interference by the comet Throwing In the towel during compet*lon. B. In addition to the fouls listed in (a) above, no amateur mixed martial arts participant may use elbow strikes of any kind. C. The Commission shall appoint all referees and judges. - D. If a participént fouls his opponent during a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts, the referee may penalize him by deducting points *bni his score, whether or not the foul was intentional. The referee may determine the number of points to be deducted In each instance and shall base his determination on the severity of the foul and its effect upon the opponent 1. 2. a 4. When the referee determines that it is necessary to deduct a point or points because of a foul, the referee shall warn the oflèndér of the penaltyto be assessed. The referee shall, as soon as Is practical after the foul, notify the judges and both participants of the number of points, if any, to be deducted from the score of the offender. Any point or points to be deducted for any foul must be deducted in the round in which the foul occurred and may not be deducted from the scorn of any subsequent round. A participant may not be declared the winner of a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts on the basis of his clti that his opponent fouled Page 38 o141 NCAI3.o15 him by hitting hfrn in the groin. If a participant falls to the floor of the ring or fenced area or otherwise indicates that he is unwifling to continue because Cf a claim of belng~ hit in the groin, the cxflest or exhibition must be declared, to be a technical IU16da~)LAt in fa’tvr of the participant who is willing to continue. E. if a contest or e4iibflion of mixed martial arts is’ stepped because of an accideñaj foul,..the referee shall determine whether the participant wi~x’has been:fouled can continue or not If the participants chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the foul did not kvtolve a concussl~e impact to the head of the part4ipant who has been fouled, the referee m~y order the contest or exhibitioncontinued after a recuperative interval of not more thOn 5 minutes. Immediately aftet separá€ng the participn~, the.referee shaM inform the Commission of his determinabon that the f~ was accidental. F. If the referee determines that a contest or exhibitfbn :Of mixed martial arts may not continue because of an injury suffered as the result of an accidental foul, the contest or exhibition must be declared a no contest if the foul occurs during: - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The first t~ rounds of a non-championship contest or exhibition; or The flrstthiee rounds of a championship contest or exhibition. Wan accidental-foul renders a participant unable tcontinue thecontest or exhibition after The completed second round of a non