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230-140-0570 Knockout (1) A competitor who has been knocked out shall be kept still until medical personnel orders otherwise. When a competitor is knocked out, no one may touch the competitor, until medical personnel enter the fenced area, examines the fallen competitor, and issue any necessary instructions regarding the competitor’s medical care and condition. (2) Double Knockout: The referee shall stop a bout of unarmed combat at any stage if the referee determines that both competitors are in such a condition that to continue might subject the competitors to serious injury. If the bout is stopped pursuant to this subsection, the decision shall be deemed to be a technical draw . (3) If a competitor has been knocked out or if a technical knockout decision has been rendered against the competitor by the referee, the competitor shall undergo a medical waiting period for the protection of the competitor’s health and safety. The duration of the medical waiting period is determined by medical personnel, but in no event may the medical waiting period be fewer than 30 days for a technical knockout, and no fewer than 60 days for a knockout. (4) A competitor may not engage in any contact training or competition for the duration of their medical waiting period. (5) When a referee has stopped a bout because the referee considers a competitor to be defenseless, the defenseless competitor shall be deemed to have been technically knocked (TKO) out for purpose of imposing a medical waiting period. 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
230-140-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down A competitor is deemed down or grounded whenever any part of the body other than the hands and sole of the feet are in contact with the floor . 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
230-140-0610 Warnings Prior to the beginning and ending of each round, the timekeeper shall give a ten seconds warning to the referee by suitable signal. The referee shall signal the inspectors and seconds to leave the fenced area. 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
230-140-0620 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by deducting points from said competitors score, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the number of points, if any, chargeable against the competitor in each instance, depending upon the severity or harmlessness of the foul and its effect upon the opponent. The referee shall indicate on the official scorecard supplied by the authorized representative of the superintendent, the number of points taken away from a competitor in any and all rounds in which the referee may find it necessary to charge a competitor with such loss. The referee shall, at the conclusion of each round, notify the judges of the number of points to be deducted in accordance with this determination. (2) When necessary to deduct points because of fouls or other infractions of the rules, the referee may warn the offender and at the end of the round notify both competitors of any penalties which may be assessed against either contestant. (3) Points deducted for any foul or infraction of the rules shall be deducted in the round in which they occur. No competitor shall be penalized in a later round by virtue of a previous foul or infraction of the rules. (4) The referee may disqualify a competitor for persistent fouling, in which case the referee must explain the disqualification to an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) Mouthpiece Replacement (a) Should a competitor lose a mouthpiece during a round, the bout will be stopped by the referee at the first opportunity and the mouthpiece replaced; (b) A competitor may be penalized by deduction of a point form their score for losing their mouthpiece. A deduction of points is at the discretion of the referee. 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
230-140-0630 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 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0640 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 the 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 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0660 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 fenced area 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 by a referee as the referee deems necessary or as requested by medical personnel for an examination of the competitors injuries to determine if the competitor may proceed with the 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
230-140-0680 Unified MMA weight classes and allowances. (1) Professional and amateur mma weight classes. Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of mma are as follows: Weight Class — Weight — Allowance Straw weight — up to and including 115 lbs — 3 lbs. Flyweight — over 115 to 125 lbs. — 3 lbs. Bantamweight — over 125 to 135 lbs. — 3 lbs. Featherweight— over 135 to 145 lbs. — 5 lbs. Lightweight — over 145 to 155 lbs. — 5 lbs. Super Lightweight — over 155 to 165 lbs. — 5 lbs. Welterweight — over 165 to 170 lbs. — 5 lbs. Super Welterweight — over 170 to 175 lbs. — 7 lbs. Middleweight — over 175 to 185 lbs. — 7 lbs. Super Middleweight — over 185 to 195 lbs. — 7 lbs. Light Heavyweight — over 195 to 205 lbs. — 7 lbs. Cruiserweight — over 205 to 225 lbs. — 7 lbs. Heavyweight — over225 to 265 lbs. — 7 lbs. Super Heavyweight — over 265 lbs. (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in an mma 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 4-2019, adopt filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019
230-145-0001 Allowance of Combat Jiu Jitsu to be held in a fenced area or on Open Grappling Mat (1) All Combat Jiu-Jitsu 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) Subject to the provisions of OAR 230 Division 70, combat jiu jitsu events may be held in a ring, fenced area, or on an open mat if approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0002 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 competition area immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. After the rules meeting, no competitor is allowed to leave the building until after their final bout and they are cleared by the OSAC assigned Physician to leave. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0003 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 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0004 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 may not wear groin protection. (2) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra. (3) All competitors may wear trunks with no pockets, rash guards, or spats. (4) No hair gels, lotions, creams or sprays. (5) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose. However, soft neoprene sleeves may be used on the knees and ankles. (6) Shoes are not permitted. (7) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0005 Persons Allowed in the Competition Area (1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the fenced or competition area 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 or competition area at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the fenced or competition area during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0006 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0007 Fouls (1) Any strike other than an open palm strike while one or both competitors are grounded. (2) Butting with the head. (3) Eye gouging. (4) Biting or spitting at an opponent. (5) Fish Hooking. (6) Hair pulling. (7) Spiking the opponent to the canvas onto the head or neck (pile-driving). (8) Strikes to the spine or the back of the head. The spine includes the tailbone. (9) Throat strikes of any kind and/or grabbing the trachea. (10) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent's face/eyes. (11) Groin attacks of any kind. (12) Holding opponent's shorts or clothing. (13) Holding or grabbing the fence or ropes with fingers or toes. (14) Small joint manipulation. (15) Throwing an opponent out of the fenced or ringed or designated competition area. (16) Intentionally placing a finger into any orifice, or into any cut or laceration of the opponent. (17) Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh. (18) Timidity (avoiding contact, or consistently dropping a mouthpiece or faking an injury). (19) Use of abusive language in the secure barrier area. (20) Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions. (21) Unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to their opponent. (22) Attacking an opponent after the bell or airhorn has sounded the end of the round. (23) Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee. (24) Slams to avoid a submission. (25) Heel hooks or twisting leg locks where the primary mechanism of attack involves twisting the knee in any amateur competition. (26) Knee reaping in any amateur competition where the reap is used to attack the knee directly. Unless in the sole discretion of the referee, the reap is intended to affect the balance or posture and not pressure the knee directly. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0008 "Get Down" Rule Every combat jiu jitsu bout begins on the feet. Competitors may not spend more than one (1) minute on their feet in an attempt to bring their opponent to the ground. If, after one minute, neither competitor has been brought to the ground the referee shall stop the bout. Once stopped, the referee shall flip a coin. The winner of the coin flip may decide to take top or bottom position. The starting position shall be butterfly guard with double underhooks. The competitor in the bottom position must start with their chin over the competitor in top positions shoulder. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0009 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. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in an overtime round: (a) The bout will be declared a Technical Decision. The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the overtime rounds by escape time or first submission. (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the overtime rounds by escape time or down a submission in the bottom of the inning. (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 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0010 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. (3) If an injury inflicted by an accidental foul later becomes aggravated by fair blows and the referee orders the bout stopped because of the injury, the outcome may be ruled a draw or no contest. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0011 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) 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 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 2-2024, amend filed 10/21/2024, effective 01/01/2025 SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0012 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 to the eye from a fair blow or an unintentional headbutt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the competition 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. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0013 Procedures for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing 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 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0014 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the competition area during the bout. Should any competitor fail or refuse to resume competing when 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 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023