Wyo. Code R. 046-0001-2
Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 2: Requirement of Contestants in all Bouts
Effective Date: 04/20/2026 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 046.0001.2.04202026
Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated under the Commission's authority under Wyoming Statute §§ 33-48-101(g) and 33-48-111.
Section 2. License to Fight Applications. All contestants shall submit an application for a license to fight in a manner prescribed by the Commission. As part of the application, the applicant must report if they have been disciplined by another regulatory commission or body that regulates or governs combat sports. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be accepted. A license must be renewed annually. Each license is valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.
Section 3. Fees. Each applicant for a license shall pay the required annual fee. The annual fee for a contestant license is $50.00.
(a) Any person who wishes to apply for a contestant license must be a minimum age of eighteen, unless a signed verification of approval and waiver is signed by the parent or legal guardian and the Commission or Commission Representative approves. The Commission may deny a license to an applicant if they have been disciplined by another regulatory commission or body that regulates combat sports.
(b) Pursuant to the 'Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996' all professional boxing participants must be registered with the recognized boxing federal registry and obtain a federal identification card in order to participate in boxing bouts anywhere in the United States. Therefore, all professional boxing participants shall show proof of registration.
(a) Each contestant must be weighed in the presence of a designated Commission Representative, on scales approved by the Commission Representative at a place designated by the Commission Representative. The contestants may have all items of weight stripped from their body before they are weighed-in. The owner or operator of the premises in which the weighing-in is held shall provide adequate security for the contestants and other persons who are present. All contestants shall appear at the weigh-in and event on time as required by the Commission Representative. All contestants must report to the Commission Representative as soon as they arrive at the weigh-in at a place designated by the Commission or Commission Representative. Failure to report to the Commission Representative on time may disqualify the contestant from competing and may subject the contestant to disciplinary action. The weigh-in shall be no less than six (6) hours prior and no earlier than thirty-six (36) hours prior to the scheduled event starting time, unless pre-approved by the Commission Representative.
(b) Weigh-in schedule and structure shall be determined by the Sanctioning Organization or Promoter in coordination with the Commission Representative. Weight classes shall be determined by the Commission, Commission Approved Sanctioning Organization, , or Promoter and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative. All weight allowances shall be determined and approved by the Commission or Commission Representative.
(c) Contestants are not allowed to leave the designated weigh-in area until such time as they are notified by the Commission Representative.
Section 6. Failure To Make Weight. A contestant who fails to make weight at the scheduled time of weigh-in may be disqualified from competing and may be subject to disciplinary action.
(a) All contestants shall be clean and present a clean and organized appearance. The Commission Representative has the discretion to determine whether facial adornments (mustaches, goatees, excessive sideburns) and hair length presents any potential hazard to the safety of the contestants, or interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout.
(b) Earrings, jewelry of any kind, and body piercing adornments are prohibited during the bout.
(c) Excessive use of petroleum jelly or other substances are prohibited. The referee or inspector at ring or cage side shall remove excessive substances. Corners shall remove the excessive substances if instructed by the referee or inspector.
(d) The contestant's hair shall be cut or arranged in such a manner so it does not interfere with the contestant's vision. Hair may be secured using rubber bands or other banding devices but not using hairpins or hairnets. The hair must be free of all hair styling agents (i.e. mousse, gel, hairspray, or color sprays).
Section 8. Illness of Contestant. If a contestant is unable due to illness to take part in a bout in which the contestant has agreed to fight, the contestant shall immediately report the fact to the Commission or Commission Representative and, if requested, shall submit to an examination by a Medical Professional. The fee for the Medical Professional's examination shall be paid by the promoter if an examination is requested. Otherwise, the fee shall be paid by the contestant.
Section 9. Approved Bout Attire. Each contestant in a bout shall prepare themselves with appropriate ring attire for the sport as approved by the Commission, or Commission Representative, which may include an abdominal guard, a protective cup, proper shorts, proper shoes, and a properly-fitted mouthpiece. A contestant's failure to wear appropriate bout attire may result in the cancellation of the bout.
Section 10. Mouthpiece Requirements. All contestants are required to wear a mouthpiece during competition. The round shall not begin without the proper placement of the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first available opportunity, without interfering with the immediate action. Points may be deducted if the mouthpiece is purposely dislodged.
Section 11. Glove Requirements. The contestant or the second is responsible for ensuring that gloves are not twisted or manipulated in any way. If a glove breaks or a string becomes untied during the bout, the referee will instruct the timekeeper to take a time out while the glove is corrected. All gloves will be checked by a Commission Representative and/or Inspector(s) prior to the start of a bout and any snagged, torn, or unfit gloves will not be approved for competition.
Section 12. Hand Wrap Requirements. All contestants will be required to wrap their hands in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the rules of the respective combat sport they are competing in.
Section 13. Prohibited Substances. All contestants are prohibited from using any drugs or alcohol during or within twenty-four (24) hours of the bout. Any stimulants and/or substances other than plain water or a sports drink approved by the Commission are prohibited at the venue before and during the bout.
Section 14. Delay of Bouts. Contestants shall be ready to enter the ring or cage immediately after the conclusion of the preceding bout. Any contestant causing a delay of more than five minutes when called may be subject to disciplinary action or disqualification.
(a) All contestants may be subject to a medical suspension directly proceeding any and all bouts. The amount of time of the suspension shall be determined by the Commission or Commission Representative with consultation from the medical professional overseeing the event. All suspensions shall be submitted to the national database(s).
(b) All suspensions of contestants by another state or tribal athletic or regulatory commission may be recognized by the Commission. Acceptable verification of license status includes but is not limited to: a confirmation from another commission showing that the contestant is not on suspension or verification that the contestant is not listed on the record keeper's database.
(a) Any contestant who engages in a bout that is not sanctioned by a state or tribal athletic commission will not be approved to compete in a sanctioned bout for a minimum of thirty days from the date of the contestant's last non-sanctioned bout and a written clearance from a Medical Professional may be required at the Commission's discretion and must submit bloodwork drawn after the date of the unsanctioned bout.
(b) A contestant who engages in a non-sanctioned bout while on suspension from a state or tribal athletic commission may be required to provide additional medical results before approval to compete is granted and may be reported to the national database(s).
(c) Contestants may only participate in competition between their own sex or gender.
(a) Pregnancy Test. Female contestants shall submit to a field pregnancy test on the day of weigh-ins or the event. Field tests shall be provided by the Promoter.
(b) Protective Equipment. Contestants shall wear protective equipment as applicable in addition to a sports bra (may wear a breast protector). The protective equipment shall be well fitted and not interfere with the contestant's ability to compete.
Section 18. Testing. Any contestant may be required to submit to tests for the presence of unauthorized substances, as listed, including but not limited to, the most recent prohibited list maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency (or equivalent) at the Promoter's expense. A failed test shall be reported to the national database(s).