1. (1) When an unarmed combatant is unable to take part in a contest or exhibition for which he or she has entered into a bout agreement because of his or her injury or illness, they shall immediately report the fact to the Commission and shall submit to an examination by a physician designated by the Commission, if requested.
2. (2) The fee for the physician’s examination must be paid by the promoter if they requested the examination. Otherwise, the fee must be paid by the unarmed combatant.

13.09 Suspension of Licensee for Medical Reason

1. (1) A licensee who is determined by a physician to be unfit to compete or officiate must be suspended until it is shown that they are fit for further competition or officiating.
2. (2) An unarmed combatant suspended for their medical protection shall take a medical examination upon the direction of the Commission or the Commission’s representative. The examining physician may require any procedures deemed appropriate during the medical examination.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

523 CMR 13.00: M.G.L. c. 147, § 46.