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Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 23 - AMATEUR BOXING › Section 23.5 - Seconds or trainers

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(a) The
				  Commission will permit amateur boxing seconds to function only after they have
				  been approved by the local amateur athletic associations. However, the
				  Commission may designate a second if no second approved by the amateur athletic
				  associations is available.
(b) The
				  Commission may remove a second who displays improper conduct in the course of
				  an event.
(c) First aid and other
				  ring equipment of a second shall in all cases and at all times, before, during
				  and after use, be subject to inspection by the attending physician and
				  Commission personnel. Any decision as to the propriety of its use shall be
				  final.
The provisions of this §
												23.5 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 23 - AMATEUR BOXING › Section 23.6 - Referees

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(a) Amateur boxing
				  referees shall be appointed by the amateur athletic associations with the
				  approval of the Commission. Referees may be removed by a commissioner, the
				  Executive Director or an inspector at any time if deemed incompetent.
(b) A referee appointed under this section
				  shall be 21 years of age or older, of good moral character and reputation, of
				  sound physical health and approved by the amateur athletic association
				  overseeing the event.
(c) The
				  powers and duties of an amateur boxing referee shall be the same as those for
				  professional boxing referees in §
										21.11(a)
				  (relating to referees), except that the referee shall enforce the rules of
				  amateur boxing as set forth in the Athletic Code and this part as well as those
				  rules adopted and promulgated by the amateur athletic associations.
(d) The Commission will determine the amount
				  of the compensation of amateur boxing referees in accordance with reason and
				  equity in the circumstances of the respective events to which they are
				  appointed, and the compensation shall be paid in full in each case by the
				  sponsor of the event.
The provisions of this §
												23.6 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 23 - AMATEUR BOXING › Section 23.7 - Judges

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(a) An amateur
				  boxing judge shall be appointed by the amateur athletic association with the
				  approval of the Commission. A judge may be removed by a commissioner, the
				  Executive Director or an inspector at any time if deemed incompetent.
(b) An amateur boxing judge shall be 21 years
				  of age or older, and of good moral character and reputation.
(c) It shall be the duty of an amateur boxing
				  judge to observe carefully and expertly the performances of the boxers in each
				  contest to which he is appointed and to appraise the performances fairly and
				  accurately.
The provisions of this §
												23.7 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 23 - AMATEUR BOXING › Section 23.8 - Timekeepers

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(a) Timekeepers for
				  amateur events may be appointed by the amateur athletic association with the
				  approval of the Commission.
(b) The
				  duties and responsibilities of timekeepers for amateur boxing events shall be
				  the same as of timekeepers for professional contests in §
										21.13 (relating to
				  timekeepers).
The provisions of this §
												23.8 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 23 - AMATEUR BOXING › Section 23.9 - Insurance

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(a) The sponsor of
				  each amateur event shall ensure that all participants are covered by insurance.
				  Costs associated with the insurance shall be the responsibility of the
				  sponsor.
(b) Responsibilities with
				  respect to the reporting, examination and investigation of injuries to amateur
				  boxers shall be the same as those in §
										21.14(c) and (d)
				  (relating to insurance). However, when the requirements of these subsections
				  are violated by unlicensed persons, the delinquent persons shall be eligible
				  for disbarment from further connection with amateur and professional events
				  under the jurisdiction of the Commission.
The provisions of this §
												23.9 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 23 - AMATEUR BOXING › Section 23.10 - Age of participation

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(a) A
				  person between 12 and 17 years of age may participate in amateur contests or
				  exhibitions after obtaining written permission from a parent or legal guardian,
				  and the consent of the Executive Director.
(b) A person 12 to 16 years of age may not
				  participate in a contest against an opponent who is more than 1 year
				  older.
(c) The limitations in
				  subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to sanctioned events for the Junior
				  Olympics under the direction of a National governing organization certified by
				  the Commission.
(1) For the purposes of the
				  Junior Olympic events, participants, with the written permission of a parent or
				  legal guardian, may box only in the following age divisions:
(i) Ten and eleven years of age.
(ii) Twelve and thirteen years of
				  age.
(iii) Fourteen and fifteen
				  years of age.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.1 - General provisions

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Chapter 21 (relating to professional boxing) is applicable
					 to professional kickboxers except if otherwise provided in this
					 chapter.
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §
												27.1 (relating to general
						provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.2 - Weight classes

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(a) The weight
				  classes of professional kickboxers shall be as follows:
(1) Atomweight-112.9 pounds and under (51.3
				  kg and below).
(2) Flyweight-113 to
				  118 pounds (51.4-54.0 kg).
(3)
				  Bantamweight-119 to 125.9 pounds (54.1-57.2 kg).
(4) Featherweight-126 to 132.9 pounds
				  (57.3-60.4 kg).
(5) Lightweight-133
				  to 139.9 pounds (60.4-63.6 kg).
(6)
				  Light Welterweight-140 to 147.9 pounds (63.6-67.2 kg).
(7) Welterweight-148 to 155.9 pounds
				  (67.3-70.8 kg).
(8) Light
				  Middleweight-156 to 163.9 pounds (70.9-74.5 kg).
(9) Middleweight-164 to 171.9 pounds
				  (74.6-78.1 kg).
(10) Light
				  Heavyweight-172 to 179.9 pounds (78.2-81.5 kg).
(11) Heavyweight-180 to 194.9 pounds
				  (81.5-88.3 kg).
(12) Super
				  Heavyweight-Over 195 pounds (Over 88.3 kg).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.4 - Judging and scoring system

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(a)
				  Each event, except those held solely for training purposes, shall be scored by
				  three judges. The three judges of an event shall each select a winner of each
				  round at the end of each round, marking their ballots accordingly. Ballots will
				  be supplied by the promoter. These ballots will be collected by the referee and
				  tabulated at the end of each round by the scorekeeper. Fractions of a point may
				  not be given. Once the ballots have been marked by the respective judges,
				  changes to the ballots will not be allowed.
(b) Judges shall score rounds by recording a
				  score of ten points for the winner of each round and nine points or less to the
				  loser of the round. Judges may score a round as even and thus shall mark their
				  scorecards with ten points for each boxer.
(c) Examples of ten-point scoring are as
				  follows:
(1) 10-10 Indicates an even round.
				  Neither contestant distinguished himself as being more effective than the
				  other. In addition, the contestants appeared equal in the areas that may be
				  used to break an even round, such as opponent control, ring strategy and
				  overall conditioning and abilities as a complete kickboxing contestant, with
				  emphasis on kicking ability.
(2)
				  10-9 Indicates one contestant distinguished himself as the more effective
				  contestant during the round, as described in this section. This score is the
				  most often used, and allows for a slight to considerable margin between the
				  contestants. One contestant may have been only slightly better than the other
				  or he may have dominated the round without really stunning the other
				  contestant.
(3) 10-8 Used
				  sparingly, but indicates a round in which one contestant was in constant
				  control, and unquestionably outclassed his opponent. This contestant shall also
				  have obviously stunned his opponent, usually including at least one knockdown
				  or standing eight-count. If there were no knockdowns or standing eight-counts,
				  one of these occurrences shall have been imminent.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.5 - Minimum kick requirement

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(a) Each
				  contestant shall execute a minimum of eight kicking techniques during the
				  course of each round, unless otherwise agreed to by both boxers and a
				  commissioner or the Executive Director. The kicks shall be clear attempts to
				  make contact with the opponent above the waist to qualify. If a contestant does
				  not execute his minimum kicks per round (MKRS), the contestant then shall make
				  up the kicks in the next round, and if he does not, he will have a one point
				  deduction.
(b) An example of
				  minimum kick technique scoring is as follows: First round contestant only
				  executes six kicks. In the second round this contestant shall make up his two
				  kicks from round one plus his eight minimum kicks for round two for a total of
				  ten kicks. If a contestant fails to make the minimum number of kicks in one
				  round, and then fails to make up the kicks in the following round, that
				  contestant will then be penalized one point. A contestant who fails to meet his
				  MKRS in three consecutive rounds shall be disqualified and the victory awarded
				  to his opponent.
(c) The public
				  address announcer will inform the audience of minimum kicking requirement (MKR)
				  violations. The Commission will apply these MKRS rules or the MKRS rules of a
				  Nationally recognized kickboxing council or association for a particular
				  contest, subject to the written approval of the Commission.
(d) One MKR official shall be assigned to
				  each contestant in a contest. The official shall be positioned at ringside and
				  is responsible to count, in order, the number of qualifying kicks executed by
				  the contestant. The MKR official assigned to contestant A will sit opposite
				  contestant A's corner, and the MKR official assigned to contestant B will sit
				  opposite contestant B's corner. Both officials will keep track of the number of
				  kicks executed by their assigned contestant with hand held cards. If a
				  contestant executes fewer than the minimum number of required kicks in one
				  round, the MKR official for that contestant will immediately notify the referee
				  of the number of kicks thrown.
(e)
				  At the end of each round the referee will take the judges' ballot slips and
				  deliver them to a commissioner or the Executive Director for tabulation of the
				  results onto a master scorecard.
The provisions of this §
												25.5 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.6 - Fouls

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(a) The referee
				  shall determine all fouls based on the severity of the foul, the intent of the
				  contestant committing the foul and the result of the foul. At the time of the
				  infraction, the referee shall indicate to the judges the number of points that
				  are to be subtracted from each boxer. The referee may simply issue a warning to
				  the contestant, and no points will be subtracted.
(b) Accidental or intentional fouls will be
				  governed under the regulations regarding accidental or intentional fouls in
				  professional contests in §
										21.5(d), (e) and
				  (f) (relating to scoring system). The
				  following actions are considered to be fouls:
(1) Striking with the elbow.
(2) Striking or kicking to the groin or any
				  area below the waist.
(3) Attacking
				  with a knee.
(4) Intentional
				  striking or kicking to the back of the neck or throat.
(5) Striking to the face with a part of the
				  arm other than the gloved hand.
(6)
				  Linear, or straight-in, striking or kicking to the spine.
(7) Kicking to the legs.
(8) Punching or kicking of the contestant
				  when he is down. A contestant is knocked down when any part of the contestant's
				  body other than the feet touches the floor. If a contestant is on his way to
				  the floor, the opponent may continue the attack until the contestant has
				  touched the floor with any part of his body other than the feet.
(9) Takedowns.
(10) Intentionally pushing, shoving or
				  wrestling an opponent out of the ring with any part of the body.
(11) Illegal sweeping-a kick in which the leg
				  is swept in a roundhouse motion.
(12) Attacking on the break when both
				  contestants have been ordered to take one step back by the referee.
(13) Attacking after the bell has sounded to
				  end the round.
(14) Holding and
				  hitting; such as holding with one hand, especially behind the neck, and hitting
				  with the other.
(15) Grabbing or
				  holding onto an opponent's foot or leg, followed by a takedown, strike or
				  kick.
(16) Holding the ropes with
				  one hand while kicking, punching or defending with the other hand or the
				  legs.
(17) Leg checking by
				  extending the leg to check an opponent's leg to prevent him from kicking. The
				  checked kick will be counted by the minimum kicking requirement (MKR) official
				  as an attempted kick.
(18)
				  Purposely going down without being hit. This will result in the referee
				  automatically administering an eight-count, as specified in the rule on
				  knockdown.
(19) The use of abusive
				  language in the ring or corner, as determined by the referee.
(20) Hitting or flicking with an open
				  glove.
(21) Intentionally evading
				  contact.
(22) Clinching, holding or
				  otherwise tying up an opponent's arms to prohibit him from punching for two
				  seconds or more, or repeatedly tying up the opponent's arm.
(23) Biting.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.7 - Sanctions for using foul tactics

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The referee may disqualify a contestant who uses foul
					 tactics in a contest. In addition, the Commission may order the withholding of
					 the contestant's purse under
					 5
					 Pa.C.S. §
											1523 (relating to withholding
					 of purses), subject to the hearing and disposition procedures in
					 5
					 Pa.C.S. §§
											1524 and
					 1525 (relating to hearing
					 regarding withheld purse; and disposition of withheld purse). The Commission
					 may also order the preliminary suspension of the contestant's license under
					 5
					 Pa.C.S. §
											1303 (relating to preliminary
					 suspension of licenses or permits). Under that section, the Commission will
					 hold a hearing within 10 business days of the date on which the license was
					 suspended preliminarily. Hearings will be conducted under 2 Pa.C.S. (relating
					 to administrative law and procedure).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.8 - Equipment

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(a) Contestants
				  shall wear foot protectors, an individually fitted mouthpiece, a foul proof
				  groin protector, a plastic cup with athletic supporter or preferably, an
				  abdominal guard. Other equipment, such as hockey shin guards, elbow or forearm
				  pads are not permitted. Loose or untied clothing is not permitted. Kickboxers
				  may not wear rings or other jewelry.
(b) Contestants shall wear a uniform which
				  shall include long pants that reach the ankle. The uniform shall be clean and
				  not torn or frayed. Only black belts will be permitted to be worn in the ring.
				  Loose or untied clothing is not permitted. Uniforms are subject to inspection
				  by the referee and the Commission.
(c) In contests or exhibitions when the
				  contestants weigh 150 pounds or under, boxing gloves weighing at least 8 ounces
				  each shall be used. In contests or exhibitions when the contestants weigh over
				  150 pounds, boxing gloves weighing at least 10 ounces each shall be used.
				  Gloves shall be supplied by the promoter and be in good condition without tears
				  or wrinkles.
(d) The wrapping of
				  the hands is mandatory. Hands shall be wrapped with soft, surgical gauze no
				  more than 2 inches wide and not longer than 10 yards. Tape is not allowed
				  between fingers. Each hand is allowed only one cross (X) across the back of the
				  hand and two wraps around the wrist.
(e) Contestants are required to wear foot
				  protectors. Only two windings of tape are permitted around the foot to hold the
				  foot protector in place. Ankle supporters may be secured to the foot with no
				  more than four windings of surgeon's adhesive tape. Hand and foot wraps are
				  subject to Commission inspection and approval.
The provisions of this §
												25.8 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.9 - Ringside officials

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(a) At
				  kickboxing events except those held solely for training purposes, there shall
				  be a referee, three judges, a timekeeper, a scorekeeper, two minimum kicking
				  requirement (MKR) officials and a physician in attendance. Officials shall be
				  approved and licensed by the Commission. The promoter shall supply the
				  Executive Director with a complete list of ringside officials at least 5 days
				  before the scheduled event.
(b)
				  Professional MKR officials and scorekeepers shall be licensed by the Commission
				  as judges. The amount of compensation for these officials shall be determined
				  and paid by the promoter of the event.
(c) Referees and judges shall be approved and
				  licensed by the Commission and be at least 21 years of age, of good moral
				  character and reputation, of sound physical health and of a level of
				  intelligence and knowledge of kickboxing satisfactory to the Executive
				  Director.
(d) Kickboxing referees
				  shall be paid a minimum of $100 for each event by the promoter. Judges shall be
				  paid a minimum of $75 for each event by the promoter.
(e) The amount of compensation for
				  timekeepers will be determined and paid by the promoter of the event.
(f) There shall be at least one physician at
				  all kickboxing events. This physician, who shall be seated at ringside, shall
				  be licensed by the Commission.
(g)
				  Physicians shall be paid a minimum of $100 per event by the promoter.
The provisions of this §
												25.9 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.10 - Insurance for kickboxers

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A kickboxer shall be covered by insurance available through
					 the Commission in accordance with the provisions detailing insurance coverage
					 provided for professional boxers at §
										21.14 (relating to
					 insurance).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 25 - PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING › Section 25.11 - Safety code

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(a) A kickboxing
				  event may not be started unless there is on the premises:
(1) An ambulance, together with emergency
				  equipment.
(2) A portable
				  resuscitator with oxygen and appropriate endotracheal tubes and a qualified
				  operator.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 27 - AMATEUR KICKBOXING › Section 27.1 - General provisions

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Except for §
										25.1 (relating to general
					 provisions), Chapter 25 (relating to professional kickboxing) applies to
					 amateur kickboxing unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
The provisions of this § 27.1 issued under
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 27 - AMATEUR KICKBOXING › Section 27.2 - Licensing and age requirements

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(a) Amateur
				  contestants and amateur officials need not be licensed.
(b) A person between 12 and 17 years of age
				  may participate in amateur contests or exhibitions after obtaining written
				  permission from a parent or legal guardian, and the consent of the Executive
				  Director.
(c) A person 12 to 16
				  years of age may only participate in these contests with a person not more than
				  1 year older.
(d) The limitations
				  in subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to sanctioned events for the Junior
				  Olympics under the direction of a National governing organization certified by
				  the Commission.
(1) For the purposes of the
				  Junior Olympic events, participants, with the written permission of a parent or
				  legal guardian, may box only in the following age divisions:
(i) Ten and eleven years of age.
(ii) Twelve and thirteen years of
				  age.
(iii) Fourteen and fifteen
				  years of age.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 27 - AMATEUR KICKBOXING › Section 27.3 - Conduct of contests

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(a) Amateur
				  contestants shall wear headgear and appropriate shin protectors.
(b) Each amateur contestant shall execute a
				  minimum of six kicking techniques during the course of each round.
(c) Amateur contests shall consist of a
				  maximum of three 2-minute rounds unless approved in advance by the
				  Commission.
The provisions of this §
												27.3 amended under the Athletic
						Code,
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
													103(b)(1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.1 - General provisions

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The Boxing Act, as it relates to professional boxers, and
						Chapter 21 (relating to professional boxing) apply to professional mixed
						martial arts competitors, promoters and other licensees, except as otherwise
						provided in this chapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.2 - Definitions

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(a) The following
					 words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless
					 the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Boxing Act
-5 Pa.C.S. Part I, Subpart
						B.
Contestant
-A person who engages in mixed
						martial arts competition, either as a professional or as an amateur.
Flagrant foul
-An intentional foul, using
						any foul technique under §§
												29.12(b) or
						29.29(b)
						(relating to acts constituting fouls), that causes a crippling injury upon an
						opponent, so that the injured contestant is adjudged incapable of continuing
						the contest or exhibition.
Mixed martial arts
-Competition
						involving the use, subject to any applicable limitations set forth in this
						chapter, of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the
						martial arts, including grappling, kicking and striking.
(b) The definitions in sections 101 and 302
					 of the Athletic Code (relating to definitions) are incorporated for the
					 regulatory provisions relating to professional boxing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.3 - General requirements

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(a)
					 Professional contests and exhibitions of mixed martial arts must be conducted
					 under the supervision and authority of the Commission.
(b) Professional contestants shall be
					 licensed by the Commission.
(c)
					 Debut contestants shall complete a Commission-approved form detailing the
					 contestant's experience and training in mixed martial arts competitions. The
					 form may be obtained by request from the Commission office or from the
					 Commission's web site at http://www.dos.state. pa.us/sac.
(d) The Commission may review the applicant's
					 experience, qualifications, medical records, win-loss record and training
					 record as part of its determination whether to issue or renew any professional
					 mixed martial arts license.
(e)
					 Professional mixed martial arts contestants shall be covered by insurance which
					 shall be set by Commission policy and paid for by the promoter or sponsor of
					 the event.
(f) The fees specified
					 under Chapter 13 (relating to bonds and fees) apply to mixed martial arts
					 permits, contestants, promoters and other licensees, except as otherwise
					 provided in this chapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.4 - Ring or fenced area requirements

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(a)
					 Mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions must be held in a ring or in a
					 fenced area.
(b) A ring used in a
					 contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must meet the following
					 requirements:
(1) The ring must be at least
					 20 feet square and no larger than 32 feet square within the ropes.
(2) The ring floor must extend at least 18
					 inches beyond the ropes and must be padded with Ensolite, vinyl or similar
					 closed-cell foam, with at least a 1-inch layer of foam padding. Padding must
					 extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a top
					 covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the
					 ring platform. Material that gathers in lumps or ridges may not be
					 used.
(3) The ring platform must
					 not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and must have suitable
					 steps for the use of the contestants.
(4) Ring posts must be four in number and
					 made of metal, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of
					 58 inches above the ring floor, and must be properly padded in a manner
					 approved by the Commission. Ring posts must be at least 18 inches away from the
					 ring ropes.
(5) There must be five
					 ring ropes, at least 1 inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material. The
					 lowest ring rope must be 12 inches above the ring floor.
(6) There may not be any obstruction or
					 object, including, without limitation, a triangular border, on any part of the
					 ring floor.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.5 - Duration of rounds

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(a) A
					 nonchampionship contest of professional mixed martial arts may not exceed three
					 rounds of 5 minutes per round with a 1 minute rest period following each round,
					 except with the written or oral permission of the Commission or the Executive
					 Director.
(b) A championship
					 contest of professional mixed martial arts may not exceed five rounds of 5
					 minutes per round with a 1 minute rest period following each round, except with
					 the written oral permission of the Commission or the Executive
					 Director.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.6 - Weight classes of contestants

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(a) The
					 weight classes for contestants competing in professional mixed martial arts
					 contest or exhibitions are as follows:
Flyweight
								  .............................................
up to 125 lbs.
Bantamweight
								  .............................................
over 125 to 135 lbs.
Featherweight
								  .............................................
over 135 to 145 lbs.
Lightweight
								  .............................................
over 145 to 155 lbs.
Welterweight
								  .............................................
over 155 to 170 lbs.
Middleweight
								  .............................................
over 170 to 185 lbs.
Light Heavyweight
								  .............................................
over 185 to 205 lbs.
Heavyweight
								  .............................................
over 205 to 265 lbs.
Super Heavyweight
								  .............................................
over 265 lbs.
(b) Sections 710 and 711 of the Athletic Code
					 (relating to weights and classes; and limitation on difference in weights) are
					 incorporated by reference.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.7 - Proper attire of contestants

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(a)
Trunks.
Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts,
					 biker shorts, boxing or kickboxing shorts during competition as approved by the
					 Commission.
(b)
Shirt
or
gi.
Male contestants may not wear a
					 shirt or gi during competition. Female contestants shall wear a body shirt and
					 blouse during competition.
(c)
Shoes.
Contestants may not wear shoes or padding on their feet
					 during competition.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.8 - Physical appearance of contestants

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(a) Each contestant shall present a clean
					 appearance.
(b) The excessive use
					 of grease or any other foreign substance, including grooming creams, lotions or
					 sprays, may not be used on the hair or any portion of the body of a contestant.
					 The referee or the Commission will cause any excessive grease or foreign
					 substance to be removed. A light coating of petroleum jelly is permitted on the
					 face only and must be applied at cage side or ring side in the presence of the
					 referee or the Commission. This coating is at the discretion of the
					 referee.
(c) The Commission will
					 determine whether head or facial hair presents a hazard to the safety of the
					 contestant or the opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct
					 of the contest or exhibition. If the head or facial hair of a contestant
					 presents a hazard or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the
					 contest or exhibition, the contestant may not participate in the contest or
					 exhibition unless the circumstances creating the hazard or potential
					 interference are corrected to the satisfaction of the Commission. Without
					 limiting the standard in this subsection, head hair must be trimmed or tied
					 back in a manner that it will not interfere with the vision of either
					 contestant or cover any part of a contestant's face.
(d) Contestants may not wear any jewelry or
					 other piercing accessories while competing.
(e) Taping of the hands, wrists and ankles
					 are permitted at the discretion of the Commission.
(f) Finger and toe nails must be
					 trimmed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.9 - Equipment

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(a) The gloves used
					 in professional mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions must be new for all
					 main events. The gloves used for all undercard events must be in good condition
					 and approved by the referee and the Executive Director or a designee before and
					 during use or they must be replaced.
(b) Contestants shall wear open finger gloves
					 weighing between 4 to 8 ounces, which shall be supplied by the promoter and
					 approved by the referee and the Executive Director or a designee before and
					 during use. Contestants are not permitted to supply their own gloves.
(c) Male contestants shall provide and wear a
					 foul-proof groin protector during competition. The groin protector is subject
					 to examination and approval by the referee and the Executive Director or a
					 designee.
(d) Female contestants
					 shall provide and wear a chest protector during competition. The chest
					 protector is subject to examination and approval by the referee and the
					 Executive Director or a designee. Female contestants may provide and wear a
					 foul-proof groin protector during competition. The groin protector is subject
					 to examination and approval by the referee and the Executive Director or a
					 designee.
(e) For each contest or
					 exhibition, the licensed promoter shall provide each contestant's corner with a
					 clean water bucket and a stool.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.10 - Method of judging

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The method of judging professional mixed martial contests
						or exhibitions must comply with requirements in the Boxing Act, as it relates
						to professional boxers and Chapter 21 (relating to professional
						boxing).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.11 - Scoring

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(a) Professional
					 mixed martial arts techniques are defined as:
(1)
Effective striking.
The
					 total number of legal heavy strikes landed.
(2)
Effective grappling.
The
					 successful execution of a legal takedown or reversal, or both, including the
					 following maneuvers:
(i) Takedowns from
					 standing position to mount position.
(ii) Passing the guard to mount
					 position.
(iii) Bottom position
					 fighters using an active, threatening guard.
(3)
Fighting area control.
Dictating the pace, location and position of the contestant using the following
					 maneuvers:
(i) Countering an opponent's
					 attempt at takedown to remain standing and legally striking
					 effectively.
(ii) Taking down an
					 opponent to force a ground fight.
(iii) Creating threatening submission
					 attempts past the guard to achieve mount, while on the ground.
(iv) Creating striking
					 opportunities.
(4)
Effective aggressiveness/defense.
Moving forward and landing a
					 legal strike, while avoiding being struck, taken down or reversed, or both,
					 while performing the maneuvers described in this subsection.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.12 - Acts constituting fouls

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(a)
					 Disqualification from a mixed martial arts contest or exhibition occurs after
					 any combination of three fouls or after a flagrant foul as determined by the
					 referee.
(b) The following acts
					 constitute fouls in a professional mixed martial arts contest or exhibition:
(1) Butting with the head.
(2) Eye gouging of any kind.
(3) Biting.
(4) Hair pulling.
(5) Fishhooking.
(6) Groin attacks of any kind.
(7) Putting a finger into any orifice or into
					 any cut or laceration on an opponent.
(8) Small joint manipulation.
(9) Striking to the spine or the back of the
					 head.
(10) Striking downward using
					 the point of the elbow.
(11) Throat
					 strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the
					 trachea.
(12) Clawing, pinching or
					 twisting the flesh.
(13) Grabbing
					 the clavicle.
(14) Kicking the head
					 of a grounded opponent.
(15)
					 Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
(16) Stomping a grounded opponent.
(17) Kicking to the kidney with the
					 heel.
(18) Spiking an opponent to
					 the floor surface on his head or neck.
(19) Throwing an opponent out of the ring or
					 fenced area.
(20) Holding the
					 shorts or gloves of an opponent.
(21) Spitting at an opponent.
(22) Engaging in any type of unsportsmanlike
					 conduct, especially that which may cause an injury to an opponent.
(23) Holding the ropes or the
					 fence.
(24) Using abusive language
					 in the ring or fenced area.
(25)
					 Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
(26) Attacking an opponent who is under the
					 care of the referee.
(27) Attacking
					 an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of
					 competition.
(28) Disregarding the
					 instructions of the referee.
(29)
					 Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent,
					 intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an
					 injury.
(30) Interference by the
					 corner. Team members including cornermen and trainers shall stay in their
					 designated area at all times during an event.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.13 - Deduction of points for fouls; effect of low blow

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(a) If a contestant fouls his opponent during
					 a contest or exhibition of professional mixed martial arts, the referee may
					 penalize him by deducting points from his score, whether or not the foul was
					 intentional. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 21 (relating to
					 professional boxing), the referee may determine the number of points to be
					 deducted in each instance and shall base his determination on the severity of
					 the foul and its effect upon the opponent.
(b) When the referee determines that it is
					 necessary to deduct a point or points because of a foul, he shall warn the
					 offender of the penalty to be assessed.
(c) The referee shall, as soon as is
					 practical after the foul, notify the judges and both contestants of the number
					 of points, if any, to be deducted from the score of the offender.
(d) Any points to be deducted for any foul
					 shall be deducted in the round in which the foul occurred and may not be
					 deducted from the score of a subsequent round.
(e) A contestant may not be declared the
					 winner of a contest or exhibition of professional mixed martial arts on the
					 basis of his claim that his opponent accidentally fouled him by hitting him in
					 the groin. If a contestant falls to the floor of the ring or fenced area or
					 otherwise indicates that he is unwilling to continue after a maximum of a
					 5-minute rest period, because of a claim of being hit in the groin, the contest
					 or exhibition shall be declared to be a technical knockout in favor of the
					 contestant who is willing to continue.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.14 - Accidental fouls

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(a) If a
					 contest or exhibition of professional mixed martial arts is stopped because of
					 an accidental foul, the referee, with advice from the ringside physician, shall
					 determine whether the contestant who has been fouled can continue or not. If
					 the contestant's chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a
					 result of the foul, the referee may order that the contest or exhibition
					 continue after a recuperative interval of not more than 5 minutes. Immediately
					 after separating the contestants, the referee shall inform the Commission's
					 representative of a determination that the foul was accidental.
(b) If the referee determines that a contest
					 or exhibition of professional mixed martial arts may not continue because of an
					 injury suffered as the result of an accidental foul, the contest or exhibition
					 shall be declared a no contest if the foul occurs during either of the
					 following:
(1) The first two rounds of a
					 nonchampionship contest or exhibition.
(2) The first three rounds of a championship
					 contest or exhibition.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.15 - Results of contests

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(a) A mixed
					 martial arts contest may end under the following results:
(1) Through submission by:
(i) Physical tap out.
(ii) Verbal tap out.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.16 - Use of prohibited substances; detection and penalties

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The use of any illegal drug, narcotic, stimulant,
						depressant, analgesic of any description, or alcohol substance, by a contestant
						either before or during a match, will result in the immediate disqualification
						of the contestant from the match and may result in disciplinary action in
						accordance with
						5
						Pa.C.S. §
												1304 (relating to suspension
						or revocation of licenses or permits).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter A - PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.17 - Promoter licensing and bonding requirements

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Mixed martial arts promoters shall:
(1) Be licensed by the Commission.
(2) Be required to execute and file a surety
					 bond with the Commission of not less than $10,000.
(3) Notify the Commission in writing of the
					 time, date and location of the event. The notification must be received by the
					 Commission at least 10 days in advance of the event. Promoters must receive
					 written approval from the Commission to hold the event on the specified date.
					 The Commission reserves the right to limit the number of mixed martial arts
					 events per month to ensure the proper regulation of each event.
(4) Submit a written list of all the
					 scheduled match-ups which includes the full names, records and scheduled rounds
					 for all contestants. The Commission reserves the right to limit the number of
					 mixed martial arts bouts scheduled for each event.
(5) Submit a list of all officials that may
					 be working that event, including referees, judges and timekeepers. Officials
					 must be approved by the Commission. Officials for professional events must also
					 be licensed by the Commission.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter B - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.21 - General provisions

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The Boxing Act, as it relates to professional boxers and
						Chapter 21 (relating to professional boxing) apply to amateur mixed martial
						arts competitors, promoters and other licensees, except as otherwise provided
						in this chapter. Subchapter A (relating to professional mixed martial arts)
						applies to amateur mixed martial arts, except as otherwise provided in this
						subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 58 - RECREATION › Part I - State Athletic Commission › Subpart B - Boxing › Chapter 29 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Subchapter B - AMATEUR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 29.22 - General requirements

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(a) Amateur
					 contestants shall be at least 18 years of age.
(b) Amateur contests and exhibitions of mixed
					 martial arts shall be conducted under the supervision and authority of the
					 Commission.
(c) Amateur contestants
					 shall be licensed by the Commission.
(d) Debut amateur contestants shall complete
					 a Commission-approved form detailing the contestant's experience and training
					 in mixed martial arts competitions. The form may be obtained by request from
					 the Commission office or from the Commission's web site at
					 http://www.dos.state.pa.us/sac. The trainer of the debut contestant shall
					 certify that the contestant is skilled enough to compete and has never engaged
					 in any type of professional mixed martial arts event. A professional boxer may
					 compete as an amateur in a mixed martial arts event only with the approval of
					 the Commission.
(e) The Commission
					 may review the applicant's experience, qualifications, medical records,
					 win-loss record and training record as part of its determination whether to
					 issue or renew any amateur mixed martial arts license.
(f) Amateur mixed martial arts contestants
					 shall be covered by insurance which will be set by Commission policy and paid
					 for by the promoter or sponsor of the event.
(g) Amateur contestants shall attend the
					 prebout meeting with a designee of the Commission to review all rules and
					 regulations of the Commission pertaining to amateur mixed martial
					 arts.