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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.2 - Permits

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The promoter shall apply for the event
				permit in writing at least 50 days prior to the scheduled event. Live
				television events shall be excluded.
B. A promoter shall not give publicity to an
				event until the permit has been approved.
C. Each permit shall name possible
				contestants, the number of fights, the number of rounds and the date, place and
				time of contest along with a seating diagram with ticket prices in each seating
				section. The Commission, at its discretion, may allow the seating chart to be
				filed ten (10) days prior to the event.
D. The permit shall note any celebrity guest
				that will be advertised as part of the promotion.
E. A permit may be denied if the Commission
				believes that one promotion will interfere with another on any given
				day.
F. The Commission must approve
				all changes and substitutions.
G.
				All permit applications are to be mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand delivered to
				the Commission with all fees.
H. A
				deposit or surety bond may be required by the promoter for permit approval and
				is conditional upon the faithful performance of the payment for Commission
				fees, official's fees, contracts with licensees, and fines of the
				Commission.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. 75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.3 - Tickets and Passes

Current through June 25, 2024
A. No person(s)
				shall be admitted to any event unless they are a ticket holder or pass
				holder.
B. The Commission shall
				approve all ticket prices.
C. The
				statutory 6% gate fee shall apply to all compensated tickets.
D. Boxes for deposit of tickets must be used
				at the gate for collection of ticket stubs or by any other audit means approved
				by the Commission.
E. All tickets
				must be sold from a locations approved by the Commission.
F. The value of each ticket shall be printed
				on the ticket stub.
G. The promoter
				shall issue passes to the following:
1)
				Members, employees, and guests of the Commission.
2) Competitors on the program and their
				licensed trainers.
3) Officials
				connected with the contest.
4)
				Promotion staff.
5) Passes for
				others may be issued only by authority and at the discretion of the
				Commission.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.4 - Licensing

Current through June 25, 2024
A. License application for promoter,
				director, manager, matchmaker, boxer, kickboxer, tough-man contestant,
				wrestler, submission wrestler, referee, timekeeper, trainer-second, judge, or
				any contestant shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the Commission
				or by online application.
B. The
				Commission shall charge a fee not to exceed $100 for each license or permit for
				promoter, director, boxer, manager, matchmaker, tough-man contestant, wrestler,
				submission wrestler, referee, timekeeper, trainer-second, judge or any
				contestant.
C. Each license shall
				expire on June 30th after issue.
D. Each applicant must use his or her legal
				name when applying for a license.
E. No individual shall perform any position
				without being licensed for that position.
F. Each applicant shall put true and correct
				information on his or her application.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.6 - Contracts

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All agreements must be in the form of a
				written contract approved by and filed with the Commission. There shall be no
				oral agreements.
B. The promoter
				shall contract with all competitors using a bout agreement approved by the
				Commission. There shall be 3 copies of all contracts, each for the promoter,
				contestant and Commission.
C. The
				contract between a promoter and a contestant shall embody all of the agreements
				between the parties.
D. Contracts
				not filed with the Commission may be considered invalid.
E. Each contract made with a venue, sponsor,
				investor, or any contract related to the event must be submitted to the
				Commission upon request.
F. No
				contestant shall be paid before completing his or her bout.
G. All bout agreements shall contain language
				that subjects the contestant to being temporarily licensed by the Commission
				upon signing the agreement.
H. All
				contracts relating to the holding or staging of any boxing, wrestling or
				sparring match or exhibition or relating to any participation therein, shall
				contain a provision to the effect that all rules passed or adapted by the
				Commission, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall be
				considered as a part of the contract, the same as if said rule were fully set
				out of the body of the instrument.
I. If it should be determined by the
				Commission that a contestant did not give a good faith effort of their skills,
				the contestant may not be paid their contracted purse.
J. At the discretion of the Commission, a
				contestant may not be paid their contract purse if they are disqualified.
K. Any contract provision may be
				considered and treated as a rule and be subject to any and all fines and
				suspension allowed by the Commission.
L. The promoter prior to offering the bout
				agreement to the contestant shall sign all bout contracts offered to
				contestants.
M. Any contract bout
				agreement offered to a contestant to sign, that is not first signed by the
				promoter, may be considered a valid agreement by the Commission.
N. No contract provision shall require a
				contestant to sell any tickets; however, tickets sold by a contestant may be
				offered as a bonus to the contestant.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.7 - Contestants

Current through June 25, 2024
A. An individual applying for a license as a
				contestant of boxing, tough-man, kickboxing or submission wrestling must be 18
				years of age. No Contestant under the age of 18 is allowed unless the promoter
				has submitted a waiver of requirement and approved by the Commission.
B. Each contestant applicant, if asked, shall
				furnish the Commission with the following information:
1) Copy of a State or federal issued
				identification;
2) Federal
				identification card;
3) A written
				statement as to training and experience;
4) Competitive record as an amateur and
				professional;
5) Medical fitness
				report with any information required by the Commission;
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.8 - Managers

Current through June 25, 2024
A. A manager shall have his fighter under
				written contract.
B. Each
				management contract shall be filed and approved by the Commission to be
				considered valid.
C. A licensed
				fighter is not required to have a manager.
D. Licensed managers are also qualified as
				seconds.
E. A management contract
				may not exceed 3 years.
F. A
				manager shall not receive over 33% of the competitors contracted bout
				compensation.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.9 - Matchmakers

Current through June 25, 2024
A. There shall be a licensed matchmaker for
				each event.
B. Matchmaker applicant
				must have sufficient experience with making competitive matches.
C. Promoters may act as matchmaker if they
				are qualified.
D. The matchmaker
				shall be responsible for making fairly matched bouts.
E. Ten days before the contest, the
				matchmaker shall supply the Commission with a list of all contestants and a
				copy of their records from the record registry.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.10 - Trainers and Second

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Every person
				serving as a trainer must be licensed.
B. No individual may be in the corner other
				than licensed trainers and seconds.
C. Competitors and trainers shall not bring
				unlicensed individuals to the ring.
D. Licensed contestants and managers may
				qualify as seconds.
E. All trainers
				shall be responsible for maintaining good conduct before, during and after the
				contest.
F. The Commission shall
				determine the number of trainers used for each bout.
G. A contestant may lose points or be
				disqualified for the conduct of his/her trainer(s).
H. Any Commission member or referee may eject
				a second for violations.
I. The
				referee may deduct points from the fighter or disqualify the fighter for
				violations caused by the trainer-second.
J. Before a contest begins, the seconds and
				trainers shall:
1) Be identified for the
				inspector and the referee. Only those identified and licensed shall be allowed
				in the corner.
2) Before putting on
				gloves, the trainer shall present the fighters wrapped hands for inspection by
				the supervising Commission inspector.
3) The trainer shall present the contestant
				and be ready to fight when the referee calls the contestants to ring center for
				final instructions.
4) Sealed sport
				drinks must be presented to the Commission for examination before the bout or
				they may not be used.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.11 - Officials (Referee, Judge, Timekeeper)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Officials for
				each contest shall consist of a referee, 3 judges, and a timekeeper.
B. The Commission Chairman shall appoint the
				officials for each event.
C.
				Officials shall be thoroughly experienced in officiating to qualify for
				licensing and may be required to obtain specific certifications.
D. Judges must be impartial and discreet at
				all times.
E. Officials are subject
				to alcohol and drug testing.
F.
				Officials may be required to pass a pre-fight physical.
G. Officials shall not discuss their
				decisions with anyone except the Commission.
H. Officials fee for service shall be set by
				the Commission and paid by the promoter.
I. Only the referee can stop a bout, and
				he/she may consult with the ringside physician on the physical condition of
				either contestant at any time.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.12 - Deputy Commissioners

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Commission
				Chairman shall designate Deputy Commissioners as it deems necessary to
				represent the Commission whenever necessary. Deputy Commissioners are the
				direct representatives of the Commission.
B. The Deputy Commissioner in charge shall
				have exclusive regulatory control of the event.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.13 - Prompt Appearance

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Contestants must
				report to the place of contest, place of weigh-in, and place of rules meeting
				at the time set by the Commission.
B. Once a contestant is called to the ring by
				the Commission, they shall have up to 5 minutes to enter the ring to
				compete.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.14 - Failure to Appeal

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Any contestant
				who has entered into a contract, oral or written, to participate in a bout, who
				shall for any reason be unable to carry out his agreement and does not notify
				the promoter and the Commission of his incapability to do so and the reason or
				cause therefore, and whose reason or cause therefore is not considered by the
				Commission as satisfactory, shall be penalized by the Commission by suspension
				for a period of not less than six 6 months and not more than 1 year and/ or
				fined by the Commission.
B. The
				contestant may also be required to compensate the promoter for any and all
				costs related to the failure to appear. This may include, but not limited to,
				the opponents travel and purse cost.
C. A letter of intent to fight may be
				considered as an agreement between a contestant, his manager and a
				promoter.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.15 - Revocation, Denial & Suspension of License

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The
				Chairman of the Commission shall be ex officio the recorder of permits and
				licenses as per Mississippi code section
				75-75-107.
				Each license application shall receive initial approval or denial from the
				Chairman. Each applicant that is denied a license from the Chairman may appeal
				the decision to the entire Commission within 15 days of notice of denial. Any
				applicant who has been denied a license by the Commission may not file a
				similar application until one (1) year after the denial by the Commission. Any
				application for license filed within the one (1) year period may be denied
				without a hearing.
B. Any licensee
				who is determined by an examining physician to be unfit to compete or
				officiate, may be suspended until it is shown that they are fit for further
				competition or officiating.
C. Any
				contestant suspended for their medical protection may be required to furnish
				the Commission with any requested medical reports to be reinstated.
D. Anyone on administrative or medical
				suspension by another Commission may be denied a license.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.16 - Disciplinary Procedure

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Chairman of
				the Commission shall make the initial official decision as to any disciplinary
				action or fine that may be taken against a licensee for rule violations. Any
				disciplinary decision made by a Deputy Commissioner in charge shall not be made
				official until approved by the Chairman. Any decision made by the Chairman may
				be appealed to the entire Commission and a hearing may be requested. The ruling
				of this hearing shall be final. All appeals must be made within 15 days of
				receiving notice from the Commission regarding the disciplinary action
				taken.
B. Any person who shall
				violate any rule passed or adopted by the Mississippi Athletic Commission may
				be fined as follows for each violation:
1)
				For contestants, up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or up to twenty-five
				percent (25%) of contracted purse;
2) For trainer, second or manager, up to Five
				Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or up to ten percent (10%) of contracted amount of
				the represented fighter;
3) For
				promoter or director, up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or up to twenty-five
				percent (25%) of contracted amount of the highest two (2) combined bout purses
				during an event;
4) And referee,
				judge, timekeeper or matchmaker, up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or
				twenty-five percent (25%) of the contracted pay for that event.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.17 - Appeals of result

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Any contestant
				that disputes a decision made at any event by the referee or judges must be
				appealed to the Commission within 7 days. The decision made by any referee or
				judge is final unless there is very strong evidence to suggest there was foul
				play or gross negligence.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.18 - Exempt Matches

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Pursuant to
				Mississippi code section
				75-75-123,
				all boxing, sparring and wrestling matches in colleges, universities or high
				schools shall be exempt from the jurisdiction of the Commission and shall only
				be permitted and supervised by the governing body of such high school, college
				or university.
B. Amateur boxing
				bouts sanctioned by USA Boxing shall be exempt from these rules and shall be
				governed by USA Boxing rules.
C.
				Contest considered karate or martial arts by the Commission that do not allow
				full contact and continuous action, shall be exempt from Commission
				jurisdiction.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.19 - Insurance

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All boxing contests shall provide
				accidental medical insurance of at least $2,500 for each contestant for any
				injury that happens during a contest.
B. The contestant is responsible for paying
				$250 of any insurance deductible.
C. Liability insurance may be required from
				the promoter.
D. It is the
				responsibility of each contestant to pay for the medical costs of any injury
				caused at a contest unless the promoter contractually agrees to insure the
				cost.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.20 - Record keeping registry

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The registry for
				boxing and submission wrestling (MMA) records and suspension shall be the
				official registry approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
B. All records shall be obtained from these
				sources and reported to these sources.
C. Promoter must provide the records and
				reports of each fighter to the Commission at least 10 days before the
				event.
D. Promoters shall pay the
				Commission a combat registry fee of two hundred dollars ($200) to have their
				event card placed on the proper combat sports registry. The promoter may have
				this fee waived or refunded by placing their event card on the proper combat
				sports registry, within ten (10) days of the scheduled event, for the
				Commission to post bout results. Failure of a promoter to place their event
				card on the proper combat sports registry, after the Commission has waived the
				combat registry fee, will result in a five-hundred-dollar ($500) fine and a
				ninety (90) day suspension.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.21 - Medical Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Each contestant
				shall get pre-fight medical clearance within 30 hours of the beginning of the
				contest from a medical professional. Any contestant deemed unfit shall not
				compete.
B. No contestant shall
				compete that is under the influence of alcohol or drugs that mentally or
				physically hinder performance.
C.
				Any contestant that is knowingly infected with HIV or hepatitis C shall not be
				allowed to compete. The Commission may require a medical test clearing each
				contestant of each disease prior to each bout.
D. A ringside physician shall be present
				during each bout.
E. An ambulance
				or medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment shall be
				continuously present on site.
F.
				Each female contestant must provide the Commission with a negative pregnancy
				test.
G. At any time upon being
				licensed by the Commission, a licensee may be subject to any drug
				testing.
H. Weigh-in for the
				contest shall be held at a time approved by the Commission the day of or the
				day before the bout.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.22 - General Rule

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Any violation of
				State or Federal law by a licensee shall be considered a rule
				violation.
B. No profanity shall be
				used by a licensee or in the music supplied by the licensee.
C. No videoing allowed without written
				consent from the Commission.
D.
				There shall be a border area approximately 6 feet from the sides of the ring or
				cage. Only licensed participants, Commission members and their guests,
				promotional staff, security, medical personnel and others approved by the
				Commission shall be allowed. The Commission shall assign all seats within the
				border. No seats shall be sold in this area unless approved by the
				Commission.
E. In the event of a
				dispute regarding the rules, or any other issue that is not clearly covered
				under these rules, the onsite ruling made by the Commission will be
				final.
F. All licensees must abide
				by any reasonable order given by the Commission.
G. Only licensed personnel are allowed to
				enter the fight area. Fighters may be subject to fines if they have unlicensed
				personnel enter the fight area with them.
H. Each former member of the Athletic
				Commission shall permanently remain on the Commission as an honorary Commission
				member and shall receive 2 passes to each event that they choose to
				attend.
I. All papers filed shall
				be property of the Athletic Commission.
J. No event shall take place in a topless
				entertainment facility.
K. The
				contestant can weigh up to 1/10th of a pound over
				contracted weight with any clothing on.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Rule 30-301-1.23 - Waiver of Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Commission,
				upon its choosing, may waive any requirements set forth in these
				rules.
B. Any rules adapted by the
				Commission shall supersede any rules of any sanctioning body rules adapted or
				approved by the Commission.
C. Any
				request for waiver of requirement shall be submitted by email from the
				promoter.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 2 - Boxing and Kickboxing Rules › Rule 30-301-2.1 - Professional Boxing Rules

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Mississippi
				Athletic Commission shall use the current Regulatory Guidelines and Unified
				Championship Rules of the Association of Boxing Commissioners as their
				professional boxing contest rules. The Association of Boxing Commission World
				Title Fight Manual shall also be used in conjunction with regional and world
				title fights.
B. The following
				exclusions to the Regulatory Guidelines shall apply:
1) The Commission may allow a standing 8
				count for professional boxing bouts.
2) The promoter is required to purchase
				accidental medical insurance for any or all contestants competing in an event
				for the minimum amount of $2,500. The competitor shall pay the first $250 of
				the insurance deductible. If the competitor is paid less than $250, it shall
				not exceed the purse amount.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 2 - Boxing and Kickboxing Rules › Rule 30-301-2.2 - Amateur Boxing Rules

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Amateur boxing
				bouts contest sanctioned by USA Boxing shall be exempt from permit and
				licensing and shall be governed by USA Boxing rules. Any individual owing fines
				or is suspended or revoked from licensing shall not be allowed to participate
				in any capacity.
B. All other
				amateur sanctioning organizations shall submit their rules to the Commission
				for approval.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 2 - Boxing and Kickboxing Rules › Rule 30-301-2.3 - Kickboxing Rules

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All kickboxing
				contests shall be governed by the Association of Boxing Commissions Unified
				Rules of Professional Kickboxing and Association of Boxing Commissions Unified
				Rules of Amateur Kickboxing.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. 75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Rules for Tough-man Contest › Rule 30-301-3.1 - License Entry Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Contestants must
				be at least 18 years of age to compete.
B. The promoter shall submit to the
				Commission the skill level requirements and limitations that are to be used for
				each contest. The Commission must approve the requirements.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Rules for Tough-man Contest › Rule 30-301-3.2 - Tough-man Contest rule

Current through June 25, 2024
A. No round shall
				exceed 2 minutes in length and no round shall be less than 45
				seconds.
B. Maximum of 4 rounds per
				bout.
C. Rest period between rounds
				shall be between 1 minute and 1 minute 30 seconds.
D. Boxing gloves must be 12 to 16 oz. in
				size.
E. All contestants shall wear
				headgear. All headgear must be tagged USA Boxing approved.
F. Groin protection must be worn.
G. No contest shall last more than 2
				consecutive days.
H. No contestant
				may fight more than a total of 12 rounds in any single day of competition or 18
				total rounds in a 2-day competition.
I. The standing 8-count rule shall be used
				for all bouts.
J. The 3 knockdown
				rule may be used for all bouts.
K.
				The physician may stop a bout at any time.
L. The promoter may appoint seconds for each
				contest.
M. All weight classes must
				be approved by the Commission.
N.
				Elimination procedure must be approved by the Commission.
O. All other amateur or professional boxing
				contest rules shall apply.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Rules for Tough-man Contest › Rule 30-301-3.3 - Other Rule

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Cash prizes may
				be awarded in a tough-man contest and the contestant keeps amateur
				status.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 3 - Rules for Tough-man Contest › Rule 30-301-3.4 - Medical Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Each contestant
				shall get a pre-fight medical clearance within thirty (30) hours of the
				beginning of the contest from a medical professional. Any contestant deemed
				unfit shall not compete.
B. All
				contestants must sign a form, approved by the Commission, stating that the
				contestant is HIV and hepatitis C negative.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. 75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.1 - The Contest Fighting Are

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The cage used
				for the contest shall be provided by the promoter and shall be approved by the
				Commission.
B. The cage shall be no
				smaller than 18 feet by 18 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet and at
				least 6ft high.
C. The fighting
				area canvas shall be padded with approximately 1-inch layer of padding. Padding
				shall cover the entire floor of the fighting area.
D. The cage floor shall not be more than four
				feet above the ground floor and shall have suitable steps or ramp for use by
				the participants.
E. The fighting
				area shall be enclosed with a tightly fitted vinyl coated chain-link fence that
				will not allow a fighter to fall out of the fighting area.
F. All metal and hard parts shall be covered
				and padded in a manner approved by the Commission and shall not be abrasive to
				the fighters.
G. A door to the cage
				shall be used for ring entrance.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.2 - Round Duration

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Each
				professional non-championship bout shall be 3 rounds of 5 minutes in duration
				with a 1-minute rest period between each round.
B. Each professional championship bout shall
				be 5 rounds of 5 minutes in duration with a 1-minute rest period between each
				round.
C. Each amateur bout shall
				be 3 rounds of 3 minutes in duration with a 1-minute rest period between each
				round.
D. All rounds for female
				contestants shall be 3 minutes.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.3 - Weight Classes

Current through June 25, 2024
Weight classes are a guide and not a requirement for bout
				  approval.
A. Flyweight- Up to 105
				lbs.
B. Super Flyweight- 105.1 to
				115 lbs.
C. Bantamweight-115.1 to
				125 lbs.
D. Super Bantamweight-
				125.1 to 135 lbs.
E. Featherweight-
				135.1 to 145 lbs.
F. Lightweight-
				145.1 to 155 lbs.
G. Super
				Lightweight- 155.1 to 165 lbs.
H.
				Welterweight- 165.1 to 175 lbs.
I.
				Super Welterweight- 175.1 to 185 lbs
J. Middleweight- 185.1 to 195 lbs
K. Super Middleweight- 195.1 to 205
				lbs.
L. Light Heavyweight- 205.1 to
				225 lbs.
M. Heavyweight- 225.1 to
				265 lbs.
N. Super Heavyweight-
				265.1 lbs. and over.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.4 - Contest Fouls

Current through June 25, 2024
The following are contest fouls and will result in penalties
				  if committed:
A. Head butting or
				striking with the head.
B. Eye
				gouging of any kind.
C. Biting or
				spitting on an opponent.
D. Hair
				pulling.
E. Fish hooking.
F. Groin attacks of any kind.
G. Intentionally placing a finger in any
				opponent's orifice, cut or laceration.
H. Small joint manipulation (fingers and
				toes).
I. Deliberately striking the
				spine or back of the head.
J.
				Throat strikes of any kind or grabbing the trachea.
K. Clawing, pinching, or twisting the
				flesh.
L. Kicking the head of a
				grounded fighter.
M. Kneeing the
				head of a grounded fighter.
N.
				Stomping - this does not include stomping the feet when both fighters are
				standing.
O. The use of abusive
				language in fighting area.
P. Any
				unsportsmanlike conduct.
Q.
				Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
R. Attacking an opponent who is under the
				referee's care.
S. Avoiding
				contact, consistent dropping of mouthpiece or faking an injury.
T. Interference from trainer or
				seconds.
U. Throwing an opponent
				out of the fighting area.
V.
				Flagrant disregard of the referee's instructions.
W. Spiking an opponent on the canvas on their
				head or neck.
X. Smothering (hand
				cupped over opponents mouth or nose).
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.5 - Penalties for Contest Fouls

Current through June 25, 2024
A. At the
				discretion of the referee, a warning may be issued for any unintentional foul
				infraction.
B. Disqualification
				occurs after any combination of three fouls or after a referee determines that
				a foul was intentional and flagrant.
C. Fouls will result in a point being
				deducted by the referee.
D. Only a
				referee can assess a foul. If the referee does not call a foul, the judges
				shall not make an assessment on their own that a foul occurred and cannot
				factor such into their scoring calculations. The referee may consult with the
				judges to clarify an actual foul.
E. A fouled fighter, accidental or
				intentional, has up to five minutes to recuperate if the referee deems any
				recovery time is needed. During the recovery time, the referee may have the
				ringside physician examine the fighter.
F. If a foul is committed, the referee shall:
1) Call time;
2) Check the fouled fighters condition and
				safety;
3) Assess the foul to the
				offending fighter, deduct points, and notify each judge.
4) If a bottom fighter commits a foul, unless
				the top fighter is injured, the fight shall continue so as to not jeopardize
				the top fighter's superior positioning at the time.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.6 - Injuries Sustained During Competition

Current through June 25, 2024
A. If an injury
				sustained during the fight is a result of a legal maneuver and is severe enough
				to terminate a fight, the injured fighter loses by technical
				knockout.
B. If an injury sustained
				during the fight is a result of an intentional foul and is severe enough to
				terminate a fight, the fighter causing the injury loses by
				disqualification.
C. If an injury
				is sustained during the fight and is a result of an intentional foul and the
				fight is allowed to continue, the referee shall notify the scorekeeper to
				automatically deduct one point from the fighter who committed the
				foul.
D. If an injury sustained
				during the fight is a result of an intentional foul and it causes the injured
				fighter to be unable to continue at a subsequent point in the fight, the
				injured fighter shall win by technical decision if he or she is ahead on the
				score cards. If the injured fighter is even or behind on the score cards at the
				time of stoppage, the outcome of the fight shall be declared a technical
				draw.
E. If a fighter injures
				himself or herself while attempting to foul his or her opponent, the referee
				shall not take any action in his 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 the fight is
				a result of an accidental foul and is severe enough for the referee to stop the
				fight immediately, the fight shall result in a no contest if stopped before two
				rounds have been completed in a three round fight or if stopped before three
				rounds have been completed in a five round fight.
G. If an injury sustained during the fight is
				a result of an accidental foul and is severe enough for the referee to stop the
				fight immediately, the fight shall result in a technical decision awarded to
				the fighter who is ahead on the score cards at the time the fight is stopped
				only when the fight is stopped after two rounds of a three round fight or three
				rounds of a five round fight have been completed.
H. There will be no scoring of an incomplete
				round. However, if the referee penalizes either fighter, then the appropriate
				points shall be deducted when the scorekeeper calculates the final
				score.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.7 - Judging

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All fights will be evaluated and scored by
				three judges.
B. The 10-Point Must
				System will be the standard system of scoring a fight. 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. A round with no clear winner shall
				be scored (10-10).
C. Judges shall
				evaluate techniques such as effective striking and grappling, control of the
				fighting area, effective aggressiveness and defense.
D. Evaluations shall be made in the following
				order:
1) Effective striking and
				grappling;
2) Control of the
				fighting area;
3) Effective
				aggressiveness and defense.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.8 - Bout Result

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Submission:
1) Tap Out: When a fighter physically uses
				his hand or foot by tapping to indicate to the referee that he no longer wishes
				to continue fighting.
2) Verbal
				submission: When a fighter verbally announces to the referee that he or she
				does not wish to continue.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.9 - Equipment

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Wraps
1)
				In all weight classes, the bandages on each fighter's hands 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 placed on the fighter's hands shall be inspected and approved by a
				Commission inspector.
5) Gloves are
				not to be placed on the hands of a fighter until the approval of the inspector
				is received.
6) Foot wraps may be
				spirally placed on the ankle and foot. It must be covered with an approved
				elastic sock.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.10 - Appearance

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All fighters shall be cleanly shaven to a
				maximum of ¼ inch beard or mustache.
B. Hair shall be trimmed or tied back in such
				a manner as not to interfere with the vision of either fighter or cover any
				part of a fighter's face.
C.
				Jewelry or piercing accessories are prohibited during competition.
D. All fighters shall be clean and shall not
				have any substance placed on their body other than underarm deodorant and
				vasoline on cheek and brow.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.11 - Contestant Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
A. No contestant
				shall compete that does not have a minimum of 6 months training and be in good
				physical condition.
B. Each
				professional contestant must have at least 7 wins recorded by an Athletic
				Commission to qualify as a professional fighter.
C. Each contestant shall be clear of
				suspension on the record registry or they may not be eligible to
				compete.
D. No amateur contestant
				or their trainer-second may request any form of compensation for competing.
				This shall include travel, hotel, and/or meal cost.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.12 - Restarting a Stalled Match

Current through June 25, 2024
A. If the match
				stalls on the fence, the referee may restart the match in the center of the
				cage.
B. If a match stalls on the
				ground, the referee may restart the match in a standing position.
C. If the referee stalls the action to have
				the physician examine a cut or any other injury caused by foul, the bout may be
				restarted in the same position as it was stopped.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 4 - Rules for Submission Wrestling Rules (Mixed Martial Arts) › Rule 30-301-4.13 - Number of Bouts

Current through June 25, 2024
A. A submission
				wrestling card shall consist of a minimum of six (6) bouts and a maximum of ten
				(10) bouts, with a minimum of two (2) bouts being professional bouts. Seventy
				(70) percent or more of the contestants must have a prior competition victory
				recognized by the Commission.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. 75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 5 - Wrestling Exhibition Rules › Rule 30-301-5.1 - General Rules for Exhibition Wrestling

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Anyone serving
				or acting as a promoter, director, wrestler, boxer, manager, matchmaker,
				referee, timekeeper, trainer, second and judge shall be licensed.
B. No one shall enter the ring area except
				licensed participants, medical personnel, security, Commission members and
				others approved by the Commission.
C. The ring area shall consist of the ring
				and its border.
D. Promoters must
				be present at all events or have a licensed director present as their
				representative.
E. Promoters are
				responsible for having a fire extinguisher at their event.
F. Promoters are responsible for making sure
				each participant is licensed.
G.
				Fireworks, fires, and pyrotechnics may only be used if approved by the
				Commission and the local fire department.
H. There shall be a border at least 6 feet
				from the ring separating spectators from the ring.
I. Wrestlers in all exhibitions or bouts must
				be properly trained and in good physical condition to participate. If it is
				deemed by a Commission member, doctor, medical tech, or promoter that a
				wrestler is not physically fit to perform, the wrestler shall not be allowed to
				perform.
J. Wrestlers appearing in
				exhibitions or bouts must be properly clothed in neat and clean apparel. No
				hard sole shoes will be allowed.
K.
				No wrestlers license shall be issued to any person under 18 years of
				age.
L. No foreign objects may be
				used in a wrestling exhibition unless approved by the Commission.
M. All performance outside of the ring must
				be done on a padded surface approved by the Commission.
N. The promoter or director shall inspect the
				ring before each event.
O.
				Wrestling rings shall contain at least 3 ropes.
P. All general provision medical requirements
				shall be waived for exhibition wrestling.
Q. No wrestling exhibition shall have any act
				that creates intentional bleeding.
R. No wrestler shall have any physical
				contact with a spectator.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Organization, Duties, and Executive policies and Procedures › Rule 30-301-6.1 - Athletic Commission Duties

Current through June 25, 2024
The Commission shall have and is hereby vested with the sole
				  direction, management, control and jurisdiction over all boxing, kickboxing,
				  sparring, tough-man contest, wrestling, submission wrestling, matches or
				  exhibitions to be conducted, held or given within the State of Mississippi. All
				  matches and exhibitions authorized shall be held under the supervision of and
				  subject to the rules and regulations of the Mississippi Athletic Commission.
				  The Commission has full power and authority and it shall be its duty: (a) to
				  make and publish rules and regulations governing the conduct of boxing,
				  sparring and wrestling matches and exhibitions, the time and place thereof, and
				  the prices charged for admission thereto; (b) to accept application for and, in
				  its discretion, order a license or permit issued to promoters and participants
				  of these events, and to revoke the license or permit; (c) to collect through
				  the recorder of permits and licenses a fee of six percent (6%) of the gross
				  receipts of every boxing, sparring or wrestling match or exhibition, and a fee
				  not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each annual license or permit
				  issued to a boxer, kickboxer, wrestler, submission wrestler, referee, judge,
				  matchmaker, promoter, manager, trainer, second, director, or timekeeper; and
				  (d) to revoke any license or permit when, in its judgment, the public welfare
				  requires it. The Commission is prohibited from issuing regulations which may be
				  construed as granting a franchised or exclusive territory, and from the issuing
				  of any type of monopolistic license or permit.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-101, 75-75-105
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 301 - Mississippi Athletic Commission Rules and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Organization, Duties, and Executive policies and Procedures › Rule 30-301-6.2 - Certain Matches Exempted

Current through June 25, 2024
Boxing, sparring and wrestling matches in colleges,
				  universities or high schools shall be exempted from the jurisdiction of the
				  Commission and shall be permitted and supervised by the governing body of such
				  high school, college or university.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  75-75-123