The rules in this chapter govern all mixed fighting style contests or exhibitions.

1. The commissioner and the commission are the administrators of all professional mixed fighting style contests within the state and over amateur contests, upon request, with the approval of the commissioner.

2. Unless stated otherwise within these rules, the commissioner and commission shall follow the unified rules of mixed martial arts as adopted by the association of boxing commissions and combative sports in effect on October 1, 2025.

3. The commission may not approve the following: a. Matches in which more than two contestants appear in the ring at the same time; b. Matches in which the contestants are of the opposite sex; and c. Matches in which the contestants are not using gloves.

History: Effective October 1, 2006; amended effective October 1, 2020; October 1, 2025.

General Authority: NDCC 53-01-07

Law Implemented: NDCC 53-01-01.1, 53-01-02