1. (1) Unarmed combat sports competitors competing in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon State Athletic Commission.

2. (2) Anyone who applies for an unarmed combat sports competitor’s license must provide:

   1. (a) Evidence of recent or previous significant experience in an unarmed combat sport;
   2. (b) Show proof of proper training and demonstrate physical competence, which may include but is not limited to: competence in the elements of offense, defense, clean hitting, and physical ability to compete;
   3. (c) An unarmed combat sports competitor without prior experience may be required to demonstrate competency at a sparring session and be evaluated at that time by the Administrator or an authorized representative of the superintendent.
   4. (d) Unless otherwise approved by the Administrator, a professional unarmed combat sports license shall not be issued to an unarmed combat sports competitor that has competed in less than three (3) amateur unarmed combat sports contests.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 463.113

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 463.113 & 463.047

History

SAC 2-2024, amend filed 10/21/2024, effective 01/01/2025
SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95
BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88