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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Rule 85-1-.09 - Forms

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Application
			 for Promoter's License.
(a) The
			 promoter's application shall ask all questions required by O.C.G.A. Title 43,
			 Chapter 4B and such other questions as are required by the commission. These
			 questions shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Name, mailing and/or residence address, and
			 appropriate telephone numbers for the person making application. If the "person"
			 making application is a business entity then the nature of the enterprise shall
			 be disclosed along with certain officers' names.
2. Certain questions deemed necessary by the
			 commission to ascertain if the applicant has an existing criminal record along
			 with certain demographic questions necessary for verification purposes.
3. Certain questions deemed necessary by the
			 commission to ascertain applicant's prior professional or amateur sports
			 licensing activity.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Rule 85-1-.10 - Championship Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Functions of Commission.
(a) The
			 commission shall have and exercise sole discretion, management, control, and
			 supervision over all professional boxing matches in the state of
			 Georgia.
(b) The commission shall
			 enforce such rules and regulations as shall be necessary or proper for the
			 holding of professional boxing matches in the state of Georgia.
(c) It is within the commission's power and
			 authority to prescribe and enforce penalties for any violations of these rules or
			 the statute governing the regulation of professional boxing in the state of
			 Georgia, subject to judicial review.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Rule 85-1-.14 - Military Spouses and Transitioning Service Members

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1. As used in this rule, the following terms
			 shall mean:
a. "Commission" means the Georgia
			 Athletic and Entertainment Commission.
b. "License" means any license or permit issued
			 by the Commission.
c. "Military"
			 means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard.
d. "Military spouse" means a spouse of a
			 service member or transitioning service member.
e. "Service member" means an active or reserve
			 member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.
f. "Transitioning service member" means a
			 member of the military on active duty status or separation leave who is within 24
			 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Appendix (85-1) A - Medical Fitness and Evaluation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1) Any boxer previously suffering subdural hematoma or
				intracerebral hematoma (regardless of the cause) must report such to the
				physician.
Rule 2, (7)
2) All boxers, prior to being approved to compete in any given
				match, must pass a thorough pre-fight physical. Pre-fight physicals are usually
				conducted at the weigh in.
Rule 2, (7); Rule 4, (1)
3) All female boxers must submit to a pre-fight pregnancy test.
Rule 4, (2)
4) Boxer with extended period of inactivity (defined as 36
				months or greater) must complete a cardiovascular evaluation and a neurological
				examination.
Rule 2, (7), Rule 4, (1)
5) Boxers with 200 or more fought rounds (according to their
				Fight Fax record) must complete a neurological examination and a dilated
				ophthalmological examination.
Rule 2, (7), Rule 4, (1)
6) Boxers 38 years old or older (if approved by the commission)
				must complete a neurological examination, a dilated ophthalmological examination,
				and a cardiovascular evaluation.
Rule 2, (7)
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Appendix (85-1) B - Weigh-In Considerations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1) Weigh-Ins generally take place the day before the show. Any
				Contestant not weighed by the commission six hours prior to the scheduled
				beginning of the show will not be approved to appear on the card.
Rule 8,
				(1)
2) All Contestants are required to be at the weigh-in.
Rule 8, (1)
3) All bout agreements must be tendered to commission supervisor
				prior to weighing, and no Contestant will be allowed on the scales without having
				completed the required license application.
Rule 2, (1), Rule 5,
				(6)
4) Weight loss after the first weighing (when a Contestant fails
				to make contracted weight) will be strictly monitored by the commission and any
				Contestant losing more than the allowable number of pounds will be removed from
				the card.
Rule 8, (1)
5) Weight spread between competitors (at the time of the
				weigh-in) will be strictly monitored by the commission and any match in which the
				competitors weight range exceeds commission guidelines may be removed from the
				card. Competitors mutually agreeing to waive the weight-spread rule will affirm
				their agreement in writing on their bout agreement contract.
Rule 8,
				(1)
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-1 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Appendix (85-1) D - Application Process

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1) Promoter's license application and Match Permit application
				must be received no less than thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of the
				show.
Rule 2, (3); Rule 2, (6)
2) Applications for a promoter's license or match permit must be
				complete and must be signed by the applicant and notarized by a notary public, or
				signed by the applicant in the presence of a commission representative.
Rule 2, (3); Rule 2, (6)
3) Applications must be accompanied by a security bond in an
				amount to be designated by the commission representative.
Rule 2, (3); Rule
				2, (6); Rule 3
4) Promoters will be required to meet with the full commission
				prior to having their application reviewed.
Rule 2, (6)
5) Promoter's application, if the application is submitted by a
				partnership or a corporation must include a separate "questions" page for each
				officer or partner, must be notarized, must be submitted with a Promoter's Bond,
				and must be submitted with a cashier's check in the amount of $50.00.
Rule
				2, (1); Rule 3
6) Match Permit application must be submitted with a Match
				Permit Bond, a copy of the medical insurance binder, a disclosure as to who is
				supplying the ring and what brand of gloves will be used, must be notarized, and
				must be submitted with a cashier's check in the amount of $50.00.
Rule 2,
				(6); Rule 3; Rule 6, (1); Rule 6, (8)
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.01 - Conduct of Promotion

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
If you are interested in staging an amateur mixed martial arts
				event in the future, you must notify this office in writing of the date and
				location of the event. If charging admission then you must receive an approved
				Mixed Martial Arts Event permit from the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment
				Commission and abide by the permit requirements.
(a) To be considered for potential approval,
			 you must:
1. submit a written list of the name,
			 address, age, height, weight, trainer and training gym of each
			 contestant;
2. submit a writing from
			 each contestant that he or she has never engaged in a professional style mixed
			 martial arts event;
3. submit writing
			 from the contestant's trainer that the contestant is skilled enough and healthy
			 to compete;
4. submit an approved
			 GAEC physical form and pre-fight physician's report from a licensed physician and
			 a statement from that physician that the contestant is healthy to
			 compete;
5. obtain GAEC approval of
			 the referee;
6. have an ambulance and
			 EMT's on site at all times when competition is ongoing;
7. have a licensed physician on site at all
			 times when the competition is ongoing;
8. agree to abide by any other conditions which
			 the Commissioner may impose on this new activity as events are reviewed and
			 amendments may be made;
9. obtain
			 approval from a sanctioning organization licensed by the Georgia Athletic and
			 Entertainment Commission;
10. agree
			 in writing that you will follow the following bout rules;
11. you must receive prior written approval for
			 the sale of intoxicating beverages. If approved, plastic cups and bottles must be
			 used.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.02 - Weight Classes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 Male:
(a) Flyweight (111.9 lbs. and
			 below);
(b) Bantamweight (112-117.9
			 lbs.);
(c) Super Bantamweight
			 (118-121.9 lbs.);
(d) Featherweight
			 (122-125.9 lbs.);
(e) Super
			 Featherweight (126-129.9 lbs.);
(f)
			 Lightweight (130-134.9 lbs.);
(g)
			 Super Lightweight (135-139.9 lbs.);
(h) Welterweight (140-146.9 lbs.);
(i) Super Welterweight (147-153.9
			 lbs.);
(j) Middleweight (154-159.9
			 lbs.);
(k) Super Middleweight
			 (160-166.9 lbs.);
(l) Light
			 Heavyweight (167-174.9 lbs.);
(m)
			 Super Lt Heavyweight (175-182.9 lbs.);
(n) Cruiserweight (183-189.9 lbs.);
(o) Super Cruiserweight (190-194.9
			 lbs.);
(p) Heavyweight (195-209.9
			 lbs.);
(q) Super Heavyweight
			 (210-249.9 lbs.);
(r) Absolute (250
			 lbs and above).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.03 - Rounds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Amateur MMA bouts will consist of three 3-minute rounds with a
				one minute rest period in between rounds.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.04 - Equipment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
a) Mouth
			 guard
b) Open finger gloves (minimum
			 7 oz.)
c) Groin protections (male and
			 female)
d) Shin pads
a. Advanced Amateur fights do not require shin
			 pads.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.05 - Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) LEGAL TECHNIQUES
			 WHILE STANDING:
a. Closed hand strikes to head
			 and body;
b. Kicking to
			 body;
c. Knees to body and
			 legs;
d. Throws/Take
			 downs/Sweeps;
e. Standing
			 Submissions;
f. Chokes;
g. Armbars;
h. Shouldering.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.06 - Advanced Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Three or more verifiable amateur mixed
			 martial arts fights are required to compete in these rules.
Non
			 mandatory
.
For fighters seeking to turn
			 professional
.
(2) LEGAL
			 TECHNIQUES WHILE STANDING:
(a) Closed hand
			 strikes to head and body;
(b) Kicking
			 to body;
(c) Knees to body and
			 legs;
(d) Throws/Take
			 downs/Sweeps;
(e) Standing
			 Submissions;
(f) Chokes;
(g) Armbars;
(h) Shouldering.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.07 - Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Each applicant
			 for a mixed martial artist license shall submit to the Commission such
			 application and supporting documentation including Applicant Affidavit of the
			 applicant's amateur fighter's record on forms prescribed by the
			 Commission.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-2 - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-2-.08 - Officials

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All MMA Officials
			 will be required to take and pass a Commission approved certification course once
			 every two years to be eligible to work in Georgia.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.01 - Weight Classes of Mixed Martial Artists

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) Mixed martial artists shall be divided into
			 the following classes:
1. Flyweight under 125.9
			 pounds;
2. Bantamweight 126 lbs. -
			 134.9 pounds;
3. Featherweight 135
			 lbs. - 144.9 pounds;
4. Lightweight
			 145 lbs. - 154.9 pounds;
5.
			 Welterweight 155 lbs. - 169.9 pounds;
6. Middleweight 170 lbs. - 184.9
			 pounds;
7. Light Heavyweight 185 lbs.
			 - 204.9 pounds;
8. Heavyweight 204
			 lbs. - 264.9 pounds; and
9. Super
			 Heavyweight over 265 pounds.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.02 - Fighting Area

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1. The
			 fighting area, made of canvas, hybrid canvas or 14-ounce vinyl shall be no
			 smaller than 18 feet by 18 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet. The
			 fighting area 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 other vinyl or other plastic
			 rubberized covering shall be permitted.
2. The promoter shall ensure that fighting area
			 is wiped clean of all liquids and bodily fluids between each round and at the
			 conclusion of each bout.
3. The
			 fighting area 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.
4. The fighting area shall be enclosed by a
			 fence made of such material as will not allow a fighter to fall out or break
			 through it onto the floor or spectators, including, but not limited to, vinyl
			 coated chain link fencing. All metal parts shall be covered and padded in a
			 manner approved by the Commissioner and shall not be abrasive to the
			 contestants.
5. The fence shall
			 provide two separate entries onto the fighting area.
6. 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.
O.C.G.A. §
										43-4b
et.
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.03 - Stools

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A ring stool of a
			 type approved by the Commissioner shall be available for each
			 contestant.
(2) An appropriate number
			 of stools or chairs, of a type approved by the Commissioner, shall be available
			 for each contestant's seconds. Such stools or chairs shall be located near each
			 contestant's corner.
(3) All stools
			 and chairs used must be thoroughly cleaned or replaced after the conclusion of
			 each bout.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.04 - Equipment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
For each bout, the promoter shall provide a clean water bucket
				and a clean plastic water bottle in each corner.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.05 - Specifications for Bandages on Mixed Martial Artist's Hands

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) In all weight classes, the bandages on each
			 contestant's hand shall be restricted to soft gauze cloth not more than 13 yards
			 in length and two inches in width, held in place by not more than 10 feet of
			 surgeon's tape, one inch in width, for each hand.
(2) Surgeon's adhesive tape shall be placed
			 directly on each hand for protection near the wrist. The tape may cross the back
			 of the hand twice and extend to cover and protect the knuckles when the hand is
			 clenched to make a fist.
(3) The
			 bandages shall be evenly distributed across the hand.
(4) Bandages and tape shall be placed on the
			 contestant's hands in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector and in
			 the presence of the manager or chief second of his or her opponent.
(5) Under no circumstances are gloves to be
			 placed on the hands of a contestant until the approval of the inspector is
			 received.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.06 - Mouth Pieces

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The
			 mouthpiece shall be subject to examination and approval by the attending
			 physician.
(2) The round cannot begin
			 without the mouthpiece in place.
(3)
			 If the mouthpiece is involuntarily dislodged during competition, the referee
			 shall call time, clean the mouthpiece and reinsert the mouthpiece at the first
			 opportune moment, without interfering with the immediate action.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.07 - Protective Equipment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 Male mixed martial artists shall wear a groin protector of their own selection,
			 of a type approved by the Commissioner.
(2) Female mixed martial artists are prohibited
			 from wearing groin protectors.
(3)
			 Female mixed martial artists shall wear a chest protector during competition. The
			 chest protector shall be subject to approval of the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.08 - Gloves

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The gloves shall
			 be new for all main events and in good condition or they must be
			 replaced.
(2) All contestants shall
			 wear four, five or six ounce gloves, supplied by the promoter and approved by the
			 commission. No contestant shall supply their own gloves for
			 participation.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.09 - Apparel

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Each contestant
			 shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kick-boxing
			 shorts.
(2) Gis or shirts are
			 prohibited during competition.
(3)
			 Shoes are prohibited during competition.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.10 - Appearance

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1. Hair shall be
			 trimmed or tied back in such a manner as not to interfere with the vision of
			 either contestant or cover any part of a contestant's face.
2. Jewelry or piercing accessories are
			 prohibited during competition.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.11 - Round Length

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 Each non-championship mixed martial arts contest shall be three rounds, of five
			 minutes duration, with a one minute rest period between each round.
(2) Each championship mixed martial arts
			 contest shall be five rounds, of five minutes duration, with a one minute rest
			 period between each round.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.12 - Stopping a Contest

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The referee and ringside physician are the sole arbiters of a
				bout and are the only individuals authorized to enter the fighting area at any
				time during competition and authorized to stop a contest.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.13 - Judging

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) All bouts will be
			 evaluated and scored by three judges.
(b) The 10-Point Must System will be the
			 standard system of scoring a bout. Under the 10-Point Must Scoring System, 10
			 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be
			 awarded to the loser, except for a rare even round, which is scored
			 (10-10).
(c) Judges shall evaluate
			 mixed martial arts techniques, such as effective striking, effective grappling,
			 control of the fighting area, effective aggressiveness and defense.
(d) Evaluations shall be made in the order in
			 which the techniques appear in (c) above, giving the most weight in scoring to
			 effective striking, effective grappling, control of the fighting area and
			 effective aggressiveness and defense.
(e) Effective striking is judged by determining
			 the total number of legal heavy strikes landed by a contestant.
(f) Effective grappling is judged by
			 considering the amount of successful executions of a legal takedown and
			 reversals. Examples of factors to consider are take downs from standing position
			 to mount position, passing the guard to mount position, and bottom position
			 fighters using an active, threatening guard.
(g) Fighting area control is judged by
			 determining who is dictating the pace, location and position of the bout.
			 Examples of factors to consider are countering a grappler's attempt at takedown
			 by remaining standing and legally striking; taking down an opponent to force a
			 ground fight; creating threatening submission attempts, passing the guard to
			 achieve mount, and creating striking opportunities.
(h) Effective aggressiveness means moving
			 forward and landing a legal strike.
(i) Effective defense means avoiding being
			 struck, taken down or reversed while countering with offensive attacks.
(j) The following objective scoring criteria
			 shall be utilized by the judges when scoring a round:
1. A round is to be scored as a 10-10 Round
			 when both contestants appear to be fighting evenly and neither contestant shows
			 clear dominance in a round;
2. A
			 round is to be scored as a 10-9 Round when a contestant wins by a close margin,
			 landing the greater number of effective legal strikes, grappling and other
			 maneuvers;
3. A round is to be scored
			 as a 10-8 Round when a contestant overwhelmingly dominates by striking or
			 grappling in a round.
4. A round is
			 to be scored as a 10-7 Round when a contestant totally dominates by striking or
			 grappling in a round.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.14 - Warnings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The referee shall
			 issue a single warning for the following infractions. After the initial warning,
			 if the prohibited conduct persists, a penalty will be issued. The penalty may
			 result in a deduction of points or disqualification.
(a) Holding or grabbing the fence;
(b) Holding opponent's shorts or gloves;
			 or
(c) The presence of more than one
			 second on the fighting area perimeter.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.15 - Fouls

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) The following are
			 fouls and will result in penalties if committed:
1. Butting with the head;
2. Eye gouging of any kind;
3. Biting or spitting at an opponent;
4. Hair pulling;
5. Fish hooking;
6. Groin attacks of any kind;
7. Intentionally placing a finger in any
			 opponent's orifice;
8. Downward
			 pointing of elbow strikes;
9. Small
			 joint manipulation;
10. Strikes to
			 the spine or back of the head;
11.
			 Heel kicks to the kidney;
12. Throat
			 strikes of any kind;
13. Clawing,
			 pinching, twisting the flesh or grabbing the clavicle;
14. Kicking the head of a grounded
			 fighter;
15. Kneeing the head of a
			 grounded fighter;
16. Stomping of a
			 grounded fighter;
17. The use of
			 abusive language in fighting area;
18. Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an
			 injury to opponent;
19. Attacking an
			 opponent on or during the break;
20.
			 Attacking an opponent who is under the referee's care at the time;
21. Timidity (avoiding contact, or consistent
			 dropping of mouthpiece, or faking an injury);
22. Interference from a mixed martial artist's
			 seconds;
23. Throwing an opponent out
			 of the fighting area;
24. Flagrant
			 disregard of the referee's instructions;
25. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his or
			 her head or neck.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.16 - Injuries Sustained During Competition

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) If an injury sustained during competition
			 as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured
			 contestant loses by technical knockout.
(b) If an injury sustained during competition
			 as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate a bout, the
			 contestant causing the injury loses by disqualification.
(c) If an injury is sustained during
			 competition as a result of an intentional foul and the bout is allowed to
			 continue, the referee shall notify the scorekeeper to automatically deduct two
			 points from the contestant who committed the foul.
(d) If an injury sustained during competition
			 as a result of an intentional foul cause the injured contestant to be unable to
			 continue at a subsequent point in the contest, the injured contestant shall win
			 by technical decision, if he or she is ahead on the score cards. If the injured
			 contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage, the
			 outcome of the bout shall be declared a technical draw.
(e) If a contestant injures himself or herself
			 while attempting to foul his or her opponent, the referee shall not take any
			 action in his or her favor, and the injury shall be treated in the same manner as
			 an injury produced by a fair blow.
(f) If an injury sustained during competition
			 as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough for the referee to stop the
			 bout immediately, the bout shall result in a no contest if stopped before two
			 rounds have been completed in a three round bout or if stopped before three
			 rounds have been completed in a five round bout.
(g) If an injury sustained during competition
			 as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough for the referee to stop the
			 bout immediately, the bout shall result in a technical decision awarded to the
			 contestant who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped only
			 when the bout is stopped after two rounds of a three round bout, or three rounds
			 of a five round bout have been completed.
(h) There will be no scoring of an incomplete
			 round. However, if the referee penalizes either contestant, then the appropriate
			 points shall be deducted when the scorekeeper calculates the final
			 score.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.17 - Types of Bout Results

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) The following are the types of bout
			 results:
1. Submission by:
i. Tap Out: When a contestant physically uses
			 his hand to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to continue; or
ii. Verbal tap out: When a contestant verbally
			 announces to the referee that he or she does not wish to continue;
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.18 - Licensing

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) All mixed martial
			 arts events shall be subject to licensing requirements of
			 85-1-.02.
(b) The fee for a mixed martial artist license
			 and other license fees shall be set forth in
			 85-1-.02.
(c) Each applicant for a mixed martial artist
			 license shall submit to the Commission such application and supporting
			 documentation including Applicant Affidavit of the applicant's amateur fighter's
			 record on forms prescribed by the Commission.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.19 - Bond Procedure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the bond
				procedure requirements of
85-1-.03
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.20 - Inspectors

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All mixed martial arts events shall be subject to the presence,
				duties and compensation of inspectors as required by
85-1-.07
.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.21 - Health and Safety Rules

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(a) All mixed martial arts events shall be
			 subject to the uniform medical requirements of
85-1-.04.
(b) All mixed martial arts events shall be
			 subject to the additional health and safety requirements of
85-1-.05
.
(c) All mixed martial arts events shall be
			 subject to the emergency medical facilities and equipment requirements of
85-1-.05
.
(d) All mixed martial arts events shall be
			 subject to the insurance requirements of N.J.A.C.
85-1-.05
.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.22 - Weighing of Mixed Martial Artists

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Weighing of all mixed martial artists shall be conducted in
				accordance with the requirements for professional boxers of
85-1 Appendix
				B
and
				85-1-.08(1)(d).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-3 - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Rule 85-3-.23 - Officials

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Compensation for
			 MMA Referee's and Judges
a. All payments of
			 fees, including travel expenses when required, to MMA referees and judges shall
			 be paid by the promoter conducting the show and shall be on the following basis:
i. Payment shall be made to the commission
			 appointed supervisor no later than at the weigh-in, and shall be by cashier's
			 check or money order.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.01 - Ring or Cage

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 The ring shall be not less than 16 feet on a side within the ropes. In world and
			 national title bouts, the Commission recommends and may require that the ring be
			 not less than 18 feet but not more than 20 feet on a side within the
			 ropes.
(2) The ring floor shall
			 extend beyond the ropes not less than 18 inches. The ring floor shall be padded
			 in a manner approved by the Commission. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes
			 and over the edge of the platform.
(3) A Cage will be considered only after
			 approval of the commission. If a cage is approved, the Cage must also meet
			 approval of the commission representative and the commission appointed
			 referee.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.02 - Height of Ring or Cage

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The ring or cage platform shall not be more than fifty four
				inches above the floor of the building and shall be provided with suitable steps
				for use of the contestants. Ring or cage posts shall be of metal, not more than
				eight inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a height of
				58 inches above the ring floor and shall be properly padded.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.03 - Ring Ropes or Cage Fence

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Ring ropes shall be at least four in number
			 and not less than one inch in diameter. The lowest rope must be positioned 18
			 inches above the ring floor, unless the ring is also being used in conjunction
			 with mixed martial arts or boxing in which case the lowest rope will meet the
			 approval of the commission representative and the commission approved referee.
			 The highest rope must be 52 inches above the floor.
(2) The circumference of all ropes must be
			 wrapped with a padding of not less than one inch and of a type and construction
			 approved by the Commission.
(3) The
			 Cage Fence shall meet commission approval.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.04 - Ring Equipment & Hand Protection

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Promoters shall provide all necessary
			 non-personal equipment (subject to approval by the Commission) for use by seconds
			 and contestants in all Commission sanctioned bouts. This necessary non-personal
			 equipment shall include the ring and corner posts.
(2) Promoters shall also provide the padded
			 protection equipment to be worn on the hands of each contestant to ensure that
			 matched contestants wear equipment of the same size, shape, style and
			 manufacture.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.05 - Bell

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
There shall be a bell or gong positioned at ringside. The bell or
				gong must make a clear tone so that its sound may be heard by the
				contestants.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.06 - Rounds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Full Contact
			 Kickboxing (Also known as Full Contact Karate or American Rules Kickboxing)-
			 Amateur and Professional Bouts shall consist of two minute rounds for men and two
			 minute rounds for women. The maximum number of rounds for professional Full
			 Contact Kickboxing bouts is 10 (Title Fights Only), and the maximum number of
			 rounds for amateur full contact kickboxing bouts is five.
(2) International Rules Kickboxing (Also known
			 as low-kick kickboxing) - Amateur and Professional Bouts shall consist of two
			 minute rounds for men and two minute rounds for women. The maximum number of
			 rounds for professional international rules kickboxing bouts is 10 (Title Fights
			 Only), and the maximum number of rounds for amateur international rules
			 kickboxing bouts is five.
(3)
			 Thaiboxing (also known as Muay Thai Kickboxing) - Professional bouts shall
			 consist of three (3) or five (5) three (3) minute rounds for men and three (3) or
			 five (5) two (2) minute rounds for women. Amateur bouts shall consist of three
			 (3) or four (4) two (2) minute rounds for men and women.
(4) All rest period time between rounds is 60
			 seconds.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.08 - Weight Divisions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
			 Official weight divisions for International Kickboxing, Full Contact Kickboxing
			 and Thai Boxing are as follows;
Division
Weight Range
Flyweight
- 111 lb and under
Super Flyweight
111.1- 115.0lb
Bantamweight
115.1- 118.0 lb
Super Bantamweight
118.1-122.0 lb
Featherweight
122.1-126.0
Super Featherweight
126.1- 131.0 lb
Lightweight
131.1-134.0 lb
Super Lightweight
134.1-140.0 lb
Welterweight
140.1- 148.0 lb
Super Welterweight
148.1-154 lb
Middleweight
154.1-159.0 lb
Super Middleweight
159.1-167.0 lb
Lt Heavyweight
167.1- 173.0 lb
Super Lt Heavyweight
173.1-183.0 lb
Cruiserweight
183.1- 190.0 lb
Super Cruiserweight
190.1-198 lb
Heavyweight
198.1-209 lb
Super Heavyweight
+ 209 lb
(2) No
			 contest shall be scheduled and no contestants shall engage in a bout between the
			 opposite sexes, or where the weight difference exceeds an allowance of 3.5
			 percent of the division weight without the approval of the commission
			 representative
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-4B-50 and
				43-4B-52.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.09 - Weigh-In

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Contestants shall
			 be weighed in on scales approved by the Commission at such a time and place as
			 may be formally designated by the Commission in advance of all scheduled bouts.
			 Contestants must weigh in a minimum of 6 hours before the event. All contestants
			 must attend the designated weigh-in proceedings unless otherwise excused by the
			 Commission.
(2) By special permission
			 of the Commission preliminary (undercard) contestants may be allowed to weigh-in
			 not later than one hour before the scheduled time of the first match on the
			 card.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-4B-50 and
				43-4B-52.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.10 - Officials

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Each bout shall be conducted by a referee (number to be
				determined based on bout count), three judges, a physician, a timekeeper, a
				scorekeeper, inspectors, a Commission representative, and a medical transport
				unit. The Commission shall determine the qualifications and standards for all
				officials. The Commission secretary or the Commission shall assign all officials.
				Compensation will be set by the commission and shall not exceed compensation as
				outlined in 85-1-.07.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.11 - Referee

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The referee shall
			 be charged with the general supervision of the bout. He or she shall enforce the
			 rules, promote safety of the contestants, and ensure fair play.
(2) Before starting a contest, the referee
			 shall ascertain from each contestant the name of his or her chief second and
			 shall hold the named chief second responsible for the conduct of the assistant
			 seconds during the progress of the contest. The referee shall call contestants
			 together before each bout for final instructions at which time each contestant
			 shall be accompanied by the chief second only.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.12 - Judges

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The judges shall be stationed at ringside at locations designated
				by the Commission representative in charge. The judges shall work in conjunction
				with the referee and are charged with scoring the outcome of each round of a
				bout.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.13 - Physician and Paramedics

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A
			 licensed medical doctor shall conduct pre-fight physicals on all contestants and
			 referees. A licensed physician shall sit at the immediate ringside of all bouts.
			 No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless the physician is in his or her seat.
			 The physician shall not leave until after the decision in the final bout. He or
			 she shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises and shall render
			 temporary or emergency treatments for cuts and minor injuries sustained by the
			 contestants.
(2) No manager or second
			 shall attempt to render aid to a contestant during the course of a round before
			 the physician has had an opportunity to examine the contestant who may have been
			 injured. Time out shall be called for such examinations.
(3) No event shall take place, amateur and/or
			 professional, without a team of equipped, qualified paramedics present at each
			 bout.
(4) No event shall take place,
			 amateur and/or professional, without a fully equipped paramedic ambulance on
			 standby at the venue.
O.C.G.A. §§
									43-4B-50 and
				43-4B-52.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 85 - RULES OF GEORGIA ATHLETIC & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION › Chapter 85-4 - FULL CONTACT KICKBOXING, INTERNATIONAL RULES KICKBOXING, AND THAI BOXING (MUAY THAI KICKBOXING) › Rule 85-4-.14 - Bouts

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A bout begins
			 when the bell sounds to start the first round and ends when the bell sounds to
			 conclude the final round. No persons other than the contestants and the referee
			 may be inside the ring during the progress of a round.
(2) Fighters are allowed 3 people in their
			 corner, one chief cornerman, two seconds. All 3 must remain seated during the
			 rounds. Only the chief cornerman may give direction to the fighter during the
			 round. Cornermen or seconds may not place their hands on the ring apron, the
			 ropes or any part of the ring during the rounds. Cornermen or seconds may not
			 enter into any verbal dispute with the referee or officials during the bout. All
			 bouts shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Georgia Athletic and
			 Entertainment Commission.
O.C.G.A. §
									43-4B-50.