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230-145-0015 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 competition 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 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0016 When a Competitor is Deemed Down To be considered a grounded competitor either both hands (palms or fists) need to be down, or any body part(s), with the exception of a single knee, other than the soles of the feet are touching the fighting area floor. Any time both knees, an arm, hip, buttocks, back, chest, head, leg, etc. are in contact with the fighting area floor that competitor is considered grounded. 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
230-145-0017 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by adding up to one minute of ride time (escape time) to the competitors overtime rounds, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the amount of time 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 inform the authorized representative of the superintendent and the timekeeper, the amount of time added to a competitor's overtime ride time. (2) When necessary to add ride time 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) 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. (4) Mouthpiece Replacement: 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. (5) Purgatory: If, at any point during the bout, while one competitor is standing and the other is grounded, either competitor refuses to engage for greater than thirty (30) seconds the referee shall warn the competitor that continued timidity will result in ride time being added to the overtime rounds. This rule shall apply anytime either competitor refuses to engage for greater than 30 seconds throughout the round. If the referee gives a stalling call, one minute is added to overtime rounds. 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
230-145-0018 Method of Determining Winner in Combat Jiu Jitsu Bout (1) Every combat jiu-jitsu bout consists of one (1) regulation round and up to three (3) overtime rounds of two (2) minutes for each competitor. Regulation rounds shall be ten (10) minutes for professional CJJ and amateur bouts may not be less than six (6) minutes. (2) In the regulation round, the bout may be won by submission, technical submission, technical knockout, knockout or disqualification. (3) If no winner is declared during the 10-minute regulation round, bouts will continue to overtime. (4) Overtime: (a) Overtime consists of up to three (3), two (2) minute rounds per competitor. No striking is allowed during overtime rounds. (b) Competitors will flip a coin prior to commencement of overtime. The winner will have the choice of deciding whether to start in an offensive or defensive position. (c) The competitor in the offensive position may choose between two starting positions; either seated back control with both hooks and a seatbelt grip, or in an armbar position. (A) In the back control position, the overtime round will not start until both competitors spinal position is perpendicular with the floor. (B) The armbar position allows for two arms threaded, or one arm threaded with the unthreaded hand placed firmly on the ground until the round starts. (C) Both positions allow for the defensive person to defend in any manner they wish without disengaging the offensive competitors posture or position. (d) Competitors may not seek to advance their position prior to the referee starting the match. (e) Winners are determined based on fastest submission time, or fastest cumulative escape time if all overtime rounds are utilized. (5) Escape for overtime purposes is defined as a change of position that does not result in a legitimate submission threat. A transition to a leg attack will be considered an escape and time shall stop. If the defensive competitor submits the offensive competitor, it is considered an escape and not a submission. 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
230-145-0019 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 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0020 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 or competition 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 person 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 3-2023, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-145-0021 Weight Classes and Allowances (1) Professional and amateur CJJ weight classes. Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of mma are as follows: (a) Weight Class - Weight - Allowance. (b) Straw weight - up to and including 115 lbs. - 3 lbs. (c) Flyweight - over 115 to 125 lbs. - 3 lbs. (d) Bantamweight - over 125 to 135 lbs. - 3 lbs. (e) Featherweight- over 135 to 145 lbs. - 5 lbs. (f) Lightweight - over 145 to 155 lbs. - 5 lbs. (g) Super Lightweight - over 155 to 165 lbs. - 5 lbs. (h) Welterweight - over 165 to 170 lbs. - 5 lbs. (i) Super Welterweight - over 170 to 175 lbs. - 7 lbs. (j) Middleweight - over 175 to 185 lbs. - 7 lbs. (k) Super Middleweight - over 185 to 195 lbs. - 7 lbs. (l) Light Heavyweight - over 195 to 205 lbs. - 7 lbs. (m) Cruiserweight - over 205 to 225 lbs. - 7 lbs. (n) Heavyweight - over225 to 265 lbs. - 7 lbs. (o) Super Heavyweight - over 265 lbs. (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in a combat jiu-jitsu 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, adopt filed 09/07/2023, effective 10/01/2023
230-150-0010 Purpose The purpose of this section is to establish a process by which a person may be recognized and approved as an Amateur Athletic Organization (AAO) to supervise and oversee the conduct of authorized amateur unarmed combat sports in the state of Oregon. No person shall sanction or hold an event or otherwise oversee or conduct an unarmed combat sports event without authorization to do so by the superintendent. This chapter applies to all unarmed combat sports as defined in ORS 463. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0020 Amateur Boxing (1) The Commission will recognize an amateur boxing event only if it is registered and sanctioned by USA Boxing as an amateur boxing event. (2) An amateur boxer may not take part in an amateur boxing event unless he or she is registered with USA Boxing. (3) An amateur boxer is required to take an annual physical examination. Such a physical examination must include an evaluation of the amateur boxer’s physical and mental fitness to engage in boxing competiton. In addition, the amateur boxer must be examined before each event in which the competitor is scheduled to compete by a physician who is certified by USA Boxing. (4) USA Boxing shall maintain a permanent record of all cards showing registrations of amateur boxers by USA Boxing. (5) USA Boxing shall, prepare an official list of competent boxing officials to serve as officials at amateur boxing events. Such officials must be registered with and approved by USA Boxing. (6) A notice of a program of amateur boxing event must be filed in the office of the Commission at least 5 days before the date of the program with verification that the event is registered with USA Boxing. (7) The Commission will recognize an amateur event of unarmed combat sports that is not amateur boxing only if the amateur event is promoted by the holder of a promoter’s license, and the bout is approved and sanctioned as an amateur event by an organization recognized by the Commission for that purpose. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 28-2018, adopt filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 SAC 17-2018, temporary adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 through 07/07/2018
230-150-0030 Application for Approval (1) A person that seeks to supervise and oversee the conduct of amateur unarmed combat sports as an AAO must first obtain official approval from the superintendent. To obtain approval the applicant must submit information pertaining to: (a) The organization; (b) Principal owner; (c) Substantial owners; (d) Key persons. (2) The following information is required for each person above: (a) Completed AAO application on a form supplied by the superintendent; (b) Verification of non-profit 501(c)3 status; (c) Clear photocopies or electronic images of current government issued identification cards that contain a photograph to affirm identity and minimum age (21); (d) One (1) digital photograph (head and shoulders only, without a hat and in a natural pose); (e) Required application fee under this rule; (f) Information necessary to conduct a criminal history background check; (g) Additional information requested by the Administrator as needed to determine the applicant’s suitability to act as an AAO; (h) Complete disclosure of criminal history and pending cases. (3) The following are prohibited from obtaining approval as an AAO: (a) An unarmed combat sports promoter licensed in any state, country or tribal nation; (b) An employee or agent of an unarmed combat sports promoter licensed in a state, country or tribal nation. (4) Falsification, omission or misrepresentation of a material fact in any portion of an application for approval shall result in the application being denied, and if the application has been previously granted, the approval may be temporarily suspended by the superintendent or the Administrator. (5) Approved Amateur Athletic Organization’s will be reviewed on an annual basis for compliance, or more frequently if required. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0050 Reporting Requirements (1) A promotion who wishes to promote an event must provide to the Commission the following information not less than thirty (30) days before the proposed event: (a) The date and starting time of the event; (b) The name of the venue, including the address where the event will take place; (c) The name of the approved AAO that will be providing regulatory oversight of the event. (2) The AAO must submit to the Administrator one (1) business day after the event for entry into the website registry certified or operated by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports: (a) Official results for unarmed combat sports bouts; and (b) Recommended medical and administrative suspensions of an unarmed combat sports competitor. (3) For an event at which an AAO is responsible for providing on-site regulation, the sanctioning body must file with the Administrator a completed event report form within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the event. (4) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing events sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0060 Policies, Rules and Procedures (1) An applicant for approval as an AAO must provide its policies and procedures used to ensure the enforcement of administrative rules when providing supervision of an event. These include: (a)The criteria for assigning officials at an event; (b) Information concerning training programs or certifications the applicant requires of officials it assigns to an event; (c) A procedure for approving or denying bouts; (d) A procedure for ensuring the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors have the required medical documents required under this rule; (e) A procedure to ensure that hand wraps and gloves have been approved by the AAO before an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participates in a bout. (2) A procedure regarding the determination of the: (a) Medical suspension issued by medical personnel assigned to an event sanctioned by an AAO against an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor; (b) Administrative suspensions that an AAO may issue against an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor. (3) Any procedures for the administration of drug testing (if applicable). (4) An AAO applicant may be denied approval if the policies, rules and procedures submitted under this rule are insufficient to ensure the safety of amateur unarmed combat sports competitors or the integrity of amateur unarmed combat sports. (5) In determining the sufficiency of an applicant’s policies, rules and procedures paramount consideration will be given to whether the policies, rules and procedures are likely to adequately ensure the: (a) Safety of the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors; (b) Integrity of amateur unarmed combat sports competition. (6) An amateur athletic organization must submit amendments of the policies, rules and procedures to the Administrator for approval immediately upon amendment. (7) Failure of an AAO to follow the policies, rules and procedures submitted to and approved by the Administrator may result in disciplinary action against the AAO under ORS 463 and this rule. (8) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing events sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0070 Medical Requirements (1) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is not permitted to participate without the following unless otherwise approved by the Administrator: (a) Laboratory results must have been drawn within six (6) months of the date of scheduled competition. (A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 4th Generation or ½ serum AB, EIA with confirmation. (B) Hepatitis B (HBsAg) (C) Hepatitis C antibody (b) Comprehensive physical examination within one year of scheduled competition from licensed medical personnel, affirming that the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor: (A) Has undergone a thorough medical examination; and (B) Is physically fit and qualified to participate in amateur unarmed combat sports; (C) Pre-bout physicals required under section 10 of the rule do not satisfy this requirement. (c) Annual Eye Exam by optometrist or ophthalmologist; (d) For female amateur unarmed combat sports competitors: (A) Clinical laboratory results from a serum or urine pregnancy test administered not more than fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled event, affirming the negative test results for pregnancy; or (B) A negative over-the-counter pregnancy test taken by the competitor, and verified by the AAO assigned physician on-site at the event; or (C) A female competitor may choose not to take a pregnancy test, and instead sign a release form to receive certification to compete in the event. (D) A female competitor who tests positive for pregnancy may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. (E) A female competitor who fails to submit pregnancy test results or signed release consistent with the requirements of this rule may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. (2) It is the responsibility of the AAO of an event to ensure that no amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participates in an event without the information required in subsection (1). (3) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0080 Event Medical Personnel (1) There must be present at an event a minimum of one (1) event medical personnel: (a) Selected by the AAO; (b) Approved by the AAO; and (c) Medical personnel must meet the criteria for medical personnel in Oregon as defined in ORS 463. (2) The AAO, at its discretion, may require the promoter to provide additional medical personnel for the event. (3) Medical Personnel must be present directly outside the ring or fenced area to provide immediate emergency medical care while a bout is in progress. (4) Event medical personnel must: (a) Immediately after the conclusion of a bout, examine the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor; and (b) Assign medical suspensions for the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors that the medical personnel determine appropriate in accordance with minimum suspension guidelines and at their discretion to best protect the health and safety of the competitor. (5) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0090 Pre-Bout Physical Examination (1) When scheduled to participate in an amateur unarmed combat sports bout, an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor must be examined by the event medical personnel within 24 hours of the scheduled event start. (2) If event medical personnel so finds, he or she must certify, in writing, over his or her signature, that the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is in good condition to participate in the event. The event medical personnel’s certification of physical fitness to participate must be delivered to the AAO representative before the event. (3) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor who fails to obtain the event medical personnel’s certification of physical fitness required under this section shall not be permitted to participate in an amateur unarmed combat sports bout. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0100 Staffed Ambulance Presence (1) The following must be present on-site while a bout is in progress, unless approved by the Administrator: (a) A minimum of one (1) advanced life support ambulance, fully equipped in accordance with ORS 463; (b) Ambulance staff, minimum of two (2), one (1) being a certified paramedic, able to provide advanced life support patient care; (c) The ambulance staff must be present directly outside the fenced area with the equipment required to provide immediate emergency medical care while a bout is in progress. (2) This rule does not apploy to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0110 Insurance Coverage (1) The promoter of an event must obtain: (a) Short term medical benefit coverage for each amateur competitor participating in a bout in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which shall provide for medical, surgical and hospital care for injuries sustained by the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor while participating in the bout; (b) Accidental death benefit coverage for the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participating in a bout in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which shall be paid to the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor’s estate in the event of the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors death resulting from participation in the bout; (c) Deductibles for the required medical and accidental death benefit coverage must be paid by the promoter; (2) The promoter must submit proof to the AAO, by the deadline established by the AAO, that the required medical and accidental death benefit coverage required under this section has been obtained for each amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participating in a bout. (3) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018