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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Section 165-X-1-.07 - Officials: Chief Inspector, Corner Inspectors, Referees, Judges, And Timekeepers

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(1)
			 General Provisions.
(a) The Commission shall
			 appoint to each contest, match, or exhibition a chief inspector, a referee, a
			 minimum of three judges, two corner inspectors, and two timekeepers.
(b) The referee or three judges shall
			 determine the outcome of all contests, matches, or exhibitions. A majority vote
			 of the judges will determine the outcome of a contest that does not result in a
			 knockout, TKO, or disqualification.
(c) No manager, promoter, matchmaker,
			 trainer, second, or contestant shall be allowed to officiate at any
			 contest.
(d) Officials must be
			 physically fit and mentally sharp.
(e) All boxing events must have, at minimum,
			 two referees.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-2 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-2-.01 - Definitions

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(1) "Mixed Martial
			 Arts" - Unarmed combat involving the use of any combination of techniques from
			 different disciplines of the martial arts, including, without limitation,
			 grappling, submission holds, throws, and striking or kicking with the hands,
			 feet, knees, or elbows.
(2)
			 "Professional Mixed Martial Arts" - Includes kick boxing matches, contests, or
			 exhibitions, or a mixed martial arts matches, contests, or exhibitions or
			 events, which is not governed or otherwise designated by the Alabama Athletic
			 Commission as an amateur mixed martial arts event.
(3) "Applicant" - Means any persons,
			 corporations, organizations or associations required to be licensed before
			 promoting, holding, organizing, participating in, or competing in a
			 professional mixed martial arts match.
(4) "Body Jewelry" - Means any tangible
			 object affixed to, through, or around any portion of the contestant's
			 body.
(5) "Federal Identification
			 Card" - Means any identification card issued by the Commission pursuant to or
			 any such card issued by another boxing, mixed martial arts or athletic
			 Commission as required by Chapter 165-X-1.02.
(6) "Official" - Unless otherwise indicated
			 is an exclusive term collectively meaning "Inspectors" "judges," "referees,"
			 "timekeepers," and "inspectors."
(7) "Professional Mixed Martial Arts
			 Sanctioning Organization" - A national or internationally organization
			 generally recognized in the mixed martial arts community and which: ranks mixed
			 martial arts competitors within each weight class; sanctions and approves
			 championship matches in those weight classes; and awards championship status
			 and championship prizes (belts, rings, plaques, etc.) to the winner of those
			 matches.
(8) "Special Event" -
			 Means a professional mixed martial arts card event, exhibition or event, which
			 has among its contests a championship match, a pay-per-view or subscription
			 match, a national televised match, or any other match or significance to mixed
			 martial arts in this state as designated by the Alabama Athletic
			 Commission.
(9) "The Commission" -
			 refers to the Alabama Athletic Commission.
Authors:
J. Matt Bledsoe, Brandon Owens, Casey
				  C. Sears, Joseph B. McCormick
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1024.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-2 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-2-.03 - Bond Procedure

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(1)
			 Promoter's License Surety Bond.
(a) Before any
			 promoter's license is issued authorizing the promotion of professional mixed
			 martial arts matches in Alabama, the applicant shall make and deliver to the
			 Commission a security bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to
			 transact business in this state.
(b) Any and all bond applications shall be on
			 a form provided by the Commission, and shall be accompanied by an enforceable
			 power of attorney. The Commission may also require certificate of "good
			 standing" issued by the Commissioner of Insurance.
(c) If any company issuing a bond shall be
			 removed from doing business in this state, it shall be the duty of the
			 Commissioner of Insurance to notify the Commission within 30 days.
(d) The bond shall be in such amount as the
			 Commission may determine based upon the payment of officials' fees, fees
			 necessary to secure the proper medical supervision of any professional mixed
			 martial arts show in Alabama, and/or the estimated potential damages,
			 penalties, taxes or expenses resulting from promotional activities contemplated
			 in Alabama.
(e) Whenever the
			 Commission shall determine that a previously approved bond has for any cause
			 become insufficient, the Commission may require an additional bond or bonds to
			 be given, conforming with the requirements of these rules.
1. Unless the additional promoter's license
			 bond or bonds are given within the time fixed by written demand therefore, or
			 if the promoter's license bond of a licensee is canceled, the license of such
			 person shall be summarily suspended without notice or hearing.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-2 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-2-.04 - Medical Requirements

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(1)
			 Medical Examinations.
(a) Neurological
			 Examination.
1. All mixed martial artists
			 intended to compete in Alabama who have competed in over two-hundred (200)
			 rounds during their professional career, according to the number of rounds
			 disclosed on such mixed martial artist's official cage or ring record, and
			 prior to competing in Alabama, must submit to the Commission the results of a
			 detailed neurological examination performed within the precious twelve (12)
			 months by a board certified and state licensed neurologist.
2. Such examination shall include a careful
			 examination for signs of any trauma-induced neurological damage along with any
			 other specific test or tests requested by the neurologist.
3. Any mixed martial artist not submitting
			 said results prior to the match may be allowed to compete provided however that
			 such mixed martial arts fighter's license will, at the conclusion of the match,
			 be medically suspended until such time as his/her neurological examination
			 requirement is fulfilled.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-2 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-2-.05 - Conduct Of Promotions

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(1)
			 General Safety. It shall be the promoter's responsibility to ensure safety for
			 the Contestants, officials, media and fans and to comply with all safety
			 standards required by the Commission.
(a)
			 Arena Security. Arena security is the responsibility of the promoter and such
			 security measures provided by the promoter shall be sufficient to maintain
			 order. At a minimum, two (2) sworn off duty law enforcement officers shall be
			 retained for security.
(b) Obtain
			 Cage or Ring. The promoter will provide a cage or ring for the match and that
			 the cage or ring must pass the certification requirements established by the
			 Commission.
(c) Extra Gloves. Each
			 promoter must have an extra set of gloves of the appropriate weight available
			 to be used in case a glove is broken or otherwise damaged during the course of
			 the contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts.
(d) Cage or Ring and Glove Certification. It
			 is the promoter's responsibility to ensure that the cage or ring and gloves
			 selected for use during each show meet the Commission's rules and regulations
			 concerning proper certification and should be resolved no less than ten (10)
			 days prior to the date of the show.
(e) Advanced Advertising. In addition to the
			 requirements in this Chapter, no contestant or celebrity shall be advertised by
			 any promoter before said promoter has in his or her possession a written
			 commitment from said contestant or celebrity and before said promoter has filed
			 a copy of such written commitment with the Commission.
(f) Suggesting Benefits for Charitable
			 Organization. No promoter may advertise, hold out, or suggest in any fashion
			 that a portion of the proceeds of any proposed mixed martial arts show will be
			 donated to a charitable organization without first complying with the
			 Commission's rules governing "programs for charity."
(g) Main Event Start Time. The final bout for
			 all mixed martial arts events sanctioned by the Alabama Athletic and
			 Entertainment Commission shall start by 11:59 pm on the date for which the
			 event permit is approved.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-2 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-2-.06 - Cage Or Ring And Equipment

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(1) Fighting Area.
(a) The fighting area shall be no smaller
			 than 18 feet by 19 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet. The fighting
			 area canvas or synthetic/vinyl mat shall be padded in a manner as approved by
			 the Commissioner, with at least one inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall
			 extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform. No vinyl or
			 other plastic rubberized covering shall be permitted.
1. The fighting area canvas or
			 synthetic/vinyl mat shall not be more than four 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 inches in diameter, extending
			 from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the
			 fighting area canvas and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the
			 Commissioner.
2. The fighting area
			 canvas or synthetic/vinyl mat 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.
3. The fence shall provide two separate
			 entries onto the fighting area canvas.
4. Instead of a fenced in area, the
			 Commissioner may approve the use of a ring with five ring ropes and an adequate
			 apron area outside of the fighting area.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-2 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-2-.07 - Officials: Chief Inspector, Corner Inspectors, Referees, Judges, And Timekeepers

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(1)
General Provisions.
(a) The
			 Commission shall appoint to each contest, match, or exhibition, at minimum, one
			 chief inspector, two referees, three judges, two door wardens, and one
			 timekeepers.
(b) The referee or
			 three judges shall determine the outcome of all contests, matches, or
			 exhibitions. A majority vote of the judges will determine the outcome of a
			 contest that does not result in a knockout, TKO, submission, or
			 disqualification.
(c) No manager,
			 promoter, matchmaker, trainer, second, or contestant shall be allowed to
			 officiate at any contest.
(d)
			 Officials must be physically fit and mentally sharp.
(e) All mixed martial arts events must have,
			 at minimum, two referees.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.01 - Definitions

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(1) "Mixed Martial
			 Arts" - Unarmed combat involving the use of any combination of techniques from
			 different disciplines of the martial arts, including, without limitation,
			 grappling, submission holds, throws, and striking or kicking with the hands,
			 feet, knees, or elbows, including kickboxing.
(2) "Amateur Mixed Martial Arts" - Includes
			 mixed martial arts or kickboxing matches, contests, or exhibitions or events,
			 which are not governed or otherwise dedicated by the Alabama Athletic
			 Commission as a professional mixed martial arts event.
(3) "Applicant" - Means any persons,
			 corporations, organizations or associations required to be licensed before
			 promoting, holding, organizing, participating in, or competing in an amateur
			 mixed martial arts match.
(4) "Body
			 Jewelry" - Means any tangible object affixed to, through, or around any portion
			 of the contestant's body.
(5)
			 "Official" - Unless otherwise indicated is an exclusive term collectively
			 meaning "Inspectors" "judges," "referees," and "timekeepers."
(6) "Special Event" - Means a professional
			 mixed martial arts card event, exhibition or event, which has among its
			 contests a championship match, a pay-per-view or subscription match, a national
			 televised match, or any other match or significance to mixed martial arts in
			 this state as designated by the Alabama Athletic Commission.
(7) "The Commission" is reference for the
			 Alabama Athletic Commission.
Authors:
J. Matt Bledsoe, Brandon Owens, Casey
				  C. Sears
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-1024.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.03 - Bonds

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(1)
Promoter's License Surety Bond.
(a) Before any promoter's license is issued
			 authorizing the promotion of professional mixed martial arts matches in
			 Alabama, the applicant shall make and deliver to the Commission a security bond
			 executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this
			 state.
(b) Any and all bond
			 applications shall be on a form provided by the Commission, and shall be
			 accompanied by an enforceable power of attorney. The Commission may also
			 require certificate of "good standing" issued by the Commissioner of
			 Insurance.
(c) If any company
			 issuing a bond shall be removed from doing business in this state, it shall be
			 the duty of the Commissioner of Insurance to notify the Commission within 30
			 days.
(d) The bond shall be in such
			 amount as the Commission may determine based upon the payment of officials'
			 fees, fees necessary to secure the proper medical supervision of any
			 professional mixed martial arts show in Alabama, and/or the estimated potential
			 damages, penalties, taxes or expenses resulting from promotional activities
			 contemplated in Alabama.
(e)
			 Whenever the Commission shall determine that a previously approved bond has for
			 any cause become insufficient, the Commission may require an additional bond or
			 bonds to be given, conforming with the requirements of these rules.
1. Unless the additional promoter's license
			 bond or bonds are given within the time fixed by written demand therefore, or
			 if the promoter's license bond of a licensee is canceled, the license of such
			 person shall be summarily suspended without notice or hearing.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.04 - Medical Requirements

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(1)
Medical Examinations.
(a)
			 Neurological Examination.
1. All mixed martial
			 artists intended to compete in Alabama who have competed in over two-hundred
			 (200) rounds during their career, according to the number of rounds disclosed
			 on such mixed martial artist's official cage or ring record, and prior to
			 competing in Alabama, must submit to the Commission the results of a detailed
			 neurological examination performed within the previous twelve (12) months by a
			 board certified and state licensed neurologist.
2. Such examination shall include a careful
			 examination for signs of any trauma-induced neurological damage along with any
			 other specific test or tests requested by the neurologist.
3. Any mixed martial artist not submitting
			 said results prior to the match may be allowed to compete provided however that
			 such mixed martial arts figher's license will, at the conclusion of the match,
			 be medically suspended until such time as his/her neurological examination
			 requirement is fulfilled.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.05 - Conduct Of Promotion

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(1)
Security.
(a) General Safety. It
			 shall be the promoter's responsibility to insure safety of the contestants,
			 officials, and fans and to comply with all safety standards required by the
			 Commission.
1. Arena Security. Arena security
			 is the responsibility of the promoter and such security measures by the
			 promoter shall be sufficient to maintain order. At a minimum, two (2) sworn off
			 duty law enforcement officers shall be retained for security.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.06 - Ring And Equipment

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(1)
Competition Area.
(a) Amateur
			 contests locations. All competitions will take place either a Cage or a Ring
			 that has been approved by the Commission. The Cage or Ring will meet the
			 requirements set forth by the Commission and also be subject to inspection
			 prior to each event by the designated Commission representative.
(b) Obtain Ring or Cage. The promoter will
			 provide a ring or cage for the show and that ring or cage must pass
			 certification requirements established by the Commission.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.07 - Officials: Chief Inspector, Corner Inspectors, Referees, Judges, And Timekeepers

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(1)
Referee.
No one other than the referee may stop a fight during or
			 between rounds.
(2)
Pre-Match
			 Instructions.
Referees shall meet with the contestants and with each
			 chief second appointed by the contestants prior to the beginning of the match,
			 contest, or exhibition and during that meeting shall inform each party of the
			 rules applicable to each fight as well as the in-ring/in-cage conduct expected
			 from each contestant and second assisting in the corner of each
			 contestant.
(3)
Pre-Bout
			 Confirmation of Officials, Physician, and Ring/Cage Certification.
Prior
			 to calling for the sounding of the bell to begin each bout, the referee in the
			 ring will confirm that the ringside physician as well as each judge assigned to
			 the bout is in place at ringside. Prior to calling for the sounding of the bell
			 to begin each bout, the referee shall also certify the ring or cage is in a
			 safe condition to sustain competition and in compliance with the guideline set
			 forth by the Commission.
(4)
Touching Contestants.
The referee shall not touch the competing
			 amateur mixed martial artists except when one or both fails to obey the break
			 command, or at such time as to break one contestants hold on the other upon a
			 physical or verbal tap out submission, or when necessary to protect the safety
			 of one or both competitors.
(5)
Saved by the Bell due to a Lock or Hold.
An amateur mixed martial
			 artist shall be saved by the bell in any round including the final round of any
			 contest, when the contestant is being controlled by a lock or hold intended to
			 force the other contestant to submit.
(6)
Amateur Mixed Martial Artists
			 Knocked out of the Ring.
Any amateur mixed martial artist knocked out of
			 the ring unintentionally by a legal technique shall receive a twenty (20)
			 second count. During the time that any such amateur mixed martial artist is
			 outside the ring, he or she shall not be assisted by any member of their corner
			 and such assistance, if offered, shall end the match, contest, or exhibition
			 with that amateur mixed martial artist losing by a technical knockout.
(a) As a general precaution to protect the
			 safety of the amateur mixed martial artists and to prevent any potential
			 injury, an amateur mixed martial artist knocked out of the ring may have his or
			 her fall stopped or slowed by any person without penalty, provided that such
			 assistance shall only be to prevent injury from the fall and not to assist the
			 boxer in returning to the ring.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-3 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RULES › Section 165-X-3-.08 - Officials: Conduct Of Contest, Match Or Exhibition

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(1) Round Length. All amateur bouts will
			 consist of no more than three (3), three (3) minute rounds with a one (1)
			 minute rest period in between rounds.
(2) Number of Bouts Per Card. Unless
			 otherwise approved by the Commission, promoters shall have no fewer than eight
			 (8) contests on an individual card. Cards with more than twelve (12) contests
			 must be approved by the Commission. The Commission may require additional
			 officials to be present when a card has more than twelve (12)
			 contests.
(3) Weight Classes of
			 Amateur Mixed Martial Artists
(a) Amateur
			 mixed martial artist shall be divided into the following classes (all weights
			 in pounds)
1. Straw Weight (up to 115 lbs.) -
			 3 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
2. Flyweight (115.1 to 125) -3 lbs. maximum
			 allowable weight spread.
3.
			 Bantamweight (125.1 to 135 lbs.) -3 lbs. maximum allowable weight
			 spread.
4. Featherweight (135.1 to
			 145 lbs.) -5 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
5. Lightweight (145.1 to 155 lbs.) -5 lbs.
			 maximum allowable weight spread.
6.
			 Super Lightweight (155.1 to 165 lbs.) - 5 lbs. maximum allowable weight
			 spread.
7. Welterweight (165.1 to
			 170 lbs.) -5 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
8. Super Welterweight (170.1 to 175 lbs.) - 7
			 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
9. Middleweight (175.1 to 185 lbs.) -7 lbs.
			 maximum allowable weight spread.
10. Super Middleweight (185.1 to 195 lbs.) -
			 7 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
11. Light Heavyweight (195.1 to 205 lbs.) -7
			 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
12. Cruiserweight (205.1 to 225 lbs.) - 7
			 lbs. maximum allowable weight spread.
13. Heavyweight (205.1 to 265 lbs.) - 7 lbs.
			 maximum allowable weight spread.
14. Super Heavyweight (265.1 lbs. and above)-
			 in div. or spread of lighter div. maximum allowable weight spread.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.01 - Definitions

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(1) "Body Jewelry"
			 - Means any tangible object affixed to, through, or around any portion of the
			 contestant's body.
(2) "Official" -
			 Unless otherwise indicated is an exclusive term collectively meaning
			 "Inspectors" "judges," "referees," and "timekeepers."
Authors:
Matt Bledsoe; Brandon Owens
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1020.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.01.01 - Medical Requirements

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(1)
			 Pre-fight Examination.
(a) At the time of
			 weigh-in, or at such other time as is then announced, all contestants must pass
			 a pre-fight medical examination and a commission designated physician must
			 complete a Pre-fight Medical Examination Form. The examining physician shall
			 deliver all Pre-fight Examination Forms to the Athletic Commission or to its
			 authorized representative immediately after the weigh-in.
1. Each female contestant, during the
			 pre-fight physical, will be required to submit to a pregnancy test administered
			 under the direction of the examining physician, or such physician's authorized
			 assistant.
2. Female contestants
			 submitting written documentation acceptable to the examining physician may be
			 waived from the pre-fight physical pregnancy test requirement. Such
			 documentation shall be limited to:
(i) a copy
			 of a lab report from a recognized clinical laboratory and dated within ten days
			 of the pre-fight physical attesting that the contestant is not pregnant,
			 or
(ii) a statement from a state
			 licensed physician, on such physician's letterhead stationary, stating that the
			 contestant is medically improbable of bearing children.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.02 - Licenses

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(1) Contestants.
(a) All contestants must be at least eighteen
			 (18) years of age.
(b) No
			 contestant may participate in more than one (1) Bout on the first day of a two
			 (2) day event.
(c) No contestant
			 may participate in more than twelve (12) minutes of a two (2) day event nor the
			 day of a one (1) day event.
(d) No
			 contestant shall have been licensed as a professional boxer or professional
			 mixed martial artist in Alabama or any other jurisdiction.
(e) Contestants shall be registered with the
			 Commission as a toughman Contestant.
(f) Contestants shall apply for licensure
			 with the Commission. All applications shall be accompanied by the applicant's
			 photo identification and licensure fee of thirty dollars ($30), payable by
			 cash, certified check, cashier's check, personal check, or money
			 order.
(g) Contestant licenses
			 shall expire on December 31 of the year issued.
(h) Temporary licenses, in the form of a
			 receipt, shall be issued to contestant applicants when applications are made in
			 the presence of the Commission. Temporary licenses shall expire within ninety
			 days (90) of its issuance.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.03 - Bonds

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(1) Promoter's
			 License Surety Bond.
(a) Before any
			 promoter's license is issued authorizing the promotion of toughman matches in
			 Alabama, the applicant shall make and deliver to the commission a security bond
			 executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this
			 state.
(b) Any and all bond
			 applications shall be on a form provided by the Commission, and shall be
			 accompanied by an enforceable power of attorney. The Commission may also
			 require certificate of "good standing" issued by the Commissioner of
			 Insurance.
(c) If any company
			 issuing a bond shall be removed from doing business in this state, it shall be
			 the duty of the Commissioner of Insurance to notify the Alabama Athletic
			 Commission within 30 days.
(d) The
			 bond shall be in such amount as the commission may determine based upon the
			 payment of officials' fees, fees necessary to secure the proper medical
			 supervision of any toughman show in Alabama, and/or the estimated potential
			 damages, penalties, taxes or expenses resulting from promotional activities
			 contemplated in Alabama.
(e)
			 Whenever the commission shall determine that a previously approved bond has for
			 any cause become insufficient, the commission may require an additional bond or
			 bonds to be given, conforming with the requirements of these rules.
1. Unless the additional promoter's license
			 bond or bonds are given within the time fixed by written demand therefore, or
			 if the promoter's license bond of a licensee is canceled, the license of such
			 person shall be summarily suspended without notice or hearing.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.05 - Conduct Of Promotion

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(1)
			 General Safety. It shall be the promoter's responsibility to insure safety for
			 the Contestants, officials, media and fans and to comply with all safety
			 standards required by the commission.
(a)
			 Arena Security. Arena security is the responsibility of the promoter and such
			 security measures provided by the promoter shall be sufficient to maintain
			 order. At a minimum, two (2) sworn off duty law enforcement officers shall be
			 retained for security.
(b) Obtain
			 Ring. The promoter will provide a ring for the show and that the ring or cage
			 must pass the certification requirements established the commission.
(c) Extra Gloves. Each promoter must have an
			 extra set of gloves of the appropriate weight available to be used in case a
			 glove is broken or otherwise damaged during the course of the contest or
			 exhibition of toughman.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.06 - Ring, Cage, And Equipment

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(1) General Provisions.
(a) Any dimension in this rule, where the
			 unit of measurement is "inches," shall be considered only as a general and
			 approximate guideline. Where such dimension guidelines are exceeded, the
			 Commission appointed supervisor shall have the authority to allow or disallow
			 any such variance from the established guideline.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-4 - TOUGHMAN › Section 165-X-4-.07 - Officials

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(1) General
			 Provisions.
(a) The Commission shall appoint
			 to each contest a chief inspector, a referee, three judges, two corner
			 inspectors, and two timekeepers.
(b) The referee or three judges shall
			 determine the outcome of all contests, matches, or exhibitions. A majority vote
			 of the judges will determine the outcome of a contest that does not result in a
			 knockout, TKO, or disqualification.
(c) No manager, promoter, matchmaker,
			 trainer, second, or contestant shall be allowed to officiate at any
			 contest.
(d) Officials must be
			 physically fit and mentally sharp.
(e) All tough man events must have, at
			 minimum, two referees.
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(1)
			 Tournament Format. All elimination tournaments must be single elimination. No
			 contestant losing a bout in the tournament may fight again in the same
			 tournament.
(2) Rules of Bouts.
(a) Rounds and Duration.
1. Rounds will be limited to one (1) minute
			 in duration with a one (1) minute rest period between each round.
2. All bouts are limited to three (3)
			 rounds.
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(1) "Official" -
			 Unless otherwise indicated is an exclusive term collectively meaning
			 "Inspectors."
(2) "Participants" -
			 Everyone serving inside the ring area is a participant. This includes, but is
			 not limited to, wrestlers, announcers, managers, referees, timekeepers, valets,
			 trainers, seconds, and judges.
(3)
			 "Event fees" - Match permit fees plus broadcasting fees. All other fees are
			 excluded.
Author:
Matt Bledsoe; Brandon Owens
Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1020.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-5 - PRO WRESTLING › Section 165-X-5-.02 - Licenses

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(1) Participants.
			 No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be licensed by the Commission.
(a) Anyone serving inside the ring area must
			 be licensed as a participant. This includes, but is not limited to, wrestlers,
			 managers, referees, timekeepers, valets, trainers, seconds, and
			 judges.
(b) Licensure for
			 participants shall be thirty dollars ($30) and must accompany an application
			 and photo identification for the participant. Licenses for participants shall
			 expire December 31 of each year.
(c) Participants who have physical contact
			 with other participants of simulated violence must be properly trained and in
			 good physical condition. If it is deemed by a doctor, medical personnel, or
			 promoter that a participant is not physically fit to perform, an official shall
			 be notified and the participant shall not be allowed to perform.
(d) Participants shall not have physical
			 contact with any spectator involving simulated violence, unless the "spectator"
			 is a planted, licensed participant, imitating a spectator.
(e) Participants must be properly clothed in
			 attire that would be appropriate for a Parental TV Rating of TV PG.
(f) Issuing of temporary license. When an
			 application is made in front of the Commission, a temporary license shall be
			 issued to the applicant in the form of a receipt. The issued temporary ID shall
			 expire ninety (90) days from the date it was issued.
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(1) The
			 promoter shall ensure that all participants are physically fit and properly
			 trained to participate.
Authors:
Matt Bledsoe, Brandon Owens, Joseph B.
				  McCormick
Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1020.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-5 - PRO WRESTLING › Section 165-X-5-.05 - Ring And Equipment

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(1) Ring.
(a) The ring for professional wrestling must
			 have at least three (3) ropes and provide ample padding for the
			 participants.
(b) There shall be a
			 visible border at least six (6) feet from the ring separating spectators from
			 the ring. Security shall be responsible for ensuring participants and
			 spectators remain on their respective side of the barrier.
(c) A non-slip padding must line the venue
			 floor immediately outside the ring, between the ring and the spectator
			 barrier.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-5 - PRO WRESTLING › Section 165-X-5-.06 - Officials

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(1) Inspectors
			 shall be appointed by the commission to monitor all participants, promoters,
			 and sanctioning bodies in obeying the rules.
Author:
Matt Bledsoe; Brandon Owens
Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1020.
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(1) No
			 exhibition shall have any act that creates intentional bleeding without the
			 approval of the Commission and submission of the required bloodwork.
(2) No foreign objects shall be allowed in an
			 exhibition without the approval of the Commission. No foreign object will be
			 allowed that can pierce the skin or shatter with the possibility of spectators
			 being injured. Objects containing glass are strictly prohibited.
(a) Only properly trained participants shall
			 be allowed to use foreign objects.
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Author:
Casey C. Sears
Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1024.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-5 - PRO WRESTLING › Section 165-X-5-.09 - Failure To Perform

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Author:
Casey C. Sears
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-1024.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-6 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING RULES › Section 165-X-6-.01 - Definitions

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(1) "Kickboxing" -
			 Unarmed combat involving the use of any combination of techniques, including,
			 without limitation, striking or kicking with the hands, feet, or
			 knees.
(2) "Professional
			 Kickboxing" - Includes kickboxing matches, contests, or exhibitions, which are
			 not governed or otherwise designated by the Alabama Athletic Commission as an
			 amateur kickboxing event.
(3)
			 "Applicant" - Means any persons, corporations, organizations, or associations
			 required to be licensed before promoting, holding, organizing, participating
			 in, or competing in a professional kickboxing match.
(4) "Body Jewelry" - Means any tangible
			 object affixed to, through, or around any portion of the contestant's
			 body.
(5) "Official" - Unless
			 otherwise indicated is an exclusive term collectively meaning "chief
			 inspectors," "judges," "referees," "timekeepers," and "inspectors."
(6) "Professional Kickboxing Sanctioning
			 Organization" - A national or international organization generally recognized
			 in the kickboxing community and which: ranks kickboxing competitors within each
			 weight class; sanctions and approves championship matches in those weight
			 classes; and awards championship status and championship prizes (belts, rings,
			 plaques, etc.) to the winner of those matches.
(7) "Special Event" - Means a professional
			 kickboxing card event, exhibition, or event, which has among its contests a
			 championship match, a pay-per-view or subscription match, a national televised
			 match, or any other match of significance to kickboxing in this state as
			 designated by the Alabama Athletic Commission.
(8) "The Commission" - Refers to the Alabama
			 Athletic Commission.
(9) "Match" -
			 Means match, contest, or exhibition.
Authors:
Joseph B. McCormick, J. Matt Bledsoe,
				  Stan D. Frierson, Shane T. Sears
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-9-1024.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-6 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING RULES › Section 165-X-6-.03 - Bond Procedure

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(1)
Promoter's License Surety Bond.
(a) Before any promoter's license is issued,
			 authorizing the promotion of professional kickboxing matches in Alabama, the
			 applicant shall make and deliver to the Commission a security bond executed by
			 a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this state.
(b) Any and all bond applications shall be on
			 a form provided by the Commission, and shall be accompanied by an enforceable
			 power of attorney. The Commission may also require a certificate of "good
			 standing" issued by the Commissioner of Insurance.
(c) If any company issuing a bond shall be
			 removed from doing business in this state, it shall be the duty of the
			 Commissioner of Insurance to notify the Commission within thirty (30)
			 days.
(d) The bond shall be in such
			 amount as the Commission may determine based upon the payment of officials'
			 fees, fees necessary to secure the proper medical supervision of any
			 professional kickboxing event in Alabama, and/or the estimated potential
			 damages, penalties, taxes, or expenses resulting from promotional activities
			 contemplated in Alabama.
(e)
			 Whenever the Commission shall determine that a previously approved bond has for
			 any cause become insufficient, the Commission may require an additional bond or
			 bonds to be given, conforming with the requirements of these rules.
1. Unless the additional promoter's license
			 bond or other bonds are given within the time fixed by written demand
			 therefore, or if the promoter's license bond of a licensee is cancelled, the
			 license of such person shall be summarily suspended without notice or
			 hearing.
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(1)
Medical Examinations.
(a)
			 Neurological Examination.
1. All kickboxers
			 intended to compete in Alabama, who have competed in over two hundred (200)
			 rounds during their professional career, according to the number of rounds
			 disclosed on such kickboxer's official record, and prior to competing in
			 Alabama, must submit to the Commission the results of a detailed neurological
			 examination, performed within the previous twelve (12) months by a board
			 certified and state licensed neurologist.
2. Such examination shall include a careful
			 examination for signs of any trauma-induced neurological damage along with any
			 other specific test or tests requested by the neurologist.
3. Any kickboxer not submitting said results
			 prior to the match may be allowed to compete provided however that such
			 kickboxer's license will, at the conclusion of the match, be medically
			 suspended until such time as his or her neurological examination requirement is
			 fulfilled.
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(1)
General Safety.
It shall be the promoter's responsibility to
			 ensure safety for the contestants, officials, media, and fans and to comply
			 with all safety stands required by the Commission.
(a) Arena Security. Arena security is the
			 responsibility of the promoter and such security measures provided by the
			 promoter shall be sufficient to maintain order. At a minimum, two (2) sworn off
			 duty law enforcement officers shall be retained for security.
(b) Obtaining a Ring. The promoter will
			 provide a ring for the match and that ring must pass the certification
			 requirements established by the Commission.
(c) Extra Gloves. Each promoter must have an
			 extra set of gloves, of the appropriate weight, available to be used in case a
			 glove is broken or otherwise damaged during the course of the match of
			 kickboxing.
(d) Ring and Glove
			 Certification. It is the promoter's responsibility to ensure that the ring and
			 gloves selected for use during each event meets the Commission's rules and
			 regulations concerning proper certification and should be resolved no less than
			 ten (10) days prior to the date of the show.
(e) Advanced Advertising. In addition to the
			 requirements in this chapter, no contestant or celebrity shall be advertised by
			 any promoter before said promoter has in their possession a written commitment
			 from said contestant or celebrity and before said promoter has filed a copy of
			 such written commitment with the Commission.
(f) Suggesting Benefits for Charitable
			 Organizations. No promoter my advertise, hold out, or suggest in any fashion
			 that a portion of the proceeds of any proposed kickboxing event will be donated
			 to a charitable organization without first complying with the Commission's
			 rules governing "programs for charity."
(g) Main Event Start Time. The final bout for
			 all kickboxing events sanctioned by the Alabama Athletic Commission shall start
			 by 11:59 pm on the date for which the event permit is approved.
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(1)
The Ring.
(a) Ring Size. The ring
			 must be a square and not less than sixteen feet (16') or more than twenty feet
			 (20') on a side within the ropes. The ring platform (floor) must extend beyond
			 the ropes at least eighteen inches (18") on all sides (apron).
1. A ring size greater than twenty feet (20')
			 on a side within the ropes shall only be allowed after unanimous agreement of
			 all the kickboxers contracted to appear on the show. For purposes of the
			 subparagraph, the term "all kickboxers" shall be limited to those boxers
			 contracted to compete in bouts of three (3) rounds or more.
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(1)
General Provisions.
(a) The
			 Commission shall appoint to each contest, match, or exhibition, at minimum, one
			 (1) chief inspector, two (2) referees, three (3) judges, two (2) door wardens,
			 and two (2) timekeepers.
(b) The
			 referee or three judges shall determine the outcome of all contests, matches,
			 or exhibitions. A majority scoring of the judges will determine the outcome of
			 a contest that does not result in a knockout, technical knockout, or
			 disqualification.
(c) No manager,
			 promoter, matchmaker, trainer, second, or contestant shall be allowed to
			 officiate at any contest.
(d)
			 Officials must be physically fit and mentally sharp.
(e) All kickboxing events must have, at
			 minimum, two referees.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION › Chapter 165-X-7 - AMATEUR KICKBOXING RULES › Section 165-X-7-.01 - Definitions

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(1) "Kickboxing" -
			 Unarmed combat involving the use of any combination of techniques, including,
			 without limitation, striking or kicking with the hands, feet, or
			 knees.
(2) "Amateur Kickboxing" -
			 Includes kickboxing matches, contests, or exhibitions, which are not governed
			 or otherwise designated by the Alabama Athletic Commission as a professional
			 kickboxing event.
(3) "Applicant" -
			 Means any persons, corporations, organizations, or associations required to be
			 licensed before promoting, holding, organizing, participating in, or competing
			 in a professional kickboxing match.
(4) "Body Jewelry" - Means any tangible
			 object affixed to, through, or around any portion of the contestant's
			 body.
(5) "Official" - Unless
			 otherwise indicated is an exclusive term collectively meaning "chief
			 inspectors," "judges," "referees," "timekeepers," and "inspectors."
(6) "Amateur Kickboxing Sanctioning
			 Organization" - A national or international organization generally recognized
			 in the kickboxing community and which: ranks kickboxing competitors within each
			 weight class; sanctions and approves championship matches in those weight
			 classes; and awards championship status and championship prizes (belts, rings,
			 plaques, etc.) to the winner of those matches.
(7) "Special Event" - Means an amateur
			 kickboxing card event, exhibition, or event, which has among its contests a
			 championship match, a pay-per-view or subscription match, a national televised
			 match, or any other match of significance to kickboxing in this state as
			 designated by the Alabama Athletic Commission.
(8) "The Commission" - Refers to the Alabama
			 Athletic Commission.
(9) "Match" -
			 Means match, contest, or exhibition.
Authors:
Joseph B. McCormick, J. Matt Bledsoe,
				  Stan D. Frierson, Shane T. Sears
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-9-1024.