REGULATIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. C06-137-18 OF THE

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PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE ON JUNE 27, 2018.

ATHLETIC COMMISSION REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 1

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GENERAL

General Provisions ……………………………………………………………….

ARTICLE 2

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ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC COMMISSION

Safety Standards………………………………………………………………….

Seating of Officials at Ringside…………………………………………………..

Selection and Payment of Officials………………………………………………

Referee……………………………………………………………………………

Judges……………………………………………………………………………..

Timekeepers………………………………………………………………………

Ringside Physicians………………………………………………………………

Inspectors…………………………………………………………………………

Medical Training Seminars……………………………………………………….

Announcement of Decision………………………………………………………

ARTICLE 3

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ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS

Duty of Matchmaker……………………………………………………………...

Out of State Suspensions…………………………………………………………

Federal Identification Card……………………………………………………….

Venue……………………………………………………………………………..

Administration of Drug Testing; Collection and Repercussions…………………

Age and Physical Condition of Athlete Applying for License……………………

License Fees………………………………………………………………………

Licensing Guidelines……………………………………………………………..

Licensing Time-Frames…………………………………………………………..

Athlete Weigh-In Location……………………………………………………….

Athlete Weigh-In Guidelines…………………………………………………….

Dressing Rooms…………………………………………………………………..

Fight Area Occupants…………………………………………………………….

Conduct of Seconds………………………………………………………………

Emergency Personnel…………………………………………………………….

Athlete Failure to Resume Between Rounds……………………………………..

Time between Athlete Contact…………………………………………………...

Athletes Injured…………………………………………………………………...

Consecutive Defeats and Repeated Knockouts…………………………………..

Grounds for Disciplinary Action, Medical Suspensions, and Mandatory Rest

Periods……………………………………………………………………………

Appeals Process…………………………………………………………………..

ARTICLE 4

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ADMINISTRATION OF PROMOTERS

Notice to the Commission of Promotions; Publicity……………………………..

Athlete Contracts and Commission Approval……………………………………

Fight Gloves………………………………………………………………………

Fight Area Requirements…………………………………………………………

Insurance for Athletes…………………………………………………………….

Starting Time for Events………………………………………………………….

Payment of Athlete……………………………………………………………….

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Disclosure to the Athlete………………………………………………………….

Cancellation of Event……………………………………………………………..

ARTICLE 5

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ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETES

Athlete Medical Submission……………………………………………………...

Physical Examination, Appearance, and Weight………………………………..

When Athletes Must Appear……………………………………………………...

Conduct When Athlete Enters the Fight Area……………………………………

Athlete’s Ringside Equipment…………………………………………………..

Mouthpiece……………………………………………………………………….

ARTICLE 6

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PROFESSIONAL AND AMATUER BOXING

General Provisions………………………………………………………………..

The Ring and Ring Equipment…………………………………………………..

Specifications for Handwrapping………………………………………………...

Weight Classes……………………………………………………………………

Duration of Professional Rounds…………………………………………………

Female Athlete Boxing Guidelines……………………………………………….

Method of Judging………………………………………………………………..

Fair Blows and Fouls……………………………………………………………..

Intentional Foul…………………………………………………………………...

Accidental Foul…………………………………………………………………..

Penalty Fouls…………………………………………………………………….

Knockdowns……………………………………………………………………..

ARTICLE 7

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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

General Provisions………………………………………………………………..

Fighting Area……………………………………………………………………..

Stools……………………………………………………………………………...

Specifications for Handwraps…………………………………………………….

Joint Wraps Prohibited……………………………………………………………

Weight Classes……………………………………………………………………

Duration of Rounds……………………………………………………………….

Female Athlete MMA Guidelines………………………………………………...

Protective Equipment……………………………………………………………..

Apparel……………………………………………………………………………

Judging and Scoring………………………………………………………………

Warnings…………………………………………………………………………..

Fouls………………………………………………………………………………

Injuries Sustained During Competition………………………………………….

Types of Bout Results…………………………………………………………….

ARTICLE 1

R4-3-101

GENERAL

General Provisions

(A)

The Pascua Yaqui Athletic Commission Regulations, as they relate to professional

boxers, apply to both professional and amateur mixed martial arts athletes, promoters,

matchmakers, and other licensees, except as otherwise provided.

(B)

If the Commission encounters a situation where a ruling is necessary and it is not covered

by the code and these regulations, the Commission, in its discretion may apply the

interpretation of like provisions of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative

Sports Uniform Rules for resolving the matter.

ARTICLE 2

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ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC COMMISSION

Safety Standards

No person may arrange, promote, organize, produce or fight in a professional or amateur contest

without meeting each of the following requirements or an alternative requirement in effect under

regulations of an athletic commission that provides equivalent protection of the health and safety

of athletes.

R4-3-202

(A)

Seating of Officials at Ringside

The promoter is responsible for providing the required seating arrangements per event:

(1)

A table and contiguous ringside seating for five (5) members of the Commission

and its appropriate representatives in the middle of one (1) side of the fight area

where no judge is seated. The seating must be elevated with a clear view of the

fight area, athlete, athlete’s corner, referee, timekeeper, judges, and ringside

physician;

(2)

The promoter is also required to provide ringside seating for the following

Officials:

(a)

Three (3) judges which shall be seated half way between the fight post on

three (3) sides of the fight area, with an unobstructed view,

(b)

Two (2) timekeepers (one (1) counting for the knockdowns),

(c)

Two (2) ringside physicians; seated as close as possible to the corners

where the athletes sit between the rounds. The physicians must have full

view of the referee,

(d)

All seating must be in a location that will allow all officials to clearly see

the fight area with an unobstructed view.

(B)

The promoter is further required to provide ten (10) ringside seats directly behind the

Commission table for Commission staff.

R4-3-203

Selection and Payment of Officials

(A)

The referee, judges, timekeepers, ringside physicians, ringside nurse, and inspectors shall

be selected by the Commission prior to the scheduled card and paid by the Promoter

holding the event, prior to the first (1st) bout of the scheduled contest in accordance with

the Commission’s fee schedule. The fee schedule shall be made known to the promoter

before the scheduled card.

(B)

A promoter or athlete may protest the assignment of officials only upon specific grounds

submitted to the Commission in writing prior to the start of the scheduled card.

(C)

The Commission shall have the sole discretion to determine the number officials

scheduled for each event.

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Referee

(A)

The referee shall have direction and control over athletes and their seconds during a

contest subject to the governing laws and regulations. He/she shall have final authority to

decide if an injury is produced by a fair or foul blow and if an act is intentional or

accidental.

(B)

The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to be in the

fighting area during competition and authorized to stop a contest.

(C)

In the case of a cut or other injury which the referee believes may be incapacitating, the

referee may consult with the ringside physician before making a decision and may

interrupt a round and have the clock stopped for this purpose or to enable to the athlete to

recover.

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Judges

(A)

There shall be in attendance at every contest, at the expense of the promoter, a minimum

of four (4) licensed judges, each of whom shall render his/her individual decision in

writing on a scorecard supplied by the Commission’s Executive Director at the end of

every contest which continues for the remainder of the scheduled number of rounds. Each

judge shall have one (1) vote, and a majority of the votes cast shall determine the winner.

(B)

Judges are to score each round using the following scoring criteria:

(1)

Clean punching (power versus quantity),

(2)

Effective aggressiveness,

(3)

Ring and/or cage generalship,

(4)

(C)

Defense.

In the event that the competition is stopped in the middle of the round, the judges shall

score all incomplete or partial rounds as if they were a complete round.

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Timekeepers

The timekeeper is responsible for regulating the number and duration of the rounds designated

for each boxing or mixed martial arts event. The timekeeper must assure that each round and the

interval between rounds is correctly and uniformly timed. The use of a distinctive bell, horn,

whistle, and “clapper” will be used to designate specific timing intervals during the contest. A

timekeeper is responsible to adjust time for temporary stoppages or when instructed to do so by

the referee. A timekeeper is responsible to start, stop and record the exact times of knockouts,

technical knockouts and to time the injury rehabilitation periods. A timekeeper additionally

assists the referee in counting for knockdowns to assure the athlete has the correct amount of

time to return to the contest. A timekeeper may also manage the bell for ceremonial purposes,

such as “ten counts” for distinguished honorees.

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Ringside Physician

(A)

The Commission requires that at least one (1) licensed physician be assigned to

Commission sanctioned events. Ringside Physicians will conduct pre-fight physical

examinations of all athletes. They shall observe the competition and respond to the

medical needs of athletes; including advice to the referees on the continuation of a bout

after injuries. They also perform post-fight examinations to determine if an athlete must

be temporarily or permanently suspended from further competition.

(B)

The physician may enter the ring if asked by the referee to examine an injury to an

athlete.

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Inspectors

The Inspectors oversee the conduct of the athletes and observe the hand wraps in their assigned

dressing rooms, monitor athletes during their walk-out to the fight area, and monitor athletes and

their seconds in the athletes’ respective corners.

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Medical Training Seminars

The Commission shall provide mandatory medical training seminars at least twice a year for all

ring personnel, commission personnel, and other designated persons that assist with sanctioned

events.

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Announcement of Decision

When the Commission representative has completed the counting and verification of the

scorecards, he shall advise the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall then inform the

audience of the decision over the speaker system.

ARTCLE 3

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(A)

(B)

ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS

Duty of Matchmaker

Matchmakers are required to use due diligence to determine and report to the

Commission in writing, four (4) weeks prior to a scheduled contest, the request for bout

approval by the Commission, and the following information which is a predicate to

licensing athletes and seconds:

(1)

The true identity of athletes,

(2)

The fighting record of athletes,

(3)

The date and result of the last contest engaged in by the athletes,

(4)

Whether an athlete is serving suspension under another Commission.

Matchmakers will be held responsible for the making of mismatches. For the protection

of athletes and the public, the persistent making of mismatches is grounds for the

suspension or revocation of a matchmaker’s license.

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Out of State Suspensions

All medical and administrative suspensions placed on an athlete by other athletic commissions

will be recognized and enforced by the Pascua Yaqui Athletic Commission.

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Federal Identification Card

(A)

All athletes must show proof of a valid Federal I.D. prior to arriving at the venue for their

scheduled card.

(B)

If an athlete does not have a Federal I.D., the Commission may issue a Federal I.D. for

in-state athletes. The Commission is not authorized to issue a Federal I.D. for an athlete

residing in the United States but outside of the State of Arizona. The Commission may

also issue a Federal I.D. for athletes residing in foreign countries (excluding Canada) as

long as the athlete provides a valid passport.

(C)

All athletes must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a current Federal I.D.

Card in order to compete in a contest.

(D)

Athletes applying for a Federal I.D. card with the Commission must provide the

following to process the application:

(1)

Athlete’s state driver’s license (issued by the state in which the athlete resides),

(2)

(3)

Athlete’s first, middle and last name,

Athlete’s date of birth (Entering a false DOB will result in a suspension),

(4)

Athlete’s height and weight,

(5)

Athlete’s social security card,

(6)

Hair and eye color,

(7)

Athlete’s contact information,

(8)

Athlete’s years of experience,

(9)

Passport photograph or current digital photograph approved by the Commission.

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Venue

(A)

The venue will provide sufficient space for the Athletic Commission, per event at each

scheduled venue.

(B)

The Venue is required to provide:

(1)

(2)

Weigh in :

(a)

Four (4) Tables and twelve (12) chairs

(b)

Printer with Copy Capabilities

(c)

Flat surface support for scale

(d)

One (1) enclosed private room for conducting the required medical

examinations

(e)

Designated area for Commission Staff to conduct fighter corner personnel

registration

Fight Night:

(a)

Credential for Commission Staff

(b)

Designated room for Commission Staff

(c)

Work area to collect personal information and biological fluid samples for

drug testing which will be restricted to the privacy of each fighter within

an enclosed room provided by the venue.

(d)

Designated area for Commission Staff to conduct fighter corner personnel

check-in and registration.

(3)

If available, the venue will provide Commission staff with one (1) table, four (4)

chairs and one (1) easel board.

(4)

Venue Layout: The venue shall accommodate the seating arrangement of

officials as detailed in the following seating charts:

Layout “A” for Boxing Contests:

(a)

Judge

Doc/EMS

Athletic Commissioner’s

Commission Ringside Seats

(b)

Layout “B” for Mixed Martial Arts Contest:

Judge

Doc/EMS

Athletic Commission

Commission Ringside Seats

Judge

R4-3-305

Administration of Drug Testing, Collection and Repercussions

(A)

The Commission regulates the use of any alcohol, drug abuse, steroids or any

documented illegal enhancement substances, by any licensed athletic while training for or

participating in an event regulated by the Commission.

(B)

The Commission will require any/all athletes to submit to drug testing, or any other

testing as required and will be the expense of the Promoter.

(1)

(C)

The Promoter is responsible for fees associated with the standard drug testing and

the confirmation test.

Acting with reasonable cause, or through random selection, the Chief Inspector, or any

inspector employed with the Commission may direct any athlete to submit a sample of

their urine, saliva, and/or blood. In addition to the random tests, each athlete

participating in a championship bout shall submit to a test.

(D)

The drug testing will be conducted in the presence of the Commission’s Inspector or

other representatives designated by the Commission.

(E)

The test will be administered either at the weigh-in, during the event of which the athlete

is a part of or within two (2) hours after the end of the contest in which the athlete was a

participant.

(F)

If the drug screen indicates the presence within the athlete of a controlled substance for

which the athlete does not have a valid prescription, or if the athlete refuses to submit to

the test, the Commission shall suspend or revoke the license of the athlete, or impose a

fine upon the athlete. The athlete shall also serve suspension.

(1)

Any athlete that was declared the winner of the bout shall be disqualified, and the

decision shall be changed to “disqualification loss.” The results of the contest

shall remain unchanged if the contestant who is suspended was the loser of the

contest.

(2)

If the laboratory test results prove to be negative or inclusive, no action shall be

taken and all results of the bout will stand.

(G)

Failure to submit to the required drug testing will result in disciplinary action which

maybe in revocation of license, suspension of license or civil penalty in an amount not to

exceed $5,000.00.

(H)

The work area utilized to collect personal information will be restricted to only the

athlete, the Collector, and a Commission representative within the enclosed room

provided by the venue.

(I)

The Collector must prevent access by unauthorized individuals in order to maintain the

integrity of the collection process and the specimen. Unauthorized access includes not

only unauthorized personnel but also any unauthorized individuals who could access

collection material or supplies.

(J)

The Collector must restrict access to the collections materials before the collection.

R4-3-306

Age and Physical Condition of Athlete Applying for License

(A)

All athletes must have attained their eighteenth (18) birthday before being licensed. No

athlete over thirty-six (36) years of age shall be granted a license except by special action

of the Commission considering an athlete’s demonstrated competence, status as an

athlete, and physical condition.

(B)

Any athlete applying for a license or renewal thereof must be examined by a Commission

physician and satisfy the Commission that he has the ability to compete.

(C)

Any athlete over the age of thirty-six (36) may be required to submit to the Athletic

Commission within seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled bout a Cat Scan with

contrast of a MRI/MRA brain examination, a stress echo cardiogram examination with

cardiology clearance, a metabolic blood profile and a chest x-ray dated within one (1)

year of scheduled bout.

(D)

After careful review the Commission will determine from the medical reports if the

athlete is approved for license and competition.

R4-3-307

(A)

License Fees

Fees for the issuance of annual licenses shall be as follows:

(1)

Promoters, $200,

(2)

Matchmakers, $100,

(3)

Managers, $50,

(4)

Athletes, athletes’ trainers and seconds, $10.

R4-3-308

Licensing Guidelines

(A)

The Commission is hereby granted sole control, authority and jurisdiction to issue, deny,

withhold, suspend or revoke any license.

(B)

A licensee is obliged to know that his/her license will expire on December 31 at midnight

on the year of its issuance and he/she has the responsibility to apply for renewal prior to

such expiration.

(C)

A license will not be issued unless the applicant provides proof of his/her true identity,

and other material information requested on the license application and otherwise

required by the Commission.

(D)

Expenses necessarily incurred by the Commission in the investigation of an applicant will

be charged back to the applicant unless suitable provision therefore has been made in the

Commission’s budget.

(E)

Absent special circumstances, as determined by the Commission, there will be a

minimum ten (10) day waiting period prior to the approval of an application or a license

as a promoter, matchmaker, or manager.

(F)

A manager who is not a resident of Arizona, who comes into Arizona for the purpose of

working the corner of his athlete, who is also not a resident of Arizona, need not obtain a

manager’s license. A second’s license is sufficient.

(G)

A licensed manager may act as a second.

(H)

The licensing of the parties is a condition precedent to the making of an athlete-promoter

contract recognized by the Commission as valid. Such contracts shall be on a form

approved by the Commission.

(I)

Notwithstanding any other provision of the code and these regulations, licenses issued

may be placed on probation under terms and conditions including, but not limited to, the

payment of restitution, for any violation or attempted violation of the code and these

regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or for any cause for which a license may be denied.

(J)

The Commission shall have the power to suspend temporarily, any license until final

determination by the Commission when, in his or her opinion, the action is necessary to

protect the public welfare or is in the best interest of boxing or mixed martial arts.

(1)

(K)

The suspension may be without advance hearing, but the suspended licensee may

apply to the Commission for a hearing on the matter to determine if the

suspension should be modified or set aside. Upon the application for a hearing of

such written request, the Commission shall set the matter for hearing.

Any licensee who directly or indirectly holds, participates in, aids, or abets any sham or

fake contest or match shall be subject to disciplinary action.

R4-3-309

Licensing Time-Frames

(A)

Overall Time-Frame. The Commission shall issue or deny a license within the overall

time-frames listed in “Table 1” after receipt of the complete application. The overall

time-frame is the total of the number of days provided for the administrative

completeness review and the substantive review.

(B)

Administrative completeness review.

(1)

The applicable administrative completeness review timeframe established in

“Table 1” begins on the date the Commission receives the application. The

Commission shall notify the applicant if application or request is incomplete. The

Commission shall specify what information is missing.

(2)

An applicant with an incomplete license application shall supply the missing

information within the completion request period established in “Table 1”. The

administrative completeness review time-frame is suspended from the date the

Commission mails the notice of missing information to the applicant until the date

the Commission receives the information.

(3)

If the applicant fails to submit the missing information before expiration of the

completion request period, the Commission shall close the file, unless the

applicant requests an extension. An applicant whose file has been closed may

obtain a license by submitting a new application provided the application is

complete.

Substantive review. The substantive review time-frame established in “Table 1” begins

after the application is deemed by the Commission to be administratively complete.

(C)

(1)

If the Commission makes a comprehensive written request for additional

information, the applicant shall submit the additional information identified by the

request within the additional information period provided in “Table 1”. The

substantive review time-frame is suspended from the date the Commission mails

the request until the information is received by the Commission. If the applicant

fails to provide the information identified in the written request the Commission

shall consider the application withdrawn.

(2)

If the application is denied, the Commission shall send the applicant written

notice informing the applicant of their right to seek a fair hearing, and the time

period in which the applicant may appeal the denial.

Table 1:

Time Frames.

Table 1 refers to the timeframes for licensing application and review only.

Table 1

Appeal

Substantive

Response

Review

License

Administrative

Review

Promoter,

Corporation,

Manager

Athlete,

Athletes’

Seconds,

Trainer

R4-3-310

(A)

Athlete Weigh-In Location

The pre-fight examination and weigh-in will take place within the boundaries of the

Pascua Yaqui Reservation unless the Commission is regulating a boxing or MMA event

on behalf of another tribal entity.

(1)

(B)

Overall

Timeframe

Response to

Additional

Information

In the event that the Commission regulates a boxing or MMA event on behalf of

another tribal entity, the pre-fight examination and weigh-in will take place within

the boundaries of the respective tribal entity’s reservation.

The Commission will reserve space with sufficient room for athletes, athlete’s seconds,

ringside physicians, ringside nurse and Commission Staff as provided by the venue for

pre-fight examinations. If the venue cannot accommodate the pre-fight examination and

weigh in, then the Commission will reserve an alternate location under the jurisdiction of

the Commission.

(C)

The pre-fight examination by ringside physician will take place in an enclosed area for

the privacy of the athlete if available at the venue.

(D)

The weigh in will take place after the completion of all pre-fight examinations and after

all athletes have been cleared by the Commission.

R4-3-311

Athlete Weigh-In Guidelines

(A)

The weigh-in shall be held between thirty-six (36) and twenty-four (24) hours before the

first scheduled bout at a time and place scheduled by the Commission. It shall be

supervised by at least one (1) member of the Commission. Once weigh-ins commence,

the scale shall not be moved until all athletes have been weighed and weigh-ins are

completed.

(B)

An athlete who fails to appear promptly at the time and place set by the Commission for

official weigh-in for a contest in which he/she is under contract to participate shall be

subject to a disciplinary action the Commission decides to impose.

(C)

Each athlete must have completed their pre-fight exam by the ringside physician and

receive approval from the Commission before the scheduled weigh-in.

(D)

The scale must be provided by the Promoter and approved by the supervising

Commission. If more than one (1) scale is used, each athlete shall be weighed on the

same scale as his/her opponent.

(E)

The athlete shall not exceed the weight specified on the athletes/promoter contract. If an

athlete exceeds the weight specified in the athlete/promoter contract, the supervising

Commission shall cancel the bout unless the athlete:

(F)

(1)

Loses the weight exceeded in the contract one (1) hour after the scheduled weigh

in start time;

(2)

Renegotiates the athlete contract. If the contract is renegotiated, proof of

contracts with renegotiated weights shall be given to the Commission.

No athlete may lose more than two (2) pounds in less than a one (1) hour period. This

rule applies to a second (2) day weigh in also. This does not apply to light heavyweight

class and above.

R4-3-312

Dressing Rooms

(A)

The Commission will have exclusive control over the dressing rooms.

(B)

Athletes will be provided with dressing rooms or areas which shall be sanitary, safe,

ventilated, and have sufficient seating.

(C)

The Commission shall request separate dressing rooms for male and female athletes and

for each corner. The Commission may also request a separate room for main event

athletes.

(D)

All athletes must remain in their dressing rooms until notified by the assigned inspector

or Commission representative.

(E)

Persons other than the athlete, athlete manager, seconds, and Commission representatives

may not have access to the dressing rooms at an event under the jurisdiction of the

Commission.

R4-3-313

Fight Area Occupants

(A)

An athlete may have up to three (3) licensed seconds during a non-title contest approved

by the Commission. One (1) inside the fight area and two (2) on the fight area. For

championship contests, four (4) seconds may be utilized, one (1) inside the fight area, (2)

two on the fight area, and one (1) at ground level. An athlete may lose points or be

disqualified for the conduct of his/her seconds.

(B)

Before a contest begins:

(1)

The seconds for each athlete shall be identified for the Inspector and the referee.

Only those so identified shall be allowed in the athlete’s corner.

(2)

The seconds shall present the athlete, ready to compete, when the referee calls the

athletes to the center of the fight area for final instructions.

(C)

The physician or physicians must continuously be present at ringside during a

competition.

(D)

No athlete shall leave the fight area during any rest period between rounds.

(E)

The referee may, in his/her discretion, stop a contest or exhibition if any unauthorized

person enters the ring during a round.

(F)

A separate area other than ringside should be designated for the press, with approval by

the Commission.

(G)

Promoters must have the fight area roped-off separating the first row of seats from the

ringside tables and provide a walkway behind the ringside tables and ropes. The promoter

must provide security in this area to assure no unauthorized persons are inside the ropedoff area.

(H)

Athletes will be escorted to the fight area by their assigned Inspector and their seconds.

(I)

The Commission will restrict unlicensed individuals from walking out with athlete.

R4-3-314

Conduct of Seconds

(A)

Every person serving as a second must apply and pay their annual dues in order to be

licensed by the Pascua Yaqui Athletic Commission.

(B)

Only those identified as seconds and approved by the Commission may be allowed in the

athlete’s corner. No other person other than the approved seconds may be permitted to

assist.

(C)

Seconds shall be neatly and cleanly attired in a manner subject to approval of the

Commission.

(D)

A second may not enter the fight area or stand on the cage or apron during the progress of

a round. He/she may not administer aid to an athlete during a round. During an officially

interrupted round, a second may stand on the cage or apron only with the express

permission of the referee.

(E)

Seconds must remain seated outside the fight area between the progress of a round and

must comport themselves in such a way as not to interfere with the progress of a round.

The referee has the discretion to disqualify a second whose conduct is interfering with the

contest.

(F)

(G)

(1)

Seconds must not mount the stairs or apron or enter the ring until the bell

indicates the end of a round.

(2)

Must refrain from excessive coaching of his/her athlete.

During the rest period, a second may:

(1)

Coach his/her athlete.

(2)

May treat cuts/abrasions and/or swelling.

(3)

May provide water, ice, approved sport drinks, or other cooling-down techniques.

The seconds must leave the fight area promptly, with stools, buckets and other

obstructive equipment upon the sounding of the 10-second warning signal of the

timekeeper for the start of the next round.

R4-3-315

Emergency Personnel

(A)

All emergency personal and portable medical equipment shall be stationed in an area

designated by the Commission.

(B)

There shall be resuscitation equipment, oxygen, a stretcher, a certified ambulance, and an

emergency medical technician on site for all athletes.

(C)

There shall be a least one (1) physician licensed by the Commission at the fight area

before a bout shall be allowed to begin.

(D)

The physician shall have medical supplies necessary to provide first aid medical

assistance for the type of injuries reasonably anticipated to occur in a contest.

(E)

The Commission shall coordinate with the Pascua Yaqui Chief of Police on assignment

of officers scheduled, per event.

(F)

The Chief of Police shall have sole discretion on required officers, per event.

R4-3-316

Athlete Failure to Resume Between Rounds

The failure to resume competing after a rest period shall be considered as if a Technical

knockout occurred in the next round.

R4-3-317

Time between Athlete Contact

Athletes shall receive a mandatory ten-day rest period after competing in an event. Day one (1)

of the mandatory rest period shall commence on the first day following the event.

R4-3-318

Athletes Injured

(A)

At the conclusion of a contest, the ringside physician shall enter the ring and examine and

tend to an athlete who has been knocked out or is otherwise injured. The seconds of the

injured athlete must not interfere with the physician.

(B)

Athletes who have been knocked down and out shall be kept in a prone position until they

have recovered.

(C)

An athlete who has been knocked out shall not be permitted to compete until forty-five

(45) days has elapsed or until such later time as a Commission physician and the

Commission shall determine. The term “knockout” as used herein includes technical

knockout.

R4-3-319

Consecutive Defeats and Repeated Knockouts

(A)

An athlete who has suffered six (6) consecutive defeats shall be investigated by the

Commission and, upon recommendation of the Executive Director, in consultation with

the Ringside Physician, shall be required to undergo a medical examination by a

physician approved by the Commission. If appropriate, the Commission may then

proceed to suspend or revoke the athlete’s license.

(B)

An athlete who has been knocked out or severely beaten shall have his license revoked if,

after undergoing a medical examination by a license physician, the Commission decides

such action is necessary in order to protect the health and welfare of the athlete.

R4-3-320

Grounds for Disciplinary Action, Medical Suspensions, and Mandatory Rest

Periods

(A)

Disciplinary action shall include suspension of license, revocation of license, and such

other action as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

(B)

Grounds for disciplinary action are:

(1)

Violation of these rules, which a licensee is obliged to know, or an order of the

Commission,

(2)

Violation of any of the provisions of the code and these regulations, which a

licensee is obliged to know,

(3)

Breach of a promoter or manager contract,

(4)

Medical suspension due to Technical Knock Out (TKO) resulting from head

blows or a referee stoppage from submission or chokehold prior to verbal

commitment or tap out, shall receive a medical suspension and shall not

participate in any contact activity for a minimum period of thirty (30) days. An

athlete losing by way of a Knock Out (KO) shall receive a medical suspension

and shall not participate in any activity for a minimum period of sixty (45) days.

At the discretion of the physician, longer suspension periods may be used for

either the TKO or KO.

(C)

Athletes or seconds throwing objects at commission following decision.

(D)

An athlete may also be suspended for the following:

(1)

Ringside Physician’s suspension:

(a)

The physician may recommend a length in time for a suspension after the

post-fight check-up that will allow sufficient time for an athlete to be

physically able to compete.

(b)

Until any medical requirements issued by a physician are successfully

submitted and approved for release by the Pascua Yaqui Athletic

Commission.

(c)

Failure to report or comply with post fight examination by the attending

physician or their representative will result in a minimum suspension of

ninety (90) days.

(d)

A physician may issue a medical suspension any time he/she believes it to

be the best interest for the safety of an athlete (i.e., high blood pressure at

pre-fight physical). In any/all cases, the decision by the physician to issue

or extend a suspension is subject to the final approval of the Commission.

(2)

If the Commission determines that a confirmed positive drug screen exists an

automatic suspension will be issued. The Commission has the discretion to set

forth a suspension up to the time periods set below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1st offense:

2nd offense:

3rd offense:

4th offense:

2 months

4 months

12 months

Ban from any PYT Commission sanctioned event

(3)

Athletes who are properly notified to report to random drug testing, and who

refuse or do not submit to the test at the scheduled or requested time, will be

considered as a positive drug screen. They will be subject to disciplinary action,

including a one (1) year or indefinite suspension.

(4)

An athlete who submits falsified documents will automatically be placed on six

(6) month suspension and may forfeit their purse.

(5)

Misconduct by an athlete or seconds during, before, or after the scheduled event,

(6)

Athletes or seconds refusing to pay licensing fees,

(7)

If an athlete refuses to fight he/she will be placed on a minimum of a six (6)

month suspension or indefinite suspension,

(8)

Throwing the mouthpiece into the audience during or after the event may result in

disciplinary action.

(9)

Advertising by means of known false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent

statements through any communication media,

(10)

Making oral or written false statements to the Commission,

(11)

Failing to complete the license application as prescribed by the Commission,

(12)

Failing to appear promptly at the time and place set by the Commission for

official weigh-in for a contest in which he/she is under contract to participate in,

(13)

Failing to appear at the venue at least two (2) hours before the first scheduled

contest on the card on which they will compete,

(14)

Failing to check in with the Commission upon arrival of the venue,

(15)

Failing to remain in their designated area and comply with the request of their

assigned Inspector,

(16)

Failing to appear for a contest in which he/she is under contract to participate or

having appeared, or refusing to participate in a contest,

(17)

Consuming any drink that is tested and found to have been adulterated in any

manner. Such conduct will result in a suspension of the athlete and all seconds

for a period of not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.

(18)

Consuming an excessive amount of caffeine or any other enhancements, which

will have been revealed through testing, will result in a suspension for a period of

not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.

(19)

Where the licensee’s conduct is lacking in honesty, ethics, or moral character so

as to reflect discredit to the competition and thereby render disciplinary action

consistent with the public interest and the purpose of the Ordinance for the

Regulation of the Athletic Commission within the Pascua Yaqui Reservation, and

these rules,

(20)

Display by any athlete or promoter of any type of entrance theme that includes

any type of physical display that contains any profanity or any derogatory ethnic

remarks.

(21)

Violating any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this section.

R4-3-321

(A)

Appeals Process

For purposes of this section the terms:

(1)

“Decision” means any determination by the Commission, including but not

limited to determinations to approve or reject an application for a license, in

which the legal rights, duties or privileges of a party are required or permitted by

law to be determined by the Commission; and

(2)

“Party” means each person named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and

entitled as of right to be admitted as a party.

(B)

Except as provided in subsection (H), any party who is aggrieved by a decision of the

Commission may file with the Commission, not later than ten (10) days after notification

of the decision, a written motion for reconsideration of the decision specifying the

particular grounds therefore. For purposes of this subsection a decision shall be deemed

to have been noticed when mailed via certified mail to the party at his/her last known

address.

(C)

A motion for reconsideration under this rule may be amended at any time before it is

ruled upon by the Commission. A response may be filed within ten (10) days after

service of such motion or amended motion by any other party. The Commission may

require the filing of written briefs upon the issues raised in the motion and may provide

for oral argument.

(D)

A reconsideration of the decision may be granted for any of the following causes

materially affecting the moving party’s rights:

(1)

Irregularity in the proceedings of the Commission or the prevailing party, or any

order or abuse of discretion;

(2)

Misconduct of the Commission or the prevailing party;

(3)

Accident or surprise which could not have been prevented by ordinary prudence;

(4)

Newly discovered material evidence which could not with reasonable diligence

have been discovered and produced at the original hearing;

(5)

Excessive or insufficient penalties;

(6)

Error in the admission or rejection of evidence or other errors occurring in the

proceedings of the Commission;

(7)

That the decision is not justified by the evidence or is contrary to law.

(E)

The Commission may affirm or modify the original decision or grant a reconsideration

hearing to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues for any of the reasons

set forth in subsection (D). An order of the Commission granting a reconsideration

hearing shall specify with particularity the ground or grounds on which the

reconsideration hearing is granted, and the reconsideration hearing shall cover only those

matters so specified. However, if upon considering the motion for reconsideration, the

Commission affirms or modifies the original decision, or otherwise denies the request for

reconsideration, any party may seek judicial review pursuant to §160 of the PYT Athletic

Commission Ordinance.

(F)

Not later than ten (10) days after a party submits a motion for reconsideration, the

Commission may on its own initiative order a reconsideration hearing or review of its

decision for any reason for which it might have granted a reconsideration hearing on

motion of a party. After giving the parties notice and an opportunity to be heard on the

matter, the Commission may grant a motion for reconsideration hearing for a reason not

stated in the motion. In either case the order granting such a reconsideration hearing shall

specify the grounds therefore.

(G)

Within a reasonable time, and not to exceed thirty (30) days from the granting of a

motion for reconsideration or ordering such a reconsideration hearing on its own

initiative, the Commission shall hold the reconsideration hearing and hear all evidence.

The Commission shall render a final decision, subject only to direct judicial review

pursuant to §160 of the PYT Athletic Commission Ordinance, within ten (10) days of the

conclusion of such reconsideration hearing.

(H)

If this rule conflicts with the provisions of any of the Tribe’s ordinances or other laws

providing for the rehearing of decisions of the Commission, the provisions of those

ordinances or other laws shall govern.

ARTICLE 4

R4-3-401

ADMINISTRATION OF PROMOTERS

Notice to the Commission of Promotions; Publicity

(A)

A promoter’s request to the Commission for reservation of a date shall be made as soon

as possible and shall be deemed by the Commission to be a representation by the

promoter of his/her good faith intention to actually hold the event on that date. A

promoter is prohibited from requesting dates solely for the purpose of preempting the

conduct of promotion by others on or near the scheduled date or for any other anticompetitive reason. A pattern of requesting and cancelling dates is prohibited.

(B)

The Commission’s approval of an event shall constitute a license to conduct or hold a

contest within the meaning of the code and these regulations.

(C)

The Commission will not sanction the conduct of an event scheduled to take place within

seventy- two (72) hours before a previously sanctioned event within the jurisdiction of

the Commission, unless the second promoter compensates the first promoter or special

circumstances exist. In order for a promoter to have a date protected by the Commission

in accordance with this rule, he/she must have a commitment for a venue and a main

event, and have advanced funds with respect to his/her scheduled event.

(D)

Proof of contracts, on a form approved by the Commission, must be filed with the

Commission two (2) weeks prior to the date of the contest and before such card is given

any publicity.

(E)

Publicity for a scheduled card must be factual and not misleading to the public. Tickets

shall be priced and available as represented to the public.

(F)

The Commission will not sanction a scheduled card until the promoter discloses in

writing all persons having a financial interest in the promotion and otherwise complies

with these rules insofar as they apply to promoters.

R4-3-402

Athlete Contracts and Commission Approval

(A)

The Promoter is required to contract a minimum of four (4) professional and four (4)

amateur fights, per event.

(B)

Bout agreements shall contain:

(1)

Date, time and location of the event,

(2)

Contracted weight,

(C)

(3)

Amount of the purse,

(4)

Specify any/all fees that will be deducted,

(5)

Specify the number of rounds in the bout.

The Commission may approve the contest if the following information about each athlete

is similar and the supervising Commission does not have undo concern for the safety and

welfare of either athlete proposed for a contest.

(1)

Athlete fight record,

(2)

Athlete experience,

(3)

Athlete skill,

(4)

Physical condition.

(D)

The athlete and the promoter must sign and date the bout agreement. A copy of the bout

agreement must be provided to the athlete and his/her seconds.

(E)

No contest shall be allowed unless approved by the Commission. The decision of the

Commission is final.

(F)

The Commission shall notify the matchmaker and promoter when a contest is approved

by giving preliminary approval to the matchmaker and by approving of the advance

notice submitted by the promoter. Only bouts approved by the Commission will be

allowed, and their decision is final.

(G)

The Promoter is responsible for providing the Commission with the fully conformed and

executed copy of the contract between the promoter and managers and athlete committed

to participate in the event not later than fourteen (14) days before the event. Each contract

filed shall set forth the exact and complete agreement between the parties. Undisclosed

additional or collateral written or oral agreements or understandings pertaining to the

subject matter of the original contract or the event are prohibited and voided.

(H)

The Promoter is responsible for ensuring the fight card is finalized two (2) weeks prior to

the scheduled event. There will be no exceptions to modify the card anytime thereafter

without the Commission’s approval.

(I)

All opponents for title fights must be approved by the Commission. Debut athletes and

athletes with losing records will not be considered as an opponent for a title fight.

(J)

All professional bouts will follow all scheduled amateur bouts, no intermixing

professional and amateur.

(K)

The Commission will not approve a contest against a member of the opposite sex.

(L)

The weigh in must not begin without the review and acceptance of all athlete contracts

provided by the Promoter.

R4-3-403

Fight Gloves

(A)

Unless indicated otherwise, this section shall apply to both boxing and MMA.

(B)

Gloves must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove so as

to minimize the possibility of injury to an opponent’s eye. A glove, or set of gloves, shall

only be used once during each event. Gloves found to be twisted, manipulated, altered,

unfit or ill-fitting, shall be replaced.

(C)

Gloves for the scheduled event shall be new and delivered to the Commission with the

packaging unbroken.

(D)

The promoter is responsible for providing the sealed gloves to the Commission for

review and inspection.

(1)

The commission will designate a pair of gloves for each athlete.

(E)

The Commission will secure all Championship fight gloves until fight night. The gloves

for undercards will be delivered back to the Promoter for distribution to athletes on fight

night.

(F)

For boxing, the promoter is responsible for providing boxing gloves for athletes in

accordance with the following:

(G)

(1)

Gloves shall be eight (8) ounces in weight for all divisions other than

heavyweights, and ten ounces for heavyweights.

(2)

The promoter shall keep on hand two (2) extra sets of eight (8) ounce gloves, and,

when a heavyweight contest is scheduled, two (2) extra sets of ten (10) ounce

gloves.

For MMA, the promoter is responsible for providing gloves for athletes in accordance

with the following:

(1)

Gloves shall be four (4) ounces in weight as minimum and eight (8) ounce

maximum.

(2)

The promoter shall keep on hand two (2) extra sets of four (4) ounce gloves, and,

when a heavyweight contest is scheduled, two (2) extra sets of eight (8) ounce

gloves.

R4-3-404

Fight Area Requirements

(1)

The fight area shall be suitable with steps for use of athletes in their corners and by

ringside physicians in a neutral corner.

(2)

A complete set of numbered round cards clearly legible from all parts of the venue

containing no advertising or other printed matter unless approved by the Commission.

(3)

A disposable container shall be placed in each athlete’s corner, to discard rubber gloves,

bandages and swabs or any other possible contaminating materials.

(4)

The promoter is responsible for the upkeep maintenance of the fight area by disinfecting

when needed:

(1)

Designating a staff member to repair cage and related equipment failure before

and during the event;

(2)

The disinfecting spray must contain a compound featuring a clinging foam which

kills hepatitis B virus, HIV, herpes simplex type two (2) and influenza. The

disinfectant must also be effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria:

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant

enterococcus faecalis.

R4-3-405

(A)

(B)

Insurance for Athletes

The Commission shall:

(1)

Require insurance coverage for an athlete to provide for medical, surgical and

hospital care for injuries sustained in the fight area in an amount of $20,000 with

$0 deductible and payable to the athlete as beneficiary.

(3)

Require life insurance for an athlete in the amount of $50,000 payable in case of

accidental death resulting from injuries sustained in the fight area.

The cost of the insurance required by this section is payable by the promoter.

R4-3-406

Starting Time for Events

Contest shall start at the time designated on the contract, or to coincide with any television

timetable.

R4-3-407

(A)

Payment of Athlete

No athlete shall be paid before a contest, except that a promoter may, with written

approval from the Commission, advance to the athlete before the contest, up to one

thousand dollars ($1,000) plus any necessary transportation and living expenses by check

only. However, such advance, except necessary transportation and living expenses, shall

not exceed 20 (twenty) percent of the athlete’s purse. If an advance is given to an athlete,

the Promoter shall provide a copy of the check and receipt or other documentation to

verify such advance.

(B)

Payment shall be made immediately after the contest or bout by check or cash only and

must be made under the supervision of a member of the Commission. No wire transfers

will be allowed for payment to athletes.

(C)

If an athlete leaves the venue without collecting payment, the Commission will mail the

payment to the address listed on the athlete’s license application. If the payment is

mailed back to the Commission for an insufficient address, it will be the responsibility of

the athlete to make arrangements with the Commission for delivery.

(D)

No athlete, nor athlete’s manager, shall be paid for the services of the athlete except in

the presences of an authorized Commission representative. The Commission

representative shall report to the Executive Director any payment made contrary to the

provisions of the contract on file with the Commission.

(E)

The Commission shall have the authority to order to a promoter to withhold any purse,

any part thereof, any receipts or other funds owing or payable to any athlete, or the share

thereof of any manager, if, in his or her judgment, it should appear that the athlete is not

competing honestly, or is intentionally not competing to the best of his or her ability, or if

it should appear that the athlete, manager, or any seconds have violated any provision of

this regulation adopted by the Commission.

(F)

Any purse, or portion thereof, so withheld, shall be delivered by the promoter to the

Commission upon demand. Any athlete claiming the money withheld shall within ten

(10) days after the end of the contest, apply in writing to the Commission for a hearing.

The Commission shall schedule a date for the hearing, and after the hearing determine the

disposition to be made of the money held by the commission.

R4-3-408

(A)

Disclosure to the Athlete

A promoter shall not be entitled to receive any compensation directly or indirectly in

connection with an event until the promoter provides the athlete with the following:

(1)

The amounts of any compensation or consideration that a promoter has contracted

to receive from such match.

(2)

All fees, charges, and expenses that will be assessed by or through the promoter

on the athlete pertaining to the event, including any portion of the athlete’s purse

that the promoter will receive, and travel expenses; and

(3)

Any reduction in an athlete’s purse contrary to a previous agreement between the

promoter and the athlete.

R4-3-409

Cancellation of Event

Any event cancelled after 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday prior to the date of the event, the promoter

will be responsible for paying all assigned officials. The promoter license will be suspended until

all officials have been paid, in addition to any other suspension imposed by the Commission.

ARTRICLE 5

R4-3-501

ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETES

Athlete Medical Submission

(1)

The cost of the examination is payable by the athlete.

(2)

Athletes must submit to the Commission two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled event the

following before being considered for competition:

(3)

(a)

Physical examination administered by a licensed M.D. or D.O. Physical is valid

for one calendar year beginning January 1st through December 31st of that

calendar year.

(b)

Eye examination administered by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. Eye

exam is valid for one calendar year beginning January 1st through December 31st

of that calendar year.

(c)

HIV antibody test: (HIV) must read Non-Reactive, which is considered a negative

reading.

(d)

Hepatitis B surface antigen test (HBsAG Screen) must read Negative.

(e)

Hepatitis C Antibody test (HCV Antibody) Negative reading is less than 0.8

All expenses associated with the required medical examinations and medical testing shall

be the responsibility of the athlete.

R4-3-502

(A)

Physical Examination, Appearance, and Weight

All athletes competing shall receive a pre-fight physical examination by the

Commission’s ringside physician who certifies in writing whether or not the athlete is

physically fit to safely compete. A true and correct copy of the event physician’s

certification shall be provided to the Commission. In the event the physician’s

certification fails to certify that the athlete is physically fit to safely compete, the athlete

shall not participate in any contest, and immediately be placed on the National suspension

list. Unless the Commission determines otherwise, all post-fight physicals shall be

conducted by the Commission’s ringside physician after the final bout of the event.

Athletes shall also be required to meet all Commission’s licensing and medical

requirements.

(B)

Facial hair must be trimmed by the time of the weigh-in and must not be so long that it

may create a hazard to safety or interfere with the conduct of the contest. Additional

trimming may be required in the discretion of the Commission representative at the

weigh-in. Hair stays must be approved by the Commission. Jewelry and piercing

accessories are prohibited during competition.

(C)

Fingernails and toenails must be clipped and filed down by the time of the weigh-in and

must not be so long that they may create a hazard to safety or interfere with the conduct

of the contest. Additional clipping and filing may be required in the discretion of the

Commission representative at the weigh-in.

R4-3-503

(A)

Pre-fight Examination:

(1)

(B)

(C)

(D)

When Athletes Must Appear

An athlete must appear for pre-fight examination by ringside physician two (2)

hours prior to the scheduled weigh in and make their presence known by the

Commission.

Weigh-In:

(1)

An athlete must appear within twenty-four (24) hours prior to the weigh-in and

failure to do so will disqualify an athlete from competing unless special

circumstances exist.

(2)

Athletes arriving from locations outside of the city limits shall be present within

the jurisdiction of the Commission at least forty-eight (48) hours before the

contest and make their presence known to the Commission.

Fight Night:

(1)

Athletes must appear at the venue at least two (2) hours before the first scheduled

contest on the card on which they will compete.

(2)

Athletes must check in with the Commission upon arrival of the venue. Failure to

do so will result in athlete disciplinary action by the Commission.

(3)

Athletes must remain in their designated area and comply with the request of their

assigned Inspector. Failure to do so will result in athlete disciplinary action by the

Commission.

An athlete who fails to appear for a contest in which he/she is under contract to

participate or having appeared, or refuses to participate in a contest may be subject to a

fine, suspension, revocation of license or one (1) or all of these penalties at the discretion

of the Commission.

R4-3-504

Conduct When Athlete Enters the Fight Area

No athlete or promoter may display any type of entrance theme that includes any type of physical

display that contains any profanity or any derogatory ethnic remarks. Anyone violating this rule

may be suspended for up to six (6) months.

R4-3-505

Athlete’s Ringside Equipment

(A)

Each athlete has the duty to provide themselves with appropriate hand wraps, fight

trunks, robe, fight shoes, a fool proof abdominal guard or cup, an individually fitted

mouthpiece, which shall be subject to examination and approval of the Commission.

Also, an extra mouth piece, water bottle, bucket, and towel for use during a contest. In

addition, female athletes shall wear a chest protector, body shirt and blouse. (Please also

see specific Female Athlete Guidelines for each respective sport).

(B)

No spirits of ammonia may be used in the fight area.

(C)

Only discretional use of petroleum jelly may be used on the face, arms or any other part

of an athlete.

(D)

In case of cuts, only the following are allowed:

(3)

A sealed solution of adrenaline 1/1000,

(4)

Aventine,

(5)

Thrombin,

(6)

All other solutions are prohibited.

(E)

All first-aid equipment used by a second, trainer, or manager shall in all cases and at all

times be subject to inspection by the assigned physician and/or inspector or upon the

commission’s request, and the decision as to the use shall be final.

(F)

No prescribed inhalers or any other type of aerosol inhaler may be used in the corner of

any athlete. A prescribed inhaler may be given to the ringside physician prior to the start

of the bout.

(G)

No stimulant drinks or drinks with caffeine, such as Red Bull, Rock Star, etc. are allowed

in athlete’s dressing rooms or to be consumed by athletes. The Commission reserves the

right to inspect, test, or remove any drink from dressing rooms, ringside or cage side at

any given time. The Commission may also test any athletes that they may believe is in

violation.

(H)

Any drink that is tested and found to have been adulterated in any manner will result in a

suspension of the athlete and all seconds for a period of not less than six (6) months and

not more than one (1) year.

(I)

Any athlete that is tested and the test reveals that there is an excessive amount of caffeine

or any other enhancements will result in a suspension for a period of not less than six (6)

months and not more than one (1) year.

R4-3-506

Mouthpiece

(A)

All athletes are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The mouthpiece shall

be subject to examination and approval by the referee and the attending ringside

physician.

(B)

A mouthpiece knocked out or spit out during the course of a round shall not be replaced

until it can be done without interfering with the advantage the aggressor may have. As

soon as it can be properly replaced, the referee shall call time, direct a second to wash the

mouthpiece, and then the referee shall replace it with all deliberate speed.

(C)

An athlete who intentionally spits out his/her mouthpiece in an apparent attempt to cause

the progress of a round to be interrupted is subject to penalty to be determined by a

referee, including but not limited to points being deducted.

(D)

An athlete must have an extra mouthpiece available.

(E)

The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece in place.

ARTICLE 6

R4-3-601

PROFESSIONAL AND AMATUER BOXING

General Provisions

Unless otherwise indicated, the regulations in this section apply to both professional and amateur

boxing except that amateur boxing’s contest or exhibitions shall be governed by the rules

adopted for amateur boxing contests or exhibitions by United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. The

Commission has adopted by reference those rules as they exist in the form most recently adopted

by United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. If those rules do not cover a particular situation in an

amateur boxing contest or exhibition, the provisions of the code and these regulations concerning

professional boxing contests or exhibitions shall apply.

R4-3-602

(A)

The Ring and Ring Equipment

The promoter is responsible for providing a safe ring in accordance with the following:

(1)

The ring shall not be less than sixteen (16) feet square nor more than twenty-four

(24) feet square within the ring ropes except with the written consent of the

Commission. The ring must be securely assembled.

(2)

The ring apron shall extend beyond the ropes on all sides for at least two (2) feet.

The ring ropes shall be three (3) or four (4) in number, not less than one (1) inch

in diameter, and covered with soft material to avoid rope burns.

(3)

The ring posts shall be of metal, not more than three (3) inches in diameter,

extending from the floor of the building to a height of fifty-eight (58) inches

above the ring floor. The ring posts must be at least eighteen (18) inches away

from the ropes.

(4)

The floor shall be covered with shock absorbing padding, such as Ensolite or the

equivalent of and must be at least two (2) inches thick. The padding shall be

covered with a tightly stretched clean canvas securely laced to the platform.

Material that tends to gather in lumps, ridges or material with slick covering shall

not be permitted.

R4-3-603

Specifications for Handwrapping

(A)

Athletes shall use soft surgical gauze not over two (2) inches wide and no more than

twenty (20) yards in length. The gauze shall be held in place by no more than eight (8)

feet of adhesive tape, and no more than one (1) and one-half (1 ½) inches wide for each

hand near the wrist. The adhesive tape shall not cover any part of the knuckles when the

hand is clenched to make a fist. The use of water, or any other liquid or material, on the

tape is strictly prohibited.

(B)

Bandages and tape shall be applied in the dressing room in the presence of the athlete’s

assigned inspector. An athlete has the right, upon giving due notice to the Commission

representative in charge, to have one of the athlete’s second witness the bandaging of

his/her opponent’s hands.

(C)

Under no circumstance are gloves to be placed on the hand of an athlete until the

approval of the athlete’s assigned inspector is received.

R4-3-604

(A)

Weight Classes

The following shall comprise the full list of useable weight categories in any boxing

competition whether amateur or professional:

Weight Class

Mini Flyweight

Light Flyweight

Flyweight

Super Flyweight

Bantamweight

Super Bantamweight

Weights

Up to and including

105 pounds

Over 105 pounds to

108 pounds

Over 108 to 112

pounds

Over 112 pounds to

115 pounds

Over 115 to118

pounds

Over 118 to 122

pounds

Allowances

Not more than 3 lbs.

Glove Sizes

8 oz.

Not more than 3 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 3 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than3 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 3 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 4 lbs.

8 oz.

Featherweight

Super Featherweight

Lightweight

Super Lightweight

Welterweight

Super Welterweight

Middleweight

Super Middleweight

Light Heavyweight

Cruiserweight

Heavyweight

R4-3-605

Over 122 to 126

pounds

Over 126 pounds 130

pounds

Over 130 to 135

pounds

Over 135 pounds 140

pounds

Over 140 pounds to

147 pounds

Over 147 pounds to

154 pounds

Over 154 pounds to

160 pounds

Over 160 pounds 168

pounds

Over 168 pounds to

175 pounds

Over 175 to 200

pounds

Over 200 pounds

Not more than 4 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 4 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 5 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 5 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 7 lbs.

8 oz.

Not more than 7 lbs.

10 oz.

Not more than 7 lbs.

10 oz.

Not more than 7 lbs.

10 oz.

Not more than 7lbs.

10 oz.

Not more than 12

lbs.

No limit

10 oz.

Duration of Professional Rounds

No professional boxing contest shall be scheduled for more than twelve (12) rounds for males or

ten (10) rounds for females. Each round shall be three (3) minutes in duration for male athletes

and two (2) minutes for female athletes and have one (1) minute rest period between rounds.

R4-3-606

Female Athlete Boxing Guidelines

(A)

All female athletes shall compete in boxing shorts; wear an abdominal guard, foul proof

cup, body shirt, boxing shoes and a custom-made, individual fitted mouth piece. Breast

protectors are optional.

(B)

Female athletes shall use no facial cosmetics and have their hair secured with soft and

non-abrasive materials when deemed appropriate by an official from the supervising

commission

(C)

All bouts shall be scheduled for no more than (10) rounds with each round lasting two (2)

minutes in duration and have a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.

(D)

The weight class shall be the same weight as used by male athletes.

(E)

Female glove sizes are as follow:

(F)

(1)

147lbs., shall use 8 oz., gloves

(2)

148lbs., shall use 10oz., gloves

All female athletes must provide a negative pregnancy test prior to each bout.

R4-3-607

Method of Judging

(A)

Three (3) judges shall score all contests. Under special circumstances two (2) judges and

the referee may score. The method of judging shall be the 10-point must system. In this

system the better athlete receives ten (10) points and his/her opponent proportionately

less, but not less than seven (7) points. If the round is even, each contestant receives ten

(10) points. A fraction of points may not be given. Points for each round shall be

awarded immediately after the termination of the round and not subsequently changed.

Judges shall sign their scorecards.

(B)

The basic scoring concepts are:

(1)

Round ends, no clear winner; 10-10 (Rare)

(2)

Close round/Winning of the round by effective boxing; 10-9

(3)

One (1) knockdown and a winning of the round; 10-8

(4)

No knockdowns, but a clear dominating winning of the round; 10-8

(5)

Two (2) knockdowns; 10-7

(6)

One (1) knockdown and one (1) point deduction to the same athlete; 10-8 (minus

1) = 10-7

(7)

More than two (2) knockdowns; 10-6

(8)

Two (2) knockdowns and one (1) point deduction; 10-7 (minus 1)=10-6

R4-3-608

Fair Blows and Fouls

(A)

The only fair blow is one delivered with the padded knuckle part of the glove on the front

or sides of the head and body above the belt.

(B)

All blows that are not fair as described in subsection (A) above are fouls. The following

practices are also classified as fouls and will result in penalties if committed:

(1)

Hitting an opponent below the navel or behind the ear,

(2)

Hitting an opponent who is knocked down,

(3)

Holding an opponent with one hand and hitting with the other,

(4)

Holding or deliberately maintaining a clinch,

(5)

Wrestling, kicking or roughing,

(6)

Pushing an opponent about the ring or the into the ropes,

(7)

Butting with the head, shoulder, knee, elbow,

(8)

Hitting with the open glove, the butt or inside of the hand, or back of the hand, the

elbow or the wrist,

(9)

Purposely falling down onto the canvas of the ring without being hit or for the

purpose of avoiding a blow,

(10)

Striking deliberately at that part of the body over the kidneys,

(11)

Using the pivot blow (pivoting while throwing a punch) or the rabbit punch

(punches thrown to the back of the head and neck areas),

(12)

Jabbing the eyes with the thumb of the glove,

(13)

Use of abusive language ,

(14)

Unsportsmanlike conduct causing injury to an opponent that does not meet the

standard of a fair blow,

(15)

Hitting on the break,

(16)

Intentionally spitting out the mouthpiece,

(17)

Hitting on or out of the ropes,

(18)

Holding rope and hitting,

(19)

Biting/spitting,

(20)

Not following referee’s instructions,

(21)

Stepping on opponent,

(22)

Crouching below opponent’s belt,

(23)

Leaving neutral corner, and

(24)

Corner second shouting.

R4-3-609

(A)

Intentional Foul

If an intentional foul causes an injury, and the injury is severe enough to terminate the

bout immediately, the athlete causing the injury shall lose by disqualification.

(B)

If an intentional foul causes an injury and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee will

notify the authorities and deduct two (2) points from the athlete who caused the foul.

Point deductions for intentional fouls will be mandatory.

(C)

If an intentional foul causes an injury and the injury results in the bout being stopped in a

later round, the injured athlete will win by TECHNICAL DECISION if he/she is ahead

on the score cards or the bout will result in a TECHNICAL DRAW if the injured athlete

is behind or even on the score cards. Partial or incomplete rounds will be scored. If no

action has occurred, the round should be scored as an even round.

(D)

If athlete injures herself/himself while attempting to intentionally foul her/his opponent,

the referee will not take any action in her/his favor, and this injury will be the same as

one (1) produced by a fair blow.

If the referee feels that an athlete has conducted himself in an unsportsmanlike manner

he/she may stop the bout and disqualify the athlete.

R4-3-610

Accidental Foul

(A)

If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout

immediately, the bout will result in a NO DECISION if stopped before three (3)

completed rounds in bouts scheduled for four (4) rounds. Rounds are complete when the

bell rings signifying the end of a round. If a bout is scheduled for more than four (4)

rounds and an accidental foul occurs causing an injury severe enough for the referee to

stop the bout immediately, the bout will result in a NO DECISION if stopped before four

(4) completed rounds.

(B)

If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout

immediately, after three (3) rounds have occurred in bouts scheduled for four (4) rounds,

the bout will result in a TECHNICAL DECISION, awarded to the athlete who is ahead

on the score cards at the time bout is stopped. If a bout is scheduled for more than four

(4) rounds and an accidental foul causing an injury severe for the referee to stop the bout

immediately, after four (4) rounds have occurred, the bout will result in a TECHNICAL

DECISION, awarded to the athlete who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is

stopped.

(C)

An athlete who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable

amount of time but no more than five (5) minutes or he/she will lose the fight.

R4-3-611

(A)

Penalty Fouls

Disqualifications of fouls to the body can only occur if the referee feels that these fouls

are flagrant and/or continual. The referee may order a deduction of points for illegal blow

to the body and may, at his/her discretion, give a rest period of up to five (5) minutes for

the injured athlete to recover. The referee may ask the ringside physician to examine the

athlete before granting the rest period. If the referee rules the foul accidental and the

injured athlete is unable to continue after the five (5) minute rest period, the rules

governing accidental fouls shall apply.

(B)

An athlete who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after the five (5) minute

rest or he/she will lose the bout.

R4-3-612

Knockdowns

(A)

When an Athlete is Considered Knocked Down. An athlete is considered down when

any part of his body but his/her feet is on the floor, or he/she is on the ropes, unable to

stand on his/her own, or he/she is knocked out of the fight area and is hanging on,

through, or over the ropes without the ability to protect him/herself and cannot fall to the

floor

(B)

Counting. When the athlete is knocked down the referee shall order the opponent to the

farthest neutral corner of the ring, pointing to the corner. The count shall begin by the

timekeeper immediately upon the knockdown. The timekeeper, by audible counting and

hand signaling, shall give the referee the correct one-second interval for his/her count.

The referee shall pick up and audibly announce the passing of the seconds, accompanying

the count with appropriate hand motions. The referee’s count is the official count.

(C)

Mandatory Eight. In the case of a knock down, the eight (8) count is mandatory.

(1)

A referee may terminate the count and the bout at any point when he/she decides

that the safety of the downed athlete is at risk.

(2)

In the event of a knockdown, the downed athlete will be allowed a ten (10) count

in which to rise unassisted. Should an athlete arise before the count of ten (10) is

reached and go back down immediately without being struck by the opponent, the

referee shall resume the count where he/she left off.

(3)

A referee may count an athlete out who is hanging defensively on, through, or

over the ropes or on the floor.

(4)

When a knockdown occurs, the downed athlete’s opponent shall go to the furthest

neutral corner and remain there while the count is being made. The referee may

stop counting if the opponent fails to go to the neutral corner, and resume the

count where he/she left off when the opponent reports to or returns to the neutral

corner.

(D)

Neutral corner. Should the athlete causing a knockdown fail to stay in the farthest

neutral corner during the count, the referee shall cease counting until the athlete has

returned to that corner. The referee shall then go on with the count from the point at

which it was interrupted.

(E)

Signaling. The referee shall wave both arms to indicate that an athlete has been counted

out or cannot otherwise continue, and shall raise the hand of the opponent as the winner.

(F)

No Saving by Bell. An athlete cannot be saved by the bell in any round, including the

final round.

(G)

Wipe gloves. Before an athlete resumes boxing after having been knocked, or having

slipped, to the floor, the referee shall wipe any accumulated resin from the athlete’s

gloves before allowing the bout to resume.

(I)

Knocked out of ring. An athlete will receive twenty (20) second count if the athlete is

knocked out of the ring. The athlete is to be unassisted by spectators or his/her seconds. If

assisted by anyone, the athlete may lose points or be disqualified with such a decision

being within the sole discretion of the referee.

(J)

Double knockout. A simultaneous double knockout shall be declared a technical draw.

(K)

Technical Knock Out due to injury. When a cut is produced by a legal punch and the

fight is stopped because of that cut, the injured athlete shall lose by Technical Knock-out,

and the Commission shall inscribe in the records the letters TKO (loss by technical

knock-out).

(L)

Bout Termination Due to Knock-out. When an athlete loses by way of knock-out or is

unable to rise by the count of ten (10), he/she shall lose by Knock-out (KO), and the

Commission shall inscribe in the records the letters KO (loss by knock-out).

Medical Suspensions. Any athlete losing by way of Technical Knock Out (TKO)

resulting from head blows shall receive a medical suspension.3..

ARTICLE 7

R4-3-701

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

General Provisions

Unless otherwise indicated, the regulations in this section apply to both professional and amateur

mixed martial arts unless otherwise specified.

R4-3-702

Fighting Area

(A)

The fighting area canvas shall be no smaller than eighteen (18) feet by eighteen (18) and

no larger than thirty-two (32) feet by thirty- two (32) feet. The fighting area canvas shall

be padded in a manner as approved by the Commissioner, with at least one (1) inch layer

of foam padding. Padding must extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the

platform. No vinyl or other plastic rubberized covering shall be permitted.

(B)

The fighting area canvas shall not be more than four (4) feet above the floor of the

building and shall have suitable steps or ramp for use by the participants. Posts shall be

made of metal not more than six (6) inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the

building to a minimum height of fifty-eight (58) inches above the fighting area canvas

and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the Commissioner.

(C)

The fighting area canvas area shall be enclosed by a fence made of such material as will

not allow a fighter to fall out or break through it onto the floor or spectators, including,

but not limited to, vinyl coated chain link fencing. All metal parts shall be covered and

padded in a manner approved by the Commissioner and shall not be abrasive to the

contestants.

(D)

The fence shall have at least one (1) entrance into the fighting area canvas.

(E)

The referee shall not allow the fight to begin without the closure of the cage.

(F)

The cage shall remain closed during the scheduled bout.

(G)

The cage shall close directly following a round.

(H)

The referee shall only allow the licensed seconds into the fighting area following a bout.

R4-3-703

Stools

(A)

A ring stool of a type approved by the Commission shall be made available for each

athlete by the promoter.

(B)

An appropriate number of stools or chairs, of a type approved by the Commission, shall

be available for each athlete’s seconds. Such stools or chairs shall be located near each

athlete’s corner.

(C)

All stools and chairs used must be thoroughly cleaned or replaced after the conclusion of

each bout.

R4-3-704

Specifications for Handwraps

(A)

In all weight classes, the bandages on each contestant’s hand shall be restricted to soft

gauze cloth not more than twenty (20) yards in length, not more than two (2) inches in

width, held in place by not more than eight (8) feet of adhesive tape, one (1) and one-half

(1/2) inch in width, for each hand.

(B)

Surgeon’s adhesive tape shall be placed directly on each hand for protection near the

wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend to cover and protect the

knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist.

(C)

The bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand.

(D)

Bandages and tape shall be placed on the contestant’s hands in the dressing room in the

presence of the inspector and in the presence of the manager or chief second of his or her

opponent.

(E)

Under no circumstance are gloves to be placed on the hands of a contestant until the

approval of the inspector is received. Substances other than tape and gauze shall not be

utilized. For example, prewraps should not be used.

R4-3-705

Joint Wraps Prohibited

(A)

No tape or gauze will be allowed on lower ankles.

(B)

Neoprene with no Velcro or seams is acceptable.

R4-3-706

Weight Classes

(A)

There are no weight allowances permitted for amateur events. They must compete in the

weight class in which they weigh-in. If there is a contracted weight they must meet the

contracted weight or lower but still must be in the weight class of their opponent.

(B)

The following shall comprise the full list of useable weight categories in any Mixed

Martial Arts competition whether amateur or professional:

Weight Class

Straw weight

Flyweight

Bantamweight

Featherweight

Lightweight

Super Lightweight

Welterweight

Super Welterweight

Middleweight

Super

Middleweight

Light Heavyweight

Cruiserweight

Heavyweight

Super Heavyweight

R4-3-707

Weights

Up to and including

115 lbs.

Over 115 to 125 lbs.

Over 125 to 135 lbs.

Over 135 to 145 lbs.

Over 145 to 155 lbs.

Over 155 to 165 lbs.

Over 165 to 170 lbs.

Over 170 to 175 lbs.

Over 175 to 185 lbs.

Over 185 to 195 lbs.

Over 195 to 205 lbs.

Over 205 to 225 lbs.

Over 225 to 265 lbs.

Over 265 lbs.

Allowances

3 lbs.

Glove Sizes

4 to 8 oz.

3 lbs.

5 lbs.

7 lbs.

4 to 8 oz.

7 lbs.

4 to 8 oz.

Duration of Rounds

(A)

Each non-championship mixed martial arts contest shall be three (3) rounds, of five (5)

minutes duration, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round.

(B)

Each championship Mixed Martial Arts contest shall be five (5) rounds, of five (5)

minutes duration, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round.

(C)

Each amateur mixed martial arts contest shall be three (3) rounds, of three (3) minutes

duration, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round.

R4-3-708

Female Athlete MMA Guidelines

(A)

The approved apparel for all female athletes shall comport with the provisions contained

in the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports Unified Rules as they

exist in their current form.

(B)

Female athletes shall use no facial cosmetics and have their hair secured with soft and

non-abrasive materials when deemed appropriate by an official from the supervising

commission

(C)

Female mixed martial artists are prohibited from wearing groin protection.

(D)

Female mixed martial artists shall wear a chest protector during competition. The chest

protector shall be subject to approval of the Commission.

(E)

Round length for females is the same as for the males.

(F)

The weight class shall be the same weight as used by male athletes.

(G)

Female glove sizes are as follow:

(H)

(1)

Shall use 4 oz., gloves

(2)

Shall use 8 oz., gloves

All female athletes must provide a negative pregnancy test prior to each bout.

R4-3-709

Protective Equipment

Male mixed martial artists shall wear a groin protector of their own selection, of a type approved

by the Commission.

R4-3-710

Apparel

(A)

Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kickboxing shorts.

(B)

Gi’s or shirts are prohibited during competition.

(C)

Shoes are prohibited during competition.

R4-3-711

Judging and Scoring

(A)

All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges.

(B)

The 10-point must system will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Under the 10Point Must Scoring System, ten (10) points must be awarded to the winner of the round

and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser, except for a rare even round, which

is scored (10-10).

(C)

Judges shall evaluate mixed martial arts techniques, such as effective striking, effective

grappling, control of the fighting area, effective aggressiveness and defense.

(D)

Evaluations shall be made in the order in which the techniques appear in (c) above,

giving the most weight in scoring to effective striking, effective grappling, control of the

fighting area and effective aggressiveness and defense.

(E)

Effective striking is judged by determining the total number of legal heavy strikes landed

by a contestant.

(F)

Effective grappling is judged by considering the amount of successful executions of a

legal takedown and reversals. Examples of factors to consider are take downs from

standing position to mount position, passing the guard to mount position, and bottom

position fighters using an active, threatening guard.

(G)

Fighting area control is judged by determining who is dictating the pace, location and

position of the bout. Examples of factors to consider are countering a grappler’s attempt

at takedown by remaining standing and legally striking; taking down an opponent to

force a ground fight; creating threatening submission attempt, passing the guard to

achieve mount, and creating striking opportunities.

(H)

Effective aggressiveness means moving forward and landing a legal strike.

(I)

Effective defense means avoiding being struck, taken down or reversed while countering

with offensive attacks.

(J)

The following objectives scoring criteria shall be utilized by the judges when scoring a

round;

(K)

(1)

A rounds is to be scored as a 10-10 round when both contestants appear to be

fighting evenly and neither contestants shows clear dominance in a round;

(2)

A round is to be scored as a 10-9 Round when a contestant wins by a close

margin, landing the greater number of effective legal strikes, grappling and other

maneuvers;

(3)

A rounds it to be scored as a 10-8 Round when a contestant overwhelmingly

dominates by striking or grappling in a round.

(4)

A round is to be scored as a 10-7 Round when a contestant totally dominates by

striking or grappling in a round.

Judges shall use a sliding scale and recognize the length of time the fighters are either

standing or on the ground, as follows;

(1)

If the athletes spend a majority of a round on the canvas, then:

(2)

(3)

R4-3-712

(A)

Effective grappling is weighed first; and

(b)

Effective striking is then weighed

If the athletes spend a majority of a round standing, then:

(a)

Effective striking is weighed first; and

(b)

Effective grappling is then weighed

If a round ends with a relatively even amount of standing and canvas fighting,

striking and grappling are weighed equally.

Warnings

The referee shall issue a single warning for the following infractions. After the initial

warning, if the prohibited conduct persists, a penalty will be issued. The penalty may

result in a deduction of points or disqualification depending on the severity of the foul.

Any points deducted for any foul must be deducted in the round which the foul occurred.

At the discretion of the referee, additional points may be deducted for repeated

infractions.

(1)

Holding or grabbing the fence;

(2)

Holding the opponent’s shorts or gloves; or

(3)

The presence of more than one second on the fighting area perimeter.

R4-3-713

(A)

(a)

Fouls

The following are fouls and will result in penalties if committed:

(1)

Butting with the head;

(2)

Eye gouging of any kind;

(3)

Biting or spitting at an opponent;

(4)

Hair pulling;

(5)

Fish hooking;

(6)

Groin attacks of any kind;

(7)

Intentionally placing a finger in any opponent’s orifice or any cut or laceration of

an opponent;

(8)

Downward pointing of elbow strikes (12-6);

(9)

Small joint manipulation;

(10)

Strikes to the spine or back of the head. The spine includes the tailbone;

(11)

Fingers outreached toward an opponent’s face/eyes;

(12)

Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea;

(13)

Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh;

(14)

Kicking the head of a ground opponent;

(15)

Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent;

(16)

Stomping of a grounded opponent;

(17)

The use of abusive language in fighting area;

(18)

Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to opponent;

(19)

Attacking an opponent on or during the break;

(20)

Attacking an opponent who is under the referee’s care at the time;

(21)

Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed

combat;

(22)

Timidity (avoiding contact, or consistent dropping of mouthpiece, or faking an

injury);

(23)

Interference by the corner;

(24)

Throwing an opponent out of the fighting area;

(25)

Flagrant disregard of the referee’s instructions;

(26)

Spiking an opponent to the canvas onto the head or neck (pile-driving);

(27)

Spiking/slamming an opponent to the fighting surface on his or her head or neck;

(28)

Illegal blows to the back of opponents head have been further defined to the

“Mohawk” definition-the “crown of the head down the centerline of the skull into

the spine, with a one (1) inch variance of each side.” This will change recent

interpretations of the rule, which prohibited strikes from “ear-to-ear.”

(29)

All elbow strikes will now be illegal;

(30)

No forearms to the head when standing;

(31)

Smothering an opponent’s nose and mouth to disrupt breathing is now prohibited

except for choke attempts where a fighter’s mouth is covered by his opponent’s

arm;

(32)

Unsportsmanlike conduct fouls were consolidated, as was the “fighter recovery

period.” Low blows will be given a five minute recovery period, while all other

fouls will require a physician to determine if a fighter is fit to continue within a

five minute period;

(33)

Applying any foreign substance to the hair or body to gain an advantage;

(34)

Holding or grabbing the fence or any part of the ring or cage;

(35)

Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent;

(36)

Any strikes to any joint.

(B)

Disqualification occurs after any combination of three or the fouls listed in (a) above or

after a referee determines that a foul was intentional and flagrant.

(C)

Fouls will result in a point being deducted by the official scorekeeper from the offending

mixed martial arts score.

(D)

Only a referee can assess a foul. If the referee does not call the foul, judges shall not

make that assessment on their own and cannot factor such into their scoring calculations.

(E)

A fouled fighter has up to five (5) minutes to recuperate.

(F)

If a foul is committed, the referee shall:

(G)

(1)

Call time,

(2)

Check the fouled mixed martial artist’s condition and safety,

(3)

Send the opponent to a neutral corner, and

(4)

Assess the foul to the offending contestant, deduct points, and notify each

corner’s seconds, judges and the official scorekeeper.

If a bottom contestant commits a foul, unless the top contestant is injured, the fight shall

continue, so as not to jeopardize the top contestant’s superior positioning at the time.

(1)

The referee shall verbally notify the bottom contestant of the foul.

(2)

When the round is over, the referee shall assess the foul and nifty both corners’

seconds, the judges and the official scorekeeper.

(3)

The referee may terminate a bout based on the severity of a foul. For such a

flagrant foul, a contestant shall lose by disqualification.

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Injuries Sustained During Competition

(A)

If any injury sustained during competition as a result of legal maneuver is severe enough

to terminate a bout, the injured contestant loses by technical knockout.

(B)

If any injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe

enough to terminate a bout, the contestant causing the injury loses by disqualification.

(C)

If an injury is sustained during competition as a result of an intentional fouls and the bout

is allowed to continue, the referee shall notify the scorekeeper to automatically deduct

two (2) points from the contestant who committed the foul.

(D)

If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul causes the

injured contestant to be unable to continue at a subsequent point in the contest, the

injured contestant shall win by technical decision, if he or she is ahead on the score cards.

If the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage, the

outcome of the bout shall be declared a technical draw.

(E)

If a contestant injuries himself or herself while attempting to foul his or her opponent, the

referee shall not take any action in his or her favor, and the injury shall be treated in the

same manner as an injury produced by a fair blow.

(F)

If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accident foul is severe enough

for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a no contest if stopped

before two (2) rounds have been completed in a five (5) round bout.

(G)

If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough

for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a technical decision

awarded to the contestant who is ahead on the score cards at the time of the bout is

stopped only when the bout is stopped after two rounds of a three (3) round bout, or three

(3) rounds of a five (5) round bout have been completed.

(H)

There will be no scoring of an incomplete round. However, if the referee penalizes either

contestant, then the appropriate points shall be deducted when the scorekeeper calculates

the final score.

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(A)

Types of Bout Results

The following are the types of bout results:

(1)

Submission by:

(2)

(a)

Tap Out:

When a contestant physically uses his hand to indicate that

he or she no longer wishes to continue; or

(b)

Verbal Tap Out:

When a contestant verbally announces to the referee

that he or she does not wish to continue;

Technical Knockout by:

(a)

Referee stops bout;

(b)

When an injury as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough for the

Referee to terminate a bout

(3)

Knockout by failure to rise from the canvas;

(4)

Decision via score cards;

(5)

(a)

Unanimous;

contestant;

when all three judges score the bout for the same

(b)

Split Decision: when two (2) judges score the bout for one (1)

contestant and one (1) Judge scores for the opponent; or

(c)

Majority Decision: when two (2) judges score the bout for the same

contestant and one (1) judge scores a draw;

Draws:

(a)

Unanimous:

when all three (3) judges score the bout a draw;

(b)

Majority:

when two (2) judges score the bout a draw; or

(c)

Split draw:

when all three (3) judges score differently and the score

total results in a draw.

(6)

Disqualifications: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an

intentional foul is severe enough to terminate the contest;

(7)

Forfeit: When a contestant fails to begin competition or prematurely ends the

contest for reasons other than injury or by indicating a tap out;

(8)

Technical Draw: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an

intentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue and the

injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage;

(9)

Technical Decision: When the bout is prematurely stopped due to injury and a

contestant is leading on the score cards; and

(10)

No Contest: When a contest is prematurely stopped due to accidental injury and a

sufficient number of rounds have not been completed to render a decision via the

score cards.

(11)

Loss of Bodily Function: If a combatant, during a round, visibly loses control of a

bodily function (vomit, urine, bowels), the fight shall be stopped by the referee

and the combatant shall lose the contest by TKO. In the event a loss of control of

a bodily function occurs in the rest period between the rounds, the ringside

physician shall be called in to evaluate if the combatant can continue. If the

combatant is not cleared by the ringside physician to continue, that combatant

shall lose by TKO. If fecal matter becomes apparent at any time, the bout shall be

halted by the referee, and the offending combatant shall lose the contest by TKO.

In these situations, the results shall be recorded as TKO due to Medical Stoppage.

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