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230-130-0630 Scorecards and Methods of Judging (1) Judges will be provided with official scorecards. (2) All bouts shall be evaluated and scored by three judges. (3) Judges shall score each round immediately following the round using the scoring criteria. (4) 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser of the round, except for an even round, which is scored (10-10). (5) No fraction of points may be given. (6) The referee shall advise the judges of a foul as soon as it occurs, and the number of points to be deducted from the fouling competitor’s total score by notation of -1 or -2 in “deductions”, and subtracted to determine the rounds Net Score. (7) At the end of each round, the referee shall pick up the scorecard from each judge and deliver the cards to the authorized representative of the superintendent assigned to maintain the master scorecard, who will total the score on the master scorecard. (8) The majority opinion is conclusive and if there is no majority, the decision is a draw. (9) The authorized representative of the superintendent shall inform the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall announce the decision. (10) Scorecards are official records and should be signed by the judge, and maintained by the Commission per retention guidelines. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0640 Announcing Winners At the termination of each bout, the winner shall be announced by the announcer and the referee shall raise the winner’s hand. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0650 Change of Decision (1) A decision rendered at the termination of any bout is final. A decision shall not be changed unless the superintendent or Administrator later determines that any one of the following occurred: (a) There was collusion affecting the result of any bout; (b) The compilation of the scorecard shows an error which would mean that the decision was given to the wrong competitor; (c) There was a clear violation of the laws or rules governing unarmed combat sports which affected the result of any bout. (2) If the superintendent or Administrator determines that any of the above occurred with regard to any bout, the decision rendered shall be changed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel (1) An authorized representative of the superintendent shall assign medical personnel as defined in ORS 463.015 to unarmed combat sports events. (2) The assigned medical personnel shall sit within the secure barrier area at the ring at all unarmed combat sports events. (3) No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless medical personnel are in their seat. (4) Medical personnel shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatment for cuts and minor injuries sustained by competitors. (5) Medical personnel must remain at the venue until the competitors are cleared following the post-fight examinations and any additional medical care is provided after the event has concluded. (6) No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to an unarmed combat sports competitor during the course of a round before medical personnel has had an opportunity to examine the competitor who may have been injured. (7) Time out shall be called for such examination by the referee at the request of medical personnel as well as when the referee deems necessary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0670 Post Bout Medical Examinations At the conclusion of each bout, medical personnel will perform a post-bout medical examination on each competitor and issue a medical report listing: (1) Injuries or complaints (2) Medical aid applied after the bout (3) Medical suspension (4) Requirements to clear an indefinite suspension (5) Recommendations for follow-up care Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0680 Weights and Weight Classes (1) Professional and amateur Muay Thai: Weight classes. Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of Muay Thai are as follows: Weight Class — Weight — Allowance (a) Mini Flyweight — 100 to 105 lbs. — 3 lbs. (b) Light Flyweight — Over 105 to 108 lbs. — 3 lbs. (c) Flyweight — Over 108 to 112 lbs. — 3 lbs. (d) Super Flyweight — Over 112 to 115 lbs. — 3 lbs. (e) Bantamweight — Over 115 to 118 lbs. — 3 lbs. (f) Super Bantamweight — Over 118 to 122 lbs. — 5 lbs. (g) Featherweight — Over 122 to 126 lbs. — 5 lbs. (h) Super Featherweight — Over 126 to 130 lbs. — 7 lbs. (i) Lightweight — Over 130 to 135 lbs. — 7 lbs. (j) Super Lightweight — Over 135 to 140 lbs. — 7 lbs. (k) Welterweight — Over 140 to 147 lbs. — 7 lbs. (l) Super Welterweight — Over 147 to 154 lbs. — 7 lbs. (m) Middleweight — Over 154 to 160 lbs. — 7 lbs. (n) Super Middleweight — Over 160 to 168 lbs. — 9 lbs. (o) Light Heavyweight — Over 168 to 175 lbs. — 9 lbs. (p) Cruiserweight — Over 175 to 190 lbs. — 12 lbs. (q) Super Cruiserweight — Over 190 to 210 lbs. — 12 lbs. (r) Heavyweight — Over 210 to 230 lbs. — No Limit (s) Superheavyweight — Over 230 lbs. — No Limit (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in a Muay Thai/ Kickboxing bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown in the schedule, without approval of the Administrator. In the event competitors are in different weight classes, the weight difference allowance shall be that of the lower class. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, amend filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023 SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0390 Association of Boxing Commission Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts This rule will formally adopt the 2019 version of ABC’s Unified Rules of MMA notwithstanding contrary provision in the current OAR. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 1-2023, adopt filed 06/07/2023, effective 07/01/2023
230-140-0400 Allowance of Mixed Martial Arts to be held in a fenced area or in a ring with five ropes. (1) All mixed martial arts events held in the State of Oregon must be conducted in accordance with ORS Chapter 463 and the applicable rules set forth in OAR chapter 230. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to events held on land controlled by an Oregon Indian Tribe unless governed by an intergovernmental agreement between the Oregon State Athletic Commission and an Oregon Indian Tribe. (3) Mixed maratial arts events may be held in a fenced area or ring with five ropes as specified in OAR 230-070-0000 and OAR 230-070-0025. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035 & ORS 463.500 History: SAC 3-2019, amend filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019 SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-140-0000, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 SAC 14-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 SAC 1-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-29-08 thru 6-30-08
230-140-0410 Competitors Must Report Competitors must report to the staging area at least one and one half hours prior to the scheduled time of the first bout, or at the designated report time approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. All competitors must be ready to enter the fenced area immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0420 Approved Beverages Only unopened, factory-sealed containers of bottled water are permitted for the treatment of dehydration of an unarmed combat sports competitor between rounds. Honey, electrolyte solutions, glucose, sugar, sports drinks or any other substance mixed with the water or sports drink is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0430 Competitors Appearance All unarmed combat sports competitors shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the discretion of medical personnel or the referee to determine whether facial hair, piercings or other adornments, and length of hair present any potential hazard to the safety of the competitor or the opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0440 Equipment All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include: (1) Male competitors must wear groin protection. (2) Female competitors may wear breast protection. (3) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra. (4) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped. (5) No hair gels, lotions, creams or sprays. (6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose, but competitors may use soft neoprene ankle sleeves. The colors may be Black, Red, Blue or White. A competitor may use soft neoprene type sleeves to cover only the knee or ankle joints. Approved sleeves may not have padding, Velcro, plastic, metal, ties or any other material considered to be unsafe or that may create an unfair advantage. Tape and gauze or any materials other than the approved sleeves are not permitted on the lower body. (7) Shoes are not permitted. (8) Shirts and rash guards are not permitted for male competitors. (9) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. (10) Gloves: (a) Must weigh a minimum of four (4) ounces and no more than eight (8) ounces; (b) Competitors weighing 125lbs or less, utilizing small or extra-small gloves, may use gloves that weigh between 3.80 ounces and eight (8) ounces . (c) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (d) Must not be squeezed, kneaded or crushed to change the original shape; (e) May only be used in one bout per event; (f) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (g) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at the fenced area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 1-2023, amend filed 06/07/2023, effective 07/01/2023 SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0450 Persons Allowed in the Fenced Area (1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the fenced areaarea during the progress of a round. (2) A referee may call a halt to a bout to request medical personnel or the Administrator to enter the fenced area at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the fenced area during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0470 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions. Seconds shall leave the fenced area prior to final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0480 Fouls (1) Butting with the head. (2) Eye gouging. (3) Biting or spitting at an opponent. (4) Fish Hooking. (5) Hair pulling. (6) Spiking the opponent to the canvas onto the head or neck (pile-driving). (7) Strikes to the spine or the back of the head. The spine includes the tailbone. (8) Throat strikes of any kind and/or grabbing the trachea. (9) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent’s face/eyes. (10) Groin attacks of any kind. (11) Kneeing and/or Kicking the head of a grounded opponent. (12) Stomping of a grounded opponent. (13) Holding opponent’s gloves or shorts. (14) No competitor shall use the ankle sleeve to hold inside the material, grab as a handle, or otherwise use the sleeve other than as a striking surface. The foot and ankle may be held onto (such as rubber guard) as a body part. (15) Holding or grabbing the fence with fingers or toes. (16) Small joint manipulation. (17) Throwing an opponent out of the fenced area. (18) Intentionally placing a finger into any orifice, or into any cut or laceration of the opponent. (19) Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh. (20) Timidity (avoiding contact, or consistently dropping a mouthpiece or faking an injury). (21) Use of abusive language in the secure barrier area. (22) Flagrant disregard of the referee’s instructions. (23) Unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to their opponent. (24) Attacking an opponent after the bell or airhorn has sounded the end of the round. (25) Attacking an opponent on or during the rest period. (26) Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee. (27) Interference from a second. (28) Elbow strikes above the neck during any amateur competition. (29) Heel hooks or twisting leg locks where the primary mechanism of submission or attack is twisting the knee in any amateur competition. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.025 History: SAC 1-2024, amend filed 10/15/2024, effective 11/01/2024 SAC 3-2023, amend filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023 SAC 1-2023, amend filed 06/07/2023, effective 07/01/2023 SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0490 Intentional Fouls (1) If the referee determines that a bout may not continue because of an injury caused by an intentional foul, the competitor who committed the intentional foul loses by disqualification. The competitor’s purse, if applicable, may be withheld from payment. The disposition of the purse, civil penalty or license action to be imposed upon the competitor shall be determined by action of the superintendent under ORS 463.113(3) and ORS 463.185. (2) If the referee determines that a bout may continue despite an injury caused by an intentional foul, the referee shall immediately inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges and shall deduct two points from the score of the competitor who committed the intentional foul if the referee determines the foul resulted in significant injury. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in a later round: (a) The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the scorecards; or (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the scorecards. (4) If a competitor injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee shall not take any action in their favor and the injury must be treated the same as any injury produced by a fair blow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.025 History: SAC 1-2024, amend filed 10/15/2024, effective 11/01/2024 SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0500 Unintentional Fouls (1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor who has been fouled can continue or not. If the fouled competitor’s chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of a foul, and if the foul did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who was fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a reasonable interval. Before the bout begins again, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the commission of his determination that the foul was accidental. (2) If the referee determines that the bout may not continue because of an injury suffered as a result of an accidental foul, the bout must be declared a no decision if the foul occurs during the first two rounds of a bout that is scheduled for three rounds or first three rounds of a bout scheduled for five rounds. If the foul occurs after 2 rounds of a 3-rounds contest, or 3 rounds in a 5-round contest, the fight will be determined by scoring all rounds, completed and partial. (3) If an injury inflicted by an accidental foul later becomes aggravated by fair blows and the referee order the bout stopped because of the injury, the outcome must be determined by scoring all rounds, completed and partial. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.025 History: SAC 1-2024, amend filed 10/15/2024, effective 11/01/2024 SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0510 Time Consideration for Fouls (1) Low Blow and Eye Poke Foul: A competitor who has been struck with a low blow or poked in the eye is allowed up to five minutes to recover from the foul as long as in the opinion of medical personnel, the competitor may continue on in the bout. If the competitor is able to continue before the five minutes of time has expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. If the competitor goes over the five (5) minute time allotment the bout cannot be restarted and the bout must come to an end with the outcome determined by the round and time in which the fight was stopped. (2) During an injury timeout due to an eye poke, the referee may provide the fouled competitor with a damp cloth to apply to their eye for the duration of the timeout. No substances other than water may be applied to the cloth, nor may the eye be irrigated. (3) Non-low Blow or Eye Poke Foul: (a) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor has been fouled can continue or not. If the competitors’ chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the foul did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who has been fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval of not more than five (5) minutes. Immediately after separating the competitors, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent of his determination that the foul was accidental. (b) If a competitor is fouled by a blow that the referee deems illegal, the referee should stop the action and call for time. The referee may take the injured competitor to medical personnel and have them examine and determine the competitor’s ability to return to the bout. Medical Personnel has up to five (5) minutes to make their determination. If the competitor is able to continue the bout, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. However, unlike the low blow foul and eye poke fouls, the competitor does not have up to five (5) minutes to use at their discretion. (c) For fouls other than a low blow or eye poke, the fouled competitor is not guaranteed five (5) minutes for recovery time. If deemed not fit to continue by the referee or Medical Personnel but some of the five-minute foul time is still remaining, the competitor cannot avail themselves of the remaining time; (d) If the referee stops the bout and employs the use of medical personnel, the examination shall not exceed five (5) minutes. If five (5) minutes is exceeded, the bout cannot be re-started and the bout must end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.025 History: SAC 1-2024, amend filed 10/15/2024, effective 11/01/2024 SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury Referees shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to a competitor, and are held strictly responsible for the enforcement of the rules. If a competitor violates the rules, the referee may give the competitor a warning. If the competitor continues to violate the rules the referee may penalize a competitor in accordance with OAR 230-140-0100. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout (1) The referee assigned to an event has the power to stop a bout at any stage if the referee considers a fight to be too one-sided, or if either competitor is in such condition that to continue might subject the competitor to serious injury. (2) If a competitor receives a cut eye from a fair blow or an unintentional head butt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the ring or fenced area the medical personnel for examination of the competitor. Time shall be called during the examination. (3) Should both competitors be in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury the referee shall render a technical draw if the bout is stopped prior to the majority of the rounds being completed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing, that a knockdown is a "dive" or a foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee shall stop the bout. Purses, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. The announcer or referee shall inform the audience that no decision has been rendered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0550 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the fenced area during any one minute rest period between rounds. Should any competitor fail or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds denoting the commencement of the next round in a bout, or the referee instructs the competitors to begin competing, the referee shall award a TKO decision to the competitor’s opponent as if the round had been finished. If the circumstances indicate to the referee that an investigation or disciplinary action may be necessary, the referee shall not give a decision and shall refer the matter to the Administrator. The purses of the competitors, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018